Have you ever left a comment on a YouTube video and wanted to find it again, but could not remember which video you commented on? Maybe you want to revisit an old discussion, check what you wrote, edit a comment, or delete something you no longer want to appear publicly. Whatever your reason, YouTube lets you view your comment history through your account’s history controls.
YouTube provides a Comment History page where you can find comments you have posted while signed in to your account. From there, you can open the original video and manage your comment when the relevant options are available.
In this guide, you will learn how to view your YouTube comment history on a desktop computer, use the feature on your phone, find older comments, and troubleshoot common problems.
How to View Your YouTube Comment History
To view your YouTube comment history, follow these steps:
- Open YouTube in your web browser and sign in to the Google account you used to post comments.
- Open your YouTube Comment History page.
- Review the list of comments you have posted on YouTube.
- Select the relevant comment or its associated video to open the original discussion.
- Find your comment and use the available options to edit or delete it, if needed.
- If your comments are missing, verify that you are signed in to the correct Google account or YouTube channel.
Step 1: Open YouTube and Sign In to Your Account
The first step is to open YouTube and make sure you are signed in to the correct account. This matters because your comment history is associated with the account or channel you used when posting the comments.
On your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, open Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or another web browser. Type YouTube’s website address into the address bar and press Enter. Once the homepage loads, look at the upper-right corner of the screen to check your profile picture.
If you see your profile picture, click it to confirm which account is active. If you see a Sign in button instead, select it and enter the Google account credentials associated with your YouTube activity.
If you manage multiple YouTube channels, pay particular attention to the active channel. One Google account can have access to more than one YouTube channel, and comments posted through different channel identities may not appear together as you expect.
Step 2: Open Your YouTube Comment History
Once you have confirmed your account, you can go directly to the page that displays your comments. This is the quickest way to find old comments without manually revisiting videos.
Open a new browser tab and visit the YouTube Comment History page. If prompted, sign in to the Google account associated with your comments.
After the page loads, YouTube should display the comments available in your account’s history. You can review the text of your comments and identify the videos where you posted them. Depending on the available information, you may also see details that help you recognize the original discussion.
If you cannot access the page immediately, return to YouTube’s main website and try again. Make sure the browser is using the correct account and that you have an active internet connection.
This direct link is particularly helpful when you want to check your activity quickly. You can also bookmark the page in your browser if you expect to revisit your comment history regularly.
Step 3: Find the Comment You Want to View
After opening your comment history, look through the available entries to find the comment you want to revisit. If you remember the general topic of the video or a few words from your comment, identifying it should be easier.
For example, you might be looking for a comment you posted on a Windows troubleshooting tutorial, a product review, a music video, or a creator’s question-and-answer session. Read the visible comment text and use the associated video information to determine whether you have found the right entry.
If the history contains many comments, work through the available entries patiently. YouTube’s interface and the amount of historical information displayed can vary, so you should not assume that every comment will appear on one screen.
You can also use your browser’s Find feature when the relevant text is already loaded on the page. Press Ctrl + F on Windows, enter a distinctive word or phrase, and check whether the browser finds a match in the displayed content. This method searches the content currently available in the page, not your entire YouTube account history.
Step 4: Open the Original YouTube Video
Once you identify the comment, open the associated video to view the original discussion. Depending on the current interface, you may be able to click the video title, the linked comment, or another available link associated with the entry.
After the video opens, navigate to its comments section. On a desktop computer, the comments usually appear below the video player and description, although their exact position can vary with the page layout.
Look for your comment in the discussion. If the video has thousands of comments, you might not see yours immediately because YouTube does not necessarily place every comment near the top. You may need to review the discussion or use the comment history entry again to reach the relevant location.
Keep in mind that the original video may have been removed, made private, or restricted by its uploader. In those cases, you might not be able to access the video or view the associated discussion, even if the comment previously appeared in your history.
Edit or Delete an Old YouTube Comment
Do you want to correct a typo, update an opinion, or remove an old comment? You can generally manage your own comments from the original video’s comment section, provided the comment is still available and you have the necessary account access.
Open the video containing your comment and locate your entry. Select the three-dot menu beside your comment, if it is available. YouTube may display options such as Edit and Delete, depending on the comment and the current interface.
To make a correction, select Edit, update the text, and save your changes. To remove the comment, select Delete and confirm the action if prompted. Review the comment carefully before deleting it because you may not be able to restore it afterward.
Remember that editing or deleting a comment changes the comment itself, not the entire video or the other users’ comments. Also, deleting a comment does not guarantee that every external copy, notification, or screenshot of its original text will disappear.
View Your YouTube Comment History on a Phone
You do not need a computer to check your comment history. You can also try accessing the same page from your Android phone or iPhone.
Open Chrome, Safari, or another mobile browser and visit the YouTube Comment History page. Sign in to the account you used to post comments if necessary. Once the page opens, review the available entries and select the relevant comment or video.
If the link redirects you to the YouTube app or does not display the expected page, open YouTube in your mobile browser instead. Depending on your browser, you may be able to select the option to request the desktop site from its menu.
You can also open the YouTube app, tap your profile picture, and look through the available account and history controls. However, the precise menu options can vary by app version, so the direct Comment History page is often the simpler starting point.
Find Your Missing YouTube Comments
Sometimes, you open your comment history and cannot find a comment you clearly remember posting. Before assuming it has disappeared permanently, check a few possible causes.
First, verify that you are using the correct Google account and YouTube channel. If you recently switched accounts, your current history might not contain comments associated with another identity.
Next, consider whether the original video or comment is still available. A creator may remove a video, change its visibility, or delete comments. YouTube may also remove comments that violate its policies, and comments held for review or otherwise unavailable may not appear as expected.
Another possibility is that you are remembering a comment you drafted but never successfully posted. A comment that was never submitted will not normally appear in your published comment history.
Finally, refresh the page, check your internet connection, and try opening the history in another browser. If the problem continues, review your Google account’s YouTube activity settings to see whether your activity was paused, deleted, or managed through another account.
FAQs
Can I see all the comments I have ever posted on YouTube?
YouTube provides a Comment History page that helps you review comments associated with your account. However, you should not assume it will display every comment you have ever posted. Deleted comments, removed videos, unavailable content, and account changes can affect what you can access.
Can I view my YouTube comment history without signing in?
Generally, you need to sign in to the Google account associated with your comments to view your personal comment history. Without the correct account, YouTube cannot reliably show you the comments associated with that identity.
Can I see my YouTube comments on Android or iPhone?
Yes. Open the YouTube Comment History page in a mobile browser and sign in to your account. If the page does not display correctly, try requesting the desktop version of the website.
Can I recover a deleted YouTube comment?
In most cases, a deleted YouTube comment cannot be restored through the normal interface. You can check your available activity history for context, but it does not provide a guaranteed way to recover the original comment.
Why can’t I find a comment in my YouTube history?
You may be using the wrong account or channel, the video may have been removed, or the comment may have been deleted by you, the creator, or YouTube. A comment that was never successfully posted will not appear in your published comment history either.
Can other people see my YouTube comment history?
Your personal Comment History page is an account activity feature. However, comments you post publicly can generally be viewed by other people while they remain available on the associated video or discussion. Your private history page and your publicly visible comments are not the same thing.