How to get YouTube shorts stats
GET request to /v1/youtube/shorts/video-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get full YouTube video metadata — title, views, likes, duration, and more.How to get YouTube shorts stats (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
- 2
Call the YouTube Shorts Stats API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/youtube/shorts/video-details with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 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/shorts/video-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdQw4w9WgXcQ" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 1,
"data": {
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXVHmGoCTco",
"id": "DXVHmGoCTco",
"title": "50 Streamers Fight for $1,000,000",
"description": "i can't believe we got all these streamers together in one place lol\n\nShopify empowers creators every single day to be entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs. Now it’s your turn. Go to https://www.shopify.com/mrbeast to start your business today. \n\nTomorrow for the livestream, join the chat and make sure your instagram or twitter handle is viewable on your YouTube bio, so I can contact you if you win!\n\nCheck out the best PC's in the Universe at https://starforgepc.com/MrBeast\"\n\nNe ...",
"channelName": "MrBeast",
"channelId": "UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA",
"channelUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast",
"publishedAt": "2026-04-04T16:00:01.000Z",
"durationSeconds": null,
"viewCount": 108347481,
"likeCount": 2500000,
"commentCount": 169782,
"thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DXVHmGoCTco/maxresdefault.jpg",
"tags": []
}
}Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Public YouTube Shorts URL, e.g. https://youtube.com/shorts/ID. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the YouTube Shorts Stats API do?
The YouTube Shorts Stats API lets you fetch full metadata and engagement stats from a public YouTube video using one GET request to /v1/youtube/shorts/video-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the YouTube Shorts Stats 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 Shorts Stats 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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