YouTube Channel Videos Scraper

Extract comprehensive YouTube channel videos with complete metadata including video details, thumbnails, views, publish dates, durations, and channel information. Perfect for YouTube analytics, content research, and video monitoring.

Table of Contents

• Features
• How to Use
• Input Parameters
• Output Data
• Use Cases
• Best Practices
• FAQ

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Features

Feature	Description
Channel Username Support	Extract videos using YouTube channel username (@TED, @MrBeast, etc.)
Complete Video Metadata	Get video titles, descriptions, views, likes, durations, and publish dates
Thumbnail Extraction	High-quality video thumbnail URLs
Sorting Options	Sort by newest, popular, or oldest videos
Flexible Limits	Control how many videos to scrape (30-500)
Channel Information	Get channel metadata including subscriber count and video count
Localization Support	Choose from 30+ countries and languages for localized content
Multiple Table Views	Organized data views for easy browsing and analysis
Fast & Reliable	Built-in error handling with user-friendly messages

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How to Use

Step 1: Find YouTube Channel Username

To find a YouTube channel username:

1. Visit the YouTube channel
2. Look at the URL or channel handle (e.g., @TED, @MrBeast, @NASA)
3. Copy the username without the @ symbol

Step 2: Configure Input

Basic Example:

{
  "channelUsername": "TED",
  "sortBy": "newest",
  "maxVideos": 50,
  "geo": "US",
  "lang": "en"
}

Scrape Popular Videos:

{
  "channelUsername": "MrBeast",
  "sortBy": "popular",
  "maxVideos": 100,
  "geo": "IN",
  "lang": "hi"
}

Step 3: Run the Actor

Click "Start" and the actor will extract videos from the channel.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default	Example
channelUsername	String		YouTube channel username (without @)	-	"TED"
sortBy	String		Sort videos by newest, popular, or oldest	"newest"	"popular"
maxVideos	Integer		Maximum videos to scrape (30-500)	30	100
geo	String		Country/region code (ISO 3166-2)	"US"	"IN"
lang	String		Language code for localized results	"en"	"hi"

Input Details

channelUsername (Required)

• YouTube channel username without the @ symbol
• Examples: TED, MrBeast, NASA, Veritasium
• This is the handle that appears in the channel URL

sortBy (Optional)

• Sort videos by:
  • newest: Latest uploads first (default)
  • popular: Most viewed videos first
  • oldest: Earliest uploads first

maxVideos (Optional)

• Maximum number of videos to scrape
• Range: 30-500 videos
• Default: 30 videos
• Set higher for comprehensive channel analysis

geo (Optional)

• Select from 31 countries including:
  • United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Australia
  • Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, Mexico
  • And 21 more countries
• Affects which videos and content are shown based on regional availability

lang (Optional)

• Select from 30 languages including:
  • English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German
  • Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
  • And 20 more languages including regional Indian languages

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Output Data

Sample Channel Metadata Output

{
  "itemType": "channel_metadata",
  "channelId": "UCAuUUnT6oDeKwE6v1NGQxug",
  "title": "TED",
  "description": "The TED Talks channel features the best talks...",
  "channelHandle": "@TED",
  "avatar": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/ytc/...",
  "banner": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/Rz_7ARuknq_...",
  "subscriberCountText": "27M",
  "videosCountText": "5.4K videos"
}

Sample Video Output

{
  "itemType": "video",
  "videoId": "RXwQ7_hlL3g",
  "title": "How to Unlock Your Flirting Superpowers | Francesca Hogi | TED",
  "description": "Flirting is more than just words...",
  "viewCountText": "241K views",
  "publishedTimeText": "10 days ago",
  "lengthText": "10:42",
  "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RXwQ7_hlL3g/hqdefault.jpg",
  "channelId": "UCAuUUnT6oDeKwE6v1NGQxug",
  "channelTitle": "TED"
}

Output Fields

Channel Metadata Fields

Field	Type	Description
itemType	String	Type of item (channel_metadata)
channelId	String	Unique YouTube channel ID
title	String	Channel name
description	String	Channel description
channelHandle	String	Channel handle (e.g., @TED)
avatar	String	Channel avatar/profile picture URL
banner	String	Channel banner image URL
subscriberCountText	String	Formatted subscriber count (e.g., "27M")
videosCountText	String	Formatted video count (e.g., "5.4K videos")

Video Fields

Field	Type	Description
itemType	String	Type of item (video)
videoId	String	Unique YouTube video ID
title	String	Video title
description	String	Video description
viewCountText	String	Formatted view count (e.g., "241K views")
publishedTimeText	String	Relative publish time (e.g., "10 days ago")
lengthText	String	Video duration (e.g., "10:42")
thumbnail	String	Video thumbnail URL (high quality)
channelId	String	Channel ID
channelTitle	String	Channel name

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Use Cases

YouTube Analytics

• Track video performance and trends
• Monitor competitor video strategies
• Analyze content effectiveness
• Study successful video patterns

Content Research

• Discover trending video topics
• Find inspiration for your own content
• Study high-performing video formats
• Analyze what drives views and engagement

Market Research

• Monitor industry thought leaders
• Track brand video content
• Analyze audience preferences by region
• Study competitor video strategies

Video Monitoring

• Track new video uploads
• Monitor video performance over time
• Archive video data for analysis
• Build comprehensive video datasets

SEO & Content Strategy

• Analyze video titles and descriptions
• Study successful video patterns
• Optimize your content strategy
• Track video publishing schedules

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Best Practices

Do's

• Use correct channel usernames (without @ symbol)
• Select appropriate geo/lang for your target audience
• Export data immediately after extraction
• Check multiple table views for different insights
• Use localization for region-specific content

Don'ts

• Don't include @ symbol in channel username
• Don't ignore error messages
• Don't expect data from deleted/suspended channels
• Don't forget to check data completeness

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FAQ

How do I find a YouTube channel username?

Visit the YouTube channel and look at the URL or the channel handle displayed on the page. It's usually shown as @ChannelName. Copy just the name part without the @ symbol.

What's the difference between geo and lang?

• geo: Controls which videos are shown based on regional availability (some videos may be restricted in certain countries)
• lang: Controls the language of UI elements and localized content

Can I extract from private or unlisted channels?

No, only public YouTube channels are supported. The actor cannot access private or unlisted content.

How long does extraction take?

Typically 10-60 seconds depending on the number of videos being scraped and network conditions. More videos take longer to extract.

What data formats are supported?

The actor outputs data in JSON format, which can be exported to CSV, Excel, or other formats from the Apify platform.

How many videos can I scrape?

You can scrape between 30 to 500 videos per run. Set the maxVideos parameter to control the limit. The actor will extract videos based on your selected sorting option (newest, popular, or oldest).

Can I run this actor multiple times?

Yes, you can run the actor as many times as needed. Each run is independent.

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🏷️ Tags

YouTube Scraper • YouTube Channel Scraper • YouTube Data Extractor • YouTube Analytics • Channel Metadata Extractor • YouTube Video Scraper • Social Media Analytics • Content Research Tool • YouTube Automation • Channel Monitoring • YouTube Intelligence • Video Analytics • YouTube SEO • Content Strategy Tool • Competitive Analysis • YouTube Research • Channel Analytics • YouTube Data Mining • Social Listening • Brand Monitoring

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🚀 Get Started Now

Ready to extract YouTube channel data?

1. Enter the YouTube channel username (without @)
2. Select your preferred region and language
3. Click "Start" to run the actor
4. View results in organized table views
5. Export data in your preferred format
6. Click "Try for free" to test the actor

⭐ If this actor helps your workflow, please give it a star!

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Built with ❤️ by Sachin Kumar Yadav using Apify Platform