You can delete a comment you posted by finding it and clicking the delete option

YouTube lets you remove any comment you have posted yourself. The process takes about 30 seconds and works the same way whether you posted the comment on a video, a channel, or a community post. You cannot delete other people's comments unless you own the channel, but you can always delete your own.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using YouTube on a computer, phone, or tablet, but the basic idea is the same: find your comment, open the menu next to it, and select delete.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete any comment you posted by clicking the three-dot menu next to it and selecting delete.
  • On a computer, the three-dot menu appears when you hover over your comment; on a phone, tap the comment first.
  • Deleted comments disappear immediately and cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before confirming.
  • If you own a channel, you can also delete comments posted by other people on your videos.
  • YouTube does not send notifications to other users when you delete a comment, so no one will be alerted that it was removed.

How to delete a comment on a computer

Open the video or channel page where you posted the comment. Scroll down to find your comment in the comments section. Move your mouse over your comment, and a three-dot menu icon will appear on the right side of the comment box.

Click the three-dot menu. A dropdown list will open with several options. Select Delete from the list. YouTube will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the comment. Click Delete again, and the comment will be removed immediately.

How to delete a comment on a phone or tablet

Open the YouTube app and navigate to the video or channel where you posted the comment. Scroll down to the comments section and find your comment. Tap your comment once to select it.

A three-dot menu icon will appear. Tap it to open the options menu. Select Delete from the list. YouTube will ask you to confirm. Tap Delete again to remove the comment permanently.

What happens after you delete a comment

Once you confirm deletion, the comment disappears from the video or channel immediately. No one will see it anymore, and it cannot be recovered. If other people had replied to your comment, their replies will also be removed.

YouTube does not notify the video creator or other users that you deleted a comment. The deletion is silent — no one receives a message or alert about it. If you change your mind after deleting, you will need to write and post a new comment instead.

Deleting comments when you own the channel

If you own or manage a YouTube channel, you can delete comments posted by other people on your videos. This is different from deleting your own comments. To do this, go to the video, find the comment you want to remove, click the three-dot menu next to it, and select Delete.

You can also manage comments in bulk using YouTube Studio. Sign in to YouTube Studio, click Comments in the left menu, and you will see all comments on your channel. You can filter by status (held for review, approved, or rejected) and delete multiple comments at once if needed.

Why you might want to delete a comment

People delete comments for many reasons. You might have posted something by accident, changed your mind about what you wanted to say, or realized the comment contained personal information you did not want to share. You might also delete a comment if you posted it on the wrong video or if it no longer makes sense in context.

Deleting a comment is different from editing it. YouTube does not have a built-in edit feature for comments, so if you want to fix a typo or change what you said, you will need to delete the original comment and post a new one instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit a comment instead of deleting it?

YouTube does not offer an edit feature for comments. If you want to change what you said, you must delete the original comment and post a new one. This means anyone who saw the first comment will see it disappear and then see a new comment appear.

What happens to replies to my comment when I delete it?

When you delete a comment, all replies to that comment are also removed. If someone replied to you and you delete your comment, their reply will disappear too. They will not receive a notification that this happened.

Can I delete comments on my own channel's videos?

Yes. As the channel owner, you can delete any comment posted on your videos, whether it is your own comment or someone else's. This is part of managing your channel and keeping the comments section the way you want it.

Will the person who posted the video know I deleted my comment?

No. YouTube does not send notifications when a comment is deleted. The video creator will not be alerted that your comment was removed, though they may notice if they were actively reading the comments section.

Can I recover a deleted comment?

No. Once you delete a comment, it is gone permanently and cannot be recovered. YouTube does not keep a backup or archive of deleted comments. If you want to say something similar again, you will need to write and post a new comment.