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YouTube Channel ID Finder

Paste an @handle, channel URL, or any video link to get the channel's ID, plus its uploads playlist and RSS feed.

How to find a YouTube channel ID

  1. 1

    Paste a handle, channel link, or video

    @handles, /c/ and /user/ links, channel URLs, and video links all work.

  2. 2

    Find the channel ID

    The tool resolves it to the channel's permanent ID, which starts with UC.

  3. 3

    Copy the ID or a feed

    Copy the channel ID, its uploads playlist ID, or the RSS feed URL for new uploads.

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Common questions

Is the channel ID finder free?

Yes, with no account needed for normal use.

What is a YouTube channel ID?

A permanent 24-character ID starting with UC. Unlike handles, it never changes, so APIs and integrations use it.

What's the uploads playlist ID?

Every channel has a playlist of all its uploads. Its ID is the channel ID with UC replaced by UU, and it lists videos newest first.

How do I get notified of new uploads?

Use the RSS feed URL in any feed reader, Zapier, Make, or n8n. It lists the channel's latest 15 videos.

Can I get transcripts of a whole channel?

Yes. Paste the channel on the channel transcripts tool, or use the TranscriptYT API to fetch them all at once.