Where to find your comments on YouTube
Your YouTube comments live in your account profile, not scattered across videos. To see them all in one place, sign into YouTube, click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select Create a studio or YouTube Studio depending on your account type. This takes you to your creator dashboard.
Once you're in YouTube Studio, look for the left sidebar menu. Click Comments to see every comment you've ever posted on any video. YouTube shows them in reverse chronological order — your newest comments appear first. You can scroll through the entire list, or use the search box at the top to find a specific comment by typing keywords.
If you're on mobile, the process is similar. Open the YouTube app, tap your profile picture, select Create a studio, then navigate to Comments in the menu. The layout is slightly different but the information is the same.
Key Takeaways
- Your comments appear in YouTube Studio under the Comments section, accessible from your profile picture menu.
- All your comments are listed in reverse chronological order, with the newest ones at the top.
- You can search for specific comments using keywords if you're looking for something particular.
- You can delete, edit, or pin your own comments directly from this view without visiting the original video.
- Comments you've made on videos that were later deleted or made private will no longer appear in your list.
Filtering comments by video or channel
YouTube Studio shows all your comments together, but you might want to see only comments on a specific video or channel. Unfortunately, YouTube doesn't have a built-in filter for this in the Comments section. Your best option is to visit the video directly and look for your comment in the comments section below the video player.
To find comments on a specific channel, go to that channel's page, click the Comments tab (if the channel has one visible), and scroll through to find your posts. Not all channels display a dedicated comments tab, so this method works best on larger channels or creator accounts.
Editing and deleting your comments
Once you locate a comment in YouTube Studio, you have two options: edit it or delete it. Click the three-dot menu icon next to any comment to see these choices. If you select Edit, a text box opens where you can change what you wrote. YouTube doesn't notify the original poster that you edited your comment, but they can see the change if they look at it again.
If you select Delete, the comment is removed permanently. Other users won't see it anymore, and YouTube doesn't send a notification about the deletion. This is useful if you posted something you regret or if a comment is no longer relevant.
Understanding comment visibility and replies
Your comments appear on videos only if the video creator hasn't removed them and the video is still public. If a video becomes private or is deleted, your comment on it disappears from your list in YouTube Studio. Similarly, if a channel owner deletes your comment, it's gone from the video but you'll still see it in your YouTube Studio history until you manually delete it yourself.
When someone replies to your comment, you'll see a notification (if you have notifications turned on), but you can also check replies directly in YouTube Studio. The comment will show how many replies it has, and you can click to view them. This helps you keep track of conversations you've started across different videos.
Pinning comments to your profile
If you want to highlight a particular comment, you can pin it to your profile. This only works if you have a public profile and the comment is on a public video. From the three-dot menu next to your comment, select Pin to profile. The comment then appears at the top of your profile page for other users to see.
You can pin up to three comments at once. If you pin a fourth comment, the oldest pinned comment automatically unpins. This feature is useful if you want to showcase thoughtful comments you've made or highlight your participation in a community you care about.
Troubleshooting missing comments
If you remember posting a comment but can't find it in YouTube Studio, several things might have happened. The video creator may have removed it, the video may have been deleted or made private, or YouTube's spam filter may have hidden it. Comments that violate YouTube's Community Guidelines are also removed automatically.
Another possibility is that you posted the comment on a different account. If you have multiple YouTube accounts, make sure you're signed into the correct one. You can check which account you're using by clicking your profile picture — it shows your current account name at the top of the menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see comments I made on videos that no longer exist?
No. Once a video is deleted or made private, your comments on it disappear from your YouTube Studio list. If you had a copy of what you wrote, you'd need to save it separately. YouTube doesn't maintain a separate archive of comments on deleted content.
Will the video creator know if I edit my comment?
YouTube doesn't send them a notification, but they can see the change if they look at the comment again. The edited comment appears the same as any other comment — there's no "edited" label visible to other users like there is on some platforms.
What happens to my comments if I delete my YouTube account?
All your comments are deleted along with your account. They disappear from videos, from other users' inboxes, and from YouTube's system. This is permanent and cannot be undone, so make sure you want to delete your account before you proceed.
Can I see comments I made before I created my YouTube channel?
Yes. Your comments are tied to your Google account, not to whether you have a channel. Even if you created a channel years after posting comments, those older comments still appear in your YouTube Studio Comments section.
Why can't I find the Comments section in YouTube Studio?
The Comments section only appears if you've actually posted comments on videos. If you've never commented, there's nothing to display. Also, make sure you're in YouTube Studio (the creator dashboard) and not just your regular YouTube profile — the regular profile page doesn't have a dedicated comments view.