Free Tool
Free YouTube Comment Downloader
Export all comments from any public YouTube video to CSV or JSON — instantly, for free, no sign-up required.
- ✓ Works with videos & Shorts
- ✓ CSV, JSON & PDF export
- ✓ Free account required
- ✓ Up to 100 comments free
Free · Sign in required · Export to CSV, JSON, or PDF
How to Download YouTube Comments
Copy the YouTube URL
Go to any public YouTube video or Short and copy the URL from your browser.
Paste and click Get Comments
Paste the URL above and click Get Comments. Sign in with your free account if prompted.
Export from the dashboard
Once analyzed, export comments as CSV, JSON, or a full PDF report — all from the results dashboard.
Why Download YouTube Comments?
Content research
Find out what questions your audience is asking and what topics they want to see next.
Sentiment analysis
Understand how viewers truly feel about your video — positive, neutral, or negative.
Community management
Filter, search, and moderate comments at scale outside of YouTube Studio.
Brand monitoring
Track mentions of your brand or product across multiple videos with a spreadsheet.
Academic research
Collect public comment data for social media studies or NLP training datasets.
Agency reporting
Export client channel comments for analysis and include them in performance reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many comments can I download for free?
Up to 100 comments per video, with no sign-up required. For unlimited comments and AI analysis, upgrade to CommentsOwl Pro.
Does it work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste any Shorts URL and the tool downloads comments just like a regular video.
What's included in each comment export?
Comment text, author name, publish date, like count, and reply count — in both CSV and JSON formats.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes — a free CommentsOwl account is required. Sign up takes 10 seconds and gives you 3 free video analyses with full export access.
Can I analyse the downloaded comments?
Yes — CommentsOwl's AI can do sentiment analysis, extract audience questions, generate content ideas, and produce white-label PDF reports. Try it free on the homepage.
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