Question 1

What YouTube URL formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

We support standard watch URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID), short URLs (youtu.be/VIDEO_ID), and embed URLs (youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID). Paste any of these and click Find channel.

Question 2

Why might the channel ID not be shown?

Accepted Answer

Some channels use a custom URL (e.g. youtube.com/@handle) instead of the /channel/UC... format. We still show the channel name and a link to open the channel; the channel ID may be resolved by following the redirect from the custom URL.

Question 3

Is an API key required?

Accepted Answer

No. This tool uses YouTube's public oEmbed endpoint and does not require a YouTube Data API key. Channel info is fetched server-side for you.

YouTube Channel ID Finder