How it works
Enter a handle like @mkbhd, a channel URL, or a channel ID. The tool reads the channel's public page and returns its permanent channel ID with a one-click copy button, along with the channel's subscriber count, video count and description. Paste an ID instead and it resolves back to the channel.
Why you need a channel ID
Your channel ID (the UC… string) is the permanent identifier behind your changeable handle. Third-party services ask for it constantly: analytics platforms, sponsor marketplaces, RSS feeds, API integrations, and embed widgets. Handles can change; the ID never does.
Sizing up a channel at a glance
Subscriber and video counts together tell you more than either alone: a channel with 100k subscribers from 50 videos is far more potent than one with 100k from 2,000 videos. Use the lookup to benchmark channels your size in your niche, vet collab partners, or track competitors — and pair it with our Money Calculator to estimate what a channel's views are worth.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a YouTube channel ID?+
Enter the channel's handle or URL above — the ID is the string starting with UC in the results, with a copy button. It also works in reverse: paste an ID to see which channel it belongs to.
What's the difference between a handle and a channel ID?+
A handle (@name) is the public, changeable username. The channel ID (UC…) is the permanent technical identifier. Services that integrate with YouTube almost always want the ID.
Can I see another channel's exact subscriber count?+
YouTube publicly shows abbreviated counts (like 2.34M). Exact live counts for other channels aren't public — tools showing more precision are estimating.
Can this tool tell me if a channel is monetized?+
No — and be skeptical of tools that claim to. YouTube removed the public monetization flag from its pages, so today's “monetization checkers” are guessing from indirect signals. The reliable proxies are simpler: 1,000+ subscribers, consistent uploads, and mid-roll ads appearing on long videos.
How do I find my own channel ID?+
Enter your handle above, or in YouTube Studio go to Settings → Channel → Advanced settings, where YouTube shows your channel ID directly.