YouTube Random Comment Picker

How does the YouTube Random Comment Picker work?

Our YouTube comment picker fetches public comments via the YouTube API for any video link. It lets you apply rules like removing duplicate users or matching specific hashtags/keywords, then uses a cryptographically random algorithm to pick a winner fairly.

Is this YouTube comment picker 100% free?

Yes! It is completely free to use with unlimited comment lookups and giveaway draws. No registration or credit card required.

Can I filter out duplicate comments from the same user?

Yes! The "Filter Duplicate Users" option is enabled by default. This ensures each viewer has only 1 entry regardless of how many comments they posted.

Can I pick a winner based on a specific keyword or hashtag?

Yes. Enter any keyword or hashtag (e.g. #giveaway or "win") into the Filter Keyword box. Only comments containing that phrase will be eligible.

Does this tool work for YouTube Shorts and live streams?

Yes! Paste any YouTube Short URL or recorded live stream video link to fetch comments and select giveaway winners.

How many comments can this tool fetch?

Our tool fetches up to hundreds of top-level comments per video instantly. For videos with tens of thousands of comments, it samples active top-level comment threads.

Can I exclude comment replies from the raffle?

Yes. By default, only top-level comments are considered entries, preventing thread replies from diluting the main entry pool.

How do I prove to my audience that the giveaway draw was fair?

You can record your screen while clicking "Pick Winner" or copy the generated Giveaway Winner Audit Report to share in your video description or pinned comment.

What if the picked winner did not follow the contest rules?

Simply click the "Pick Another Winner" button to draw a secondary winner instantly.

Is my YouTube account required to log in?

No login or channel permission is required. The tool operates purely on public video data.

Does this tool work on mobile devices?

Yes! You can run giveaways seamlessly on iPhone, Android, iPad, or desktop browsers.

Can I filter by minimum comment likes?

Yes. You can require comments to have at least 1 or more likes to qualify for the drawing.

Which YouTube link formats are supported?

We support standard watch URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=...), short links (youtu.be/...), Shorts links (youtube.com/shorts/...), embed links (youtube.com/embed/...), and raw 11-character Video IDs.

Why does a video show "No comments found"?

This occurs if the creator disabled comments in YouTube Studio, if the video is set to private, or if the video has zero comments posted.

Can I export the winner details?

Yes. Click "Copy Audit Report" to export a formatted summary containing winner channel name, comment text, video title, and timestamp.