Where YouTube stores your comments
Your YouTube comments live in your account history, not scattered across individual videos. YouTube keeps a record of every comment you have posted, and you can see them all in one place without hunting through videos you watched months ago.
The fastest way to find them is through your YouTube profile menu. You do not need to search video by video or remember which channels you commented on — YouTube has already organized them for you.
Key Takeaways
- Your comment history is stored in your YouTube profile under "Comments" and shows every comment you have ever posted in one list.
- You can reach your comments in three clicks: click your profile picture, select "Create a post or comment," then choose "Comments."
- Deleted comments still appear in your history with a note that they were removed, so you can see what you posted even if it is no longer on the video.
- You can delete individual comments from your history, and doing so removes them from the video as well.
- If you cannot find a comment you remember posting, it may have been deleted by the video creator or removed by YouTube for violating community guidelines.
Finding your comments through your profile
Open YouTube and look for your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen. Click it to open a dropdown menu with several options.
From that menu, select the option that says "Create a post or comment" or simply "Comments" — the exact wording changes depending on your device and YouTube's current layout, but it will be clearly labeled. This takes you directly to your comment history.
Your comments appear in reverse chronological order, with your most recent comment at the top. Each entry shows the comment text, which video or channel it was posted on, and when you posted it.
Searching for a specific comment
If you remember part of what you wrote, use the search box at the top of your comment history. Type a word or phrase from the comment, and YouTube will filter your list to show only comments containing that text.
This search only looks through your own comments, not the entire YouTube platform. It is useful when you remember roughly what you said but not which video it was on.
If the search does not find what you are looking for, the comment may have been deleted — either by you, the video creator, or YouTube itself.
Understanding deleted and hidden comments
Comments you delete yourself still appear in your history with a note saying they were removed. This lets you see what you posted even after you have deleted it from the video.
If a video creator deleted your comment, it will not show in your history at all — only comments you posted remain there. The same is true for comments YouTube removed for violating community guidelines. Your history only shows comments that currently exist somewhere on the platform or that you personally removed.
Deleting comments from your history
To delete a comment, find it in your history and look for the three-dot menu icon next to it. Click that icon and select "Delete." The comment disappears from both your history and the video itself.
Deleting a comment is permanent — you cannot undo it. If you only want to hide a comment from public view but keep it in your history, YouTube does not offer that option. Your only choices are to keep it visible or delete it entirely.
When you cannot find a comment you posted
If you remember posting a comment but cannot find it in your history, one of three things happened: the video creator deleted it, YouTube removed it for violating community guidelines, or you may be misremembering which account you used.
Check that you are signed into the correct YouTube account. If you have multiple accounts, your comments may be on a different one. You can see which account you are currently using by clicking your profile picture — it shows your account name and email address.
If you are on the right account and the comment is still missing, contact the video creator through their channel to ask if they deleted it. YouTube does not notify you when creators remove your comments, so you may not know it happened.
Viewing comments on specific channels
Your full comment history shows comments across all of YouTube. If you want to see only comments you posted on one particular channel, visit that channel's page and look for your profile picture in the top right. Some channels display a section showing your recent comments there, though not all channels have this feature enabled.
The most reliable way to find comments on a specific channel is still through your full comment history — use the search function to look for a word you remember from that comment, or scroll through your recent comments until you find it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see comments I posted before I created my YouTube account?
No. Your comment history only shows comments posted after you created your account. If you commented as a guest or under a different account before signing up, those comments will not appear in your current account's history.
Why do some of my comments show as "deleted by creator"?
That label appears when the video creator removed your comment from their video. It stays in your history so you can see what you posted, but it is no longer visible to other people watching the video.
Can I edit a comment after I have posted it?
Yes. Find the comment in your history or on the video itself, click the three-dot menu next to it, and select "Edit." You can change the text and save your changes. The edited comment will show an "edited" label so others know it was changed.
What happens to my comments if I delete my YouTube account?
All your comments are deleted along with your account. They disappear from videos, your history, and anywhere else they appeared on YouTube. This action is permanent and cannot be undone.
Can I download a copy of all my comments?
YouTube does not offer a built-in download feature for your comment history. You would need to manually copy and save them yourself, or use a third-party tool — though YouTube's terms of service restrict how these tools can access your data.