How to Change YouTube Comments Language

Language plays a crucial role in engaging with someone in a better way. As one of the most used platforms, YouTube recognizes this by offering its services in multiple languages. If you come across a foreign comment you don’t understand, translating it is now a simple and possible task. In this article, we will explore how to change YouTube comments language. So, let’s get started!

How to Change YouTube Comments Language

Changing the language of YouTube comments to your preferred language is a simple and quick process that can be done just by following a few steps. To find out how to do so continue reading!

Method 1: Via Mobile

Here’s how you can make changes from your smartphone.

Option 1: Using Translate Option

YouTube comments can easily be translated manually. Check out the steps below:

1. Open YouTube and select the video of your choice.
2. Tap on Comments below the video.
3. Now, tap on Translate to (your preferred language) below a comment.

Now the comments will display in your selected language.

Option 2: Using YouTube settings

If you want to permanently change the default translation language on YouTube, then follow the steps given below.

1. Open YouTube and tap on your profile icon from the bottom right corner.
2. Tap on the Gear icon.
3. Next, select General.
4. Tap on App language.
5. Now, select your preferred language.

Once you change the app language, YouTube will automatically translate comments into the selected language.

Method 2: Via Desktop

Users can also do the same from their PCs. 

Option 1: Using Translate Option

Similarly, you can easily translate YouTube comments manually. Here’s how:

1. Log in to YouTube and select the video of your choice.
2. Scroll down to the Comments section below the video.
3. Now, click on Translate to (your preferred language) below a comment.

You will be able to successfully view the comment in your language. 

Option 2: Using Google Settings

Users can also change YouTube settings to directly get translated version in comments:

1. Open your desktop browser and visit YouTube.
2. Click on your profile icon from the top right corner.
3. Select Google Account.
4. Click on Personal info from the left menu.
5. Scroll down and click on Language under General preferences for the web.
6. Under the Preferred Language section, click on the edit icon.
7. Select your desired language.

This will change the language of your comments to your selected language.

Option 2: Using the Extension

You can change YouTube comment language by using a third-party YouTube Comment Translate extension. Here’s how you can do it:

Note: We do not endorse the use of third-party apps as they may expose your device to unwanted malware or viruses. User discretion is advised!  

1. On your desktop browser visit the YouTube Comment Translate website.
2. Click on Add to Chrome then click on Add extension.
3. Log in to YouTube and select the video of your choice.
4. Select the comment you want to translate.
5. Right-click on the selected comment and select Translate to English.
6. Now, to choose your desired language click on the three-dot icon given next to Detected Language option.
7. Select Choose another language.
8. Click on the down arrow given next to the current language.
9. Select your desired language.
10. Click on Translate.

Now, you are done!

Also Read: How to Change Language in Google Maps

Now, you can easily view comments in your preferred language. We hope this article helped you learn how to change YouTube comments language. If you have any further queries or suggestions feel free to leave them in the comments section below. Keep visiting our page for more informative articles.