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Deciphering Highlighted Discussion Threads
What Is the YouTube Highlighted Comment?
Liza Brown
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Did you just come across a comment tagged with Highlight on YouTube and wondering what it means? In our guide, you will find an answer to this, along with related queries like how YouTube highlighted comment works, the removal process, its benefits, and more.
If you own a YouTube channel or are starting one, even you can do this. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into the core of YouTube’s highlighted comments. We’ve categorized this article into a total of 8 parts for simple and better understanding.
- Part 1: What Does Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
- Part 2: What Does Highlighted Comments Look Like on YouTube?
- Part 3: How to Make Comment Highlighted?
- Part 4: How to Highlighted Comments URL?
- Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
- Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
- Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment
- Part 8: Benefits of Highlighted Comments
Part 1: What Does The Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
Before you get on with highlighting your comments, you must understand what it means exactly. You may follow comments on the videos posted by several YouTubers, but the highlighted ones are always making it to the top of the list.
Having said that, neither the content creator nor users or moderators choose to highlight YouTube comments to begin with. They are no rocket science, but only a tad bit more than what you know as a bookmarking feature.
Think of highlighted comments as a “tag”. You might notice this in the form of a ‘new activity YouTube notification’ link you receive on your registered email. Only you can see this tag when you click the notification and arrive at Youtube.com to either view or reply to a comment.
Highlighting comments (HC’s) are an automatic feature generated by YouTube. It draws the YouTuber’s & viewer’s attention to relevant activities. Don’t fail to notice that the highlight disappears once you are done interacting in the tagged comment thread. However, they are reloadable by tapping the comment timestamp.
For instance, you may want to check the following links. The 2 URLs lead you to the same video, but only one of them shows a highlighted comment.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
Notice the name “lc” in the first URL- that stands for linked comment. YouTube might include this additional parameter. If a reply comment (HR) gets highlighted, the parent comment gets raised to the top.
Part 2: What Does The Highlighted Comment Look Like?
YouTube has been working on improving the navigation of the comment section for videos, and highlighted comments are one of them. These comments appear even above the pinned comments on a video. The label of a highlighted comment is displayed above the commentator’s name in a light grey shade.
YouTube labels comment replies as well and call it “Highlighted Reply.” You can see this tag above the replier’s name in the same color tone.
Part 3: How to Make My Comment Highlighted?
Now, making YouTube highlight your comment on a popular video is nothing less than an art. YouTube doesn’t make it easy for you. The advantage of getting your comment highlighted on YouTube is limitless.
Thus, anybody who wants to get their YouTube comment an HC tag has to follow a few simple steps, which we will discuss below in another section. Finding the correct or relevant video content that can benefit your channel from such a comment is an excellent place to start.
For example, if you are a YouTuber who deals in tech information, you need to look for a popular video or channel with a similar genre, in this case, technical knowledge. The more popular the channel is, the more is the chance of a viewer checking the comments on its videos. You will only benefit if you’re comment is highlighted on pages of Youtuber’s who are huge.
Part 4: How to Get the URL of Highlighted Comments?
The ways to acquire the URL or link for a highlighted comment are different for both parties- viewer and host.
Suppose you are a viewer who is going through the comments section of a video. If you want to get the highlighted URL for the comment, simply click on the timestamp (e.g., 2 weeks ago) beside the commentator’s username.
On the other hand, for a YouTuber, getting access to the comment URL is relatively straightforward. The host will get a notification on his or her registered email-id when a viewer publishes a comment on their posted video. You will find the link to the highlighted comment in the notification
Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
Replying to “highlighted comments” on your YouTube channel is pretty easy since this feature was developed, keeping the user’s convenience in mind. If you want to follow up or reply to such comments, you can do so from your email or YouTube Dashboard.
If you click the notification bell icon, whenever a viewer drops a new comment on one of your videos, YouTube will send you a notification via email. On opening the email, you will find a clickable “Reply” option. Or else, if you follow the comment section in the YouTube Dashboard, you can directly view or reply to highlighted comments from here as well.
Have you ever wondered why a highlighted comment always shows at the top of the comment list? Both the above options will lead you to the comment thread on YouTube. To help you find the new activity easily, it appears with the highlight tag on it. The purpose is to remind you that you are here for that specific comment.
Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
Can you, as a video maker, remove highlighted comments on YouTube? The direct answer to this would be a ‘No.’ It is because based on how you have opened the specific video, YouTube does it automatically.
Alternatively, you can try out a few temporary solutions.
- You can edit the particular URL of the video where the highlighted tag is showing. Remove the red part of the URL (example given below) starting with “&”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg After removing the above parameter, reload the original video link (below):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
- Try logging out from your Google Account and browse YouTube (anonymously). Doing this will ensure that you no longer see any highlighted comments. However, at the same time, this will restrict you from interacting in any way with that video, let alone leaving a comment.
Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment that will be Pinned as a Highlighted Comment?
Many frequently inquire on the internet about how they can improve the chances of getting their comment pinned, as highlighted on YouTube. The secret lies in how you write the statement. We’ve listed a few pro tips below that can help:
- First, go through all the posted comments under the video. It will help you identify what is missing. You can comment or write the missing point in comprehendible and straightforward words. Also, never forget to acknowledge the YouTuber’s talent.
- Remember, no one has the time to read long comments. So, when you know what you want to write, try to shorten your sentences. A short and crisp comment draws more attention.
- After you have framed your comment, make sure that it is grammatically correct. YouTube and Google hate grammatical errors.
- Do not hit the post option already. Before publishing it, you must cross-check that your comment has all the above points in place.
- Lastly, you have to wait after publishing on the video’s comment section. YouTube will highlight your comment if it passes according to the YouTube policy and if the search engine finds it unique.
Part 8: Are Highlighted Comments Beneficial?
Being a convenience feature, a highlighted comment on YouTube is 100% beneficial. That is especially true if you are looking for ways to optimize your channel.
YouTube is undeniably the second largest search engine on the web. Highlight comments can potentially increase the outreach of your content and, consequently, your brand presence.
As said earlier, these comments always show first on the comment section. Needless to say, many people who watch the videos also scroll down to the comments section to start a conversation or see what other viewers are saying about this video.
In the process, alongside the interaction, they also check out the channels or profiles of the commentators. Viewers often visit the pages of these channels, and if they happen to enjoy the video content, they will subscribe to the YouTuber’s channel. If your comment gets highlighted, your YouTube channel can be one of them.
Conclusion
YouTube can be an intimidating tool for marketing and more so for newcomers. Every YouTuber wishes that their channel performs better than the previous day. Even though the highlighted comment or highlighted reply feature doesn’t have any direct benefits, it can indeed help in optimizing your YouTube channel.
It can connect you with potential viewers and increase the number of people that visit your channel regularly. However, how many of them stay and hit the “Subscribe” button is a different story altogether and is wholly based on whether they like what you share through your videos.
In this article, we have shared facts on YouTube’s commonly seen highlighted comment feature. Yet, the term is a heavily misleading one, as far as viewers and Youtuber’s are concerned. We have also covered all other aspects and queries related to this term. Here’s hoping they clarify all your doubts.
Liza Brown
Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Liza Brown
Liza Brown
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Did you just come across a comment tagged with Highlight on YouTube and wondering what it means? In our guide, you will find an answer to this, along with related queries like how YouTube highlighted comment works, the removal process, its benefits, and more.
If you own a YouTube channel or are starting one, even you can do this. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into the core of YouTube’s highlighted comments. We’ve categorized this article into a total of 8 parts for simple and better understanding.
- Part 1: What Does Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
- Part 2: What Does Highlighted Comments Look Like on YouTube?
- Part 3: How to Make Comment Highlighted?
- Part 4: How to Highlighted Comments URL?
- Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
- Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
- Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment
- Part 8: Benefits of Highlighted Comments
Part 1: What Does The Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
Before you get on with highlighting your comments, you must understand what it means exactly. You may follow comments on the videos posted by several YouTubers, but the highlighted ones are always making it to the top of the list.
Having said that, neither the content creator nor users or moderators choose to highlight YouTube comments to begin with. They are no rocket science, but only a tad bit more than what you know as a bookmarking feature.
Think of highlighted comments as a “tag”. You might notice this in the form of a ‘new activity YouTube notification’ link you receive on your registered email. Only you can see this tag when you click the notification and arrive at Youtube.com to either view or reply to a comment.
Highlighting comments (HC’s) are an automatic feature generated by YouTube. It draws the YouTuber’s & viewer’s attention to relevant activities. Don’t fail to notice that the highlight disappears once you are done interacting in the tagged comment thread. However, they are reloadable by tapping the comment timestamp.
For instance, you may want to check the following links. The 2 URLs lead you to the same video, but only one of them shows a highlighted comment.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
Notice the name “lc” in the first URL- that stands for linked comment. YouTube might include this additional parameter. If a reply comment (HR) gets highlighted, the parent comment gets raised to the top.
Part 2: What Does The Highlighted Comment Look Like?
YouTube has been working on improving the navigation of the comment section for videos, and highlighted comments are one of them. These comments appear even above the pinned comments on a video. The label of a highlighted comment is displayed above the commentator’s name in a light grey shade.
YouTube labels comment replies as well and call it “Highlighted Reply.” You can see this tag above the replier’s name in the same color tone.
Part 3: How to Make My Comment Highlighted?
Now, making YouTube highlight your comment on a popular video is nothing less than an art. YouTube doesn’t make it easy for you. The advantage of getting your comment highlighted on YouTube is limitless.
Thus, anybody who wants to get their YouTube comment an HC tag has to follow a few simple steps, which we will discuss below in another section. Finding the correct or relevant video content that can benefit your channel from such a comment is an excellent place to start.
For example, if you are a YouTuber who deals in tech information, you need to look for a popular video or channel with a similar genre, in this case, technical knowledge. The more popular the channel is, the more is the chance of a viewer checking the comments on its videos. You will only benefit if you’re comment is highlighted on pages of Youtuber’s who are huge.
Part 4: How to Get the URL of Highlighted Comments?
The ways to acquire the URL or link for a highlighted comment are different for both parties- viewer and host.
Suppose you are a viewer who is going through the comments section of a video. If you want to get the highlighted URL for the comment, simply click on the timestamp (e.g., 2 weeks ago) beside the commentator’s username.
On the other hand, for a YouTuber, getting access to the comment URL is relatively straightforward. The host will get a notification on his or her registered email-id when a viewer publishes a comment on their posted video. You will find the link to the highlighted comment in the notification
Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
Replying to “highlighted comments” on your YouTube channel is pretty easy since this feature was developed, keeping the user’s convenience in mind. If you want to follow up or reply to such comments, you can do so from your email or YouTube Dashboard.
If you click the notification bell icon, whenever a viewer drops a new comment on one of your videos, YouTube will send you a notification via email. On opening the email, you will find a clickable “Reply” option. Or else, if you follow the comment section in the YouTube Dashboard, you can directly view or reply to highlighted comments from here as well.
Have you ever wondered why a highlighted comment always shows at the top of the comment list? Both the above options will lead you to the comment thread on YouTube. To help you find the new activity easily, it appears with the highlight tag on it. The purpose is to remind you that you are here for that specific comment.
Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
Can you, as a video maker, remove highlighted comments on YouTube? The direct answer to this would be a ‘No.’ It is because based on how you have opened the specific video, YouTube does it automatically.
Alternatively, you can try out a few temporary solutions.
- You can edit the particular URL of the video where the highlighted tag is showing. Remove the red part of the URL (example given below) starting with “&”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg After removing the above parameter, reload the original video link (below):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
- Try logging out from your Google Account and browse YouTube (anonymously). Doing this will ensure that you no longer see any highlighted comments. However, at the same time, this will restrict you from interacting in any way with that video, let alone leaving a comment.
Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment that will be Pinned as a Highlighted Comment?
Many frequently inquire on the internet about how they can improve the chances of getting their comment pinned, as highlighted on YouTube. The secret lies in how you write the statement. We’ve listed a few pro tips below that can help:
- First, go through all the posted comments under the video. It will help you identify what is missing. You can comment or write the missing point in comprehendible and straightforward words. Also, never forget to acknowledge the YouTuber’s talent.
- Remember, no one has the time to read long comments. So, when you know what you want to write, try to shorten your sentences. A short and crisp comment draws more attention.
- After you have framed your comment, make sure that it is grammatically correct. YouTube and Google hate grammatical errors.
- Do not hit the post option already. Before publishing it, you must cross-check that your comment has all the above points in place.
- Lastly, you have to wait after publishing on the video’s comment section. YouTube will highlight your comment if it passes according to the YouTube policy and if the search engine finds it unique.
Part 8: Are Highlighted Comments Beneficial?
Being a convenience feature, a highlighted comment on YouTube is 100% beneficial. That is especially true if you are looking for ways to optimize your channel.
YouTube is undeniably the second largest search engine on the web. Highlight comments can potentially increase the outreach of your content and, consequently, your brand presence.
As said earlier, these comments always show first on the comment section. Needless to say, many people who watch the videos also scroll down to the comments section to start a conversation or see what other viewers are saying about this video.
In the process, alongside the interaction, they also check out the channels or profiles of the commentators. Viewers often visit the pages of these channels, and if they happen to enjoy the video content, they will subscribe to the YouTuber’s channel. If your comment gets highlighted, your YouTube channel can be one of them.
Conclusion
YouTube can be an intimidating tool for marketing and more so for newcomers. Every YouTuber wishes that their channel performs better than the previous day. Even though the highlighted comment or highlighted reply feature doesn’t have any direct benefits, it can indeed help in optimizing your YouTube channel.
It can connect you with potential viewers and increase the number of people that visit your channel regularly. However, how many of them stay and hit the “Subscribe” button is a different story altogether and is wholly based on whether they like what you share through your videos.
In this article, we have shared facts on YouTube’s commonly seen highlighted comment feature. Yet, the term is a heavily misleading one, as far as viewers and Youtuber’s are concerned. We have also covered all other aspects and queries related to this term. Here’s hoping they clarify all your doubts.
Liza Brown
Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Liza Brown
Liza Brown
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Did you just come across a comment tagged with Highlight on YouTube and wondering what it means? In our guide, you will find an answer to this, along with related queries like how YouTube highlighted comment works, the removal process, its benefits, and more.
If you own a YouTube channel or are starting one, even you can do this. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into the core of YouTube’s highlighted comments. We’ve categorized this article into a total of 8 parts for simple and better understanding.
- Part 1: What Does Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
- Part 2: What Does Highlighted Comments Look Like on YouTube?
- Part 3: How to Make Comment Highlighted?
- Part 4: How to Highlighted Comments URL?
- Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
- Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
- Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment
- Part 8: Benefits of Highlighted Comments
Part 1: What Does The Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
Before you get on with highlighting your comments, you must understand what it means exactly. You may follow comments on the videos posted by several YouTubers, but the highlighted ones are always making it to the top of the list.
Having said that, neither the content creator nor users or moderators choose to highlight YouTube comments to begin with. They are no rocket science, but only a tad bit more than what you know as a bookmarking feature.
Think of highlighted comments as a “tag”. You might notice this in the form of a ‘new activity YouTube notification’ link you receive on your registered email. Only you can see this tag when you click the notification and arrive at Youtube.com to either view or reply to a comment.
Highlighting comments (HC’s) are an automatic feature generated by YouTube. It draws the YouTuber’s & viewer’s attention to relevant activities. Don’t fail to notice that the highlight disappears once you are done interacting in the tagged comment thread. However, they are reloadable by tapping the comment timestamp.
For instance, you may want to check the following links. The 2 URLs lead you to the same video, but only one of them shows a highlighted comment.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
Notice the name “lc” in the first URL- that stands for linked comment. YouTube might include this additional parameter. If a reply comment (HR) gets highlighted, the parent comment gets raised to the top.
Part 2: What Does The Highlighted Comment Look Like?
YouTube has been working on improving the navigation of the comment section for videos, and highlighted comments are one of them. These comments appear even above the pinned comments on a video. The label of a highlighted comment is displayed above the commentator’s name in a light grey shade.
YouTube labels comment replies as well and call it “Highlighted Reply.” You can see this tag above the replier’s name in the same color tone.
Part 3: How to Make My Comment Highlighted?
Now, making YouTube highlight your comment on a popular video is nothing less than an art. YouTube doesn’t make it easy for you. The advantage of getting your comment highlighted on YouTube is limitless.
Thus, anybody who wants to get their YouTube comment an HC tag has to follow a few simple steps, which we will discuss below in another section. Finding the correct or relevant video content that can benefit your channel from such a comment is an excellent place to start.
For example, if you are a YouTuber who deals in tech information, you need to look for a popular video or channel with a similar genre, in this case, technical knowledge. The more popular the channel is, the more is the chance of a viewer checking the comments on its videos. You will only benefit if you’re comment is highlighted on pages of Youtuber’s who are huge.
Part 4: How to Get the URL of Highlighted Comments?
The ways to acquire the URL or link for a highlighted comment are different for both parties- viewer and host.
Suppose you are a viewer who is going through the comments section of a video. If you want to get the highlighted URL for the comment, simply click on the timestamp (e.g., 2 weeks ago) beside the commentator’s username.
On the other hand, for a YouTuber, getting access to the comment URL is relatively straightforward. The host will get a notification on his or her registered email-id when a viewer publishes a comment on their posted video. You will find the link to the highlighted comment in the notification
Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
Replying to “highlighted comments” on your YouTube channel is pretty easy since this feature was developed, keeping the user’s convenience in mind. If you want to follow up or reply to such comments, you can do so from your email or YouTube Dashboard.
If you click the notification bell icon, whenever a viewer drops a new comment on one of your videos, YouTube will send you a notification via email. On opening the email, you will find a clickable “Reply” option. Or else, if you follow the comment section in the YouTube Dashboard, you can directly view or reply to highlighted comments from here as well.
Have you ever wondered why a highlighted comment always shows at the top of the comment list? Both the above options will lead you to the comment thread on YouTube. To help you find the new activity easily, it appears with the highlight tag on it. The purpose is to remind you that you are here for that specific comment.
Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
Can you, as a video maker, remove highlighted comments on YouTube? The direct answer to this would be a ‘No.’ It is because based on how you have opened the specific video, YouTube does it automatically.
Alternatively, you can try out a few temporary solutions.
- You can edit the particular URL of the video where the highlighted tag is showing. Remove the red part of the URL (example given below) starting with “&”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg After removing the above parameter, reload the original video link (below):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
- Try logging out from your Google Account and browse YouTube (anonymously). Doing this will ensure that you no longer see any highlighted comments. However, at the same time, this will restrict you from interacting in any way with that video, let alone leaving a comment.
Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment that will be Pinned as a Highlighted Comment?
Many frequently inquire on the internet about how they can improve the chances of getting their comment pinned, as highlighted on YouTube. The secret lies in how you write the statement. We’ve listed a few pro tips below that can help:
- First, go through all the posted comments under the video. It will help you identify what is missing. You can comment or write the missing point in comprehendible and straightforward words. Also, never forget to acknowledge the YouTuber’s talent.
- Remember, no one has the time to read long comments. So, when you know what you want to write, try to shorten your sentences. A short and crisp comment draws more attention.
- After you have framed your comment, make sure that it is grammatically correct. YouTube and Google hate grammatical errors.
- Do not hit the post option already. Before publishing it, you must cross-check that your comment has all the above points in place.
- Lastly, you have to wait after publishing on the video’s comment section. YouTube will highlight your comment if it passes according to the YouTube policy and if the search engine finds it unique.
Part 8: Are Highlighted Comments Beneficial?
Being a convenience feature, a highlighted comment on YouTube is 100% beneficial. That is especially true if you are looking for ways to optimize your channel.
YouTube is undeniably the second largest search engine on the web. Highlight comments can potentially increase the outreach of your content and, consequently, your brand presence.
As said earlier, these comments always show first on the comment section. Needless to say, many people who watch the videos also scroll down to the comments section to start a conversation or see what other viewers are saying about this video.
In the process, alongside the interaction, they also check out the channels or profiles of the commentators. Viewers often visit the pages of these channels, and if they happen to enjoy the video content, they will subscribe to the YouTuber’s channel. If your comment gets highlighted, your YouTube channel can be one of them.
Conclusion
YouTube can be an intimidating tool for marketing and more so for newcomers. Every YouTuber wishes that their channel performs better than the previous day. Even though the highlighted comment or highlighted reply feature doesn’t have any direct benefits, it can indeed help in optimizing your YouTube channel.
It can connect you with potential viewers and increase the number of people that visit your channel regularly. However, how many of them stay and hit the “Subscribe” button is a different story altogether and is wholly based on whether they like what you share through your videos.
In this article, we have shared facts on YouTube’s commonly seen highlighted comment feature. Yet, the term is a heavily misleading one, as far as viewers and Youtuber’s are concerned. We have also covered all other aspects and queries related to this term. Here’s hoping they clarify all your doubts.
Liza Brown
Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Liza Brown
Liza Brown
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Did you just come across a comment tagged with Highlight on YouTube and wondering what it means? In our guide, you will find an answer to this, along with related queries like how YouTube highlighted comment works, the removal process, its benefits, and more.
If you own a YouTube channel or are starting one, even you can do this. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into the core of YouTube’s highlighted comments. We’ve categorized this article into a total of 8 parts for simple and better understanding.
- Part 1: What Does Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
- Part 2: What Does Highlighted Comments Look Like on YouTube?
- Part 3: How to Make Comment Highlighted?
- Part 4: How to Highlighted Comments URL?
- Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
- Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
- Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment
- Part 8: Benefits of Highlighted Comments
Part 1: What Does The Highlighted Comment Mean On YouTube?
Before you get on with highlighting your comments, you must understand what it means exactly. You may follow comments on the videos posted by several YouTubers, but the highlighted ones are always making it to the top of the list.
Having said that, neither the content creator nor users or moderators choose to highlight YouTube comments to begin with. They are no rocket science, but only a tad bit more than what you know as a bookmarking feature.
Think of highlighted comments as a “tag”. You might notice this in the form of a ‘new activity YouTube notification’ link you receive on your registered email. Only you can see this tag when you click the notification and arrive at Youtube.com to either view or reply to a comment.
Highlighting comments (HC’s) are an automatic feature generated by YouTube. It draws the YouTuber’s & viewer’s attention to relevant activities. Don’t fail to notice that the highlight disappears once you are done interacting in the tagged comment thread. However, they are reloadable by tapping the comment timestamp.
For instance, you may want to check the following links. The 2 URLs lead you to the same video, but only one of them shows a highlighted comment.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
Notice the name “lc” in the first URL- that stands for linked comment. YouTube might include this additional parameter. If a reply comment (HR) gets highlighted, the parent comment gets raised to the top.
Part 2: What Does The Highlighted Comment Look Like?
YouTube has been working on improving the navigation of the comment section for videos, and highlighted comments are one of them. These comments appear even above the pinned comments on a video. The label of a highlighted comment is displayed above the commentator’s name in a light grey shade.
YouTube labels comment replies as well and call it “Highlighted Reply.” You can see this tag above the replier’s name in the same color tone.
Part 3: How to Make My Comment Highlighted?
Now, making YouTube highlight your comment on a popular video is nothing less than an art. YouTube doesn’t make it easy for you. The advantage of getting your comment highlighted on YouTube is limitless.
Thus, anybody who wants to get their YouTube comment an HC tag has to follow a few simple steps, which we will discuss below in another section. Finding the correct or relevant video content that can benefit your channel from such a comment is an excellent place to start.
For example, if you are a YouTuber who deals in tech information, you need to look for a popular video or channel with a similar genre, in this case, technical knowledge. The more popular the channel is, the more is the chance of a viewer checking the comments on its videos. You will only benefit if you’re comment is highlighted on pages of Youtuber’s who are huge.
Part 4: How to Get the URL of Highlighted Comments?
The ways to acquire the URL or link for a highlighted comment are different for both parties- viewer and host.
Suppose you are a viewer who is going through the comments section of a video. If you want to get the highlighted URL for the comment, simply click on the timestamp (e.g., 2 weeks ago) beside the commentator’s username.
On the other hand, for a YouTuber, getting access to the comment URL is relatively straightforward. The host will get a notification on his or her registered email-id when a viewer publishes a comment on their posted video. You will find the link to the highlighted comment in the notification
Part 5: How to Reply to Highlighted Comments?
Replying to “highlighted comments” on your YouTube channel is pretty easy since this feature was developed, keeping the user’s convenience in mind. If you want to follow up or reply to such comments, you can do so from your email or YouTube Dashboard.
If you click the notification bell icon, whenever a viewer drops a new comment on one of your videos, YouTube will send you a notification via email. On opening the email, you will find a clickable “Reply” option. Or else, if you follow the comment section in the YouTube Dashboard, you can directly view or reply to highlighted comments from here as well.
Have you ever wondered why a highlighted comment always shows at the top of the comment list? Both the above options will lead you to the comment thread on YouTube. To help you find the new activity easily, it appears with the highlight tag on it. The purpose is to remind you that you are here for that specific comment.
Part 6: How to Remove Highlighted Comments?
Can you, as a video maker, remove highlighted comments on YouTube? The direct answer to this would be a ‘No.’ It is because based on how you have opened the specific video, YouTube does it automatically.
Alternatively, you can try out a few temporary solutions.
- You can edit the particular URL of the video where the highlighted tag is showing. Remove the red part of the URL (example given below) starting with “&”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA&lc=Ugya-89WYAlutJurKGh4AaABAg After removing the above parameter, reload the original video link (below):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhjJjhpmQA
- Try logging out from your Google Account and browse YouTube (anonymously). Doing this will ensure that you no longer see any highlighted comments. However, at the same time, this will restrict you from interacting in any way with that video, let alone leaving a comment.
Part 7: Tips for Writing a Comment that will be Pinned as a Highlighted Comment?
Many frequently inquire on the internet about how they can improve the chances of getting their comment pinned, as highlighted on YouTube. The secret lies in how you write the statement. We’ve listed a few pro tips below that can help:
- First, go through all the posted comments under the video. It will help you identify what is missing. You can comment or write the missing point in comprehendible and straightforward words. Also, never forget to acknowledge the YouTuber’s talent.
- Remember, no one has the time to read long comments. So, when you know what you want to write, try to shorten your sentences. A short and crisp comment draws more attention.
- After you have framed your comment, make sure that it is grammatically correct. YouTube and Google hate grammatical errors.
- Do not hit the post option already. Before publishing it, you must cross-check that your comment has all the above points in place.
- Lastly, you have to wait after publishing on the video’s comment section. YouTube will highlight your comment if it passes according to the YouTube policy and if the search engine finds it unique.
Part 8: Are Highlighted Comments Beneficial?
Being a convenience feature, a highlighted comment on YouTube is 100% beneficial. That is especially true if you are looking for ways to optimize your channel.
YouTube is undeniably the second largest search engine on the web. Highlight comments can potentially increase the outreach of your content and, consequently, your brand presence.
As said earlier, these comments always show first on the comment section. Needless to say, many people who watch the videos also scroll down to the comments section to start a conversation or see what other viewers are saying about this video.
In the process, alongside the interaction, they also check out the channels or profiles of the commentators. Viewers often visit the pages of these channels, and if they happen to enjoy the video content, they will subscribe to the YouTuber’s channel. If your comment gets highlighted, your YouTube channel can be one of them.
Conclusion
YouTube can be an intimidating tool for marketing and more so for newcomers. Every YouTuber wishes that their channel performs better than the previous day. Even though the highlighted comment or highlighted reply feature doesn’t have any direct benefits, it can indeed help in optimizing your YouTube channel.
It can connect you with potential viewers and increase the number of people that visit your channel regularly. However, how many of them stay and hit the “Subscribe” button is a different story altogether and is wholly based on whether they like what you share through your videos.
In this article, we have shared facts on YouTube’s commonly seen highlighted comment feature. Yet, the term is a heavily misleading one, as far as viewers and Youtuber’s are concerned. We have also covered all other aspects and queries related to this term. Here’s hoping they clarify all your doubts.
Liza Brown
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The Ultimate List of 12 Top-Notch YouTube Gaming Intros (Free/Paid)
Best 12 YouTube Gaming Intro Makers - Free and Paid
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
When searching the words “intro maker”, thousands of results jump into your eyes, but only a few of them are suitable for YouTube gamers . Luckily, we did it for you. After 34 hours’ research and comparison, we finally rounded up the 12 best gaming intro makers, sorted by online and desktop solutions. Hopefully, these intro makers will help you convert more viewers to your subscribers like those noted YouTubers did.
Read on to know how to take your video to the next level with these gaming intro makers and templates.
You may also like: Top 10 Best Free Music and Sound Effect Resources for Games >>
- Part 1: 4 Best Desktop YouTube Gaming Intro Makers
- Part 2: 8 Best Online Intro Makers for YouTube Gaming
- Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
- Bonus: Best Intro Templates for YouTube Gamer
Wondershare Filmstock Gaming Video Editing Skils ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-game?source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle&spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb )
Part 1: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming [Desktop Software Solutions for Windows/Mac/Linux]
Before I recommend the YouTube Gaming Intro Makers, I want to share how we make a stunning YouTube intro, so that you can see in creating a video intro, which elements should be included. Check the video tutorial below to get some tips and tricks for making YouTube Intro.
Those who wish to have more control over their video editing needs are advised to pick desktop software solutions like Filmora and After Effects, and Blender, etc. They can serve the editing needs of beginners as well as professionals. So, in the first part, I’ll show you some of the best gaming intro makers for YouTube video, some of them are free to use, others may need to subscribe.
1. Wondershare Filmora: Freemium
Wondershare Filmora is a great tool that you can use to create a film-look YouTube video, including gaming video intros. What’s more, it offers you lots of pre-made intros with text and title animation, elements, overlays, effects, and transitions. Besides the inbuilt presets and templates for making gaming intro makers, you can find more video effects for gaming intro making in the Filmstock effects store . The 8 Bit Gamer and blockbuster effects are also perfect choices for making gaming intros. After finishing the editing, you can directly upload the video to YouTube from the program.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
You may also like: Best 3D Intro Makers for YouTube Videos
2. After Effects: ($19.99/month)
Editing YouTube gaming intro task becomes easier when you have Adobe Effects on your desktop computer. Most of the professionals love to access this platform due to its wide range of effects and presentation templates.
Now, if you are a member of Filmstock, you can download some Free After Effects Templates and use it in After Effects to make a stunning gaming intro without paying extra money.
3. Blender: (Free)
It is a well known open source and free of cost gaming intro maker that can process 3D pipelines with ease. It can easily handle processes like motion tracking, composition, rendering, simulation, animation, rigging and modeling etc. It may appear difficult for beginners to make a gaming intro with this free intro maker but professionals can definitely create wonders with this software tool.
4. Cinema 4D: $3510.5
This is a complete and complex software for 3D video animation, it’s developed by MAXON Computer GmbH in Germany, and it gives you almost all the power and control over 3D design and creation. It is very expensive ($3510.5) and complex, so if you just want a simple and quick intro, we don’t recommend this to you to make a simple gaming intro.
Part 2: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming - Online solution
If you are a beginner, then you should go ahead with the online free gaming intro maker tools below. They have a wide range of pre-made templates and you can operate them with ease even without messing up with deep any technical details.
1. Panzoid(Free):
It is a well known online video editing software tool that also possesses abilities of background editor and can also generate quick clips to fulfill instant needs. As it is available for free and works online so beginners can easily switch to this editor anytime from anywhere using their handheld devices. This free to use software tool allows users to complete editing tasks with advanced 3D animations , but the only downside of this tool is its too many annoying ads.
You can find many tutorials about how to use Panzoid on YouTube if you have any questions.
2. Renderfx ($24.99 only):
The high definition effect is the most beautiful part in my opinion. You would definitely love to have a professional class video editing solution for your YouTube gaming needs. Renderfx allows gamers to generate eye-catching videos for YouTube channel uploads; they can prepare presentations, outros, and intros over here.
3. Renderforest ($29.99/Export):
There are lots of interesting things to talk about Renderforest. It contains a wide range of video templates such as neon power logo, electromagnetic logo, neon lightroom, fly-in-fire logo, and many more. You can create various videos for free by utilizing all its advanced features, but in case if you want to expert your created video out without the watermark, then you have to pay $29.99 per export.
4. ivipid($1.99 to $34.99)
If you are more focused on customization needs and want to create something unique for your next YouTube gaming video, then Lvipid.com is here to serve all your needs. There are unlimited stunning themes, including awesome animation cards and video intro personalization options. Note that you have to use credits to start producing a new video on this platform.
5. Moovly Studio: ($5 per Month)
Here is an advanced multimedia solution that is hosted over the cloud platform and assists users in developing promotional videos and animations with a few simple to follow steps. You can enjoy these services with payment of $5/month only.
6. Introchamp: ($5 per template)
As the name indicates, this online tool is master in the creation of video intros, so you need not apply additional efforts to get desired results. Simply pay amount $4.98 to $11.95 and collect all fantastic graphics, text options, and music to complete your task.
7. Intromaker: ($5 to $20 only)
Its stunning designer wizard can assist you in logo designing; just upload your desired image with .jpg or .png extension and merge it into your video background to have impressive results. Its simple editing interface makes editing tasks much easier for beginners. One of the disadvantages is that you can’t preview the result before you finish the order.
8. Flixpress: ($49.44/month)
It provides a wide range of services like handling business promos, slideshows, ads, and YouTube Intros. It offers variable pricing plans so that beginners can start with free ones, and professionals can choose low-cost plans with ease. One can avail access to a full library with a payment of $49.44/month.
Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
If you’re new to YouTube video creation, here we introduce 3 easiest ways that can help you make fascinating gaming intros.
1. Using video intro makers
No matter you are a beginner or a professional, these intro makers offer you multiples options to make wonderful gaming intros from pre-made templates or from nothing.
2. Hiring freelancers
It is also possible to get professional assistance online from top platforms like Peopleperhour , Upwork , Fiverr and, Valoso etc. Those who are not able to find enough time to edit their game videos can hire a well experienced professional online. They charge an hourly basis or as per the work offered by you. They can complete the customization task on your behalf.
3. Taking use of pre-made intro templates
Some websites/YouTube channels over the Internet also offer attractive pre-made templates that are time-saving solutions and can definitely fulfill the purpose of excellent video intro. You can collect fantastic templates from sites like Editorsdepot, VideoBlocks, and Pushedtionsanity, etc.
Note: The intro part is needed to be very short; probably, a maximum of 5 seconds is sufficient to create the impact; otherwise, your audience will become impatient, and they will run away.
Part 4: Best Intro Templates for YouTube gamer [Free Intro Templates Download Sites]
If you’re using Blender, After Effects, Sony Vegas, Cinema 4D, etc, you’ll be happy to find that there are a lot of free intro templates on the Internet. Just download them, and replace the text by your channel name, no further editing skills asked. You can pick some of the best collections from here.
The newly released stock media library Filmstock effects store is a good website to download free intros and customize it based on your personalized needs.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Click the image below to visit this effects store directly. If you are looking for some free items which are totally free to download and use, you can check the Free video effects, footage, music and photos .
Filmstock Stock Media Library ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Editors Depot
Editors depot has thousands of stock videos and templates with free intros available. You can download them then edit in Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, or Sony Vegas.
2. VideoBlocks
Videoblocks has after effect templates you can simply download and bring into Photoshop. All you need to do with these templates is insert your name and import the music, the background images and graphics are all generated.
3. Pushedtionsanity
PushedToInsanity is a site designed to provide the users with the latest and best FREE templates for Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Sony Vegas. You will find lots of Intro Templates, Outro Templates, Banner Templates, and almost everything you need for your YouTube videos. You can check their YouTube Channel to watch all the intro templates
After reading so many YouTube gaming intro makers, you may have exhausted. So we have made a simple comparison table about each intro maker, and below is the list of best online and desktop gaming intro makers that can complete the intro making the task as per your choice, pick any of these as per your needs.
You can click the platform name in the form to check the detailed intro about it directly.
Type | Platform | Price |
---|---|---|
Online | Panzoid.com | Free |
Renderfx | $24.99 to remove the watermark | |
Renderforest | $29.99/export | |
Ivipid.com | 1.99$ to $34.99 | |
Moovly Studio | $5/month | |
Introchamp | $5 per templates | |
Intromaker | $5 to $20 | |
Flixpress | $129.99 monthly for full libray and liftime storage | |
Desktop | Wondershare Filmora | $59.99 lifetime |
After Effects | $19.99/monthly | |
Blender | Free | |
Cinema 4D | $3510.5 |
Wondershare Filmora is an amazing intro maker for YouTube gamers, besides the various inbuilt titles, animations, filters, transitions and music library, Filmora also has some stunning editing tools to empower your creativity.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
When searching the words “intro maker”, thousands of results jump into your eyes, but only a few of them are suitable for YouTube gamers . Luckily, we did it for you. After 34 hours’ research and comparison, we finally rounded up the 12 best gaming intro makers, sorted by online and desktop solutions. Hopefully, these intro makers will help you convert more viewers to your subscribers like those noted YouTubers did.
Read on to know how to take your video to the next level with these gaming intro makers and templates.
You may also like: Top 10 Best Free Music and Sound Effect Resources for Games >>
- Part 1: 4 Best Desktop YouTube Gaming Intro Makers
- Part 2: 8 Best Online Intro Makers for YouTube Gaming
- Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
- Bonus: Best Intro Templates for YouTube Gamer
Wondershare Filmstock Gaming Video Editing Skils ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-game?source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle&spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb )
Part 1: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming [Desktop Software Solutions for Windows/Mac/Linux]
Before I recommend the YouTube Gaming Intro Makers, I want to share how we make a stunning YouTube intro, so that you can see in creating a video intro, which elements should be included. Check the video tutorial below to get some tips and tricks for making YouTube Intro.
Those who wish to have more control over their video editing needs are advised to pick desktop software solutions like Filmora and After Effects, and Blender, etc. They can serve the editing needs of beginners as well as professionals. So, in the first part, I’ll show you some of the best gaming intro makers for YouTube video, some of them are free to use, others may need to subscribe.
1. Wondershare Filmora: Freemium
Wondershare Filmora is a great tool that you can use to create a film-look YouTube video, including gaming video intros. What’s more, it offers you lots of pre-made intros with text and title animation, elements, overlays, effects, and transitions. Besides the inbuilt presets and templates for making gaming intro makers, you can find more video effects for gaming intro making in the Filmstock effects store . The 8 Bit Gamer and blockbuster effects are also perfect choices for making gaming intros. After finishing the editing, you can directly upload the video to YouTube from the program.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
You may also like: Best 3D Intro Makers for YouTube Videos
2. After Effects: ($19.99/month)
Editing YouTube gaming intro task becomes easier when you have Adobe Effects on your desktop computer. Most of the professionals love to access this platform due to its wide range of effects and presentation templates.
Now, if you are a member of Filmstock, you can download some Free After Effects Templates and use it in After Effects to make a stunning gaming intro without paying extra money.
3. Blender: (Free)
It is a well known open source and free of cost gaming intro maker that can process 3D pipelines with ease. It can easily handle processes like motion tracking, composition, rendering, simulation, animation, rigging and modeling etc. It may appear difficult for beginners to make a gaming intro with this free intro maker but professionals can definitely create wonders with this software tool.
4. Cinema 4D: $3510.5
This is a complete and complex software for 3D video animation, it’s developed by MAXON Computer GmbH in Germany, and it gives you almost all the power and control over 3D design and creation. It is very expensive ($3510.5) and complex, so if you just want a simple and quick intro, we don’t recommend this to you to make a simple gaming intro.
Part 2: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming - Online solution
If you are a beginner, then you should go ahead with the online free gaming intro maker tools below. They have a wide range of pre-made templates and you can operate them with ease even without messing up with deep any technical details.
1. Panzoid(Free):
It is a well known online video editing software tool that also possesses abilities of background editor and can also generate quick clips to fulfill instant needs. As it is available for free and works online so beginners can easily switch to this editor anytime from anywhere using their handheld devices. This free to use software tool allows users to complete editing tasks with advanced 3D animations , but the only downside of this tool is its too many annoying ads.
You can find many tutorials about how to use Panzoid on YouTube if you have any questions.
2. Renderfx ($24.99 only):
The high definition effect is the most beautiful part in my opinion. You would definitely love to have a professional class video editing solution for your YouTube gaming needs. Renderfx allows gamers to generate eye-catching videos for YouTube channel uploads; they can prepare presentations, outros, and intros over here.
3. Renderforest ($29.99/Export):
There are lots of interesting things to talk about Renderforest. It contains a wide range of video templates such as neon power logo, electromagnetic logo, neon lightroom, fly-in-fire logo, and many more. You can create various videos for free by utilizing all its advanced features, but in case if you want to expert your created video out without the watermark, then you have to pay $29.99 per export.
4. ivipid($1.99 to $34.99)
If you are more focused on customization needs and want to create something unique for your next YouTube gaming video, then Lvipid.com is here to serve all your needs. There are unlimited stunning themes, including awesome animation cards and video intro personalization options. Note that you have to use credits to start producing a new video on this platform.
5. Moovly Studio: ($5 per Month)
Here is an advanced multimedia solution that is hosted over the cloud platform and assists users in developing promotional videos and animations with a few simple to follow steps. You can enjoy these services with payment of $5/month only.
6. Introchamp: ($5 per template)
As the name indicates, this online tool is master in the creation of video intros, so you need not apply additional efforts to get desired results. Simply pay amount $4.98 to $11.95 and collect all fantastic graphics, text options, and music to complete your task.
7. Intromaker: ($5 to $20 only)
Its stunning designer wizard can assist you in logo designing; just upload your desired image with .jpg or .png extension and merge it into your video background to have impressive results. Its simple editing interface makes editing tasks much easier for beginners. One of the disadvantages is that you can’t preview the result before you finish the order.
8. Flixpress: ($49.44/month)
It provides a wide range of services like handling business promos, slideshows, ads, and YouTube Intros. It offers variable pricing plans so that beginners can start with free ones, and professionals can choose low-cost plans with ease. One can avail access to a full library with a payment of $49.44/month.
Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
If you’re new to YouTube video creation, here we introduce 3 easiest ways that can help you make fascinating gaming intros.
1. Using video intro makers
No matter you are a beginner or a professional, these intro makers offer you multiples options to make wonderful gaming intros from pre-made templates or from nothing.
2. Hiring freelancers
It is also possible to get professional assistance online from top platforms like Peopleperhour , Upwork , Fiverr and, Valoso etc. Those who are not able to find enough time to edit their game videos can hire a well experienced professional online. They charge an hourly basis or as per the work offered by you. They can complete the customization task on your behalf.
3. Taking use of pre-made intro templates
Some websites/YouTube channels over the Internet also offer attractive pre-made templates that are time-saving solutions and can definitely fulfill the purpose of excellent video intro. You can collect fantastic templates from sites like Editorsdepot, VideoBlocks, and Pushedtionsanity, etc.
Note: The intro part is needed to be very short; probably, a maximum of 5 seconds is sufficient to create the impact; otherwise, your audience will become impatient, and they will run away.
Part 4: Best Intro Templates for YouTube gamer [Free Intro Templates Download Sites]
If you’re using Blender, After Effects, Sony Vegas, Cinema 4D, etc, you’ll be happy to find that there are a lot of free intro templates on the Internet. Just download them, and replace the text by your channel name, no further editing skills asked. You can pick some of the best collections from here.
The newly released stock media library Filmstock effects store is a good website to download free intros and customize it based on your personalized needs.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Click the image below to visit this effects store directly. If you are looking for some free items which are totally free to download and use, you can check the Free video effects, footage, music and photos .
Filmstock Stock Media Library ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Editors Depot
Editors depot has thousands of stock videos and templates with free intros available. You can download them then edit in Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, or Sony Vegas.
2. VideoBlocks
Videoblocks has after effect templates you can simply download and bring into Photoshop. All you need to do with these templates is insert your name and import the music, the background images and graphics are all generated.
3. Pushedtionsanity
PushedToInsanity is a site designed to provide the users with the latest and best FREE templates for Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Sony Vegas. You will find lots of Intro Templates, Outro Templates, Banner Templates, and almost everything you need for your YouTube videos. You can check their YouTube Channel to watch all the intro templates
After reading so many YouTube gaming intro makers, you may have exhausted. So we have made a simple comparison table about each intro maker, and below is the list of best online and desktop gaming intro makers that can complete the intro making the task as per your choice, pick any of these as per your needs.
You can click the platform name in the form to check the detailed intro about it directly.
Type | Platform | Price |
---|---|---|
Online | Panzoid.com | Free |
Renderfx | $24.99 to remove the watermark | |
Renderforest | $29.99/export | |
Ivipid.com | 1.99$ to $34.99 | |
Moovly Studio | $5/month | |
Introchamp | $5 per templates | |
Intromaker | $5 to $20 | |
Flixpress | $129.99 monthly for full libray and liftime storage | |
Desktop | Wondershare Filmora | $59.99 lifetime |
After Effects | $19.99/monthly | |
Blender | Free | |
Cinema 4D | $3510.5 |
Wondershare Filmora is an amazing intro maker for YouTube gamers, besides the various inbuilt titles, animations, filters, transitions and music library, Filmora also has some stunning editing tools to empower your creativity.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
When searching the words “intro maker”, thousands of results jump into your eyes, but only a few of them are suitable for YouTube gamers . Luckily, we did it for you. After 34 hours’ research and comparison, we finally rounded up the 12 best gaming intro makers, sorted by online and desktop solutions. Hopefully, these intro makers will help you convert more viewers to your subscribers like those noted YouTubers did.
Read on to know how to take your video to the next level with these gaming intro makers and templates.
You may also like: Top 10 Best Free Music and Sound Effect Resources for Games >>
- Part 1: 4 Best Desktop YouTube Gaming Intro Makers
- Part 2: 8 Best Online Intro Makers for YouTube Gaming
- Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
- Bonus: Best Intro Templates for YouTube Gamer
Wondershare Filmstock Gaming Video Editing Skils ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-game?source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle&spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb )
Part 1: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming [Desktop Software Solutions for Windows/Mac/Linux]
Before I recommend the YouTube Gaming Intro Makers, I want to share how we make a stunning YouTube intro, so that you can see in creating a video intro, which elements should be included. Check the video tutorial below to get some tips and tricks for making YouTube Intro.
Those who wish to have more control over their video editing needs are advised to pick desktop software solutions like Filmora and After Effects, and Blender, etc. They can serve the editing needs of beginners as well as professionals. So, in the first part, I’ll show you some of the best gaming intro makers for YouTube video, some of them are free to use, others may need to subscribe.
1. Wondershare Filmora: Freemium
Wondershare Filmora is a great tool that you can use to create a film-look YouTube video, including gaming video intros. What’s more, it offers you lots of pre-made intros with text and title animation, elements, overlays, effects, and transitions. Besides the inbuilt presets and templates for making gaming intro makers, you can find more video effects for gaming intro making in the Filmstock effects store . The 8 Bit Gamer and blockbuster effects are also perfect choices for making gaming intros. After finishing the editing, you can directly upload the video to YouTube from the program.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
You may also like: Best 3D Intro Makers for YouTube Videos
2. After Effects: ($19.99/month)
Editing YouTube gaming intro task becomes easier when you have Adobe Effects on your desktop computer. Most of the professionals love to access this platform due to its wide range of effects and presentation templates.
Now, if you are a member of Filmstock, you can download some Free After Effects Templates and use it in After Effects to make a stunning gaming intro without paying extra money.
3. Blender: (Free)
It is a well known open source and free of cost gaming intro maker that can process 3D pipelines with ease. It can easily handle processes like motion tracking, composition, rendering, simulation, animation, rigging and modeling etc. It may appear difficult for beginners to make a gaming intro with this free intro maker but professionals can definitely create wonders with this software tool.
4. Cinema 4D: $3510.5
This is a complete and complex software for 3D video animation, it’s developed by MAXON Computer GmbH in Germany, and it gives you almost all the power and control over 3D design and creation. It is very expensive ($3510.5) and complex, so if you just want a simple and quick intro, we don’t recommend this to you to make a simple gaming intro.
Part 2: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming - Online solution
If you are a beginner, then you should go ahead with the online free gaming intro maker tools below. They have a wide range of pre-made templates and you can operate them with ease even without messing up with deep any technical details.
1. Panzoid(Free):
It is a well known online video editing software tool that also possesses abilities of background editor and can also generate quick clips to fulfill instant needs. As it is available for free and works online so beginners can easily switch to this editor anytime from anywhere using their handheld devices. This free to use software tool allows users to complete editing tasks with advanced 3D animations , but the only downside of this tool is its too many annoying ads.
You can find many tutorials about how to use Panzoid on YouTube if you have any questions.
2. Renderfx ($24.99 only):
The high definition effect is the most beautiful part in my opinion. You would definitely love to have a professional class video editing solution for your YouTube gaming needs. Renderfx allows gamers to generate eye-catching videos for YouTube channel uploads; they can prepare presentations, outros, and intros over here.
3. Renderforest ($29.99/Export):
There are lots of interesting things to talk about Renderforest. It contains a wide range of video templates such as neon power logo, electromagnetic logo, neon lightroom, fly-in-fire logo, and many more. You can create various videos for free by utilizing all its advanced features, but in case if you want to expert your created video out without the watermark, then you have to pay $29.99 per export.
4. ivipid($1.99 to $34.99)
If you are more focused on customization needs and want to create something unique for your next YouTube gaming video, then Lvipid.com is here to serve all your needs. There are unlimited stunning themes, including awesome animation cards and video intro personalization options. Note that you have to use credits to start producing a new video on this platform.
5. Moovly Studio: ($5 per Month)
Here is an advanced multimedia solution that is hosted over the cloud platform and assists users in developing promotional videos and animations with a few simple to follow steps. You can enjoy these services with payment of $5/month only.
6. Introchamp: ($5 per template)
As the name indicates, this online tool is master in the creation of video intros, so you need not apply additional efforts to get desired results. Simply pay amount $4.98 to $11.95 and collect all fantastic graphics, text options, and music to complete your task.
7. Intromaker: ($5 to $20 only)
Its stunning designer wizard can assist you in logo designing; just upload your desired image with .jpg or .png extension and merge it into your video background to have impressive results. Its simple editing interface makes editing tasks much easier for beginners. One of the disadvantages is that you can’t preview the result before you finish the order.
8. Flixpress: ($49.44/month)
It provides a wide range of services like handling business promos, slideshows, ads, and YouTube Intros. It offers variable pricing plans so that beginners can start with free ones, and professionals can choose low-cost plans with ease. One can avail access to a full library with a payment of $49.44/month.
Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
If you’re new to YouTube video creation, here we introduce 3 easiest ways that can help you make fascinating gaming intros.
1. Using video intro makers
No matter you are a beginner or a professional, these intro makers offer you multiples options to make wonderful gaming intros from pre-made templates or from nothing.
2. Hiring freelancers
It is also possible to get professional assistance online from top platforms like Peopleperhour , Upwork , Fiverr and, Valoso etc. Those who are not able to find enough time to edit their game videos can hire a well experienced professional online. They charge an hourly basis or as per the work offered by you. They can complete the customization task on your behalf.
3. Taking use of pre-made intro templates
Some websites/YouTube channels over the Internet also offer attractive pre-made templates that are time-saving solutions and can definitely fulfill the purpose of excellent video intro. You can collect fantastic templates from sites like Editorsdepot, VideoBlocks, and Pushedtionsanity, etc.
Note: The intro part is needed to be very short; probably, a maximum of 5 seconds is sufficient to create the impact; otherwise, your audience will become impatient, and they will run away.
Part 4: Best Intro Templates for YouTube gamer [Free Intro Templates Download Sites]
If you’re using Blender, After Effects, Sony Vegas, Cinema 4D, etc, you’ll be happy to find that there are a lot of free intro templates on the Internet. Just download them, and replace the text by your channel name, no further editing skills asked. You can pick some of the best collections from here.
The newly released stock media library Filmstock effects store is a good website to download free intros and customize it based on your personalized needs.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Click the image below to visit this effects store directly. If you are looking for some free items which are totally free to download and use, you can check the Free video effects, footage, music and photos .
Filmstock Stock Media Library ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Editors Depot
Editors depot has thousands of stock videos and templates with free intros available. You can download them then edit in Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, or Sony Vegas.
2. VideoBlocks
Videoblocks has after effect templates you can simply download and bring into Photoshop. All you need to do with these templates is insert your name and import the music, the background images and graphics are all generated.
3. Pushedtionsanity
PushedToInsanity is a site designed to provide the users with the latest and best FREE templates for Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Sony Vegas. You will find lots of Intro Templates, Outro Templates, Banner Templates, and almost everything you need for your YouTube videos. You can check their YouTube Channel to watch all the intro templates
After reading so many YouTube gaming intro makers, you may have exhausted. So we have made a simple comparison table about each intro maker, and below is the list of best online and desktop gaming intro makers that can complete the intro making the task as per your choice, pick any of these as per your needs.
You can click the platform name in the form to check the detailed intro about it directly.
Type | Platform | Price |
---|---|---|
Online | Panzoid.com | Free |
Renderfx | $24.99 to remove the watermark | |
Renderforest | $29.99/export | |
Ivipid.com | 1.99$ to $34.99 | |
Moovly Studio | $5/month | |
Introchamp | $5 per templates | |
Intromaker | $5 to $20 | |
Flixpress | $129.99 monthly for full libray and liftime storage | |
Desktop | Wondershare Filmora | $59.99 lifetime |
After Effects | $19.99/monthly | |
Blender | Free | |
Cinema 4D | $3510.5 |
Wondershare Filmora is an amazing intro maker for YouTube gamers, besides the various inbuilt titles, animations, filters, transitions and music library, Filmora also has some stunning editing tools to empower your creativity.
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When searching the words “intro maker”, thousands of results jump into your eyes, but only a few of them are suitable for YouTube gamers . Luckily, we did it for you. After 34 hours’ research and comparison, we finally rounded up the 12 best gaming intro makers, sorted by online and desktop solutions. Hopefully, these intro makers will help you convert more viewers to your subscribers like those noted YouTubers did.
Read on to know how to take your video to the next level with these gaming intro makers and templates.
You may also like: Top 10 Best Free Music and Sound Effect Resources for Games >>
- Part 1: 4 Best Desktop YouTube Gaming Intro Makers
- Part 2: 8 Best Online Intro Makers for YouTube Gaming
- Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
- Bonus: Best Intro Templates for YouTube Gamer
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Part 1: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming [Desktop Software Solutions for Windows/Mac/Linux]
Before I recommend the YouTube Gaming Intro Makers, I want to share how we make a stunning YouTube intro, so that you can see in creating a video intro, which elements should be included. Check the video tutorial below to get some tips and tricks for making YouTube Intro.
Those who wish to have more control over their video editing needs are advised to pick desktop software solutions like Filmora and After Effects, and Blender, etc. They can serve the editing needs of beginners as well as professionals. So, in the first part, I’ll show you some of the best gaming intro makers for YouTube video, some of them are free to use, others may need to subscribe.
1. Wondershare Filmora: Freemium
Wondershare Filmora is a great tool that you can use to create a film-look YouTube video, including gaming video intros. What’s more, it offers you lots of pre-made intros with text and title animation, elements, overlays, effects, and transitions. Besides the inbuilt presets and templates for making gaming intro makers, you can find more video effects for gaming intro making in the Filmstock effects store . The 8 Bit Gamer and blockbuster effects are also perfect choices for making gaming intros. After finishing the editing, you can directly upload the video to YouTube from the program.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
You may also like: Best 3D Intro Makers for YouTube Videos
2. After Effects: ($19.99/month)
Editing YouTube gaming intro task becomes easier when you have Adobe Effects on your desktop computer. Most of the professionals love to access this platform due to its wide range of effects and presentation templates.
Now, if you are a member of Filmstock, you can download some Free After Effects Templates and use it in After Effects to make a stunning gaming intro without paying extra money.
3. Blender: (Free)
It is a well known open source and free of cost gaming intro maker that can process 3D pipelines with ease. It can easily handle processes like motion tracking, composition, rendering, simulation, animation, rigging and modeling etc. It may appear difficult for beginners to make a gaming intro with this free intro maker but professionals can definitely create wonders with this software tool.
4. Cinema 4D: $3510.5
This is a complete and complex software for 3D video animation, it’s developed by MAXON Computer GmbH in Germany, and it gives you almost all the power and control over 3D design and creation. It is very expensive ($3510.5) and complex, so if you just want a simple and quick intro, we don’t recommend this to you to make a simple gaming intro.
Part 2: Best YouTube Intro Makers for Gaming - Online solution
If you are a beginner, then you should go ahead with the online free gaming intro maker tools below. They have a wide range of pre-made templates and you can operate them with ease even without messing up with deep any technical details.
1. Panzoid(Free):
It is a well known online video editing software tool that also possesses abilities of background editor and can also generate quick clips to fulfill instant needs. As it is available for free and works online so beginners can easily switch to this editor anytime from anywhere using their handheld devices. This free to use software tool allows users to complete editing tasks with advanced 3D animations , but the only downside of this tool is its too many annoying ads.
You can find many tutorials about how to use Panzoid on YouTube if you have any questions.
2. Renderfx ($24.99 only):
The high definition effect is the most beautiful part in my opinion. You would definitely love to have a professional class video editing solution for your YouTube gaming needs. Renderfx allows gamers to generate eye-catching videos for YouTube channel uploads; they can prepare presentations, outros, and intros over here.
3. Renderforest ($29.99/Export):
There are lots of interesting things to talk about Renderforest. It contains a wide range of video templates such as neon power logo, electromagnetic logo, neon lightroom, fly-in-fire logo, and many more. You can create various videos for free by utilizing all its advanced features, but in case if you want to expert your created video out without the watermark, then you have to pay $29.99 per export.
4. ivipid($1.99 to $34.99)
If you are more focused on customization needs and want to create something unique for your next YouTube gaming video, then Lvipid.com is here to serve all your needs. There are unlimited stunning themes, including awesome animation cards and video intro personalization options. Note that you have to use credits to start producing a new video on this platform.
5. Moovly Studio: ($5 per Month)
Here is an advanced multimedia solution that is hosted over the cloud platform and assists users in developing promotional videos and animations with a few simple to follow steps. You can enjoy these services with payment of $5/month only.
6. Introchamp: ($5 per template)
As the name indicates, this online tool is master in the creation of video intros, so you need not apply additional efforts to get desired results. Simply pay amount $4.98 to $11.95 and collect all fantastic graphics, text options, and music to complete your task.
7. Intromaker: ($5 to $20 only)
Its stunning designer wizard can assist you in logo designing; just upload your desired image with .jpg or .png extension and merge it into your video background to have impressive results. Its simple editing interface makes editing tasks much easier for beginners. One of the disadvantages is that you can’t preview the result before you finish the order.
8. Flixpress: ($49.44/month)
It provides a wide range of services like handling business promos, slideshows, ads, and YouTube Intros. It offers variable pricing plans so that beginners can start with free ones, and professionals can choose low-cost plans with ease. One can avail access to a full library with a payment of $49.44/month.
Part 3: 3 Easiest Ways to Make a Gaming Intro
If you’re new to YouTube video creation, here we introduce 3 easiest ways that can help you make fascinating gaming intros.
1. Using video intro makers
No matter you are a beginner or a professional, these intro makers offer you multiples options to make wonderful gaming intros from pre-made templates or from nothing.
2. Hiring freelancers
It is also possible to get professional assistance online from top platforms like Peopleperhour , Upwork , Fiverr and, Valoso etc. Those who are not able to find enough time to edit their game videos can hire a well experienced professional online. They charge an hourly basis or as per the work offered by you. They can complete the customization task on your behalf.
3. Taking use of pre-made intro templates
Some websites/YouTube channels over the Internet also offer attractive pre-made templates that are time-saving solutions and can definitely fulfill the purpose of excellent video intro. You can collect fantastic templates from sites like Editorsdepot, VideoBlocks, and Pushedtionsanity, etc.
Note: The intro part is needed to be very short; probably, a maximum of 5 seconds is sufficient to create the impact; otherwise, your audience will become impatient, and they will run away.
Part 4: Best Intro Templates for YouTube gamer [Free Intro Templates Download Sites]
If you’re using Blender, After Effects, Sony Vegas, Cinema 4D, etc, you’ll be happy to find that there are a lot of free intro templates on the Internet. Just download them, and replace the text by your channel name, no further editing skills asked. You can pick some of the best collections from here.
The newly released stock media library Filmstock effects store is a good website to download free intros and customize it based on your personalized needs.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Click the image below to visit this effects store directly. If you are looking for some free items which are totally free to download and use, you can check the Free video effects, footage, music and photos .
Filmstock Stock Media Library ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Editors Depot
Editors depot has thousands of stock videos and templates with free intros available. You can download them then edit in Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, or Sony Vegas.
2. VideoBlocks
Videoblocks has after effect templates you can simply download and bring into Photoshop. All you need to do with these templates is insert your name and import the music, the background images and graphics are all generated.
3. Pushedtionsanity
PushedToInsanity is a site designed to provide the users with the latest and best FREE templates for Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Sony Vegas. You will find lots of Intro Templates, Outro Templates, Banner Templates, and almost everything you need for your YouTube videos. You can check their YouTube Channel to watch all the intro templates
After reading so many YouTube gaming intro makers, you may have exhausted. So we have made a simple comparison table about each intro maker, and below is the list of best online and desktop gaming intro makers that can complete the intro making the task as per your choice, pick any of these as per your needs.
You can click the platform name in the form to check the detailed intro about it directly.
Type | Platform | Price |
---|---|---|
Online | Panzoid.com | Free |
Renderfx | $24.99 to remove the watermark | |
Renderforest | $29.99/export | |
Ivipid.com | 1.99$ to $34.99 | |
Moovly Studio | $5/month | |
Introchamp | $5 per templates | |
Intromaker | $5 to $20 | |
Flixpress | $129.99 monthly for full libray and liftime storage | |
Desktop | Wondershare Filmora | $59.99 lifetime |
After Effects | $19.99/monthly | |
Blender | Free | |
Cinema 4D | $3510.5 |
Wondershare Filmora is an amazing intro maker for YouTube gamers, besides the various inbuilt titles, animations, filters, transitions and music library, Filmora also has some stunning editing tools to empower your creativity.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
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