YouTube Channel ID Finder

Enter a YouTube channel URL, video URL, or username to find the channel ID.

What is a YouTube Channel ID?

A YouTube Channel ID is a unique identifier assigned to each YouTube channel. It's a string of 24 characters that YouTube uses to distinguish between channels. Channel IDs are crucial for developers and content creators when working with YouTube APIs, embedding videos, or analyzing channel data.

While YouTube has moved towards using custom URLs and handles (e.g., @username) for public-facing channel identification, the underlying channel ID remains an important identifier for many technical purposes.

Why You Might Need to Find a YouTube Channel ID

• Integrating with YouTube API for data analysis or automation
• Embedding YouTube channels or playlists on websites
• Tracking channel statistics and growth
• Collaborating with other content creators or brands
• Troubleshooting issues related to channel management

How to Find Your YouTube Channel ID

There are several methods to find your YouTube channel ID or the ID of any other channel. Here are the most common ways:

1. Using Our YouTube Channel ID Finder Tool:
   • Enter your YouTube channel URL, video URL, or username in the tool above
   • Click "Find Channel ID"
   • The tool will display your channel ID and additional information
2. From Your Channel's About Page:
   • Go to your YouTube channel's page
   • Click on the "About" tab
   • Right-click anywhere on the page and select "View page source"
   • Press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) and search for "channelId"
   • Your channel ID will be the value next to "channelId"
3. Using YouTube Studio (for channel owners):
   • Sign in to YouTube Studio
   • Click on "Settings" in the left sidebar
   • Select "Channel" from the settings menu
   • Click on "Advanced settings"
   • You'll find your channel ID under "Channel ID"
4. From a Video URL:
   • Open any video from the channel
   • Right-click and select "View page source"
   • Search for "channelId"
   • The channel ID will be the value next to "channelId"
5. Using the YouTube Data API:

   For developers, the YouTube Data API can be used to retrieve channel information, including the channel ID, by making API requests with a channel's username or custom URL.

How to Find YouTube Channel ID on Mobile

Finding your YouTube channel ID on mobile devices can be a bit tricky, but here are some methods you can try:

1. Use Our Channel ID Finder Tool:

   Our YouTube channel ID finder tool works on mobile devices. Simply open this page in your mobile browser and use the tool as described above.

2. Desktop Mode in Mobile Browser:
   • Open your YouTube channel in your mobile browser
   • Enable "Desktop mode" or "Request desktop site" in your browser settings
   • Follow the steps for finding the channel ID in the page source, as described in the desktop method above
3. YouTube Studio App:
   • Open the YouTube Studio app on your mobile device
   • Tap on your profile picture and go to "Settings"
   • Look for "Channel ID" in the settings

Channel ID vs. Custom URL vs. Handle

It's important to understand the difference between a channel ID, a custom URL, and a handle:

• Channel ID: A unique 24-character identifier (e.g., UCxxx...)
• Custom URL: A personalized URL for channels with 100+ subscribers (e.g., youtube.com/c/channelname)
• Handle: A unique @username that can be used to mention channels (e.g., @channelname)

While custom URLs and handles are more user-friendly, the channel ID remains constant and is essential for many technical applications.

YouTube Channel ID Lookup

Our YouTube channel ID finder tool allows you to perform a quick and easy channel ID lookup. Whether you're trying to find your own channel ID or someone else's, you can use this tool to:

• Get channel ID from a YouTube URL
• Find channel ID from a video URL
• Lookup channel ID using a YouTube username or handle

Simply enter the relevant information in the tool above, and it will retrieve the channel ID for you.

Frequently Asked Questions