YouTube Channel Details API
Fetch YouTube profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats.
What is the YouTube Channel Details API?
The YouTube Channel Details API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from YouTube with a single REST call. No OAuth, no scraping infrastructure, and no platform SDKs — send the URL, get clean structured JSON back. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat lookups are instant and free.
What you get
- Display name, handle, bio, and avatar
- Follower / subscriber and content counts
- Verification status and external links
- Aggregate engagement signals
Example request
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/youtube/channel-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40MrBeast" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."Example response
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 1,
"data": {
"handle": "@creator",
"name": "Creator",
"followers": 1280000,
"posts": 412,
"verified": true,
"bio": "Building in public."
}
}Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Profile
handleProfile / channel handle.nameDisplay name.bioProfile bio or description.verifiedWhether the account is verified.
Stats
followersFollower / subscriber count.postsTotal number of posts / videos.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Public YouTube profile / channel URL. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... Each successful call costs 1 credit; cached responses (24h) are free.
How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/youtube/channel-detailsand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Influencer Discovery
Find and vet creators by audience size.
CRM Enrichment
Add social stats to your contact profiles.
Competitive Analysis
Track follower growth and posting cadence.
Outreach
Qualify partnership and sponsorship targets.
Frequently asked questions
What does the YouTube Channel Details API do?+
The YouTube Channel Details API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from a public YouTube profile using one GET request to /v1/youtube/channel-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the YouTube Channel Details API cost?+
Each successful call costs 1 credit. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a YouTube API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the YouTube Channel Details API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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