It's incredibly rewarding when subscribers engage with your content through comments. Whether it's a supportive note, a thoughtful question, or a funny joke, these interactions can brighten a creator's day and offer valuable feedback.

 to boost your channel's growth and build a loyal community.

Unfortunately, not every comment is positive. Some users leave hurtful remarks that can affect your mood and community feel. Knowing how to disable comments on YouTube using your phone helps keep your space safe.

The good news is that you don't need a desktop computer to manage comments. Whether you're on Android or iOS, you can quickly enable YouTube comments mobile through the YouTube Studio app. This lets you control your channel while on the go.

How to Enable or Disable YouTube Comments on Mobile

Open the YouTube Studio app and tap the menu in the upper-left corner.

Tap the video for which you want to disable or enable comments. 

Swipe down until you see the comments option, which allows you to turn comments on or off for the video. Tap 

Check out the screenshots below to see each step:

Selecting Videos option in YouTube Studio mobile app

Advanced settings tab in YouTube Studio mobile app

YouTube Comment Settings Options Comparison

Selecting a video to edit in YouTube Studio mobile app

Tapping the pencil icon to edit video settings in YouTube Studio app

Step 6: Choose a comments option and tap save.

Comment options and save button in YouTube Studio mobile app

 Turning comments off won't delete existing comments from your video. You can see them again whenever you decide to enable comments.

Watch our tutorial below for more details.

Managing YouTube Comments From Your Phone

Mobile devices offer basic control, but there are limits. For features like bulk disabling comments or setting default options for new videos, you need to use a desktop. The YouTube Studio app on your phone focuses on managing individual videos.

But if you want to do those things on desktop, here's a 

If you don't want to completely disable comments for a video, there are some limited  options in the YouTube Studio app.

. Next to each comment, tap the three dots, which reveals the option to:

 the user so you NEVER see their comments again.

 moderate your comments, you'll need to do it on a computer. If you manage a channel with children's content, it's essential to understand the 

 guidelines, which automatically disable comments to ensure a safe viewing environment. For advanced moderation and additional options, use a computer to manage your settings effectively.

Chances are, your comments aren't 100% negative. We're willing to bet most of your content has uplifting messages of support underneath. That's why you should 

Want to identify your most engaged viewers? Discover 

 the most to find your super fans and strengthen your community.


Comment Management Options for YouTube Creators

Different Comment Settings Options Explained

YouTube presents different ways to control comment visibility. Knowing these options helps you choose what fits your content best.

 option shows every comment immediately. This is a hit if your community is friendly and engaged, though it gives you little control over what appears.

'Hold Potentially Inappropriate Comments for Review.'

 YouTube flags comments that might be spam or hurtful, letting you approve them before they show. This works well if you have a growing audience.

 puts every comment in a waiting room until you approve it. It needs more attention but keeps your space safe if you cover sensitive topics.

And if you need to stop public discussion, the 

option shuts comments off completely for a video. This is common for content made for kids or for topics that might stir up controversy.

YouTube video settings screen showing the enabled comments option with a green arrow.

Need to enable or disable YouTube comments on your mobile device? Follow our step-by-step guide to manage YouTube comments directly from your smartphone.

How to Turn On YouTube Comments on Phone: Step-by-Step Mobile Guide

Are you struggling to grow your YouTube channel? There could be dozens of reasons you aren’t getting more views and subscribers. For one, you might need 

 – the kind that make viewers stop what they’re doing and instantly click a video. It could also be a technical problem. Maybe you have a microphone that captures weak audio; after all, videos are 50% visual and 50% auditory.

5 Mistakes That Stop Your YouTube Channel From Growing

Today, we’re going to focus on just four improvements you can make. Most creators, especially new ones, overlook these powerful tips. But in this episode of 

, our co-hosts Dan Carson and Rob Wilson share the essentials for YouTube growth.

Your subscribers aren’t the only people who watch your videos. When a new viewer finds your channel, consider their intentions for being there. Are they coming to learn about you and your channel? Or do they want to learn more about a specific topic?

Usually, it’s the latter. That’s why you need a brief yet irresistible introduction that reinforces the video’s topic. It should reel the viewer in and stop them from clicking away.

That’s a real challenge for most people. 

Here are two intro mistakes we always see creators make:

Having an intro longer than five to 10 seconds

Using a generic script like, “Hi, my name is [your name], and welcome back to [channel name]...”

Opening videos with a splash screen showing your channel’s logo or something similar

Instead of doing the things above, get straight to the point.

“If your video is something along the lines of, ‘how do I get 1,000 subscribers in a week,’ then you’d better reinforce that result in the first 10 to 15 seconds before there is an introduction of your channel,” Wilson says.

Of course, there are exceptions to the rule.

 Some vloggers open with the generic intro of, “Hey guys, welcome back to my channel,” and their channels are growing regardless. 

Experiment and find what works for you. You might get better results by introducing yourself in the middle of the video or having no intro at all (yes, that’s a thing).

2. Make Your YouTube Videos the Right Length

If your channel isn’t growing, take a look at the length of your videos. Are they too short, leaving viewers confused about what they just saw? Or are they so long that dozens of people abandon your content?

3 Ways to Find the Best YouTube Video Length

 If you can explain something in less time, do it. You’ll make tightly focused videos that people find useful, which is the key to gaining more views.

 people will reference a video and under what circumstances. A viewer that needs to unclog their toilet isn’t seeking a 30-minute tutorial. They need an immediate answer to their question, preferably in five minutes or less.

“The example I like bring up is when I was doing a game night,” Carson says. “I had gotten this new board game, and the instructions were meaty, as they are with board games. It’s so much easier to watch somebody play around with it, and then you understand it. So I searched for the board game [on YouTube], and I think I might have put ‘tutorial’ or ‘how to play.’ Two of the top results popped up, and the first result was double the length of the second one – a difference between 20 minutes and 10 minutes. Which one do you think I clicked on?”

Despite what anyone says on YouTube, editing your videos is a must. Even if you’re just doing cuts to meld different scenes together, that plays a significant role in the appeal of your videos. No one wants to watch 10 minutes of lulls and dead air while other creators post beautiful, seamless stories.

Here are some editing tips to help you out:

 as soon as you finish filming. The errors are still fresh in your mind, so you can easily remember where they are.

 so you can remove “um’s,” “uh’s,” and dead air.

. That’s the only way to edit faster and make the experience more enjoyable.

, have a group of pre-edited selfies ready to go. It makes thumbnail creation more manageable.

 so people don’t lose interest. Introduce pattern interrupters like music, new clips, text, images, etc.

and come back to it tomorrow. Let your mind rest so you can return with a fresh perspective.

4. Avoid Using Copywritten Materials, Especially Music

Our last tip is the most important. If you want to keep growing your YouTube channel, you have to play by YouTube’s rules. That means uploading content that belongs to you or content you have permission to use. Anything else leads to copyright claims and strikes against your channel. The penalties range from 

 to having your videos taken down to YouTube terminating your channel.

What's the Difference Between a Copyright Claim and a Copyright Strike?

Most creators run into issues when they use copywritten music; they think using 30 seconds of a popular song won’t get them in trouble. But YouTube has a Content ID system that scours the platform for “matching” media. If you use someone’s content in your video, you, YouTube, and the copyright holder will know about it.

. YouTube negotiated a deal with music labels that allows creators to use songs in brief, vertical videos – no copyright claims or strikes allowed.

 will keep you out of trouble. You’ll learn helpful tips, like 

how to get royalty-free music from the YouTube audio library

Here are six ridiculous myths that hold creators back from their goals.

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Growing a YouTube channel comes with challenges, but it’s nothing you can’t overcome with the right tips. Here are four that most creators overlook on their journey to more views and subscribers.

Growing a YouTube Channel: 4 Things Creators Overlook


You don’t have to grow your YouTube channel the same way everyone else does. Just ask animation creator 

. He’s forging a new path on YouTube, one where making unconventional videos results in thousands of new subscribers.

How to Get Your First 1,000 YouTube Subscribers

, we chat with JONK about how he went from 500 subscribers to more than 30,000 in two weeks. His videos feature “talking stick men” who share their opinion about everything imaginable – company logos, Netflix, scam calls, and more. But it was one video in particular, which we discuss below, that put JONK's channel on the map.

Need some fresh tips to grow your channel? Here’s what JONK did to gain thousands of subscribers in record time.

1. Start Your YouTube Channel as a Learner, Not as an Expert

Plenty of creators join YouTube to share their expertise, but you don’t have to follow the same path. In fact, you can do whatever you want – skydiving, cooking, fashion design, 

. On YouTube, it’s not about being an expert on day one. All you need in the beginning is passion. That’s why 

, and simply learning as you go, is golden.

Take JONK, for example. He isn’t an artist by trade, but he loves making animated storytime videos.

“I was known in school as an infamously bad drawer…. If you go back to my first videos, you can tell that the stick men were awful,” JONK says. “The bodies didn’t even line up with the heads.”

One of those early uploads is called “Embarrassing Videos.” It has 250 views, way less than the 4,000 he averages on newer videos.

JONK is getting more views now because he never stopped improving his content. The animations are better, the transitions are seamless, and the storytelling is tight. Just watch his latest video, “

anyone can grow a YouTube channel from zero subscribers.

 And you can do it as a learner and not as a seasoned expert in your niche.

This one sounds scary, right? Why would someone shoot a video clip in one take instead of recording a few times to be safe?

 New creators need to make lots of videos before the YouTube algorithm “notices” their channel. Once that happens, YouTube will (hopefully) 

. The odds are better if a creator focuses on quantity though, not quality.

Quantity Over Quality – The One Thing New YouTubers Should Focus On

In general, here’s the fastest way to grow a new YouTube channel:

Create 30 or more videos in your first three months.

Make videos that are passable, not perfect.

“I speak to creators that write scripts, and some of their scripts can take hours to write,” JONK says. "I feel like if you write a script, and you record the same thing over and over again...it’s just not going to sound like you’re excited about it. So that’s why everything you hear in my videos, whether it’s doing a reaction to a fan or a video, every reaction you see is my first reaction.”

 four perfect videos or 30 good videos that give you some algorithm juice? If you want the latter, you’ll need to work smart and overlook those initial hiccups.

3. Be the First Person (Literally) to Cover Timely Events

Just a few weeks ago, JONK had 400 subscribers. So what on Earth pushed his channel to 30,000 in just two weeks?

Apparently, it was a spur-of-the-moment decision. JONK made a viral video about rapper and YouTube creator 

JONK’s video is about The KSI Show, a pay-per-view event chronicling KSI’s life. While watching the hour-long event, JONK decided to make a “stick man” video about the show. It took less than two hours. He made a thumbnail and immediately posted the video below, which has more than 800,000 views.

“I think in the first 10 minutes, it gained about 2,000 views, and I was just saying, ‘What is going on?’” JONK says. "The thing that shocked me was the majority of views, they were coming from YouTube search. So people were 100% searching for The KSI Show.”

Other than that, why did JONK get so many views? Here are two reasons:

He was the first person to post a video about The KSI Show after the stream ended.

He knew KSI fans who didn’t watch the event would look for recaps.

Essentially, JONK covered a trending topic before it started trending.

 Then he amassed nearly 1 million views! If you want to grow your YouTube channel quickly, keep an eye out for events that have the power to trend.

Want to grow your YouTube channel with even more tips? Here are five solid ways to attract new viewers and subscribers.

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You know the “normal” tips for growing a YouTube channel, so let’s switch things up. Here are 3 uncommon ways to get thousands of subscribers in record time.

3 Uncommon Ways to Grow Your YouTube Channel

Why do YouTube videos get demonetized? It’s a valid question, especially when someone takes the time to film, edit, and upload a video. Most creators try their best to make positive, original content for viewers around the world. What are they doing wrong in terms of making money and staying monetized on YouTube?

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Most of the time, it's a lack of information. Creators know the basics of YouTube's rules, but they don't always know the fine details. And overall, people are just ready to record!

: A set of rules to ensure everyone’s safety on YouTube

 An explanation of which videos are suitable for advertisers

: A set of terms and conditions for placing ads on YouTube videos

: A set of terms and conditions for how viewers and creators operate on YouTube

Violating any of the four could lead to demonetization. Here's how to avoid that outcome.

What Does ‘Demonetized’ Mean on YouTube?

If YouTube demonetized a video, that means it restricted 

 ads from appearing. That includes every type of ad available to creators: display ads, overlay ads, sponsored cards, and skippable and non-skippable video ads. You won’t earn Google AdSense revenue for demonetized content.

Turning off ads is just one form of demonetization.

. This option bars you from all the money-making features: Google AdSense, Super Chats and Stickers, Super Thanks, merchandise shelves, Channel Memberships, and YouTube Premium revenue. It’s like being kicked out of the 

How to Tell If a YouTube Video Is Demonetized

After uploading a video, you can see its monetization status in less than an hour. It takes a while because YouTube is making sure the video is suitable for ads.

In the YouTube Studio, there are seven monetization icons

. Each one tells you the status of a video’s earning power.

 YouTube is checking your video for ad suitability.

 Monetization is on, and your video is eligible for most ads.

 Monetization is on for a song cover, but a music publisher claimed the revenue.

 Monetization is on, but YouTube is still determining who will get paid.

 Monetization is on, but ads are limited.

 You turned on monetization for the video, but YouTube won’t show ads.

 You turned off monetization for the video.

 means your video is demonetized, as shown below.

How to Check a Video’s Monetization Status:

Log into YouTube and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select 

Find the video in question using the search bar at the top of the page.

. You’ll see one of the seven icons (shown above) indicating your video’s status.

Videos that aren't advertiser-friendly won’t earn much revenue. Here are 14 ways to avoid demonetization on YouTube.

? One of the requirements for monetizing your content is to avoid being repetitious. That means you shouldn't post videos with no recognizable differences on your channel. Your content needs a healthy dose of variety, from the audio tracks you use to the topics you cover.

That doesn’t mean you can’t explore one topic in depth. You can create similar videos as long as the bulk of each one is different. Take a look at the 

, for example. We share tips for gaining 1,000 subscribers all the time. But the advice changes as we discover new methods, which means we’re always talking about something new within the context of gaining subscribers.

2. Add Something Valuable to Repurposed Content

Using another creator’s intellectual property, such as songs, video clips, and images, could lead to one or more 

 on your channel. You’ll get these alerts when your video contains media that doesn’t belong to you. Copyright claims aren’t the end of the world, but YouTube might demonetize the video(s) in question or only give you partial revenue.

Can I Still Monetize My YouTube Channel If I have a Copyright Claim?

 happens when you reuse someone’s content without adding something new or transformative. If you’re posting a reaction video, for example, add some commentary that brings a fresh perspective to the original event, opinion, or narrative.

YouTube says it's OK to monetize reused content when:

You’re using brief clips for a critical review.

You’re adding original commentary to an event (movies, sporting events, etc.).

You’re adding an original storyline to edited footage from other creators.

Your best bet, of course, is to use your own content. But at the same time, YouTube understands that there are thousands of reaction channels out there. And guess what? Lots of creators are making money with that format.

3. Don’t Be Spammy, Deceptive, or Participate In Scams

YouTube wants every viewer to have a positive experience. And no user can do that while being tricked or misled by deceptive videos and comments. If you’re on the platform for the wrong reasons – like running scams and leading people to shady websites – YouTube might demonetize your content.

To stay on YouTube’s good side, don’t:

Repeatedly post content about making fast cash.

Lead viewers to websites with harmful software (viruses, information theft, etc.)

Use misleading thumbnails, video descriptions, and titles to “trick” viewer into clicking.

Promote “get rich quick” content or pyramid schemes.

Sell engagement metrics, like views, comments, and subscribers. That includes Sub4Sub, a type of spam where creators ask people to subscribe to their channels.

Post comments to gather information from viewers or drive them off of YouTube.

Live stream content that doesn’t belong to you.

Check out the image below to see an example of comment spam. Notice how the circled comment is impersonating the owner of the video, finance creator Graham Stephan. If you look closely, you can tell that “Replied_by Graham Stephan” is a bogus account.

This user is trying to drive people away from YouTube. Practices like this will get you demonetized.

Read more about spam, deception, and scams on YouTube’s support page

YouTube doesn’t tolerate hate speech of any kind. If you want to successfully monetize your videos, don't say (or type) harmful, offensive things. YouTube will demonetize your content if you're inciting violence or hate against specific groups.

Avoiding hate speech is easy. Think of all the ways people discriminate against others, and simply avoid saying those things in your videos. 

The most egregious hate speech revolves around age, sexual orientation, gender, race, disabilities, religion, immigration status, and veteran status.

Are there certain “demonetized words” on YouTube? Is it possible to say the wrong thing and lose all your ad revenue?

YouTube won’t demonetize a video for containing words like “hell” or “damn.” That’s considered light profanity, and most people aren’t offended by those terms. It’s the vulgar words that will get you into trouble, like repeatedly dropping F-bombs or constantly saying “b*tch.”

Can You Swear on YouTube and Still Make Money?

Here is a list of words that lead to demonetization:

Even when misspelled, adding these words to any element of a video (titles, thumbnails, etc.) is against the rules.

Our advice? Minimize the profanity in your videos. It's an easy way to get full monetization.

6. Don’t Show Dangerous or Illegal Activities

Want to make sure YouTube doesn’t demonetize your video? Avoid showing clips or images of bodily harm, gruesome injuries, and death. These themes are disturbing to viewers and scare advertisers away.

Logan Paul’s 2017 “suicide forest” video

. This was a huge scandal. Paul uploaded a YouTube video showing a dead body, and people around the world were deeply disturbed. He later shared a video of himself tasering dead rats. Eventually, 

YouTube temporarily demonetized his channel

Posting illegal activities is a bad idea too. You’ll have a better chance of monetizing your videos if you don't show:

glorifying dangerous acts results in demonetization or worse.

 If you can expect certain injury or death from an activity, it’s not suitable for YouTube.

7. Avoid Posting Sexually Explicit Content

YouTube will demonetize any video that gratifies sex. This type of content focuses on nudity, sex scenes, and pornography. If that’s the creator’s intent – indulging in sexual scenes – the next step is a no-brainer for YouTube. There will be no ads on the video, zero AdSense revenue, and (possibly) a channel termination.

Clothed or unclothed, YouTube states that showing genitals, breasts, or buttocks in an indulgent way violates its monetization policies. Also, sexual fetishes of any kind and in various formats (video, text, images, audio) are not allowed.

Read more about nudity and sexual content on YouTube’s support page.

8. Use Royalty-Free Music From the YouTube Library

Music copyright is a deep subject on YouTube. But for the purpose of monetizing videos, you only need to know two things:

Did YouTube demonetize your video? Here are 14 ways to make positive content that stays monetized no matter what.

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