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YouTube Channel ID Extractor
Find your YouTube Channel ID in seconds—fast, simple, no login needed.
About This Tool
So, you’ve got a YouTube channel URL and you need the actual Channel ID—maybe for an API call, a script, or just because you’re troubleshooting something. Whatever the reason, manually digging through page source or guessing isn’t fun. That’s where this extractor comes in. It’s a no-nonsense tool that grabs the unique Channel ID from any valid YouTube URL. No fluff, no login, no tracking. Just paste, click, and get your ID.
I built this because I got tired of opening DevTools every time I needed to find a channel’s ID for a project. Sometimes the URL has a custom name like /@username, other times it’s the old /user/ format. This tool handles all of that behind the scenes. It parses the URL, fetches the right data, and spits out the clean Channel ID—like UC_x5XG1OV2P6uZZ5FSM9Ttw—so you can move on with your actual work.
Key Features
- Works with all YouTube URL formats—custom handles, user paths, channel paths, even direct video links.
- No API key required. It uses public data, so you don’t have to set up Google Cloud or deal with quotas.
- Instant results. No waiting, no redirects. Just paste and go.
- Privacy-focused. Nothing is stored. Your input stays in your browser.
- Lightweight and fast. No heavy scripts or ads slowing things down.
- Works offline after the first load—great if you’re scripting and don’t want network delays.
FAQ
Q: Why do I even need a Channel ID? Can’t I just use the username?
A: Nope—not always. The YouTube API and many third-party tools require the Channel ID (that long string starting with "UC"). Usernames or custom handles can change, but the ID stays the same. So if you’re building something that needs reliability, the ID is the way to go.
Q: What if the tool doesn’t work for a certain channel?
A: It should work for public channels. If it fails, double-check the URL—maybe it’s a private channel, deleted, or you’ve got a typo. Also, YouTube occasionally changes how they serve data, so if something breaks, I’ll usually patch it within a day or two.