About YouTube Channel ID Extractor Tool
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YouTube Channel ID Extractor finds the unique Channel ID (format: UCxxxxxxxxxx) for any YouTube channel. Channel IDs are required for YouTube Data API calls, third-party tools, and embedding. Enter a channel URL (@handle, /channel/UC..., or /user/) and get the Channel ID.
Key Features
- Extracts Channel ID from @handle, /channel/, or /user/ URL formats.
- One-click copy.
- Also shows channel name and subscriber count.
- Runs in your browser.
How to Use the Tool
- Enter a YouTube channel URL or @handle.
- The Channel ID (UCxxxxxx format) is displayed.
- Copy and use in your API call or tool.
Core Benefits
- Required for YouTube Data API v3 calls.
- Needed by many third-party analytics and scheduling tools.
- Permanent identifier — unlike handles, Channel IDs never change.
Common Use Cases
- Getting a channel ID for a YouTube Data API query.
- Setting up YouTube Studio API integration for a third-party tool.
- Finding the stable ID of a channel whose @handle may change.
Pro Tips
- Channel IDs start with UC and are 24 characters long.
- Handles (@username) can change — Channel IDs are permanent and more reliable for API use.
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