YouTube Comment Picker

How to Use YouTube Comment Picker

The YouTube Comment Picker is a powerful tool for content creators, giveaway hosts, and community managers. Here's a complete guide to using all its features:

Step 1: Enter YouTube Video URL

Copy and paste any YouTube video URL into the input field. The tool supports all YouTube URL formats:

• Standard URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
• Short URL: https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
• Embedded URL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID
• Shorts URL: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID

Step 2: Configure Settings

Customize the selection process with our advanced settings:

Selection Settings:

• Number of Winners: Choose how many winners to select (1-50)
• Comments to Fetch: Set how many comments to analyze (10-1000)

Filter Options:

• Exclude Video Author: Automatically filter out comments from the video creator
• Exclude Duplicate Authors: Ensure each person can only win once
• Keyword Filter: Only consider comments containing specific keywords

Selection Methods:

• Random Selection: Completely random selection (default)
• Oldest First: Reward early commenters
• Newest First: Reward recent commenters
• Most Liked: Reward popular comments

Step 3: Pick Comments

Click "Pick Random Comments" to start the selection process. The tool will:

1. Fetch comments from the specified video
2. Apply your configured filters
3. Select winners based on your chosen method
4. Display results in an organized format

Step 4: Export Results

After selecting winners, you can:

• Copy Winners List: Copy all winners to clipboard for announcements
• Save as JSON: Download complete results as JSON file
• Copy All Comments: Copy all fetched comments for analysis

Pro Tips for Best Results

For Giveaways:

• Use the "Exclude Duplicate Authors" filter to ensure fairness
• Set keyword filter to "win, giveaway, contest" to find relevant comments
• Export results and save them for transparency

For Community Engagement:

• Use "Most Liked" selection to highlight popular comments
• Pick multiple winners to increase engagement
• Share results with your community

For Content Research:

• Analyze comment patterns across different videos
• Use keyword filters to find specific feedback
• Export data for further analysis

Fair Selection Guarantee

Our tool ensures completely fair and transparent selection:

• Random Algorithm: Uses cryptographically secure random selection
• No Bias: Every eligible comment has equal chance
• Transparent Process: All filters and selections are clearly shown
• Exportable Results: All data can be saved for verification