Question 1

How do I pick a random winner from YouTube comments?

Accepted Answer

NoteLM includes a Comment Picker feature: 1) Extract all comments from your giveaway video, 2) Apply any filters (like subscribers only), 3) Click "Pick Random Winner" for a fair, random selection.

Question 2

Is the random selection truly random?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we use cryptographically secure random number generation. Each comment has an equal chance of being selected, and the process is transparent.

Question 3

Can I filter comments before picking a winner?

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Yes! You can filter by: keyword (e.g., must contain a specific word), exclude duplicates from same user, date range, and more.

Question 4

Can I exclude certain comments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can exclude comments from specific users, comments without certain keywords, or duplicate entries from the same person.

Question 5

How do I prove the winner was randomly selected?

Accepted Answer

Record your screen while using the picker. Our tool shows the selection process transparently. You can also share the exported list showing all eligible entries.

Question 6

Can I pick multiple winners?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can pick multiple winners at once. Each selection is random and independent, with no duplicates.

Question 7

What if someone commented multiple times?

Accepted Answer

You can choose to either: count each comment as one entry (more entries = higher chance), or deduplicate by username (one entry per person).

Question 8

Does it work with subscriber-only giveaways?

Accepted Answer

We extract all comments, but we can't verify subscription status. You'll need to manually verify the winner is subscribed using YouTube Studio.

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