Instantly find the permanent Channel ID of any YouTube channel. Enter a handle, channel URL, video link, or username.
3 simple steps to get any channel's permanent ID.
Enter a @handle, channel URL, video URL, or username. All formats are accepted.
Our tool queries the YouTube API and identifies the exact channel and its permanent ID.
Copy the Channel ID with one click and use it in analytics tools, APIs, or your dashboard.
A YouTube Channel ID is a permanent, unique identifier that YouTube assigns to every channel when it is created. It always starts with UC and is followed by 22 characters (e.g., UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA). Unlike handles (@mrbeast) or channel names that can be changed by the creator at any time, the Channel ID is permanent and never changes. This makes it the most reliable way to identify and track a channel for analytics, APIs, and automation.
You can also find your Channel ID manually in YouTube Studio settings:
youtube.com/account_advanced directlyOur tool is faster - just paste your channel URL and get the ID instantly without navigating through settings.
A YouTube Channel ID is a permanent, system-generated identifier that starts with UC followed by 22 characters. It is the most stable way to identify a channel because it never changes, even if the creator updates their handle, channel name, or custom URL.
Paste your YouTube channel URL or @handle into the finder above and click Find Channel ID. The tool retrieves your permanent ID instantly. You can also find it manually in YouTube Studio under Settings - Channel - Advanced settings.
Yes. Paste any YouTube video URL and our tool traces it back to the channel owner and reveals the Channel ID. This is very useful during competitor research or when you only have a shared video link.
A handle (like @mrbeast) is a customizable public username that the creator can change. A Channel ID (like UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA) is a permanent system identifier that never changes. For reliable tracking and API work, always use the Channel ID.
No. The Channel ID is assigned by YouTube when the channel is created and never changes. Even if the creator rebrands, changes their handle, or updates their custom URL, the Channel ID remains the same permanently.
Yes. You can find the Channel ID of any public YouTube channel by entering their @handle, channel URL, or any video URL. Channel IDs are public information and are not private.
Some creators choose to hide their exact subscriber count in YouTube settings. In this case, YouTube's API returns hidden data and we display "Hidden" for the subscriber count. The Channel ID and other details are still fully accurate.
Our tool accepts: @handle, bare username, full channel URL (youtube.com/@handle or youtube.com/channel/UC...), video URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=..., youtu.be/..., youtube.com/shorts/...), and bare Channel IDs starting with UC.
Yes, 100% free with no registration or login required. You can look up as many channels as you need.
YouTube provides an RSS feed for every channel using the format: https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=CHANNEL_ID. You can subscribe to this feed in any RSS reader to get notified of new uploads. Our tool gives you the Channel ID you need for this format.
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