YouTube Random Comment Picker
Pick fair and transparent random winners from YouTube comments for your giveaways, contests, and promotions.
How to Use the YouTube Random Comment Picker
Follow these simple steps to get started in seconds
Paste Giveaway Video Link
Enter the URL of your YouTube contest, giveaway, or community challenge video.
Configure Options & Filters
Optionally check 'Include replies' or specify a required keyword (such as '#giveaway' or 'enter').
Pick Winner & Re-Roll
Click 'Load & Pick Winner' to fetch eligible comments and draw a random winner. Click 'Pick Another' to re-draw instantly from memory.
About YouTube Random Comment Picker
Running giveaways and contests on YouTube is one of the most effective methods for boosting subscriber engagement, comment volume, and algorithmic reach. However, picking a winner manually by scrolling through hundreds of comments is tedious and prone to accidental bias.
The Random YouTube Comment Picker by YT Crew automates the entire giveaway selection process with fairness and transparency. Our tool fetches comment threads securely via the YouTube Data API, filters entries by optional keywords or reply inclusion, and executes a randomized draw with animated visual feedback.
Once the comment batch is loaded, it is stored in your browser session memory, allowing you to re-roll and pick backup winners instantly without making duplicate API calls. Copy the winner's details with a single click to share in your video descriptions, pinned comments, or social channels.
Questions About YouTube Random Comment Picker
Is this comment picker truly random?
Yes! The picker uses cryptographically strong random selection algorithms in your browser on the fetched comment pool, ensuring 100% fair and unbiased draws.
Can I filter comments by a specific keyword or hashtag?
Yes. If your contest requires participants to include a specific phrase like '#contest' or 'subscribed', enter it into the keyword filter to only draw from matching comments.
Does clicking 'Pick Another' consume more YouTube API quota?
No! The comment pool is fetched once and kept in your browser session memory. Re-rolling or picking alternative winners draws instantly from the existing pool with zero extra API consumption.
Can I exclude replies and only pick from top-level comments?
Yes. By default, the picker selects only from top-level comments. You can check the 'Include replies' option if your rules allow reply entries.
How many comments can the tool load for a draw?
The tool loads up to 500 eligible comments per fetch, providing a massive representative pool for typical YouTube giveaways and creator contests.
Can I copy the winner announcement directly?
Yes! Click the 'Copy Result' button to copy a pre-formatted winner announcement message ready to paste into your YouTube pinned comments or community posts.
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