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YouTube Channel ID Finder

Enter a YouTube @handle or channel link to get the channel's permanent ID, plus its channel URL, uploads playlist ID and RSS feed, each ready to copy, without logging in.

  • No signup
  • Public content only
  • Nobody is notified

Use the @handle under the channel name. Video links and old /user/ links do not work.

Try:
Example outputPlaceholder data, not a real account

Example Channel

2.3M subscribers734 videos

Channel ID
UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Handle
@examplechannel
Channel URL
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Handle URL
https://www.youtube.com/@examplechannel
Uploads playlist ID
UUxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
RSS feed
https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
2.3M subscribersFamily safeOpen channel

How to find a YouTube channel ID

  1. Step 1

    Get the handle

    Open the channel on YouTube. The @handle is under the channel name. On a computer you can also copy the youtube.com/@handle address.

  2. Step 2

    Enter it and press Find channel ID

    Type the handle with or without the @, or paste the channel link.

  3. Step 3

    Confirm the channel

    Check the name, profile picture and subscriber count to make sure it is the right channel.

  4. Step 4

    Copy what you need

    Each row has its own Copy button: channel ID, handle, both URLs, uploads playlist ID and RSS feed.

What you get

ItemFormatDetails
Channel IDPermanent; never changesUC + 22 charactersPermanent; never changes
Handle and handle URLCan change if the owner picks a new handle@handle, youtube.com/@handleCan change if the owner picks a new handle
Channel URLPermanent link that survives handle changesyoutube.com/channel/UC...Permanent link that survives handle changes
Uploads playlist IDPlaylist of all public uploads, used by feeds and APIsUU + 22 charactersPlaylist of all public uploads, used by feeds and APIs
RSS feedFeed of the 15 newest uploads for any readeryoutube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=...Feed of the 15 newest uploads for any reader
Channel checkTo confirm you have the right channelName, avatar, rounded countsTo confirm you have the right channel

Links it accepts

  • @handle
  • youtube.com/@handle
  • youtube.com/channel/UC<22 characters>
  • UC<22 characters> (channel ID)

What is the YouTube Channel ID Finder?

The YouTube Channel ID Finder converts a YouTube @handle or channel link into the channel's permanent ID, the 24-character code that starts with UC. It also shows the handle, the channel URL, the handle URL, the uploads playlist ID and the RSS feed address, each with its own Copy button.

The tool opens the channel page for the exact handle you enter, as a logged-out visitor, and reads the ID YouTube stores for it. Because it looks up that one handle instead of searching by name, you get the channel you asked for, shown with its name, profile picture and rounded subscriber and video counts so you can confirm it at a glance.

Two outputs are built from the ID. The uploads playlist ID is the same code with UC changed to UU; it is the playlist of every public upload that feeds and APIs use. The RSS feed is youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id= followed by the ID, and any feed reader can follow it to get the channel's 15 newest uploads.

Handles and channel names can change; the ID cannot. That is why embeds, analytics tools, spreadsheets and ad placement lists ask for it. If you only have a video, open it on YouTube, tap the channel name and copy the @handle from the channel page.

Who uses it

  • Developers and analysts

    APIs, dashboards and spreadsheets need the UC ID, not the handle.

  • Feed and automation users

    Copy the RSS feed into Feedly, Inoreader or an n8n workflow to get alerts for new uploads.

  • Creators

    Find your own channel ID for a sponsor form, a website widget or a support request without digging through settings.

  • Ad and brand-safety teams

    Placement and exclusion lists use channel IDs, which stay valid when a channel renames itself.

What this tool can't do

  • It does not accept video, Shorts or playlist links. Open the channel and use its @handle.
  • Old /user/ and /c/ links are not supported.
  • It does not search by channel name; enter the exact handle.
  • Terminated and hidden channels return no result.
  • Up to 30 new lookups a day per visitor. For more, use the API.

If something goes wrong

Channel not found
Check the handle's spelling. It is the @name under the channel title, not the display name.
I only have a video link
Open the video, tap the channel name to open the channel, then copy the @handle under its name.
My link has /user/ or /c/ in it
These old links are not supported. Open the link on YouTube; the channel page shows the current @handle.

Use it responsibly

The tool shows only what YouTube shows to anyone who isn't logged in. Use what you see for research, planning and your own records, and respect people's privacy. Is this your account? Request removal.

Scrape Everything is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by YouTube or Google. YouTube is named here only to describe which links this tool accepts. Scrape Everything is operated by Senyo Labs Technology, Finanskent Mah. Prof. Hasan Küçük Cad. Sinpaş Finans Şehir 9. Blok No: 5 İç Kapı No: 5, Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Safe to use

  • No pop-up ads or redirect pages
  • Nothing to install: no app, no browser extension
  • We never ask for your YouTube password
  • Public content only: private accounts stay private
  • The account owner is not notified

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YouTube Channel ID Finder FAQ

What is a YouTube channel ID?

A permanent 24-character code that starts with UC, such as UCBJycsmduvYEL83R_U4JriQ for @mkbhd. It stays the same when the channel changes its name or handle.

Where do I find my own channel ID?

On YouTube, click your profile picture, then Settings, then Advanced settings. You can also enter your handle here.

How do I find a channel ID on mobile?

Open the channel in the YouTube app, note the @handle under its name and enter it here in your phone's browser.

Can I get a channel ID from a video link?

Not directly. Open the video, tap the channel name, and enter the @handle from the channel page.

Can a channel ID change?

No. Names and handles can change, which is why apps, embeds and feeds use the ID.

What is the UU playlist ID?

It is the channel's uploads playlist: the channel ID with UC changed to UU. It lists the channel's public uploads, newest first.

Does it work with old /user/ or /c/ links?

No. Open the old link on YouTube and use the @handle the channel page shows.

For developers

Need this for many links?

The same data as JSON from one request. Use it on hundreds of accounts from your own code, a spreadsheet or n8n.

curl -X POST https://api.scrapeeverything.com/v1/youtube/profile \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"username":"@mkbhd"}'

Not a developer? Fill a Google Sheet or use the n8n workflow with the same API key.

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