Track YouTube Video Comments in Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically track YouTube video comments in Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for YouTube Comments

To track YouTube video comments in Google Sheets, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. This powerful automation platform allows you to seamlessly connect various applications. You can reach Pabbly Connect by visiting Pabbly.com/connect.

If you’re new to Pabbly Connect, sign up for a free account to get started. Once you’re logged in, navigate to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow for tracking comments.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing your Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. This step is crucial as it initiates the automation process. Name your workflow something descriptive, like ‘Track YouTube Comments in Google Sheets’. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.
• You will see two boxes: Trigger and Action.
• Select YouTube as the Trigger application.

For the trigger event, choose ‘New Comment on a Channel’. This ensures that every time a new comment is posted, Pabbly Connect will trigger the automation to add the comment details into Google Sheets.

3. Connecting Your YouTube Account

Once you’ve selected the trigger event, click on ‘Connect’ to link your YouTube account with Pabbly Connect. This step is necessary for accessing your channel’s comments.

Authorize the connection by clicking ‘Continue’. After successful authorization, select your YouTube channel from the dropdown menu. You can also specify the maximum number of comments to fetch, with a default limit of 20.

4. Testing the Connection and Fetching Comments

To test the connection, post a comment on one of your YouTube videos. After posting, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action prompts Pabbly Connect to fetch the latest comments from your channel. using Pabbly Connect

• Ensure that the comment appears in the response.
• This confirms that Pabbly Connect is successfully tracking new comments.

Remember, Pabbly Connect checks for new comments every 10 minutes, ensuring that your Google Sheets stays updated with the latest comments automatically.

5. Adding Comments to Google Sheets

Now that you’ve successfully set up the trigger, it’s time to add the comment details to Google Sheets. Select Google Sheets as the Action application in Pabbly Connect. Choose the action event ‘Add a New Row’.

Connect your Google Sheets account and select the spreadsheet where you want to store the comments. Map the fields from the YouTube comments to the Google Sheets columns, such as comment date, comment text, video title, and author name.

Finally, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the data is being added correctly. Your Google Sheets will now automatically update with every new comment, thanks to the integration with Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively track YouTube video comments in Google Sheets using Pabbly Connect. This automation simplifies the process, allowing you to focus on creating content while Pabbly Connect manages your comments seamlessly.