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YouTube Channel ID
Finder

Find the unique channel ID for any YouTube channel instantly. Works with channel URLs, @handles, custom URLs, and legacy usernames.

Channel ID Finder
Enter any YouTube channel URL or @handle
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Supported Formats

What URLs Can You Use?

Our tool accepts multiple YouTube channel URL formats

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@Handle (Recommended)
youtube.com/@MrBeast or just @MrBeast
UC
Channel ID URL
youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA
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Custom URL
youtube.com/c/MrBeast
user/
Legacy Username
youtube.com/user/MrBeast6000
Understanding

What is a YouTube Channel ID?

Everything you need to know about YouTube channel identifiers

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Unique Identifier
A channel ID is a unique 24-character string that starts with "UC" (User Channel). Unlike handles or custom URLs, it never changes and uniquely identifies every YouTube channel.
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API Access
Channel IDs are required for YouTube Data API calls. If you're building apps, bots, or integrations that interact with YouTube, you'll need channel IDs to fetch data.
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Never Changes
While usernames and @handles can be changed, a channel ID is permanent. This makes it reliable for tracking channels or storing references in databases.

Example: UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA is MrBeast's permanent channel ID

How It Works

Find Any Channel ID in 3 Steps

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Enter Channel Info

Paste the channel URL, @handle, or username into the search box above.

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Find Channel ID

We fetch the channel data and extract the permanent channel ID for you.

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Copy & Use

Copy the channel ID with one click and use it for API calls, analytics, or integrations.

Use Cases

Why Do You Need a Channel ID?

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YouTube API Development
Channel IDs are required for most YouTube Data API v3 endpoints. Use them to fetch channel statistics, videos, playlists, and subscriber counts.
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RSS Feed Subscriptions
Create RSS feed URLs for any channel using their channel ID. Perfect for podcast apps or custom notification systems.
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Analytics & Tracking
Track competitor channels reliably using their permanent IDs. Handles change, but channel IDs don't.
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Database Storage
Store channel references in your database using IDs instead of changing usernames or handles.
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Third-Party Tools
Many YouTube analytics and management tools require channel IDs for setup and configuration.
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Automation & Bots
Build Discord bots, notification systems, or automation workflows that monitor specific YouTube channels.
Features

What Makes Our Tool Different

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Multiple Format Support
Works with @handles, channel/UC URLs, custom URLs, legacy usernames, and even video URLs to extract the channel ID.
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Instant Results
Get channel IDs in under a second. No waiting, no signup required. Just paste and get your result immediately.
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Useful Links Included
Along with the channel ID, get quick links to the channel, RSS feed, and common API endpoints.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A YouTube channel ID is a unique 24-character identifier that starts with "UC" (for User Channel). Every YouTube channel has one, and it never changes even if the channel name or @handle changes. You can find it by viewing the page source of a channel page, using the YouTube Data API, or using our tool which extracts it automatically from any channel URL or handle.

The "UC" prefix stands for "User Channel" in YouTube's internal naming convention. This distinguishes channel IDs from other types of IDs in YouTube's system, such as playlist IDs (which start with "PL" or "UU" for uploads playlist) or video IDs (which are 11 characters with no specific prefix).

No, channel IDs are permanent and never change. This is what makes them valuable for tracking and database storage. While a channel can change its name, @handle, or custom URL at any time, the channel ID remains constant for the lifetime of the channel.

@Handle: The new unique identifier (e.g., @MrBeast) that creators can choose and change. Username: The legacy identifier from the old YouTube system (youtube.com/user/name). Channel ID: The permanent, system-assigned 24-character identifier that never changes. For API and development purposes, always use the channel ID.

Most YouTube Data API v3 endpoints accept channel IDs as parameters. For example, to get channel statistics, you would use: GET https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/channels?part=statistics&id=CHANNEL_ID&key=YOUR_API_KEY. The channel ID is required for endpoints that fetch channel details, videos, playlists, and more.

Yes! YouTube provides RSS feeds for every channel. The format is: https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=CHANNEL_ID. This feed updates automatically when new videos are published and can be used with RSS readers, podcast apps, or custom notification systems.

Make sure you're using a valid YouTube channel URL format. Supported formats include: @handle (e.g., @MrBeast), channel URL (youtube.com/channel/UC...), custom URL (youtube.com/c/ChannelName), or legacy username (youtube.com/user/Username). Video URLs are also supported - we'll extract the uploader's channel ID.

Yes, this tool is completely free with no limits. No signup required, no hidden fees. Use it as many times as you need to find channel IDs for your projects, API development, or analytics tracking.

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