Free Tool

YouTube Channel ID Finder

Find the unique YouTube Channel ID (UC...) and user ID for any channel or @handle instantly.

100% Direct Cloud Stream — No local server disk storage used

How it works

From URL to results in seconds

01

Enter Channel Link

Enter any YouTube channel URL, custom vanity link, or @handle.

02

Lookup Channel Object

Click "Find Channel ID" to query YouTube’s database for the canonical channel ID.

03

Copy Channel ID

Copy the 24-character "UC..." Channel ID for use in tools, apps, and APIs.

Features

What you get

Resolves Modern @Handles

Seamlessly resolves modern YouTube @handles to their true underlying 24-character Channel ID.

Canonical UC... ID

Guarantees the permanent, immutable Channel ID that never changes even if channel names do.

Channel Metadata Summary

Displays channel title, handle, country, join date, and channel description.

One-Click Copy

Copy the Channel ID with a single click ready for developer APIs and integrations.

Developer & Webhook Friendly

Essential for integrating with YouTube Data API v3, Discord bots, and RSS feeds.

100% Free & Fast

Instant search results without API quota limits.

Who is it for

Built for creators at every level

Software Developers

Obtain Channel IDs to query the YouTube Data API v3 and set up RSS feeds.

Discord & Twitch Admins

Configure live stream notification bots like Mee6, Dyno, and Streamcord.

Affiliate & Brand Managers

Log verified unique creator IDs in CRM and influencer marketing databases.

YouTubers

Find your own Channel ID required for brand verification and analytics tools.

Use cases

How people use this tool

Setting Up YouTube RSS Feeds

Create RSS subscription feeds using the format `https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UC...`.

YouTube API Development

Pass valid channel IDs into API requests for stats, playlists, and uploads.

Discord Notification Bots

Connect Discord bots to alert server members whenever a creator uploads.

Database Normalization

Store permanent Channel IDs rather than vanity handles that creators frequently rename.

Supported formats

Works with any YouTube video

Canonical Channel ID
24-character alphanumeric string beginning with "UC".
Channel Title
The display name of the channel.
Handle URL
Canonical URL formatted with @handle.
Country of Origin
The country associated with the creator account.
Join Date
The exact year and date the channel was created.
RSS Feed URL
Ready-to-use XML feed URL for subscription readers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

A YouTube Channel ID is a unique, 24-character alphanumeric identifier starting with "UC" (e.g. UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA) that permanently identifies a channel.

No. While creators can change their display name, handle, and custom URL, the Channel ID remains permanent forever.

Simply paste the handle (e.g. @MrBeast) into our search box above and click "Find Channel ID".

Yes! You can use it in `https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=YOUR_CHANNEL_ID`.

Yes, 100% free with no registration required.

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Find Any YouTube Channel ID (UC...) Instantly Online

Ever since YouTube introduced @handles, finding a channel’s underlying canonical 24-character Channel ID (starting with UC...) has become tricky. All YouTube Video Downloader YouTube Channel ID Finder resolves handles, vanity URLs, and legacy user links to give you the permanent, immutable Channel ID necessary for developer APIs, Discord alerts, and RSS feeds.