What Does Highlighted Comment Mean on YouTube?

What Is a Highlighted Comment?

A "Highlighted Comment" is a system-generated label by YouTube. It appears when you click a notification

(such as someone replying to your comment) that directs you to a specific video. The label helps you

quickly locate that comment on the page.

It’s a private navigation tool — not a status marker. Only you can see the "highlighted" label.

Why Do Comments Get Highlighted?

Highlighted comments appear when:

You click on a comment notification

• You click on a comment notification
• You follow a reply link in an email
• You access a thread from your notifications tab

Can Anyone Else See Highlighted Comments?

No. Highlighted comments are visible only to you. They don’t affect how others see the comment or its position in the feed.

Highlighted vs Pinned vs Top Comments

• Highlighted: System-generated, visible only to you, disappears on refresh.
• Pinned: Manually set by the creator, visible to everyone.
• Top: Ranked based on engagement like likes and replies.

Can I Remove the Highlighted Status?

Yes—but it's about how you access the comment, not deleting it. Try these:

• Refresh the page
• Open the video directly instead of clicking the notification
• Remove 'highlight_comment' from the URL

Do Highlighted Comments Mean Spam or Recommendation?

No. Highlighted comments are neither promoted nor flagged. They exist solely for your convenience.

Should Creators Care About Highlighted Comments?

Not really. These comments don’t provide any engagement metrics. Instead, creators should focus on:

• Tracking engagement trends
• Analyzing comment sentiment
• Filtering spam or harmful comments

How Commentify Helps You Manage Comments

• Automatically hide toxic or offensive comments
• Monitor comment sentiment in real-time
• Filter comments by custom keywords
• Generate comment reports and alerts

Commentify lets you manage real issues — beyond what YouTube highlights.

Conclusion

A highlighted comment is not a badge of honor or warning. It’s a temporary label just for you.

If you want to take full control over your comment section, use smart tools like Commentify.

Visit: www.commentify.ai

FAQ

Q: Why is my comment highlighted?

A: Because you clicked a notification that links directly to that comment.

Q: Can others see the highlighted label?

A: No, only you can see it.

Q: Does it affect ranking or exposure?

A: Not at all. It has zero impact.

Q: How is this different from pinned or top comments?

A: Highlighted = private, Pinned = creator-set, Top = algorithm-based.

Q: Can I stop comments from being highlighted?

A: Yes, by avoiding notification links or removing highlight parameters from the URL