Question 1

How do I extract YouTube comments?

Accepted Answer

To extract YouTube comments: 1) Copy the video URL from YouTube, 2) Paste it into our comment extractor above, 3) Set your preferred limits (max comments, max replies), 4) Click "Extract Comments", 5) Browse, search, or export the results. Our tool uses YouTube's official API to extract all available comments with full metadata including likes, timestamps, and author information.

Question 2

How do I find my YouTube comment history?

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To view your YouTube comment history, go to youtube.com/feed/history/comment_history when logged in. For extracting comments from a specific video, use our tool above - paste the video URL and we'll extract all comments including yours. You can then search by username to find your specific comments.

Question 3

How do I search YouTube comments?

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Our YouTube comment search feature lets you search through all extracted comments instantly. After extracting comments, use the search box to find specific text, usernames, or keywords. You can also use Advanced Search to filter by author name, minimum likes, date range, and more. This is perfect for finding specific feedback or mentions.

Question 4

What does highlighted comment mean on YouTube?

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A highlighted comment on YouTube appears when you click a notification about someone replying to your comment. YouTube temporarily highlights that specific comment so you can easily find it in the comment section. The highlight is not permanent - it's just a visual aid to help you locate the comment you were notified about. In our extractor, you can search for any comment by text or author.

Question 5

What is a pinned comment on YouTube?

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A pinned comment is a comment that the video creator has chosen to display at the top of the comment section. Creators can pin their own comment or any viewer's comment. Pinned comments often contain important information, corrections, or highlights. Our extractor identifies pinned comments with a special "PINNED" badge and you can filter specifically for pinned comments.

Question 6

How do I export YouTube comments to CSV?

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To export YouTube comments to CSV: 1) Extract comments using our tool, 2) Click the "Export" dropdown, 3) Select "CSV" format. The CSV file includes all comment data: text, author, likes, timestamp, reply count, and more. CSV files open directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet software. You can also export to JSON for developers or plain text for simple use.

Question 7

Can I download all YouTube comments from a video?

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Yes! Our tool can extract all available comments from any public YouTube video. For videos with thousands of comments, you can set limits (e.g., top 1000 comments with up to 50 replies each) or extract everything. All comments include the complete thread hierarchy with nested replies, likes, timestamps, and author information.

Question 8

How do I use the YouTube comment picker for giveaways?

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Our random comment picker is perfect for YouTube giveaways and contests. After extracting comments, click the "🎲 Picker" button. You can set rules like: exclude the video creator, require minimum comment length, filter by keyword (e.g., must mention "giveaway"), and ensure one entry per person. The picker randomly selects winners fairly and transparently.

Question 9

How do I pick a random YouTube comment for a contest?

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To pick a random winner from YouTube comments: 1) Extract all comments from your video, 2) Open the Comment Picker (🎲 button), 3) Set your eligibility rules (exclude creator, minimum length, required keywords), 4) Click "Pick Random Winner". The picker shows the selected comment with full context. You can re-pick if needed or export the winner details.

Question 10

Why can't I see comments on YouTube?

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YouTube comments may not show for several reasons: 1) The creator disabled comments on that video, 2) You're watching a YouTube Kids video (comments always off), 3) The video is set to "made for kids", 4) Your YouTube account has restricted mode enabled, 5) The video is age-restricted and you're not signed in, 6) Temporary YouTube glitch - try refreshing. Our extractor will show an error if comments are disabled.

Question 11

Why can't I comment on YouTube?

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You can't comment on YouTube if: 1) Comments are disabled by the creator, 2) The video is marked "made for kids", 3) You're not signed in to a Google account, 4) Your account is restricted or suspended, 5) You've been blocked by the channel, 6) You're using restricted mode. Some videos also require channel membership to comment.

Question 12

How do I turn on comments on YouTube?

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If you're a creator: Go to YouTube Studio → Select video → Details tab → Show More → Comments and ratings → Choose "Allow all comments" or "Hold potentially inappropriate comments for review". Note: Videos set to "made for kids" cannot have comments enabled due to COPPA regulations.

Question 13

What YouTube comment analytics does this tool provide?

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Our YouTube comment analytics include: total comment count, reply count, average likes per comment, engagement rate, sentiment distribution (positive/negative/neutral), top commenters, most liked comments, comment activity timeline, word frequency analysis, and spam detection. Switch to the Analytics tab after extracting comments to see the full breakdown.

Question 14

How is YouTube engagement rate calculated?

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YouTube engagement rate for comments is calculated as: (Total Comments + Total Replies) / Views × 100. A healthy comment engagement rate varies by niche, but 0.5-5% is typical. Our analytics also show like engagement (total comment likes / comment count) and reply engagement (replies / parent comments). Higher engagement indicates an active, engaged community.

Question 15

What information is included for each YouTube comment?

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Each extracted comment includes: comment text, author name, author channel ID and URL, profile picture URL, like count, publish timestamp (original and relative), edit status, whether the author is the video creator, whether the comment is pinned, whether it's hearted/favorited by the creator, reply count, and the parent comment ID for replies.

Question 16

How does YouTube comment sorting work?

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YouTube offers two sort modes: "Top Comments" (algorithm-ranked by engagement, relevance, and recency) and "Newest First" (purely chronological). Our tool fetches comments in your chosen order, then lets you apply additional client-side sorting by likes, reply count, or comment length. This helps you find the most valuable feedback quickly.

Question 17

Is this YouTube comment extractor free?

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Yes! This YouTube comment extractor is 100% free with no signup required. Extract unlimited comments from any public YouTube video. Export to JSON, CSV, or plain text without restrictions. We don't store your data or require any payment. The tool is powered by YouTube's official API for accurate, reliable extraction.

Question 18

How do I identify bot comments on YouTube?

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Our tool helps identify potential bot comments through spam analysis. Common bot indicators include: generic praise ("Great video!"), links to external sites, repetitive patterns, new accounts with few subscribers, and comments that don't reference video content. The Analytics tab shows flagged suspicious comments for your review.

Question 19

Can I extract replies to YouTube comments?

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Yes! Our tool extracts the complete comment thread hierarchy including all nested replies. You can control reply extraction with the "Max replies per comment" setting. Replies include all the same metadata as parent comments: author info, likes, timestamps, and whether the creator responded.

Question 20

How accurate is the extracted YouTube comment data?

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The extracted data is highly accurate as it comes directly from YouTube's official InnerTube API. Like counts, timestamps, author information, and comment text are all sourced from YouTube's official data. The data reflects the current state - like counts may differ from cached displays as they update in real-time.

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