How to View Your YouTube Comment History [Guide]
Have you ever left a comment on a YouTube video and later wanted to find it again? Maybe you shared your opinion on a tech tutorial, replied to someone’s question, or joined a conversation under your favorite creator’s video. Finding that comment weeks or months later can be a pain if you don’t know where to look.
The good news is that YouTube has a Comment History page where you can review public comments you’ve posted across the platform. You can open the original video, find your comment, and edit or delete it when the relevant options are available.
In this guide, you’ll learn where YouTube keeps your comment history, how to view it on a computer or phone, and what to do if an old comment is missing.
Where Are All My YouTube Comments Stored?
Your YouTube comments are associated with the Google Account and YouTube channel identity you used when posting them. You can view your available public comments through YouTube’s Comment History page.
Your comment history isn’t the same as your watch history. Watch history tracks videos you’ve watched, while comment history helps you find comments you’ve written. YouTube doesn’t guarantee that every comment you’ve ever posted will appear. For example, comments on deleted videos and comments removed by YouTube for policy violations won’t appear in the history list.
The easiest way to access your comments is to open this official YouTube page:
Make sure you’re signed in to the correct Google Account before opening the page.
How to View Your YouTube Comment History
To view your YouTube comment history, sign in to YouTube with the Google Account you used to post comments. Open YouTube Comment History, then scroll through your previous comments. Select a comment to open the original video and find it in context. You can also edit or delete your comments when the original content and available options allow it.
Let’s walk through each method in detail so you can find your comments without getting lost in YouTube’s menus.
Step 1: Sign In to the Correct Google Account
Before opening your comment history, make sure you’re using the same Google Account you used when posting those comments.
Open YouTube in your web browser and look at the profile picture in the upper-right corner. Click it to check which account is currently signed in.
If you have multiple Google Accounts, such as separate personal and work accounts, you might be using the wrong one. Select the appropriate account or choose the option to switch accounts.
If you manage multiple YouTube channels under one Google Account, check that you’re using the correct channel identity as well.
This step matters because comments associated with another account or channel identity may not appear in the history you’re viewing. Once you’ve confirmed the correct account, move to the next step.
Step 2: Open the YouTube Comment History Page
This is the quickest way to find your previous comments.
Open a new browser tab and visit:
https://www.youtube.com/feed/history/comment_history
Press Enter to load the page. If YouTube asks you to sign in, enter your account details and continue.
You should now see a list of comments you’ve posted on YouTube. Depending on your activity, the list may contain comments from different channels and videos.
If you prefer navigating through YouTube’s menus, open the YouTube homepage and click the three-line menu in the upper-left corner. Select History, then look for Comments in the history options.
Both approaches can help you reach your comment history. If the menu layout looks different on your device, use the direct link instead.
Step 3: Browse Your Previous Comments
After opening Comment History, review the entries to find the comment you’re looking for.
Each available entry connects your comment to its original content. You may recognize the video title, thumbnail, or wording of your comment.
If you’re looking for something you posted recently, start with the newest entries. For an older comment, scroll farther down the page.
Keep in mind that finding an old comment can take time if you’ve been active on YouTube for years. The Comment History page is useful for reviewing your activity, but scrolling through a long list isn’t always the fastest way to locate a specific conversation.
If you can’t find a particular comment, don’t assume it’s permanently gone. First, check that you’re signed in to the correct account and continue with the next method.
Step 4: View Your YouTube Comment History on a Phone
You don’t need a computer to review your YouTube comments. You can open the same Comment History page on an Android phone, iPhone, or tablet.
Open a browser such as Chrome or Safari on your phone. Enter the following address in the address bar:
https://www.youtube.com/feed/history/comment_history
Sign in with the Google Account you used to comment, if prompted.
Once the page loads, scroll through your available comments. Tap a comment or its associated video link to return to the original content.
If the page opens in the YouTube app or looks different on your phone, try opening the address directly in your browser. You can also use your browser’s desktop-site option if the mobile layout isn’t displaying the controls you need.
This method is handy when you’re away from your computer and want to find a comment quickly.
Step 5: Find an Older Comment Using Google My Activity
If you’ve posted hundreds of comments, searching your activity may be easier than scrolling through the entire history page.
Open Google My Activity and sign in to the same Google Account you use for YouTube.
Review the available activity controls and filtering options. Depending on the interface available to your account, you may be able to narrow your YouTube activity by date or search for a word or phrase.
For example, if you remember mentioning a laptop model in a comment, try searching for that model’s name. If you remember approximately when you posted the comment, use the available date filters to narrow the results.
Google My Activity includes activity from supported Google services, so make sure you’re looking at YouTube-related activity rather than unrelated searches or other account activity.
If you find the relevant entry, use its available details to return to the original content when possible. The options shown can vary depending on the activity type and current interface.
Edit or Delete an Old YouTube Comment
Sometimes, you don’t just want to view an old comment. You may want to correct a typo, update your opinion, or remove something you no longer want to share.
Open your YouTube Comment History and locate the comment you want to change.
To edit a comment, click or tap its associated video to open the original content. Find your comment, select the More menu beside it, and choose Edit if that option is available. Make your changes and save them.
To delete a comment, return to Comment History and use the available delete control for the entry. Alternatively, open the original video, select the More menu beside your comment, and choose Delete.
Read the confirmation prompt carefully before proceeding. Deleting a comment removes it rather than simply hiding it from your personal history.
If the original video has been deleted or your comment has already been removed, you may not be able to edit or delete it through the usual controls.
Troubleshoot Missing YouTube Comments
If a comment isn’t showing up in your history, there are several possible explanations.
First, double-check the Google Account and YouTube channel identity you’re using. This is especially important if you switch between multiple accounts.
Next, remember that YouTube’s Comment History doesn’t include comments on deleted videos or comments YouTube removed for policy violations. A channel owner may also remove comments from their videos, and YouTube may filter comments under its moderation policies.
If you recently posted the comment, open the original video and check the comments section if the video is still available. Make sure you’re looking at the correct video and conversation.
You can also check whether the comment is visible to other viewers. However, don’t assume that a missing comment is simply a loading problem. It may have been removed, filtered, or posted under another account.
If the comment remains missing, check YouTube’s official help documentation for additional guidance.
FAQs
1. Can I see all the comments I’ve ever posted on YouTube?
You can review the public comments available in your Comment History. However, the list isn’t guaranteed to include every comment you’ve ever written. Comments on deleted videos and comments removed by YouTube for policy violations won’t appear.
2. Can I view my YouTube comment history without signing in?
You generally need to sign in to the Google Account associated with your comments to access your personal Comment History. Without signing in, you can still view publicly available comments on individual videos, but you won’t have the same account-specific history.
3. Can I see someone else’s YouTube comment history?
YouTube’s Comment History is designed to show comments associated with your own account. You can’t use this feature to open another person’s complete private comment history.
4. Does deleting a YouTube comment remove it from my history?
Deleting your comment removes the comment itself. It won’t remain available as an active comment in your history. Comments removed by YouTube or attached to deleted videos may also be absent from the history list.
5. Can I find YouTube comments from several years ago?
You can try. Open Comment History and scroll through your available entries. If you remember a keyword or approximate date, Google My Activity may help you narrow down your search. Older comments may be unavailable if the original video or comment has been removed.
Summary
Finding your old YouTube comments is easier once you know where to look. The quickest method is to open YouTube Comment History at youtube.com/feed/history/comment_history while signed in to the correct Google Account.
From there, you can browse your available comments, return to the original videos, and edit or delete comments when the relevant options are available. If you’re searching for something older, Google My Activity may help you narrow down the results.
Remember that not every comment will appear in your history. Deleted videos, removed comments, and account mix-ups can all affect what you see.