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Discover any YouTube channel's unique identifier
Our free YouTube Channel ID Finder helps you discover the unique channel ID for any YouTube channel. Essential for developers using the YouTube API, marketers tracking channels, and content creators managing collaborations. Get instant access to channel IDs without needing API keys or technical knowledge.
Instant Results
Get channel IDs immediately from any channel URL
All URL Formats
Works with @handle, /c/, /channel/, and /user/ URLs
One-Click Copy
Copy channel IDs instantly for easy use in your projects
🎯 Why You Need Channel IDs
💻 API Development
- • Required for YouTube Data API requests
- • Essential for building YouTube integrations
- • Needed for analytics and reporting tools
- • Critical for automation scripts
📊 Marketing & Analytics
- • Track competitor channels
- • Monitor influencer performance
- • Build channel databases
- • Create custom reports
🔍 Common Use Cases
API Integration
Use channel IDs in YouTube Data API calls for your applications
Analytics Tools
Build custom analytics dashboards and tracking systems
Influencer Marketing
Track and manage influencer partnerships efficiently
RSS Feeds
Create RSS feeds for channel uploads using channel IDs
Content Curation
Organize and categorize channels for content strategies
Automation
Automate channel monitoring and data collection
💡 Pro Tips: Using Channel IDs
- ✅ Channel IDs always start with "UC" followed by 22 characters
- ✅ Use channel IDs instead of usernames for API reliability
- ✅ Channel IDs never change, even if the channel name or handle changes
- ✅ Store channel IDs in your database for long-term tracking
- ✅ Use channel IDs to create direct RSS feed URLs: youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=ID
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YouTube Channel ID?
A YouTube Channel ID is a unique 24-character identifier (starting with "UC") assigned to every YouTube channel. It's permanent and doesn't change even if the channel name or handle changes, making it essential for API integrations and tracking.
How do I find my own YouTube Channel ID?
Simply paste your channel URL into our tool above! You can use any format: @handle, /c/channelname, /channel/ID, or /user/username. Our tool will extract the channel ID instantly.
Why do I need a Channel ID instead of the channel name?
Channel names and handles can change, but channel IDs are permanent. For API calls, automation, and reliable tracking, using the channel ID ensures your integrations won't break if the channel rebrands.
Can I use Channel IDs with the YouTube Data API?
Yes! Channel IDs are required for most YouTube Data API endpoints. Use them to fetch channel statistics, videos, playlists, and more. Our tool makes it easy to get the IDs you need for your API projects.
What URL formats does this tool support?
Our tool supports all YouTube channel URL formats: @handle (youtube . com / @username), /c/ (youtube.com/c/channelname), /channel/ (youtube.com/channel/ID), and /user/ (youtube.com/user/username).