Back to Home

YouTube Channel ID Finder

Find the unique Channel ID for any YouTube creator

Find Channel ID

📋 Supported Formats

  • ✓ Channel URL (youtube.com/channel/...)
  • ✓ Custom URL (youtube.com/c/...)
  • ✓ Handle (@username)
  • ✓ Channel name (direct search)

ℹ️ About Channel IDs

  • •Every YouTube channel has a unique 24-character ID
  • •Channel IDs start with "UC" for user channels
  • •IDs are permanent and never change
  • •Use IDs for API integrations and RSS feeds

Complete Guide to Finding YouTube Channel IDs

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.

Why You Need Channel IDs

API Integration

Required for YouTube Data API calls to fetch channel statistics, videos, and playlists.

RSS Feeds

Create RSS feeds for any channel using their Channel ID for content tracking.

Developer Tools

Essential for building apps, bots, and automation tools that interact with YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Channel ID change?

No, Channel IDs are permanent and never change. Even if a channel changes its name or custom URL, the Channel ID remains the same.

What does a Channel ID look like?

Channel IDs are 24 characters long and typically start with "UC" (for user channels). Example: UC-lHJZR3Gqxm24_Vd_AJ5Yw

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, our Channel ID Finder is 100% free with no account required. Use it as many times as you need.