YouTube Comment Picker for Fair, Transparent Giveaways
Pick random giveaway winners from YouTube comments. Export available public comments, review entries, remove duplicates or spam, and download CSV/JSON records for a more transparent draw.
Enter a YouTube Video URL
How to Pick a YouTube Giveaway Winner
Export comments, review entries, and select random winners in a simple 3-step workflow.
1. Paste Your YouTube Video URL
Copy the URL of the public YouTube video for your giveaway and paste it into the input field above.
2. Export and Review Comments
Load the available public comments, then review the entry table. Remove duplicates, spam, or comments that do not match your giveaway rules.
3. Pick Winners and Download Records
Enter the number of winners you need, run the random picker, and download CSV or JSON records for your comment list and winner results.
What data is included
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Comment text | The full body of each YouTube comment. |
| Published time | The visible publish time text returned by YouTube. |
| Author handle | The public channel handle or author name. |
| Likes / votes | The visible vote count associated with the comment. |
| Replies count | The reply count reported for the comment. |
| Comment URL | A deep link to the YouTube comment when available. |
| Author profile URL | A link to the commenter channel or profile. |
Why Use CommentGrid as Your YouTube Comment Picker?
A more transparent way to run YouTube giveaways with reviewable comments, cleaner entries, and downloadable records.
Build a Clear Entry PoolInstead of picking from a hidden or unclear list, export available public comments first so you can see the entries behind your giveaway.
- Export comments
- View entry pool
- Prepare the draw
Review Before Random SelectionFilter duplicate users, remove spam, and exclude entries that do not follow your campaign rules before running the random winner picker.
- Remove duplicates
- Filter spam
- Apply rules
Keep Downloadable Giveaway RecordsDownload CSV and JSON files after the draw so you can keep the comment list, cleaned entry pool, and winner results for later reference.
- CSV export
- JSON records
- Winner history
A YouTube Giveaway Picker Built for Reviewable Draws
Export Available Public Comments
Collect publicly accessible comments from a YouTube video so you can build a clear entry pool before running your giveaway.
Review Entries Before the Draw
Check the exported comment table, remove spam or ineligible entries, and keep your giveaway rules consistent before choosing winners.
Filter Duplicate Participants
Clean up repeated entries or duplicate users so your winner selection is based on the participant rules you actually want to apply.
Pick Random Winners
Choose one or multiple random winners from your reviewed entry pool using a simple giveaway picker workflow.
YouTube Comment Picker FAQs
Common questions about exporting YouTube comments, reviewing entries, and picking random giveaway winners.
How do I pick a random winner from YouTube comments?
Paste a public YouTube video URL, export the available public comments, review the entry list, remove duplicates or ineligible comments, and then use the picker to randomly select one or more winners.
Can I export YouTube comments to Excel or CSV?
Yes. You can download the comment list and winner results as CSV files, which can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or other spreadsheet tools. JSON export is also available for structured records.
Can I review comments before picking a winner?
Yes. The workflow is designed so you can inspect the exported comments before the random draw. This helps you remove spam, duplicate users, or entries that do not match your giveaway rules.
Does the tool remove duplicate YouTube comments?
You can review the comment table and remove duplicate or repeated entries before selecting winners. This gives you more control over whether each user or each comment should count as an entry.
Does it work with any YouTube video?
The tool is intended for public YouTube videos with accessible comments. Private videos, restricted videos, disabled comments, hidden comments, or platform limitations may affect what can be retrieved.
How many winners can I pick?
You can choose the number of winners based on the size of your reviewed entry pool. The picker selects winners from the remaining eligible entries after filtering.
Is this an official YouTube tool?
No. CommentGrid is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube. You should follow YouTube's policies and your local giveaway rules when running contests.
What happens if a comment is deleted or hidden?
If a comment is deleted, hidden, restricted, or no longer accessible, it may not appear in the exported results. For transparency, download your CSV or JSON records after running the draw.
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