YouTube Comment Picker
Paste YouTube comments (one per line) and pick random winners for your giveaway or contest.
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Paste your YouTube comments above to get started.
How to Copy Comments from YouTube
- Open your YouTube video and scroll down to the comments section.
- Select and copy each commenter's display name (or full comment text).
- For many comments, use YouTube Studio > Video > Comments for easier access.
- Paste the names into the box above, one per line.
- Click "Pick Random Winner" to select a winner with an animated reveal.
How to Run a Fair YouTube Giveaway
Giveaways and contests are one of the most effective ways to boost engagement on your YouTube channel. They incentivize viewers to comment, subscribe, and interact with your content, which signals to the algorithm that your videos are generating strong community response. However, the credibility of your giveaway depends entirely on how transparently and fairly you select winners. A random comment picker removes human bias from the process and gives every participant an equal chance.
Our YouTube Comment Picker is designed specifically for this purpose. Paste your list of comments into the tool, select how many winners you need, and click pick. The animated shuffling effect makes the selection process visually engaging, which is perfect for recording a live reveal in your next video. Viewers can see that the selection is random and unbiased, building trust in your giveaway process and encouraging more participation in future contests.
Best Practices for YouTube Giveaways
State your giveaway rules clearly in the video description and pin a comment with the entry requirements. Common entry methods include asking viewers to comment a specific word or phrase, answer a question, or share their experience with a topic. Requiring a specific comment format makes it easy to verify that winners followed the rules. Set a clear deadline for entries and announce when you will select winners. Always comply with YouTube's community guidelines and your local contest laws, which may require official rules or disclosures.
How to Get Comments From Your YouTube Video
To use this tool, you need to collect the comments from your YouTube video. You can manually copy them by scrolling through the comments section on YouTube, selecting and copying each commenter's name. For videos with many comments, you can use YouTube Studio's comment management interface, which lets you view all comments in a list format. Some creators use third-party tools or browser extensions that can export YouTube comments to a text file. Once you have your list, simply paste one name or comment per line into the text area above.
The winner history feature tracks all picks from your current session, so you can select multiple winners across several rounds without accidentally picking the same person twice. This is especially useful for giveaways with multiple prizes or tiered rewards where you need first, second, and third place winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the random selection truly fair?
Yes. The winner is selected using a randomized shuffle algorithm that gives every comment in the list an equal probability of being chosen. The spinning animation is purely visual and does not influence the outcome. The actual winner is determined by a fair random selection that runs after the animation completes. No entry has a higher or lower chance of winning regardless of its position in the list.
Can the same person win twice?
The tool tracks all winners from your current session in the history panel. Once someone has been selected as a winner, they are excluded from future picks in the same session. This prevents duplicate winners without requiring you to manually remove names from the list. If you want to reset and allow previous winners to be eligible again, use the "Clear History" button.
How do I copy comments from a YouTube video?
The simplest method is to open your video's comment section, then manually select and copy commenter names. For larger comment volumes, go to YouTube Studio, navigate to your video's comments tab, and use the list view for easier copying. Some browser extensions can export all comments as a text file. Paste the names into this tool with one entry per line, and duplicates will each count as a separate entry unless you remove them first.
How many winners can I pick at once?
You can select 1, 3, or 5 winners per pick using the winner count option. All selected winners are shown together after the animation completes and are added to the session history. You can continue picking additional winners after each round, and previously selected winners will be automatically excluded from future selections.