Are your YouTube Shorts comments not working, not showing up, or missing?
YouTube Shorts are short, vertical video content, similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels.
These bite-sized videos are designed for quick consumption and can last up to three minutes.
They can be found through the Shorts feed and are a tool for creators to gain visibility.
In this guide you will learn how to solve this YouTube Shorts comments will not appear (including no like, dislike, and share icons).
Why does YouTube Shorts have no comments?
YouTube Shorts have no comments because you or the creator chose to limit comments on that Short.
If Shorts comments are not restricted then the issue could be caused by the latest YouTube update.
As of November 2025, many users reported that the comment, like, dislike, and share icons are missing from Shorts.
They managed to fix the problem using the methods below.
Solution 1: Update the YouTube app
- Open the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Search for “YouTube” and open it.
- Select “Update” to update the app.
- Open the YouTube app and check if Shorts comments are showing.
Solution 2: Clear YouTube cache
- For iPhone: Open Settings app > General > iPhone Storage > YouTube > Offload App > Offload App > Reinstall App.
- For Android: Open the Settings app > Apps > App manager > YouTube > Force stop > Storage usage > Clear data > Clear cache.
Solution 3: Uninstall YouTube and reinstall it
- Tap and hold the YouTube app.
- Select ‘Uninstall App’ or ‘Uninstall’.
- Open the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Search for “YouTube” and reinstall it.
Solution 4: Download an Older Version of YouTube (Android Only)
- Uninstall the Instagram app on your Android device.
- Go to https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/android/versions.
- Select an older version of YouTube (for example, 1 month ago).
- Select “Download” to download the APK.
- Open YouTube and log in to your account.
- Check if YouTube Shorts comments are showing.
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