YouTube FAQs
- Q: Can I access comments from other creators' videos?
No. Only comments on your own authorised channel are available. - Q: Are mentions within videos (spoken content) tracked?
No. Analyse does not parse video audio or subtitles. - Q: Can I retrieve comments made before channel authorisation?
Only if accessible via the API; often this data is limited. - Q: Can I monitor video descriptions or titles for mentions?
Yes, but only on public videos that are indexed and available via YouTube’s API. - Q: Do I need to authorise each YouTube channel separately?
Yes. Each owned channel must be individually connected. - Q: Will Analyse show comment sentiment?
Yes. Comments ingested will be processed for sentiment if supported. - Q: Can I track competitor YouTube channels?
No. Only owned, authorised channel content is available. - Q: Can I see replies to comments?
Replies may be included if available through the API. - Q: Is video engagement (views, likes) visible?
Yes, for owned videos where API access allows it. - Q: How often should I check token validity?
Google tokens may expire without warning; it’s best to check monthly.