YTMonetizer

YouTube Channel ID Finder Tool

Enter a YouTube URL, channel name, or handle—get the channel's unique ID in seconds, no sign‑ups or extra steps.

⚡ Powered by Lighting Fast Data APIs

Examples: https://youtube.com/@mkbhd, https://youtube.com/channel/UC_x5XG1OV2P6uZZ5FSM9Ttw, or "Google Developers"

Quick test:

How Does It Work?

What formats are supported?

Paste a full channel URL (/channel/UC…), custom URL (/c/…), handle (/@handle), or type the channel name.

How fast is the lookup?

Near‑instant results, powered by the official YouTube Data API with real-time processing.

What exactly do I get?

The Channel ID, basic channel info, subscriber count, and one‑click copy functionality.

Why YouTube Channel IDs Matter (2025 Update)

🔧 API Integration

Integration with YouTube Data API v3

📊 Analytics Tools

Use in analytics, dashboards & third-party tools

🔁 Automation

Automate creator workflows or CMS imports

🔐 Custom APIs

Use in custom API calls or preview embeds

Supported YouTube URL Formats

Direct Channel URLs

  • youtube.com/channel/UC...
  • youtube.com/c/CustomName

Handles & Legacy URLs

  • youtube.com/@HandleName
  • youtube.com/user/Username

What Makes This Tool Stand Out

⚡ Real‑time lookup

Instant results with no delays

📋 One‑click copy

Copy to clipboard instantly

📈 Channel stats

View subscriber and video counts

📱 Mobile responsive

Works on all devices

🔄 Multiple formats

Accepts URLs, names, or handles

👥 No signup needed

Use immediately, no registration

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a YouTube Channel ID—and Why You'll Need It in 2025

A YouTube Channel ID is the unique "UC…" alphanumeric code assigned to every channel. It's essential for reliable API integrations, content automation, and analytics platforms. With evolving AI agents and generative models, being able to map channels to their IDs cleanly is more important than ever.

Why Channel IDs Matter

  • • Permanent identifier that never changes
  • • Required for YouTube Data API calls
  • • Essential for analytics and tracking
  • • Used in embed codes and widgets
  • • Critical for automation workflows

Common Use Cases

  • • Building YouTube analytics dashboards
  • • Creating content management systems
  • • Developing creator tools and apps
  • • Setting up automated monitoring
  • • Integrating with third-party platforms

Pro Tip: Unlike channel names and custom URLs which can change, Channel IDs are permanent. Always use the Channel ID for reliable integrations and avoid broken links in your applications.

Legal & Privacy

Official API

Uses official YouTube Data API v3 in compliance with Google policies

No Scraping

No scraping or unauthorized data fetching—only official API calls

Privacy First

We don't store your searches or channel data—everything is processed in real-time

By using this tool, you agree to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Cookie Policy.