YouTube quietly rolled out a powerful new creator control—the ability to lock video comments to only subscribers and members—and most creators still aren’t using it.
In this video, I walk you through:
• How the feature works
• Where to find it inside YouTube Studio
• How it affects premieres and engagement
• When it helps your channel
• And when it can actually hurt your reach
This tool is especially valuable for:
• Sensitive topics
• Community-focused channels
• Reducing toxic or low-value comments
• Encouraging real subscribers instead of drive-by trolls
I also show a real live test of the feature in action, including what non-subscribers see when they try to comment.
If your goal is quality engagement over raw numbers, this feature might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
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✅ WHO THIS IS FOR
• Small and growing channels
• Community-driven creators
• Educators, podcasters, and livestreamers
• Anyone tired of managing toxic comment sections
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Great video
Perfect timing!! After getting verbally assaulted in the comments of my video last weekend, I will now be using this new feature in all future videos. Thanks for sharing!
I which they can add the function of who can like or dislike a video.