Have you ever tried commenting on a YouTube video? but it just wouldn’t post it. A few days ago, I came to the same problem. I couldn’t post a comment on a YouTube video. Well, my problem was easily solved by changing some settings.
While I was finding a fix for this problem, I came across many different reasons. You might not be going through the same problem. I will try my best to provide possible fixes.
There can be many reasons why you can’t comment on YouTube videos. I came across many different reasons for happening this. I have listed the reasons below. You can check if any of these reasons is a possible cause for the error.
Out of the various reasons that can be found online, I have listed the main problem which makes you unable to post a comment on YouTube. Go through all the points to get an idea about what might be the problem.
Why Can’t I Comment on YouTube Videos ?
1. You Need a YouTube Channel To Comment on YouTube Videos.
In order to comment on YouTube Videos, You should have a YouTube channel. It does not matter if you do anything with the channel or not. But it is required to comment on other public YouTube Videos. Although, when you post comments on YouTube videos, according to YouTube your personal channel is created automatically which you can manage in your profile section afterward.
Most of the cases of not being able to comment are just because of this problem. You may want to try this first to resolve your problem.
2. YouTube Creators have Turned Off Comments
Comments from viewers is a choice for the creator. On YouTube, the creator can decide if he/she wants comments on a specific video or not. Many YouTube creators use this feature to avoid comments.
This feature is helpful when a video is about a controversial topic. Visitors actually fight in the comments. Comments are sometimes turned off to prevent hate and fights.
Check the comment is on YouTube. It will display “Comments are turned off”. You cannot comment on that particular video.
3. YouTube Restricted Mode is Turned On.
YouTube has introduced a Restricted Mode feature. It is available in settings. This setting is for parents to allow a controlled environment. This feature removes any mature and objectionable content.
Comments are turned off in restricted mode. See if you have restricted mode enabled. If enabled you can turn it off in the settings. Then you comment on YouTube Videos.
4. Blocked for Spam or Bad Comments on YouTube Videos.
One of the reasons could be that you are blocked from commenting. YouTube takes bad and spam comments seriously. YouTube has an enormous community. Millions are comments are posted daily. YouTube uses algorithms to filter out bad and spam comments.
If you have commented any bad comment or spammed. Chances are that you are blocked from commenting for a certain period of time. This can happen if a large number of people report your comment.
5. Expired Cookies in Your Browser.
Many times, we log in through many different devices. Sometimes your cookie just expired. It does not log you out automatically sometimes. All you have to do is re-login.
Cookie expiration problem is quite common. Just log out and log in again. Try to comment again on the YouTube video.
You can clear all the cache data of your browser. Then try to comment on the video.
6. You are Blocked by the YouTube Channel.
YouTube creators can block a specific channel or viewer. Blocking any viewer does not restrict them from viewing their channel or playlist. It just blocks you from commenting on the videos of that specific channel.
If a creator has blocked you, there is nothing much you can do. You can email the creator to unblock you.
Until you are unblocked, you cannot comment on their videos.
7. Comment Using VPN on Videos.
Well, you can not do much if the problem is from YouTube’s end. When you just can’t find out what might be the problem, try using a VPN.
Connect to a VPN of a different location. This does not guarantee solving your problem. But in some cases, it might help you.
Can you be Banned from commenting on YouTube?
Yes. You can be banned from commenting on YouTube.
Valuable comments are always appreciated by everyone and YouTube as well. If you follow the commenting guidelines on YouTube, you should be good to go. Spamming or commenting on something against guidelines can get you banned, either from Content Creator or YouTube itself.
Conclusion: can’t comment on YouTube videos
See from the above reasons if any of them works for you. There could be a bug in the app or website itself. It is very hard to determine what is the cause of the problem. If you have any other solution in your mind, you can provide it in the comments below.
Hi I’m not able to post any comments on YouTube, yes I use a VPN but could before I normally post comments but wanted to the other day and couldn’t….
Hi Jeff, It is not clear what could be the possible reason. Maybe YouTube has put you on the spam list or maybe it’s something else. All you can do is send feedback to YouTube.
I know I sent feedback to YouTube. Maybe the website is being flawed right now. One time, it looked like me and my family couldn’t watch it anymore, but it was fine.
Maybe your VPN was placed on the “list” because multiple accounts were using the same and were considered a Spammer or who’s actions were Trollish. They probably assume you are a Sock Puppet.
This could happen only if multiple users are sharing a single IP address.
Hello I can’t Post Comment after Make a Lot of Same Christmas Comment on Youtube, I Did it because for Saving Time to Comment in Many Youtuber Videos, My Comment just like ” Merry Christmas ” after that every time I Make a New Comment (Non Christmas thing) My Comment Got Deleted. I Try to Switch Account and in that My Another Account, I Can Make a Comment Normally like before
Do I Get a Punishment or Something?? You Mention above about this Sentences : blocked from commenting for a certain period of time
How Long that Period Time? I Get this Problem 1 Hours Ago, Do I have to Contact Youtube Team?? if I have to Do it, What is Youtube Email Contact?? Thank U ^_^
Well, we cannot be pretty sure what exactly has happened because YouTube never tells. Maybe you are blocked for a certain time limit. I cannot verify the actual time limit (as it is not described by Youtube anywhere) and there is no way to contact YouTube as a viewer. You can check out the support forum of YouTube and tweet YouTube regarding your problem.
Am I blocked from commenting on youtube? How long? I can’t even access my YouTube account. Please tell me something. Thank you.
YouTube does not specify time anywhere. So, It is not possible to tell the actual time.
I have hit this problem again yet never violated Youtube comment rules – I am always polite, sincerely honest without being abusive in any way; never abrupt nor offensive yet always and forever delicate and kind in my comments at all times as long as replies are equally as respectful, they generally are yet not always.
Try tweeting to YouTube about the problem.
Maybe thats the problem. Youre too nuce for You Tube. Ive been blocked as well, i must have angered some snake
Turned out one has to make a YouTube channel to comment. Even if one never uses the channel. So that is why I ( and many others) cannot comment.
THIS is the only thing that finally fixed this problem! Why are there so many videos telling us how to change settings that don’t exist and aren’t useful? THANK YOU!
Quoting YT from Settings/Account:
“This is your public presence on YouTube. You need a channel to upload your own videos, comment on videos, or create playlists.”
Agree!
I can’t comment either and I have tried all the fixes you mentioned. My only conclusion is that Youtube has banned my ability to comment. How do I see if this is the case? I have seen no message about this.
To clarify: I can’t post comments in comment sections… however when I do the “total comments” number never go up and when I refresh the page the comments are not there.
That’s exactly what mine does, but occasionally one will actually post. Way more do not tho. I’ve noticed if it says comment was posted 1 second ago, it stays. But usually it says 0 seconds and those don’t
I can’t post comments on youtube
I have had this problem for a couple weeks, but some of my comments stay. Like 1/10th of them. Most do not though. It appears to have been posted but usually says comment 0 seconds ago
YouTube froze on me and the only way I could view mor videos was to delete the app & reinstall. Since doing that I am unable to see any posts and make comments. It does this on all videos that I open.
So basically what i reaidng is youtube has decided that my comments are worth censoring, considering i barely ever comment, The one time I do I cant post. yeah, I think I am done with youtube just like Facebook and google hangouts well i guess free speech is now dead.
Not necessarily, There might be a technical glitch.