YouTube Channels Scraper

Extract comprehensive YouTube channel information including channel name, description, subscriber count, total views, video count, join date, country, avatars, banners, and social links. Perfect for channel analytics, competitor research, influencer marketing, and lead generation.

Table of Contents

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

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Features

Feature	Description
Multiple Channel IDs	Scrape one or multiple channels in a single run using channelIds
Complete Channel Profile	Get title, description, handle, join date, country, and safe/unlisted flags
Subscribers / Views / Videos	Extract channel subscribers, total views, and total video count
Avatars & Banners	Get channel avatar + banner images (multiple sizes)
Social & External Links	Extract channel links (website/social) listed in the About section
Localization Support	Choose geo + language for localized channel metadata
Clean Table Views	Prebuilt dataset views: overview and details
Fast & Reliable	Built-in retries, rate limiting, and friendly error handling

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How to Use

Step 1: Find YouTube Channel ID

To find a YouTube channel ID:

1. Visit the YouTube channel
2. Open the channel “About” page or copy the channel URL
3. Find the Channel ID (it usually starts with UC... and is 24 characters long)

Note: This actor expects channel IDs (not usernames / handles).

Step 2: Configure Input

Basic Example:

{
  "channelIds": ["UCq-Fj5jknLsUf-MWSy4_brA"],
  "geo": "US",
  "lang": "en"
}

Multiple Channels Example:

{
  "channelIds": [
    "UCq-Fj5jknLsUf-MWSy4_brA",
    "UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA"
  ],
  "geo": "IN",
  "lang": "hi"
}

Step 3: Run the Actor

Click "Start" and the actor will extract channel information for each Channel ID.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default	Example
channelIds	Array	Yes	List of YouTube Channel IDs	-	["UCq-Fj5jknLsUf-MWSy4_brA"]
geo	String		Country/region code (ISO 3166-2)	"US"	"IN"
lang	String		Language code for localized results	"en"	"hi"

Input Details

channelIds (Required)

• One or more YouTube Channel IDs
• Format: UC + 22 characters (total 24)
• Example: UCq-Fj5jknLsUf-MWSy4_brA
• Tip: You can scrape up to 30 channel IDs in one run (UI limit)

geo (Optional)

• Select from 31 countries including:
  • United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Australia
  • Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, Mexico
  • And 21 more countries
• Affects localization of channel metadata

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 Output

{
  "channelId": "UCq-Fj5jknLsUf-MWSy4_brA",
  "title": "T-Series",
  "channelHandle": "@tseries",
  "channelUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@tseries",
  "subscriberCountText": "308M",
  "subscriberCount": 308000000,
  "videosCountText": "24,968 videos",
  "videosCount": "24968",
  "viewCountText": "322,821,040,399 views",
  "viewCount": "322821040399",
  "country": "India",
  "joinedDate": "2006-03-13",
  "avatar": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/...",
  "banner": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/...",
  "links": [
    { "title": "Instagram", "link": "instagram.com/..." }
  ]
}

Error Output (if channel does not exist)

{
  "channelId": "UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "error": "This channel does not exist.",
  "timestamp": "2025-12-13T03:00:00.000Z"
}

Output Fields

Main Channel Fields

Field	Type	Description
channelId	String	Unique YouTube channel ID
title	String	Channel name
description	String	Channel description
channelHandle	String	Channel handle (e.g., @tseries)
channelUrl	String	Direct channel URL from handle
subscriberCountText	String	Formatted subscriber count
subscriberCount	Number	Subscriber count (numeric)
videosCountText	String	Formatted videos count
videosCount	String/Number	Videos count
viewCountText	String	Formatted total views
viewCount	String/Number	Total views
country	String	Channel country
joinedDate	String	Join date (YYYY-MM-DD)
avatar	String	Channel avatar URL
banner	String	Channel banner URL
links	Array	Channel external links (title + link)

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Best Practices

Do's

• Use correct Channel IDs (starts with UC)
• Select appropriate geo/lang for your target audience
• Export data immediately after extraction
• Use overview view for quick browsing and details view for deeper analysis

Don'ts

• Don't provide handles/usernames instead of Channel IDs
• 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 ID?

Visit the YouTube channel and find the Channel ID (it starts with UC). You can often find it in the channel URL, page source, or by using online “YouTube Channel ID Finder” tools.

What's the difference between geo and lang?

• geo: Affects region-based localization
• lang: Affects language-based localization

Can I extract from private or unlisted channels?

Only public channel information is supported. If a channel is deleted/suspended or restricted, the actor may return an error item.

How long does extraction take?

Typically a few seconds per channel ID, depending on network conditions and rate limits.

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 channels can I scrape?

You can scrape multiple channel IDs in one run. By default, the input UI is limited to 30 IDs.

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 Channels Scraper • YouTube Channel Data Extractor • Channel Analytics • Influencer Research • Competitor Research • Lead Generation • YouTube Automation • YouTube Intelligence • Video Analytics • Social Listening • Brand Monitoring

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Get Started Now

Ready to extract YouTube channel data?

1. Add one or more Channel IDs in channelIds (UC...)
2. Select your preferred region (geo) and language (lang)
3. Click "Start" to run the actor
4. View results in clean table views (overview / details)
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!

Looking for more YouTube data? Check out these complementary actors:

• YouTube Video Downloader
• YouTube Comment Scraper
• YouTube Search Scraper
• YouTube Video Scraper
• YouTube Subtitles Scraper
• YouTube Transcript Scraper
• YouTube Channel Videos Scraper
• YouTube Channel Home Page Scraper
• YouTube Shorts Scraper

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Built with ❤️ by Sachin Kumar Yadav using Apify Platform