YouTube Channel ID Finder
Paste any YouTube channel handle, @username, or URL to instantly find its channel ID, a direct channel link, and full stats — subscribers, views, and video count. Free, no sign-up, no extension.
Free YouTube Channel ID Finder
Use this free YouTube channel ID finder to turn any channel handle, @username, or URL into its permanent channel ID — the unique UC… string that APIs, RSS feeds, analytics tools, and integrations rely on. Paste https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast and get back https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA plus a clickable link and the channel's full stats. Built for developers, marketers, and researchers who need the stable channel ID, not just the handle.
How to find a YouTube channel ID
Find any YouTube channel ID and channel link in three quick steps — no extension, no API key, no manual page-source digging.
Paste a channel handle, URL, or @username
Drop in any public YouTube channel — an @handle like @MrBeast, a full channel URL, a custom URL, or an existing UC… channel ID. We figure out the rest automatically.
Get the channel ID and direct link
We resolve the channel and return its permanent channel ID (UC…) plus a ready-to-click channel URL in the form youtube.com/channel/UC… — copy either with one click.
See the full channel stats
Review the title, description, creation date, country, subscriber count, total views, and video count — all pulled from the official YouTube API.
Why use our YouTube channel ID finder
Everything you need to go from a YouTube handle to a usable channel ID, direct link, and stats in one place.
Handle → channel ID in one step
Turn a YouTube handle like @MrBeast into its real channel ID (UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA) and a direct youtube.com/channel/… link — exactly what APIs, RSS feeds, and tools need.
Clickable channel link included
Every lookup includes a full channel URL built from the channel ID. Click to open it in a new tab, or copy it straight into your own automations and integrations.
Subscriber, view, and video counts
See the metrics that matter at a glance — subscriber count, total view count, and how many videos a channel has published — without opening YouTube.
Fast and free
Look up any public channel in seconds. No paywall, no ads, no sign-up, no rate limits. Just paste and click.
No extension, no API key
This is a 100% web-based YouTube channel ID finder. Nothing to install — no Chrome extension, no script, and no API key on your end.
Built for research and tooling
Need more than the ID? Pair it with our YouTube channel video export and channel thumbnail downloader to pull a channel's full catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about finding a YouTube channel ID.
How do I find a YouTube channel ID?
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Paste the YouTube channel URL, @handle, or username into the field above and click "Get Channel Details". We resolve the channel and return its channel ID — the unique string that starts with "UC" (for example UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA) — along with a direct channel link and full stats.
What is the difference between a YouTube handle and a channel ID?
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A handle (like @MrBeast) is the human-friendly username a creator chooses and can change. A channel ID (like UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA) is the permanent, unique identifier YouTube assigns to the channel — it never changes. APIs, tools, and integrations almost always need the channel ID, not the handle.
How do I turn a YouTube handle into a channel ID URL?
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Enter the handle (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast) above and we return the channel ID plus a ready-to-click channel URL in the form https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA. Click the link to open it, or copy it for use in your own tools.
Where do I use a YouTube channel ID?
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You need the channel ID for the YouTube Data API, RSS feeds, analytics and reporting tools, embedding, automations, and most third-party services. The ID is stable, so it is the safe value to store when a creator might rename their handle later.
Is this YouTube channel ID finder free?
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Yes. This channel ID finder is 100% free — no ads, no paywall, no sign-up, and no API key on your end. Look up as many public YouTube channels as you need.
What channel stats can I see?
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Along with the channel ID and URL, you get the channel title, custom URL, description, creation date, country, subscriber count, total view count, and video count — all pulled from the official YouTube API.
Do I need a Chrome extension or YouTube API key?
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No. This is a web-based YouTube channel ID finder. There is nothing to install — no extension, no script, no API key. It runs in your browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile.