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YouTube Channel ID Finder

Find a YouTube channel ID from a channel URL, @handle, or video link. Copy the ID and review the public channel profile, keywords, and videos.

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Find a YouTube channel ID

Free tool

Use a public channel URL, @handle, or YouTube video link.

How it works

How to use YouTube Channel ID Finder

1

Paste the Channel URL

Enter a YouTube channel URL, an @handle, or the link to any of its videos.

2

Find the Channel ID

The finder looks up the channel and returns its details, including the channel link that contains the ID.

3

Copy and Use It

Use the channel ID in API calls, analytics setups, embeds and competitor tracking.

What you get

What you get

01

Stable channel ID

Copy the UC channel ID for API requests, analytics setup, or embeds.

02

Public channel profile

Review the channel name, description, subscriber count, and video count when available.

03

Keywords and videos

Explore public channel keywords and the video samples returned with the profile.

Use cases

Put the result to work

01

Stable channel ID

Copy the UC channel ID for API requests, analytics setup, or embeds.

02

Public channel profile

Review the channel name, description, subscriber count, and video count when available.

03

Keywords and videos

Explore public channel keywords and the video samples returned with the profile.

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FAQ

YouTube Channel ID Finder FAQs

What is a YouTube channel ID?
A channel ID is the unique identifier YouTube gives every channel. It starts with UC and is followed by 22 characters. It stays the same even if the channel changes its name or @handle.
How do I find a YouTube channel ID?
Paste the channel URL, @handle or the link to one of its videos into the finder above and run it. The result includes the channel link that contains the ID.
Which URL formats does the tool support?
It supports @username URLs, /channel/ URLs with channel IDs, /c/ custom URLs, legacy /user/ URLs and links to individual videos.
Why would I need a channel ID?
Channel IDs are used in the YouTube Data API, analytics and reporting tools, embeds and playlists, and to track a channel reliably when its handle changes.
Is this YouTube channel ID finder free?
Yes. It is free with no signup required, as part of AppVector's free SEO toolkit.

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