Run a fair YouTube giveaway without counting comments by hand. Paste the video link, set your entry rules, and the picker draws winners at random from the public top-level comments. No YouTube login or channel access is needed.
How to use the YouTube Comment Picker
- Paste the link to a public video. Watch, youtu.be, Shorts and Live links all work.
- Press Load comments.
- Set the rules: one entry per person, a required word, minimum likes, names to leave out.
- Choose how many winners and reserves you need, then press Pick winners.
- Copy the winners or download them as a CSV for your records.
Giveaway rules worth writing down
- The entry deadline and how many winners there will be
- Whether one person can enter more than once
- Any word or hashtag the comment must include
- What happens if a winner doesn't reply (that's what reserves are for)
- That YouTube doesn't sponsor or endorse the giveaway
Frequently asked questions
Does it include replies to comments?
No. Only top-level comments count, which is how most giveaways are run.
How many comments can it load?
Up to the site's loading limit, 2,000 by default. On very large videos you'll see a note when loading stops at the limit.
Can it check whether winners subscribed?
No. YouTube doesn't share subscriber lists, so check that yourself before you award a prize.
Can the same person win twice?
No. Each person can take only one winner or reserve spot per draw.