Find the unique Channel ID for any YouTube creator
Our tool searches YouTube's public API to find the exact Channel ID for any channel whether you search by name, URL, handle, or custom URL. No login required.
Search by channel name, paste a full channel URL like youtube.com/c/ChannelName, or use the @handle format.
We search the YouTube Data API to find the best matching channel for your query.
See the permanent 24-character Channel ID (starts with "UC"), along with stats like subscribers and total views.
Copy the raw Channel ID, the full channel URL, or the @handle URL with a single click for immediate use.
A YouTube Channel ID is a unique identifier assigned to every YouTube channel. Unlike channel names or custom URLs which can change, Channel IDs are permanent and provide a reliable way to identify and reference channels.
Our Channel ID Finder tool helps you quickly find the unique ID for any YouTube channel, whether you have their channel URL, custom URL, handle, or just their channel name.
Required for YouTube Data API calls to fetch channel statistics, videos, and playlists.
Create RSS feeds for any channel using their Channel ID for content tracking.
Essential for building apps, bots, and automation tools that interact with YouTube.
No, Channel IDs are permanent and never change. Even if a channel changes its name, handle, or custom URL, the Channel ID remains the same. This makes it the most reliable way to identify a channel.
Channel IDs are 24 characters long and typically start with "UC" (for user channels). Example: UC-lHJZR3Gqxm24_Vd_AJ5Yw. Do not confuse this with the @handle (which is shorter and user-chosen).
A Handle (e.g., @MrBeast) is a user-chosen, human-readable username that can be changed later. A Channel ID (e.g., UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA) is system-assigned, permanent, and used in API calls and direct channel URLs.
When applying for AdSense or setting up monetization through third-party platforms, they often require your Channel ID to link your YouTube account. Using your handle or custom URL will not work in these forms only the permanent Channel ID.
Yes, our Channel ID Finder is 100% free with no account required. Use it as many times as you need to look up any public YouTube channel.
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