where are the comments on youtube shorts

Comments on YouTube Shorts are still there, but they are a bit hidden compared to normal YouTube videos.

Where to see comments on Shorts

• On the YouTube mobile app , open a Short, then:
  • Look for the small speech‑bubble icon (often on the right or along the bottom, usually showing a number).
  • Tap that icon and a vertical comment panel will slide up, showing all comments and a box to add your own.

• On desktop , when a Short opens in its own page, scroll below the Shorts player; the usual comments section appears underneath, just like a regular video.

Why comments might “disappear”

• The creator can disable comments in the video’s settings (then you simply won’t see a comment icon or section at all).

• For some Shorts, especially those marked “made for kids” or with restricted settings, comments are automatically turned off for safety, so there is no way to view or leave comments.

• If the app is glitchy or outdated, the icon or section may not load; closing and reopening the app, refreshing, or updating YouTube often fixes this.

How to comment on a Short

• Open the Short, tap the comment icon , then type in the text box that appears and hit Post.

• On desktop, scroll to the comments area under the Short and use it exactly like a normal YouTube video.

Quick FAQ style recap

• “I see a number but no comments.”
  Try tapping the speech‑bubble icon; that number is the count of existing comments.

• “There’s no speech‑bubble icon at all.”
  Comments are likely disabled for that Short or restricted (e.g., kids content).

• “Do Shorts still have public comment threads like normal videos?”
  Yes, they use the same basic comment system; it’s just accessed via the Shorts UI instead of always sitting below the player.

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