How do I get the RSS feed URL for a YouTube channel?

Paste the channel URL or @handle into this tool and click Generate. The tool finds the channel ID and builds the RSS URL: https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=YOUR_ID

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YouTube RSS Feed Generator

Get an RSS feed URL for any YouTube channel or playlist. Paste a URL, @handle, or playlist link and get your feed instantly. No sign-up, no limits.

Channel Feeds Playlist Feeds @Handle Support XML Preview

YouTube Channel URL, @Handle, or Playlist

Supports @handle, channel URL, channel ID, playlist URL, and video URL

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How to Get a YouTube RSS Feed

Generate your channel or playlist RSS feed in 3 simple steps.

Paste URL or @Handle

Copy a YouTube channel URL, @handle, playlist URL, or even a video URL and paste it into the tool.

Click Generate

The tool automatically finds the Channel ID and builds the correct RSS feed URL. No manual work needed.

Automatic

Copy or Subscribe

Copy the feed URL, download the XML file, or open directly in Feedly, Inoreader, or NewsBlur.

What Is a YouTube RSS Feed?

Every YouTube channel has a hidden RSS feed that lists its latest videos in standard XML format. RSS readers use this feed to notify you whenever a new video is published, without relying on the YouTube algorithm or notifications. The feed URL follows this pattern:

Channel feed:https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UC...

Playlist feed:https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?playlist_id=PL...

The challenge is finding the Channel ID from a @handle or channel URL. This tool does that automatically - no sign-up required.

Why Use RSS Instead of YouTube Subscriptions?

No algorithm filtering - The YouTube algorithm hides videos from subscribed channels. RSS shows every video
Chronological order - Videos appear in the order they were published, not by engagement
No distractions - No ads, no recommendations, no shorts in your feed
Works everywhere - Use with Feedly, Inoreader, Zapier, Make, n8n, or any RSS reader
Privacy friendly - No YouTube account needed to follow channels

How to Find Your YouTube Channel ID Manually

Open the YouTube channel in a desktop browser.
Click About or the three-dot menu, then Share Channel.
The channel URL will contain your Channel ID after /channel/.
The ID starts with UC and is 24 characters long.

Or simply paste any channel URL into this tool and we will extract the Channel ID automatically.

Best RSS Readers for YouTube Feeds

Feedly

Most popular, free tier available, great mobile app.

Inoreader

Powerful filtering, great for heavy users.

NetNewsWire

Free, open source, Mac and iOS.

NewsBlur

Open source, self-hostable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does YouTube have an RSS feed?

Yes. Every YouTube channel has a hidden RSS feed at feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UC.... It is not advertised by YouTube but is fully functional. This tool finds your channel ID and builds the URL automatically.

How do I get an RSS feed for a YouTube channel?

Paste the channel URL or @handle into this tool and click Generate. The tool resolves the @handle to a Channel ID and builds the RSS URL: https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=YOUR_ID

Can I get an RSS feed for a YouTube playlist?

Yes. Paste your playlist URL into the tool. It generates a feed URL using playlist_id=PL... instead of channel_id. The feed updates whenever a new video is added to the playlist.

Which RSS readers work with YouTube feeds?

Any standard RSS reader works: Feedly, Inoreader, NetNewsWire, Reeder, NewsBlur, and hundreds of others. Just paste the feed URL into your reader's "Add Feed" or "Subscribe" input.

How often does the YouTube RSS feed update?

YouTube's RSS feed updates within a few minutes of a new video being published. Most RSS readers poll for updates every 30 to 60 minutes, so you will typically see new videos within an hour.

Do I need a YouTube API key to generate RSS feeds?

No. YouTube RSS feeds are public XML endpoints. This tool resolves @handles to Channel IDs automatically without requiring any API key from you. Just paste and generate.

Can I use YouTube RSS feeds with automation tools?

Absolutely. YouTube RSS feeds work with Zapier, Make (Integromat), n8n, IFTTT, and any automation platform that supports RSS triggers. You can automate notifications, social media posts, or data collection.

Why is my YouTube RSS feed not working?

Common reasons: the channel ID is incorrect, the channel has no public videos, or YouTube is temporarily blocking requests. Use this tool to regenerate the correct feed URL. If the channel uses a custom URL or @handle, make sure to resolve it to the actual Channel ID first.

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