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What name appears on YouTube comments?
It’s in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so changes your username, which is the name people see when you comment on videos. This name also appears in Gmail and on Google+. You can change your name three times every 90 days per Google’s policy.
Can you change your display name on YouTube?
Changing your YouTube username: steps Sign in to your account on YouTube. Go to Settings by clicking on your avatar in the top right corner. In the Overview section, click Edit on Google next to your username. Update the YouTube username and click OK.
Can I keep my comments private on YouTube?
If you want to comment on a video clip privately so that only you and the uploader can see the comment, use the YouTube private message feature. The uploader will see your comment in his or her YouTube message inbox and can choose to reply to your comment privately.
Where did the comments go on the new YouTube videos?
In the test, the comments have been removed from this bottom section of the page entirely. Instead, they’ve been relocated to a new section that users can only view after clicking a button. The new Comments button is found between the Thumbs Down and Share buttons, right below the video.
Will YouTube’s new comments feature increase or decrease user engagement?
It’s unclear if this change will reduce or increase user engagement with comments, or if engagement will remain flat — something that YouTube likely wants to find out, too. On the one hand, comments are hidden unless the user manually taps on the button to reveal them — users won’t happen upon them by scrolling down.
Is YouTube planning to hide comments by default on mobile apps?
Now, the company is considering a design change that hides the comments by default. The website XDA Developers first spotted the test on Android devices in India. Today, YouTube’s comments don’t have a prominent position on its mobile app.
Why can’t I See my comments in the comment view?
Some comments may also not appear in the “Top Comments” comment view if they are low quality/deemed spam. While these scenarios are the most likely causes of some comments not appearing, we do understand that you’ve shared some examples where the reasons that we’ve shared don’t seem to apply.