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YouTube First Comment Finder Tool

Our YouTube First Comment Finder offers a simple and efficient method to find the very first comment posted on any YouTube video. Unlike YouTube's native interface, which doesn't allow you to sort comments by oldest, our tool instantly retrieves the first comment ever posted, making it perfect for creators and viewers who want to discover early engagement on videos.

How to Find the First Comment on a YouTube Video

Finding the first comment on a YouTube video is simple with our YouTube First Comment Finder. Just follow these easy steps:

That's it! The tool will automatically fetch and display the very first comment posted on the video.

Why YouTube Doesn't Let You Sort by Oldest

YouTube's comment section offers two sorting options: "Top comments" and "Newest first." However, there's no built-in way to sort comments by oldest first. This makes it nearly impossible to find the first comment on popular videos with thousands of comments.

Our YouTube First Comment Finder solves this problem by using the YouTube Data API to retrieve comments sorted chronologically, making it easy to discover the very first comment ever posted on any public YouTube video.

Why Find the First Comment?

Finding the first comment on a YouTube video can be valuable for several reasons:

  • Nostalgia: Discover what early viewers said when the video was first posted
  • Engagement History: Track how engagement has evolved over time
  • Creator Recognition: Reward your earliest supporters by finding their first comments
  • "First!" Comments: Settle debates about who truly commented first
  • Historical Context: Understand initial reactions to viral videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CommentShark?
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CommentShark is a web app that helps you scale engagement with your YouTube audience. It's the ultimate YouTube comment management tool. CommentShark allows you to quickly respond to comments, reply to multiple comments at once, use the help of AI to generate replies, template repetitive responses, search and filter your comments, find your top commenters, see your history with them, and much more!
How does it work?
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CommentShark connects to your YouTube channel via the official API. You set up "Rules" that match specific text, use AI classification, or text matching patterns. When a new comment matches a rule, CommentShark can automatically reply, moderate (hold for review or reject), or delete the comment—running 24/7 in the background. You choose whether actions happen automatically or require your approval.
How is CommentShark different from YouTube Studio's built-in tools?
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YouTube Studio lets you moderate comments manually — one at a time. CommentShark adds automation on top: keyword rules, AI classification, auto-replies, scheduled moderation, and bulk actions across all your videos. Think of it as YouTube Studio's comment tools on autopilot.
Is it safe?
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Absolutely. We use official YouTube APIs and OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication. We only request the permissions necessary to manage your comments. We don't store your password, and you can revoke access at any time via your Google Account settings. See more at our Terms of Service.
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Need more YouTube comment tools?

Try our YouTube Random Comment Picker, the YouTube Engagement Heatmap to see when viewers comment, the YouTube Comment Word Cloud to see what they talk about, or the YouTube Comment Searcher.

Why Use CommentShark for YouTube Comments?

CommentShark is more than just a first comment finder. Our platform offers comprehensive YouTube comment management tools, including advanced filtering, sentiment analysis, AI-powered replies, and bulk comment actions. Whether you're a content creator managing thousands of comments or a viewer looking to explore comment history, CommentShark has the tools you need.

Sign up for free to unlock advanced features like filtering comments by sentiment, date ranges, engagement metrics, and more. Plus, get access to our AI-powered reply assistant to help you engage with your audience more effectively.