YouTube Channel Finder
Find any YouTube channel and its ID, handle, and stats from a URL, @handle, or name.
The YouTube Channel Finder resolves any YouTube channel from a full URL, an @handle, a /channel/UC… or /user/ link, or even a plain channel name, and instantly returns the channel's unique Channel ID (UC…), its @handle, profile picture, subscriber count, video count, total views, creation date, and country. Copy the Channel ID with one click — it's the value you need for APIs, RSS feeds, embeds, and analytics tools but YouTube hides behind handles. Everything runs free with no signup and no API key.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a YouTube channel ID?
Paste the channel's URL, @handle, /channel/ or /user/ link, or just its name into the finder and click Find channel. It resolves the channel and shows the Channel ID (the UC… string) with a Copy ID button.
What is a YouTube Channel ID?
A Channel ID is YouTube's permanent unique identifier for a channel, always starting with “UC” followed by 22 characters. Unlike a handle or custom name, it never changes, so it's what APIs, RSS feeds, and embeds rely on.
Can I find a channel from just its @handle or name?
Yes. The finder accepts an @handle (like @MrBeast), a full URL, a /channel/UC… or legacy /user/ link, or a plain channel name, and resolves it to the matching channel and its ID.
What's the difference between a Channel ID and a handle?
The handle (@name) is a human-friendly alias the owner can change. The Channel ID (UC…) is fixed for the life of the channel. Tools and APIs need the ID; people use the handle.
Is the YouTube Channel Finder free?
Yes — it's completely free, needs no signup, and no API key. Paste a URL or handle and get the channel ID, handle, and stats instantly.
Why are some subscriber counts shown as Hidden?
Channel owners can hide their subscriber count in YouTube settings. When hidden, YouTube doesn't expose the number, so the finder shows “Hidden” instead of a value.
Does this work for any YouTube channel?
It works for any public channel. As long as YouTube can resolve the URL, handle, or name to a public channel, the finder returns its ID, handle, thumbnail, and stats.