Abstract: A control method and apparatus for displaying multimedia content, an electronic device, and a medium. The method includes: displaying a first-type multimedia content on a first content display layer of a first-type multimedia content display interface, the first-type multimedia content display interface including: a first user interaction layer and the first content display layer, the first user interaction layer being superimposed and displayed on the first content display layer; and receiving a first swiping operation inputted by a user on the user interaction layer, and exiting the first-type multimedia content display interface. That is, a swiping operation triggers to exit the first-type multimedia content display interface, as the swiping operation is significantly different from a click operation, the user is provided with a multimedia content display control method that is more consistent with the user's operation habit, improving the user experience.