Hi everyone — I'm looking for a clear, safe way to delete all YouTube comments I've ever made. Has anyone successfully done this in bulk? I'm hoping to understand whether this is something I can do from the web interface, whether I need to use the YouTube Data API, or if there are trusted third-party tools or scripts that make the process reliable and safe.
What I worry about most is account safety and completeness. **Is there a risk that bulk-deleting comments could trigger account flags or accidentally remove the wrong content?** If you've done this, please tell me what precautions you took (for example, limiting API scopes, testing on a throwaway channel, or reading rate limits).
Also interested in the practical steps: does YouTube Studio offer any bulk-delete option for comment history, or do I need to iterate through each comment manually? If you used the YouTube Data API, can you share a high-level outline of the requests you made (no full code necessary) and how you handled pagination and rate limits?
If you relied on a third-party extension, script, or service, please name it and explain how you verified its trustworthiness. **What signs told you a tool was safe to use**, and are there reliable alternatives if one prefers not to share credentials with external services?
Finally, any tips on backing up comments before deletion (so I can restore context later) would be really helpful. If you've done this recently, please share the exact steps you followed and any pitfalls to avoid — concrete, step-by-step guidance is most appreciated. Thanks in advance!
What I worry about most is account safety and completeness. **Is there a risk that bulk-deleting comments could trigger account flags or accidentally remove the wrong content?** If you've done this, please tell me what precautions you took (for example, limiting API scopes, testing on a throwaway channel, or reading rate limits).
Also interested in the practical steps: does YouTube Studio offer any bulk-delete option for comment history, or do I need to iterate through each comment manually? If you used the YouTube Data API, can you share a high-level outline of the requests you made (no full code necessary) and how you handled pagination and rate limits?
If you relied on a third-party extension, script, or service, please name it and explain how you verified its trustworthiness. **What signs told you a tool was safe to use**, and are there reliable alternatives if one prefers not to share credentials with external services?
Finally, any tips on backing up comments before deletion (so I can restore context later) would be really helpful. If you've done this recently, please share the exact steps you followed and any pitfalls to avoid — concrete, step-by-step guidance is most appreciated. Thanks in advance!