Why do I keep getting spam comments on YouTube?

YouTube detects spam based on the text of a comment, or by the behavior from a particular commenter. For instance, repeatedly posting comments can be detected as spam. Uploaders have more control over comments made on their videos. The uploader can also “unmark” a comment as spam.

Is spamming comments allowed on YouTube?

Yes! Anything you put on YouTube can be considered spam, including comments. If a comment contributes nothing to the conversation regarding a video, and it’s solely posted to gather personal information from others, that would be considered spam.

Why are there random comments on YouTube?

In reality, all these comments are from bots, but not the comment bots as we know them. These comments are from real YouTube channels, who might not have even watched any of his videos.

How do I stop spam comments?

Conclusion

1. Reduce the number of links allowed per post.
2. Create a list of ‘blacklisted’ words.
3. Set up a comment moderation system.
4. Restrict comment privileges to registered users.
5. Use an anti-spam plugin, such as Akismet.
6. Move to a third-party comments plugin.

What are spam comments?

Comment spam is a term referencing a broad category of spambot or spammer postings which abuse web-based forms to post unsolicited advertisements as comments on forums, blogs, wikis and online guestbooks.

How do I stop bots on YouTube comments?

There’s one more option to prevent any spam in your comment section. You can set the moderation rule to decide which comments are allowed on your channel. Just simply go to your YouTube Creator Studio Settings > Community > Automatic Filters.

What is the point of spam comments?

The internet is full of spam bots that automatically spread links for nefarious websites in the form of comment spam. The purpose of these spam comments is to get ranked in search engines and also to get accidental clicks from unsuspecting visitors.

How do you know if comment is spam?

Here are some things to look for when deciding if a comment is spam or not:

1. Commenter’s name looks fake.
2. Email doesn’t look legitimate.
3. Comment contains a weird link or the website URL is bad.
4. The comment itself is generic and could apply to any post or topic.

Why do people spam Facebook comments?

We hide a comment on a post and mark it as spam if: We think it looks suspicious. It’s been shared too often in a short amount of time.

How to get comments past the spam filter on YouTube?

Youtube’s spam filters might catch you, and 2. The original comment poster might get mad at you and exploit you for spamming. Stick to your own comments. 6. Don’t get angry at OP: When the original poster gets mad at you for spamming and blocks you, don’t get mad back, just move onto other videos.

What happens when a comment is reported as spam?

What happens when a comment is reported as spam? A comment reported as spam may be held for review in the Comments section of YouTube Studio for up to 60 days.

What are the different types of spam on YouTube?

This also includes content where the only purpose is to boost subscribers, views, or other metrics (e.g., “sub4sub” content). Comments Spam: Comments where the sole purpose is to gather personal information from users, misleadingly drive users off YouTube, or perform any of the prohibited behaviors noted above.

How long are comments held for review on YouTube?

We’ve simplified the comment moderation experience and merged the two moderation tabs, “Held for review” and “Likely spam,” in YouTube Studio. Now, comments automatically held by YouTube will appear in the combined “Held for review” tab for up to 60 days.