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How to Fix YouTube Comments Not Showing

32 views· 1 likes· 2:28· Mar 27, 2026

Are your YouTube comments missing, stuck on a loading wheel, or showing the "Restricted Mode" error? In January 2026, following the YouTube v21.04 update, many users on iPhone 17, Android 16, and Desktop are experiencing a "Session Sync" bug that hides the comment section. Whether you're a creator whose comments are disappearing or a viewer who can't see replies, this updated tutorial covers the "Restricted Mode" toggle, the "Liquid Glass" cache clear, and the 2026 "Account Handshake" fix. In this video, we cover: The "Restricted Mode" Toggle: The #1 reason comments vanish—how to navigate to Settings - General and ensure Restricted Mode is turned OFF. Clearing the YouTube App Cache: A step-by-step for iOS 26 and Android 16 to remove corrupted temporary files that block the comment UI from rendering. The "Liquid Glass" Browser Fix: If you're on Desktop, why certain AdBlockers and the new January 2026 Chrome security updates are breaking the comment section—and how to fix it by disabling problematic extensions. The "Incognito" Test: How to quickly check if the issue is account-specific by opening a video in an Incognito window. Creator Settings (For YouTubers): How to check YouTube Studio to see if your video was accidentally marked as "Made for Kids" or if "Hold all comments for review" is enabled. The "Sort By" Glitch: Why switching from "Top Comments" to "Newest First" can force a frozen comment section to re-sync with YouTube’s servers. Internet & DNS Handshakes: Why custom DNS settings (like CleanBrowsing) can hide comments and how to reset your network for a clean connection.

About This Video

In this video, I’m showing you how to fix YouTube comments not showing, not loading, or just disappearing while you’re watching a video. First, I always tell you to check the obvious one: sometimes the creator has comments turned off on that specific video, so there’s nothing to load. But if comments are enabled and you’re still stuck, I walk you through the main settings that usually cause this problem. The first real fix I test is Restricted Mode. I open the YouTube app, go to my profile (bottom right), hit Settings (gear icon), then General, and make sure Restricted Mode is OFF—because if it’s enabled, it can block comments on a lot of videos. After that, I recommend updating the YouTube app from the App Store or Play Store, since a lot of comment bugs are simply update-related. If it still won’t load, I switch to a stronger, stable network, disconnect any VPN, and then as a final step I offload or delete the YouTube app from iPhone Storage to clear out any bugged files so the app installs clean again.

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