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Pick a Winner from YouTube CommentsPick a Winner from YouTube Comments
Up to 100 comments · Stories certificate
Official Meta · TikTok partner
Winners
854 000+
giveawaysgiveaways run
Platforms
5
networkssocial networks for giveaways
Free
100
commentscomments
How it works
Three steps to a winner
Configure winners
Check the preview, set winner count, and advanced filters.
Get the result
Winner list, Stories animation, and transparency certificate.
About the tool
How to pick a winner on YouTube from comments
Pick a YouTube winner without Google login: copy the public video link (youtube.com or youtu.be) and paste it above. SOM loads comments without channel access, applies duplicate and keyword/hashtag filters, and selects a winner at random.
YouTube giveaways use the same transparency flow as other SOM platforms. Need one pool from YouTube and Instagram? Use multi-giveaway. CSV export is for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok — not YouTube.
Guide
How to pick a winner on YouTube in 5 steps
From video link to transparency certificate
Step 1
Paste the link
Copy the public YouTube video URL (youtube.com or youtu.be) and paste it above.
Step 2
Set the rules
Choose winner count and enable the duplicate or keyword filter if needed.
Step 3
Load comments
SOM collects participants automatically — no Google login, no manual copying.
Step 4
Pick a winner
Click Pick winner — fair random algorithm selects the result.
Step 5
Share in Stories
Get the Stories certificate and the certificate link — publish them in Stories for your audience.
Why pick YouTube winners with SOM
- Pick a YouTube winner from comments via a public video link
- No Google login and no channel access required
- Duplicate and keyword/hashtag filters before the draw
- Transparency certificate for publishing results
- Free start: 3 giveaways/day up to 100 comments
Other platforms
Giveaways on other networks
FAQ
FAQ: pick a winner on YouTube
How do I pick a winner on YouTube from comments?
Copy the public YouTube video link (youtube.com or youtu.be) and paste it into SOM. Comments load without Google login or channel access; you can remove duplicates or filter by keywords/hashtags, then SOM picks a winner at random. Share a transparency certificate if you want. CSV export is for Instagram, Facebook (Meta Login), and TikTok (official TikTok API), not YouTube.
What link do I need for a YouTube giveaway?
Use the public video URL from Share or the browser (youtube.com / youtu.be). Private, unlisted-without-access, or comment-disabled videos cannot be processed. No Google/YouTube password is required.
Do I need YouTube channel access or Google login?
No. SOM works from a public video link — no Google OAuth and no access to channel settings. You never share a password. CSV export via Meta Login is for Instagram and Facebook; TikTok export uses official TikTok API.
How many free YouTube giveaways can I run?
Limits are shared across platforms, including YouTube: 3 giveaways per day, up to 100 comments each — with filters and a transparency certificate. No card required to start. For larger pools or more daily draws, choose a paid plan.
How do I start a giveaway in SOM?
Paste a post link from Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, or Threads, set the number of winners, and click Pick winner. SOM collects comments, applies filters, and selects winners randomly. Your first 3 giveaways per day are free.
How are winners actually selected?
After comments load, SOM uses a cryptographically fair random algorithm. You can re-run or pick again if needed. Each result can include a transparency certificate for Stories or your post.
What participant filters does SOM support?
Duplicate filter (one person = one entry; leave duplicates on if multiple comments should mean multiple chances) and keyword/hashtag filter. You can review winners before announcing. There is no filter by number of tagged friends in a comment.
Does SOM work for contests with hundreds or thousands of comments?
Yes. SOM handles any scale — from 100 comments to tens of thousands. The free tier covers up to 100 comments; paid plans remove comment limits and increase giveaway capacity.
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3 giveaways per day free (up to 100 comments).Stories certificate · public results link · comment export
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