YouTube Video URL Scraper

Extract all video URLs from YouTube channels

YouTube Video URL Scraper is a free tool that uses YouTube Data API v3 to extract all video information from channels. Simply enter a channel URL and click the button to retrieve video titles, URLs, and publish dates. Results can be downloaded as CSV files. Perfect for content analysis, video list creation, and backup purposes. Safe and reliable using the official API.

How to Use - 3 Simple Steps

Using the YouTube Video URL Scraper is very simple:

Step 1: Enter Channel URL
Paste the YouTube channel URL into the form below. Supports @handle format (@username), channel ID format (/channel/UC...), and custom URL format (/c/...).
Step 2: Get Video URLs
Click the 'Get Video URLs' button. Uses YouTube Data API v3 to automatically retrieve all video information from the channel.
Step 3: Download Results
The extracted video list (title, URL, publish date) will be displayed. Download as CSV file to use in Excel or spreadsheets.

Privacy Protection: Uses official YouTube API and only retrieves publicly available information. Retrieved data is not stored on our servers and is processed entirely in your browser.

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Practical Applications of YouTube Video URL Scraper

The YouTube Video URL Scraper is valuable in many professional and personal scenarios:

Content creators tracking their own videos

YouTubers can extract all their video URLs to create comprehensive catalogs, generate sitemap files for SEO, build custom landing pages, or maintain backup records. For example, a creator with 500 videos can instantly get a complete list to organize into themed playlists or analyze upload patterns over time.

Researchers analyzing YouTube content

Academic researchers studying online video content can extract URLs from multiple channels to build datasets for content analysis. For instance, analyzing educational channels (100-500 videos each) to study teaching methods, or extracting news channel videos to track coverage patterns over time.

Educators curating video playlists

Teachers can extract URLs from educational channels to create custom playlists for students. For example, extracting all videos from a science education channel (200+ videos) to filter and organize by topic, then sharing specific URLs with students for homework assignments.

Archivists backing up channel data

Digital archivists can extract video URLs from channels before they're deleted or made private. Having a complete list of URLs (with titles and publish dates in CSV format) enables systematic backup planning and historical record-keeping of online video content.

Marketers analyzing competitor content

Marketing professionals can extract URLs from competitor channels to analyze content strategy, posting frequency, and topic trends. For example, extracting 6 months of videos (50-100 videos) from industry leaders to identify successful content patterns and gaps in the market.

Community managers monitoring channels

Social media managers tracking multiple brand channels can extract all video URLs to monitor content across accounts, ensure consistent branding, and track video publication schedules. Exporting to CSV enables easy sharing with team members and integration into content calendars.

What is a YouTube Video URL Scraper?

A YouTube Video URL Scraper is a browser-based tool that automatically extracts all video share URLs from YouTube channel pages. Unlike manual copying, which is time-consuming for channels with many videos, this scraper automates the process by scrolling through the channel's video list and collecting all video links in the standard youtu.be/VIDEO_ID format.

How YouTube channels organize videos

YouTube channels display videos in a grid layout with pagination or infinite scroll. Each video has a unique 11-character ID (example: dQw4w9WgXcQ) that appears in URLs as youtube.com/watch?v=ID or in the shorter share format youtu.be/ID. Channels can have anywhere from a few videos to thousands, making manual URL collection impractical. This tool automates the extraction process by simulating scrolling to load all videos, then parsing the page to collect all video IDs and generating share URLs.

Why extract video URLs (use cases)

Extracting video URLs enables many workflows: creating backup lists before channels are deleted, building custom video databases for research, generating sitemap.xml files for SEO, creating offline documentation of video content, analyzing upload patterns over time, organizing videos into custom playlists, sharing curated video lists with teams or students, and archiving channel content for historical records. The CSV export option includes video titles and publish dates, making it easy to filter and sort videos by various criteria.

Privacy and security considerations

This scraper runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. When you click the bookmarklet, it executes code directly on the YouTube page you're viewing. No data is transmitted to external servers—all extraction happens locally on your device. The scraper only collects publicly visible information (video IDs, titles, publish dates) that anyone can see by visiting the channel. It does not access private videos, channel analytics, or any data requiring authentication. This privacy-first approach ensures your browsing activity and extracted data remain completely confidential.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does this tool retrieve YouTube video information?

This tool uses the YouTube Data API v3 to retrieve video information from the official API. When you enter a channel URL, it fetches the channel ID via the API and retrieves all videos belonging to that channel, including titles, URLs, and publish dates. Using the official API ensures safe and reliable operation.

Does it work on all YouTube channels?

Yes, it works on all public YouTube channels. It supports @handle format (@username), channel ID format (/channel/UCxxxxx), and custom URL format (/c/channelname). However, only public videos can be retrieved. Private and unlisted videos are not accessible.

How many videos can be retrieved?

You can retrieve all videos from a channel within YouTube Data API limits. For large channels (1,000+ videos), multiple API calls may be required, which takes a bit longer. Due to API quota limits, there is a daily limit on the number of retrievals.

What format can I download the video list in?

You can download the video list in CSV format. The CSV file includes three columns: Video Title, Video URL, and Publish Date. You can open it in Excel or Google Sheets for sorting, filtering, and other edits.

Do I need an API key?

No, you don't need to provide your own API key. This tool has a pre-configured API key built-in. However, if there are many requests, the API quota limit may temporarily make the service unavailable.

Is the retrieved data stored on your server?

No, retrieved data is not stored on the server. Responses from the YouTube API are processed directly in your browser, and CSV file generation also happens in the browser. The design prioritizes privacy and security.

What should I do if I see an error?

If you see an error, please check: (1) Verify the channel URL is in the correct format (@username, /channel/ID, or /c/name). (2) Verify the channel is public. (3) Check your internet connection. If the issue persists, the API quota limit may have been reached. Please try again later.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, it's completely free. No registration or login required—you can use it immediately. It uses the free tier of YouTube Data API v3, so there are daily usage limits, but normal use should be fine.