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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

How does the YouTube First Comment Finder work?
Our tool uses the YouTube Data API to retrieve comments from any public video and sort them by date posted in ascending order (oldest first). It then displays the very first comment ever posted. For videos with more comments than our search limit, we search within the first 1,000 comments for logged-out users, or 2,000 comments for logged-in users.
Does the First Comment Finder support YouTube Shorts?
Yes! The First Comment Finder supports both standard YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts. Simply paste the URL of any public YouTube video or Short.
Can I find the first comment on private or unlisted videos?
Unlisted videos work: paste the video link and the tool reads comments normally. Private videos don't, because YouTube removes the comment section from private videos entirely, so there are no comments to retrieve.
Are deleted comments included in the results?
No, deleted comments are not accessible through the YouTube Data API. The First Comment Finder will only show you the oldest comment that is currently visible 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. Our tool solves this problem by using the API to retrieve comments chronologically.
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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 Finder.

Why Use CommentShark for YouTube Comments?

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