YouTube Channel ID Extractor

About This Tool

So, you’ve got a YouTube channel link and you need the actual Channel ID—maybe for an API call, a script, or just because you’re tired of guessing. Yeah, I’ve been there. The Channel ID is that long string of letters and numbers that uniquely identifies a channel, but YouTube doesn’t always make it obvious where to find it. That’s where this extractor comes in. It’s not fancy. No ads, no sign-ups, no nonsense. You paste a YouTube URL—whether it’s a channel page, a video link, or even a custom handle—and it spits out the raw Channel ID. Simple as that. I built it because I kept having to dig through page source or use clunky workarounds, and honestly, it was annoying.

Key Features

• Works with almost any YouTube URL—channel pages, video links, custom handles (@username), even old-style /user/ links.
• No login required. Paste, click, get the ID. Done.
• Fast and lightweight. No tracking, no cookies, no bloat.
• Handles edge cases—like when a video URL points to a channel but doesn’t show the ID upfront.
• Copy to clipboard with one click. Because who wants to manually select that long string?
• Works in your browser. No downloads, no software, no permissions.

FAQ

Why do I even need the Channel ID?
Good question. YouTube’s API, third-party tools, and some analytics platforms require the Channel ID—not the username or handle. It’s the real identifier behind the scenes. Custom handles like @techguru don’t always map directly, so the ID is what actually works in code.

What if the tool doesn’t work with a certain link?
It happens. Sometimes YouTube changes how they structure pages, or a link is malformed. If it fails, double-check the URL. If it’s valid and still breaks, hit me up—I’ll look into it. No guarantees, but I do care if it’s busted.