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How to get YouTube channel details

TL;DR
To get YouTube channel details, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/youtube/channel-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Fetch YouTube profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats.
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How to get YouTube channel details (step by step)

  1. 1

    Get a free API key

    Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Call the YouTube Channel Details API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/youtube/channel-details with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.

  3. 3

    Read the JSON response

    Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/youtube/channel-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40MrBeast" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast",
    "id": "UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA",
    "name": "MrBeast",
    "description": "SUBSCRIBE FOR A COOKIE!\nNew MrBeast or MrBeast Gaming video every single Saturday at noon eastern time!\nAccomplishments:\n- Raised $20,000,000 To Plant 20,000,000 Trees\n- Removed 30,000,000 pounds of trash from the ocean\n- Helped 2,000 people walk again\n- Helped 1,000 blind people see\n- Helped 1,000 deaf people hear\n- Built wells in Africa\n- Built and gave away 100 houses\n- Adopted every dog in a shelter (twice)\n- Given millions to charity\n- Started my own snack company Feasta ...",
    "subscriberCount": 495000000,
    "videoCount": null,
    "viewCount": null,
    "thumbnailUrl": null,
    "bannerUrl": null,
    "country": null
  }
}

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesYouTube channel URL, e.g. https://youtube.com/@handle or /channel/UC...

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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