How it works
Load the comments from your video link (or paste entries manually), set how many winners you need, optionally require a keyword like “subscribed”, and draw. Winners are chosen with cryptographic randomness, and the one-entry-per-commenter option stops anyone stacking the odds by spamming.
Running a clean giveaway
State the rules in your video and pinned comment: what to do to enter, the deadline, how winners are chosen and how you'll contact them. Never ask for payment or personal data to claim a prize, and announce winners publicly — it builds trust for your next giveaway. Beware of scammers impersonating your channel in replies to the winners.
YouTube's contest rules
YouTube allows contests but has official policies: you're responsible for legal compliance where your viewers live, entry must be free, and you must include rules and privacy notice links. Giveaways can't encourage fake engagement like “subscribe with 5 accounts”. Keep it simple: one comment, one entry.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pick a random winner from YouTube comments?+
Paste your video link above and click Load Comments, then Pick a Winner. The tool draws randomly from up to 500 top-level comments, with options for multiple winners, keyword requirements and one entry per person.
Is the draw actually random?+
Yes — winners are selected using your browser's cryptographic random number generator (the same source used for security keys), not a predictable shuffle.
Why can't the tool load my video's comments?+
Comments may be disabled on the video, or the server's comment quota may be used up for the day. In both cases you can select all comments on YouTube, copy them, and use Paste mode instead.
Are giveaways allowed on YouTube?+
Yes, within YouTube's contest policies: free entry, published rules, no fake-engagement requirements, and you're responsible for local laws. Link your rules in the video description.