Frequently Asked Questions

How does a Facebook comment picker work?

You paste the link to your Facebook post, and FB Picker reads the comments on it. From there, it picks one comment at random and shows you the winner, along with the profile name and the comment they left. No spreadsheets, no scrolling through hundreds of replies by hand.

What is FB Picker?

FB Picker is a Facebook comment picker for giveaways and contests. You give it the link to a Facebook post, it reads the comments, and it draws a random winner for you. It's built to make the whole process fast and, more importantly, easy for your audience to trust.

Is there a free Facebook comment picker?

Yes. FB Picker gives you 3 free trials so you can run a real draw before paying for anything. If you want unlimited draws and extra filters after that, you can check the plans on our pricing page.

How do I run a giveaway with FB Picker?

Copy the URL of your Facebook post and paste it into FB Picker. Set your rules, such as how many winners you want and whether entrants need to tag a friend. Then run the draw. The tool shuffles the eligible comments and shows you the winner along with their comment.

Is FB Picker actually random and fair?

Every eligible comment gets the same chance of being drawn. FB Picker doesn't weight names, doesn't favour older or newer comments, and doesn't repeat a winner unless you allow duplicate entries. You can show the draw on screen so your audience sees it happen live.

Do I need to connect my Facebook account?

FB Picker works with the comments on posts you have access to. Any connection or permission it asks for is used only to read the comments needed for your draw. We don't post on your behalf, and we don't touch anything beyond the giveaway you're running.

Do I need to log in to Facebook?

No. FB Picker works without your password or OAuth login. Just paste the public URL of the post you want to draw from.

Does it count replies and duplicate comments?

That's up to you. You can choose whether replies count as entries, and whether someone who comments more than once gets counted once or every time. Removing duplicates is a popular option because it stops one person from flooding a post to boost their odds.

Can I filter out duplicate comments or require conditions?

You can. FB Picker lets you remove duplicate comments from the same person, filter for comments that tag a friend or include a specific word or hashtag, and choose whether replies count as entries. That keeps the draw honest and matches whatever rules you set for the giveaway.

Can I filter by hashtag, mention, or friend tag?

Yes. You can require entrants to include a specific word or hashtag, or to tag a friend, and FB Picker will only enter the comments that qualify. This is handy when your giveaway rules ask people to do something specific to take part.

How many free trials do I get?

You get 3 free trials. That's enough to run real draws and see exactly how the tool behaves before you decide to pay for anything. There's no need to commit up front.

How much does FB Picker cost?

Our current plans and prices are listed on the pricing page. We keep the options simple, and after your free trial, you can pick whatever fits how often you run giveaways. If you're not sure which plan suits you, email [email protected], and we'll help.

Is the winner selection truly random and fair?

Yes. Every eligible comment has the same chance of being picked. FB Picker doesn't weight names or favour any account, and it follows the filters you set. You can run the draw on-screen or on a live stream so your followers can watch it happen, which removes any doubt.

Can I pick multiple winners or backup winners?

You can draw more than one winner in a single run, and you can pull backup winners in case someone doesn't claim their prize. Backups are drawn the same fair way as the main winner, so you're covered if you need to move down the list.

What if I have a problem or a question?

Email us at [email protected]. A real person reads every message and usually replies within a business day. If it's about a specific draw, include the Facebook post link and a screenshot so we can sort it out quickly.