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YouTube Comment Finder
Search YouTube comments by keyword or phrase. Scope to a video, channel, or global. Get matching comments with context labels (praise, complaint, question). Paid users get context breakdown and top sources.
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How it works
Keyword Input
Enter a keyword or phrase to search for matching comments across YouTube videos.
Scope Selection
Optionally limit the search scope to a single video, a channel's recent videos, or global discovery.
Snapshot Sampling
The tool analyzes a limited snapshot of comments rather than attempting exhaustive historical coverage.
Keyword Matching
Comments containing the specified keyword or phrase are identified using text matching techniques.
Context Tagging
Each matching comment is tagged with contextual labels such as praise, complaint, question, or neutral.
Paid Enhancement
Paid users unlock deeper insights such as context breakdowns, top sources, and recency weighting.
Expected Results
Matching Comments
A list of YouTube comments containing the searched keyword or phrase within the analyzed scope.
Context Labels
Each comment labeled to indicate whether it represents praise, complaint, question, or neutral discussion.
Source Information
Associated video and channel information provided for each matching comment.
Recency Signals
Indicators showing how recently matching comments were posted relative to the search execution.
Expanded Insights
Paid users receive additional insights such as top videos, top channels, and like-weighted mentions.
Limited Results
Free users receive a capped number of matching comments to ensure fair usage limits.
Use Cases
Audience Research
Discover how viewers discuss specific topics, products, or issues across YouTube comments.
Brand Tracking
Monitor brand mentions and sentiment by searching comments containing product or company names.
Issue Discovery
Identify recurring complaints or problems surfaced organically by viewers in comment sections.
Content Ideation
Find viewer questions or interests that can inspire future video topics or content improvements.
Competitive Insight
Analyze how audiences discuss competitors or alternative solutions within YouTube comments.
Trend Validation
Validate whether certain keywords or phrases are gaining attention in recent YouTube discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search comments across all YouTube videos or limit results to specific channels or videos?
See the tool description and results for details.
How many matching comments are returned for free versus paid users?
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Why does the tool analyze only a snapshot of comments instead of all historical comments?
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What additional insights are unlocked for paid users using the Comment Finder?
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Does the tool support exact phrase matching or partial keyword matches?
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Does using paid comment insights consume credits from my account?
See the tool description and results for details.