dannystrong
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- May 9, 2023
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Could my video still generate views if comments require approval?
Could my video still generate views if
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Yeah mate, requiring comment approval shouldn't stop your video from getting views. It may reduce some engagement, but the algorithm mainly looks at things like watch time,engagement etc
emily power
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- May 18, 2026
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I think it will be worse because many people might get annoyed at not being able to comment and won't come back again next time.
lucky boyy
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- May 27, 2026
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You should test it to see if it works. Of course, content plays a huge role in determining views.
VikramAditya007
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- Mar 15, 2024
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Yes, your video can continue to gain views. Video platform algorithms (such as YouTube’s) evaluate content quality and viewer interest based on other key factors:
Click-Through Rate (CTR): How often users click on the video after seeing its thumbnail.
Audience Retention: How long viewers watch the video without switching to another one.
Reactions: The number of likes, shares, and subscriptions received after viewing.
- Dec 25, 2025
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a common misconception, but requiring comment approval won't hurt your initial algorithmic distribution since platforms measure engagement velocity based on the action of users typing and submitting a comment, regardless of whether you let it public right away
kungkeng999
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- Aug 1, 2011
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Yes, your video can still get plenty of views even if comments need approval first comment moderation mainly helps control spam and unwanted messages views depend more on your content watch time audience interest and how well the platform recommends your video
K&L Agency
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- Mar 14, 2026
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It will somewhat hinder your viewability, but not completely. If your content is good and engaging, and allows for direct interaction, its appeal will be higher.
- Mar 31, 2026
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Yeah, it won’t affect your views at all. YouTube cares about people engaging with the video - typing a comment and hitting send is what triggers the algorithm, regardless of whether you approve it publicly or keep it hidden.
The only downside is that you lose out on the comment-section drama and people replying to each other, which usually boosts watch time, but the algorithm won't penalize you for using built-in moderation tools.
The only downside is that you lose out on the comment-section drama and people replying to each other, which usually boosts watch time, but the algorithm won't penalize you for using built-in moderation tools.
- Apr 19, 2014
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Yes, but enabling the comment section can significantly increase watch time.
VectorVelocityTraveler
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- Aug 9, 2025
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I dont see why not. Lots of channels moderate comments.
DiscoDolphin
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- Aug 9, 2025
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This does not affect YouTube's algorithm. YouTube focuses on: topics, watch time, and thumbnails. The other factors are just small, insignificant details.
FrostyPebble
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- May 2, 2026
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Yeah, comments needing approval shouldnt affect views much. If people are watching and engaging, the video can still keep getting views.
- Nov 4, 2024
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No, they're not related. If your video is already picking up views, it'll continue to do so. The only thing is that requiring comment approval can make the comment section feel less lively, which might discourage some people from commenting. Other than that, it won't affect your views.
GalacticGoulash
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- Aug 9, 2025
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I've had videos get thousands of views with comments turned off completely.
unknownliw
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- Nov 23, 2024
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yeah it can still get views, comment approval doesnt stop views or reach it only affects comment visibility.
AtomicSamurai
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- Jan 29, 2026
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Yes because comments have zero impact on how YouTube distributes your video
- Mar 2, 2025
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Yes, your video can get views and be recommended, but it would be more effective if you enabled comments, since interaction is a fundamental aspect for a video's success.
