YouTube Comment Scraper

YouTube won't let you export comments.

So you scroll, copy-paste, and lose the replies, the likes, and the context that actually matters.

TubeHarvest extracts comments from any video into structured CSV files — authors, likes, reply threads, and metadata included. Chrome extension or web app. Free to start.

Try Local Free in Chrome

Best if you are already on a YouTube video page.

Start from a Video URL

Use Cloud in the web app when your workflow starts with a link.

Need channel-level batch exports? Compare Cloud Pro.

The Solution

Three ways to get comments out of YouTube.

No API keys. No Python scripts. Pick the workflow that matches how you research — TubeHarvest handles the extraction.

TubeHarvest Local

Open the video

Stay inside YouTube where the comments already live.

Run Local

Scrape the current video comments from the extension.

Export CSV

Download the file immediately for research or cleanup.

Scrape comments from the YouTube page you are already on.

Local is the Chrome extension workflow. Open a video, extract the current comment section, and download a CSV without leaving YouTube.

Best for manual research and one-off exports.
Runs on the current YouTube video page.
Great when you want a CSV right now with minimal setup.

TubeHarvest Cloud

Paste video URL

Start from the link, not the browser tab.

Scrape in cloud

TubeHarvest fetches comments for that video in the web app.

Download CSV

Each video export stays separate and easy to analyze.

Paste a video URL and let the web app handle the scrape.

Cloud is for users who want server-side convenience. Drop in a video URL, fetch comments in the web app, and download a per-video CSV without using the extension.

Best for single-video comment scraping from any device.
Designed for async web-based exports instead of manual extraction.
A cleaner fit when you are collecting comments by URL, not by browsing.

TubeHarvest Cloud Pro

Paste channel URL

Pull the video list into the web app.

Pick videos

Choose the videos worth scraping before you spend the credits.

Export ZIP

Download a ZIP with a CSV per selected video.

Start from a channel URL when one video is not enough.

Cloud Pro is the channel research workflow. Paste a channel URL, select the videos you care about, and run batch exports across multiple videos at once.

Built for competitor research and deeper audience mining.
Pick videos before scraping instead of pulling everything blindly.
Batch exports save time when you need a research set, not one CSV.

How It Works

From video to CSV in under a minute

Choose the runtime

Use Local inside YouTube, or use Cloud and Cloud Pro from the web app.

Set the scope

Scrape the current video, paste a video URL, or paste a channel URL and pick videos.

Export structured files

Download per-video CSVs or a ZIP of CSVs, with comments, replies, likes, authors, and metadata.

What you control

Comment count, reply depth, and scope

Single-video or channel-based workflows

Per-video CSV exports or ZIP bundles

Anonymized authors and reusable metadata

Preview export

# TubeHarvest export
# Video: How I Grew to $150K ARR Without Ads
# URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abc123
# Extracted: 2026-02-22 14:32 UTC | Comments: 847 | Replies: 213

Author,Comment,Likes,Type,ParentAuthor
"@sarah_builds","What CRM do you use?","42","comment",""
"@vikash","Notion + custom automations","12","reply","@sarah_builds"
"@dev_mike","Tried this exact approach...","8","reply","@sarah_builds"

Author, comment, likes, type, parent author, and metadata headers — every export keeps the structure your team needs.

Try Local Free in Chrome Start from a Video URL

Need multi-video research instead? Compare Cloud Pro.

Use Cases

Customer research disguised as YouTube workflow.

The comments people leave on YouTube are unfiltered market research. TubeHarvest turns them into structured data you can actually use.

Content ideas

Pull recurring questions straight from the market instead of guessing what to publish next.

Objection mining

Capture doubts, pushback, and skepticism you can answer in your landing page or emails.

Competitor intel

Scrape competitor videos to see what their audience praises, hates, and still wants.

Feature requests

Spot repeat asks in reply threads and feed them into product prioritization.

Customer language

Use the exact words people already type when describing the problem or desired outcome.

Social proof

Save the praise buried in long threads before it disappears into the feed again.

Pricing

Start free. Scale when you need to.

Pick based on where your workflow starts: the current video, a video URL, or a full channel.

Own it once Local

$19

One-time • Chrome extension

✓ Scrape the current video directly on YouTube
✓ Export CSV from the extension workflow
✓ Best for manual comment research
✓ Free to try, one-time to unlock full Local usage

Try Local Free in Chrome

Scrape the video already open in YouTube.

Single video Cloud

Monthly

Web app for video URLs

✓ Paste a video URL into the web app
✓ Scrape comments without the extension
✓ Export a CSV per video
✓ Built for server-side convenience and repeatable workflows

Start from a Video URL

Paste one URL, fetch comments, export one CSV.

Batch workflows Cloud Pro

Monthly

Web app for channel research

✓ Paste a channel URL and load the video list
✓ Select the videos you want before scraping
✓ Run batch jobs across multiple videos
✓ Export a ZIP containing one CSV per video

Batch Scrape a Channel

Choose videos from a channel, then export a ZIP.

Local is one-time. Cloud workflows live in the web app.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I scrape YouTube comments?

TubeHarvest supports two execution models. Use Local if you want to scrape the current YouTube video with the Chrome extension, or use Cloud if you want to paste a video URL into the web app and fetch comments there.

How do I download YouTube comments to CSV?

TubeHarvest exports structured CSV files for each video scrape. Local downloads from the extension workflow, Cloud exports a CSV per video, and Cloud Pro can export a ZIP that contains one CSV per selected video.

What is the difference between Local and Cloud?

Local runs inside YouTube through the Chrome extension and is best when you are already on the video page. Cloud runs in the web app and is best when you want to paste video URLs and manage exports from a browser-based workspace.

Can I scrape comments from a channel URL?

Yes, with Cloud Pro. Paste a channel URL, load the channel videos, choose the videos you want, and run batch scraping instead of working one video at a time.

What is included in the export?

Exports include author, comment text, like count, comment or reply type, parent author for replies, and video-level metadata so each CSV stays useful after download.

Can I anonymize author names?

Yes. TubeHarvest supports anonymized exports, and the setting is enabled by default so your exported research stays easier to share internally.

Is TubeHarvest a subscription or a one-time purchase?

TubeHarvest Local is a one-time extension purchase. TubeHarvest Cloud and Cloud Pro are web-app plans, so they are priced separately from the Local workflow.

Who should choose Cloud Pro?

Choose Cloud Pro if your workflow starts with channels, competitor research, or recurring batch exports across multiple videos. It is the right fit when a single video CSV is not enough.

Is scraping YouTube comments legal?

Scraping publicly available YouTube comments for research or analysis is generally legal. TubeHarvest only extracts public comments and includes anonymization by default so your exports are easier to share responsibly.

Do I need a YouTube API key?

No. TubeHarvest handles the extraction for you. There are no API keys to set up, no quotas to manage, and no code to write.

Free to start

Stop scrolling.
Start extracting.

Every hour you spend manually copying comments is an hour you could spend acting on what your audience is telling you.