{"id":31590,"date":"2024-02-09T06:40:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T13:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=31590"},"modified":"2024-04-18T01:01:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T07:01:44","slug":"youtube-comments-not-showing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/youtube-comments-not-showing","title":{"rendered":"Why Are YouTube Comments Not Showing? + How To Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an avid YouTube viewer, not being able to see the comment section can be frustrating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading comments from other viewers is often an enjoyable part of the YouTube experience. It\u2019s a vibrant community forum where viewers share laughs, insights, and sometimes even form friendships (or start arguments).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For content creators, having an engaged audience those comments on videos is invaluable, offering direct insight into what fans love, question, or wish to see next. Seeing what people are saying about your content also allows you to interact with your community, building loyalty and making yourself more approachable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, when comments fail to load or simply don&#8217;t show up, it disrupts this connection, leaving both viewers and creators feeling isolated from their community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article aims to shed light on why this frustrating issue occurs and provide practical solutions to re-establish this vital link between creators and their audience. With some simple fixes, you can get back to posting and reading comments on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">What&#8217;s Preventing Comments<\/span> from Appearing on YouTube Videos?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors could be behind the absence of comments on YouTube videos, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> The video uploader&#8217;s channel preferences (not fixable by the viewer)<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> The YouTube channel is for kids (not fixable by the viewer)<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Issues stemming from YouTube&#8217;s platform (not fixable by the viewer or content creator)<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Problems with your internet connectivity<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Conflicts with browser extensions or mobile apps.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, identifying and resolving these issues is often easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How To <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Check If The Video Uploader\u2019s Channel<\/span> Allows Comments?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the video uploader or YouTube may choose to turn off the comments for specific content. When this happens, a message stating \u201c<strong>Comments are turned off<\/strong>\u201d will be displayed beneath the video description and the name of the channel, right at the top where comments usually start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To verify if it&#8217;s an isolated issue, you might want to look at different videos to see if their comment sections are visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they are, it\u2019s probably just the content creator who chose to turn them off, and as a viewer there isn\u2019t much you can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to fix it as the content creator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>Enabling Comments in Video Settings<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #1:<\/strong> Click on your <strong>Profile<\/strong> icon located in the top-right corner of YouTube.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #2:<\/strong> Select &#8220;<strong>YouTube Studio<\/strong>&#8221; from the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17180\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Open-YouTube-Studio-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open YouTube Studio\" width=\"578\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #3:<\/strong> In YouTube Studio, navigate to &#8220;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&#8221; on the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31626\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Settings\" width=\"865\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Settings.jpg 865w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Settings-600x262.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Settings-768x336.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #4:<\/strong> Within Settings, click on &#8220;<strong>Community<\/strong>&#8221; and then &#8220;<strong>Defaults<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31624 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Defaults.jpg\" alt=\"Defaults\" width=\"946\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Defaults.jpg 946w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Defaults-600x316.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Defaults-900x474.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Defaults-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #5:<\/strong> Look for options titled &#8220;<strong>Hold all comments for review<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Disable comments<\/strong>&#8220;. If either is selected, change it to &#8220;<strong>Hold potentially inappropriate comments for review<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Allow all comments<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31623\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Allow-all-Comments.jpg\" alt=\"Allow all Comments\" width=\"954\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Allow-all-Comments.jpg 954w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Allow-all-Comments-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Allow-all-Comments-900x473.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Allow-all-Comments-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sue-panel\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-moz-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 1px 2px #eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc\"><div class=\"sue-panel-content su-u-trim\" style=\"padding:15px;text-align:left\">\n<p><strong>Step #6:<\/strong> Click &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8221; to apply your changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31625\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Save.jpg\" alt=\"Save\" width=\"954\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Save.jpg 954w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Save-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Save-900x473.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Save-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Can Kids\ud83e\uddd2Channels Prevent<\/span> Comments From Appearing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Channels aimed at kids can prevent comments from appearing on videos.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This measure is primarily in place to comply with the Children&#8217;s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which seeks to safeguard children&#8217;s privacy on the internet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>YouTube automatically disables comments on content identified as being<b> &#8220;for kids&#8221; <\/b>to prevent the collection of personal information from<b> children<\/b> <b>under 13 without parental consent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This policy ensures a safer online environment for children by limiting the potential for inappropriate interactions and the collection of personal data, aligning with regulations designed to protect young internet users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a viewer, there is nothing you can do to see comments on children\u2019s channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a content creator (who doesn\u2019t make content for children), you can easily change these settings if there has been a mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><i>Adjusting Channel Settings for Kids<\/i><\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Open &#8220;<strong>YouTube Studio<\/strong>&#8221; by clicking on your account icon, then selecting it from the menu.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Go to &#8220;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&#8221; and then select &#8220;<strong>Channel<\/strong>&#8221; followed by &#8220;<strong>Advanced Settings<\/strong>&#8220;.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Check if the channel is marked as &#8220;<strong>for kids<\/strong>&#8220;. If it is, switch the setting to &#8220;<strong>No, Set this channel as not made for kids<\/strong>&#8220;.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> If you&#8217;re unable to change this setting, consider submitting an appeal to YouTube for assistance.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><i>Changing Video Settings for COPPA Compliance<\/i><\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> In YouTube Studio, select &#8220;<strong>Content<\/strong>&#8221; from the left sidebar to view your videos.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Choose a video by clicking on &#8220;<strong>Details<\/strong>&#8220;.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> Scroll down to the &#8220;<strong>Audience<\/strong>&#8221; section to check if &#8220;<strong>Yes, it\u2019s made for kids<\/strong>&#8221; is selected.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> If it is selected, change it to indicate the video is not made for kids (unless it truly is, then do not change this setting).<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How To Check If The <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Problem Is Coming From YouTube\u2019s Platform?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/tools\/is-youtube-down\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35307 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-Down-Status-Checker-Banner-900x269.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube Down Status Checker Banner\" width=\"800\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-Down-Status-Checker-Banner-900x269.jpg 900w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-Down-Status-Checker-Banner-600x179.jpg 600w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-Down-Status-Checker-Banner-768x229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-Down-Status-Checker-Banner-1536x458.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-Down-Status-Checker-Banner.jpg 1903w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should the problem continue, there&#8217;s a chance it could stem from an outage on YouTube&#8217;s end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If YouTube&#8217;s platform is suspected to be down, visit their Twitter or Downdetector&#8217;s YouTube page for real-time updates. These sources will confirm if there&#8217;s a widespread issue affecting the service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed through TeamYouTube&#8217;s tweets for any announcements or instructions on when the service might return to normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What to do:<\/strong> All you can do is wait patiently until YouTube is able to fix the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How To Check If There Is A <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Problem Because Of Internet Connectivity?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your internet connectivity, as a poor connection might prevent video comments from appearing. Although it seems improbable\u2014given that videos are loading, suggesting your internet is functional\u2014examining your network strength is an easy step that requires minimal effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a problem with your internet, it\u2019s easy to fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To resolve this, you can<\/span><b> try restarting your router or modem to refresh your connection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the problem persists, consider running a speed test to verify your internet speed. Should speeds be significantly lower than what your plan offers, reaching out to your internet service provider for assistance might help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring a stable and strong internet connection can often remedy issues related to content not loading properly, including YouTube comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How To Check If There Is A Conflict With Your <span style=\"color: #5339d3;\">Browser Extension Or Mobile App?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If all else fails, here are some additional ways to fix comments not appearing on YouTube videos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><i>How To Fix On PC: \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Refresh the webpage<\/strong> by clicking the refresh button near your browser&#8217;s address field or by using the keyboard shortcut Command+R (for Mac users) or Ctrl+R (for Windows users).<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> To check for a <strong>conflict with your browser extension,<\/strong> start by disabling all extensions in your browser settings and see if the issue with YouTube comments resolves. If it does, re-enable extensions one by one to identify the culprit.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> <strong>Empty your browser&#8217;s cache<\/strong> if the above does not work. A faulty cache or a browser that defaults to cached content over fresh can prevent you from viewing the latest webpage version.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><i>How To Fix On Mobile:\ud83d\udcf1<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> For those utilizing a mobile application instead of a web browser, try closing the app and then launching it again.<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-chevron-right\" style=\"color:#5339D3\"><\/i> If after restarting your app is still giving you problems, check to see if the app is running the most current version. Do this by checking for updates and installing any available new releases.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling to view YouTube comments? Discover easy fixes for common issues blocking comments from showing up on your favorite videos! 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