YouTube Channel Details API
Channel Details
for YouTube, in one call.
The Channel Details endpoint from ScrapeCreators gives developers reliable access to YouTube data without the hassle of building and maintaining scrapers. Our endpoint makes it easy to retrieve channel details data in real-time for your applications. Get YouTube channel details and stats by channelId, handle, or URL.
// Example: Channel Details from the YouTube API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/youtube/channel`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Endpoint spec
What the Channel Details endpoint returns
/v1/youtube/channel Parameters
channelId string YouTube channel ID. Provide channelId, handle, or url.
handle string YouTube channel handle. Provide channelId, handle, or url.
url string YouTube channel URL. Provide channelId, handle, or url.
cache_max_age select Use a cached response this old or newer for 0 credits. If none is available, fetch live at the endpoint’s normal price.
Quick start
Channel Details quick start
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// Example: Channel Details from the YouTube API
const response = await fetch(`https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/youtube/channel`, {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Why us
Why use this Channel Details endpoint
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Channel Details data without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.
Simple integration
Clear documentation and a straightforward REST endpoint make it easy to get started in any language.
High reliability
Our infrastructure ensures high uptime and consistent performance for your applications, even at scale.
Comprehensive data
Access comprehensive Channel Details data through our carefully designed endpoint.
Use cases
Channel Details endpoint use cases
Data analysis
Analyze Channel Details data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions.
Content monitoring
Monitor Channel Details content to track changes and updates in real-time.
Integration
Integrate Channel Details data into your applications and services.
Automation
Automate processes using Channel Details data to improve efficiency.
Reporting
Generate reports and analytics using Channel Details data.
Custom solutions
Build custom solutions leveraging Channel Details data for your specific needs.
More YouTube endpoints
Keep exploring the YouTube API
Use this endpoint with related YouTube endpoints when you need profiles, posts, search, comments, and engagement data in one workflow.
Channel Videos
GET /v1/youtube/channel-videos Get paginated videos from a YouTube channel by channelId or handle. Paid-promotion filtering is not supported; use /v1/youtube/video and its isPaidPromotion field for each video's status.
Channel Search
GET /v1/youtube/channel/search Search within one YouTube channel by keyword. Returns videos, Shorts, live streams and playlists. Costs 1 credit per page, even with no matches.
Channel Playlists
GET /v1/youtube/channel/playlists Get playlists from a YouTube channel. Can pass channelId or handle.
Channel Lives
GET /v1/youtube/channel/lives Get live streams and past streams from a YouTube channel. Can pass channelId or handle.
Channel Community Posts
GET /v1/youtube/channel/community-posts Get community posts from a YouTube channel. Can pass channelId or handle.
Channel Shorts
GET /v1/youtube/channel/shorts Get channel Shorts. publishDate is an ISO 8601 timestamp with an offset when available, otherwise null; date-only values are not returned.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about this endpoint.
Is the Channel Details endpoint official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Channel Details endpoint that lets you access YouTube data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the Channel Details data?
We provide real-time Channel Details data from YouTube. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh data.
Can I use the Channel Details endpoint in production?
Absolutely. Many businesses rely on ScrapeCreators endpoints for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance at scale.
Do I need a credit card to try the Channel Details endpoint?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Channel Details endpoint before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What format does the Channel Details endpoint return?
The Channel Details endpoint returns a clean JSON response over HTTPS. Call `GET https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/youtube/channel` with your API key and parse the response like any other REST API.
Get started
Start using Channel Details
100 credits on the house. No credit card. Start pulling channel details data in under sixty seconds.
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