YouTube Channel ID Finder
Find YouTube Channel IDs from any URL, @handle, username or video URL. Batch process multiple channels at once — extracts UCxxx IDs and all URL formats.
✅ Free 🔑 Batch Process 📋 All URL Formats 🔒 Private
🔑YouTube Channel ID Finder
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Accurate ID Parsing
Extracts UCxxx Channel IDs from /channel/, @handle, /user/ and video URLs.
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Batch Processing
Paste multiple URLs or handles — one per line — and extract all IDs at once.
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All URL Formats
Each result includes the channel ID plus open-channel and copy-URL buttons.
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100% Private
All parsing runs locally in your browser. URLs never sent anywhere.
⭐ User Reviews
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Lena T.
Yesterday
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Batch processing 10 competitor channel URLs at once and getting their IDs in a single output is a huge time saver. The one-per-line output at the bottom is ready to paste into spreadsheets.
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Jake M.
3 days ago
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The @handle detection correctly identifies modern YouTube handles and clearly explains that the UCxxx ID requires an API call — honest and informative rather than guessing incorrectly.
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Maya K.
1 week ago
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I needed channel IDs for YouTube API calls in a script. Being able to paste a list of channel URLs and copy all UCxxx IDs at once saved significant manual work. Very practical tool.
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Victor B.
2 weeks ago
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The video URL parsing that detects the video ID and links to the channel lookup is a clever fallback. The sample loader with multiple URL formats shows exactly how the input should be formatted.
YouTube Tools📖 How to Use
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Enter Channel URLs
Paste one or more channel URLs, handles or IDs — one per line.
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Find IDs
Click Find Channel IDs to parse all inputs.
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Review Results
Each result shows the detected type, ID, notes and action buttons.
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Copy IDs
Use Copy All IDs to get all IDs in one-per-line format for use in spreadsheets or API calls.
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❓ FAQ
What is a YouTube Channel ID?+
A Channel ID is a unique, permanent identifier assigned by YouTube to every channel. It starts with UC and is 24 characters long (e.g. UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA). Unlike @handles, channel IDs never change even if the creator renames their channel.
What is the difference between a Channel ID and a handle?+
@handles (e.g. @MrBeast) are customisable display names creators can change. Channel IDs (UCxxx) are permanent system identifiers used by the YouTube Data API. For API calls and automation, always use the Channel ID.
How do I find my own Channel ID?+
In YouTube Studio: click your profile picture → Settings → Advanced settings → Your channel ID. Alternatively, go to your channel page and copy the UCxxx code from the URL if it shows /channel/UCxxx format.
Why do some YouTube URLs not show the Channel ID?+
Modern YouTube URLs use @handles (youtube.com/@ChannelName) which are more readable. To get the UCxxx ID from a handle URL, use the YouTube Data API's channels.list endpoint with forHandle parameter.
Can Channel IDs be used in embed and subscribe URLs?+
Yes. Channel IDs work in subscribe links (youtube.com/channel/UCxxx?sub_confirmation=1) and all YouTube URL formats. They are more reliable than handles for automation since they never change.