Note: Some new Super Chat, Super Stickers, or Super Thanks purchases made on the YouTube Android app will be billed via Google Play. This change will not impact pricing or cost, only where the purchase is billed from. You can go to pay.google.com to view new charges and check how you are billed.
You can show your favorite creators extra gratitude for their content and stand out in their comments section with Super Thanks. Super Thanks lets you buy a fun, one-time animation that will only be shown to you over the top of the long-form video or Short. As an added bonus, you get a distinct, colorful, and customizable comment in the comments section. Super Thanks is available at different prices for you to choose from.
To buy Super Thanks on eligible videos, you must be in one of the available locations.
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Buy Super Thanks
- Use the YouTube mobile app to open a Short or long form video.
- Under the long form video, select Super Thanks
. If you’re watching a Short, tap Comments
Super Thanks
- Choose the amount that you want to spend.
- Each animation has a different price. If you pay more, you get a more elaborate Super Thanks animation.
- As an added bonus, you also get a distinct, colorful, and customizable comment. To customize your Super Thanks comment, tap Edit
next to the default text. You can also edit your comment after it’s published.
- Select BUY AND SEND.
- To complete the purchase, follow the on-screen instructions.
. If you’re watching a Short, tap Comments 
Super Thanks Notes:
- Your Super Thanks comment, channel name, profile picture, and purchase amount are visible to the public. This info may also be available to the channel through our YouTube Data API Service and they may share this info with third-party services.
- Like everything on YouTube, the Super Thanks you send must follow our Community Guidelines.
Purchase limits for Super Thanks
You can buy Super Thanks as many times as you wish on the same video, subject to the limits shared below.
Depending on your country/region, the daily and weekly purchase limit will vary. In general, you can spend up to $500 USD per day, or $2,000 USD per week (or the equivalent in your local currency) on:
Depending on your country/region, the daily and weekly purchase limit will vary. In general, you can spend up to $500 USD per day, or $2,000 USD per week (or the equivalent in your local currency) on:
- Super Chats
- Super Stickers
- Super Thanks
- All 3 combined
Refunds for Super Thanks
Super Thanks voluntary payments are non-refundable. You can view YouTube’s refund policies for more info. If you're having trouble or have questions about a payment, get in touch with our support team.
Like everything on YouTube, you must follow our Community Guidelines when posting Super Thanks comments. If your Super Thanks comment is deleted, moderated, or removed, you won’t get a refund.
Super Thanks comments
When you buy a Super Thanks, you get a distinct, colorful, and customizable comment as an added bonus. To customize your Super Thanks comment, click the text box or tap Edit 
Once you complete your purchase, your comment is posted in the comments section with a colorful chip next to it. The amount you spent and your comment are publicly viewable. If you want, you can delete your comment after it’s posted.
After you’ve paid for your Super Thanks, we’ll email you a receipt as a record of the purchase.
Comment moderation
Super Thanks comments must follow our Community Guidelines. Both creators and YouTube can moderate comments, including texts and graphics. Moderated comments can be removed at any time, for any reason, and without notice. As a reminder, you can also delete your comment after it’s posted.
If your Super Thanks comment is deleted, moderated, or removed, you won’t get a refund. Keep in mind that Super Thanks voluntary payments are non-refundable. If your Super Thanks comment is removed for violating our policies, YouTube will donate our portion of revenue to charity.
Super Thanks availability and policies
Locations where Super Thanks is availableYou can buy Super Thanks on mobile devices or computers in the following locations:
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Super Thanks policies
Like everything on YouTube, you must follow our Community Guidelines when sending Super Thanks comments. If your Super Thanks comment is deleted, moderated, or removed, you won’t get a refund. If your Super Thanks comment is moderated and removed for violating our policies, YouTube will donate our portion of revenue to charity.
You must also obey all applicable laws, as required by YouTube’s Terms of Service. Keep in mind that Super Thanks isn't a crowdfunding or donation tool. Money you spend on Super Thanks may be treated differently based on laws that apply to you and your activities. You‘re responsible for understanding and fully complying with all applicable laws -- including whether or not you can buy Super Thanks.
Creator revenue for Super Thanks
Creators receive 70% of Super Thanks revenue that is recognized by Google after local sales tax and applicable App Store fees on iOS are deducted. Transaction costs, including credit card fees, are currently covered by YouTube.