Paste any YouTube channel URL — @handle, /c/, /channel/, or /user/ — and instantly get the permanent UC… Channel ID.
Paste a YouTube channel URL — any format
Accepts: youtube.com/@handle · /channel/UC… · /c/name · /user/name
Paste a channel URL above and click Find ID.
Every YouTube channel has a permanent unique identifier that starts with UC followed by 22 characters. This ID stays the same even if the channel changes its name, handle, or custom URL.
Channel IDs are required when using the YouTube Data API and are the stable reference format for any tool that tracks or analyses YouTube channels.
youtube.com/@handleyoutube.com/@mkbhd
Modern handle format
youtube.com/channel/UCxxxyoutube.com/channel/UCBcRF18a80SsHy…
Direct channel ID URL
youtube.com/c/customnameyoutube.com/c/GoogleDevelopers
Legacy custom URL
youtube.com/user/usernameyoutube.com/user/BrainCraft
Legacy user URL
Channel Radar accepts channel URLs directly. Add your channels and competitors — no need to find Channel IDs manually for bulk research.
FAQ
What is a YouTube Channel ID?
A YouTube Channel ID is a unique identifier that starts with "UC" followed by 22 characters. It permanently identifies a channel regardless of how its handle, name, or custom URL changes over time. Example: UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Why do I need a YouTube Channel ID?
Channel IDs are required when using the YouTube Data API to fetch channel or video data. They are also used in some analytics tools, automation workflows, and integration platforms where a stable identifier is needed.
How do I find a Channel ID without a tool?
Open the YouTube channel in your browser, right-click the page, and select View Page Source. Search for "channelId" or "externalId" in the source. The value that follows — starting with UC — is the channel ID.
Does this tool work for @handle URLs?
Yes. Paste a URL like https://www.youtube.com/@channelname and the tool will look up and return the underlying Channel ID. It also works for /c/ and /user/ format URLs.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, completely free. No account required. The tool resolves the channel ID by looking up the public YouTube channel page.
Can I look up channel IDs in bulk for competitor research?
This tool handles one channel at a time. For bulk competitor research, Channel Radar lets you add channels by URL directly — it resolves and tracks them for you in a structured workspace.