YouTube Channel Videos Scraper

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Extract comprehensive YouTube channel videos with complete metadata including video details, thumbnails, views, publish dates, durations, and channel information. Perfect for YouTube analytics, content research, and video monitoring.

Table of Contents

• Features
• How to Use
• Input Parameters
• Output Data
• Use Cases
• Best Practices
• FAQ

Features

How to Use

Step 1: Find YouTube Channel Username

To find a YouTube channel username:

1. Visit the YouTube channel
2. Look at the URL or channel handle (e.g., @TED, @MrBeast, @NASA)
3. Copy the username without the @ symbol

Step 2: Configure Input

Basic Example:

{
"channelUsername":"TED",
"sortBy":"newest",
"maxVideos":50,
"geo":"US",
"lang":"en"
}

Scrape Popular Videos:

{
"channelUsername":"MrBeast",
"sortBy":"popular",
"maxVideos":100,
"geo":"IN",
"lang":"hi"
}

Step 3: Run the Actor

Click "Start" and the actor will extract videos from the channel.

Input Parameters

Input Details

channelUsername (Required)

• YouTube channel username without the @ symbol
• Examples: TED, MrBeast, NASA, Veritasium
• This is the handle that appears in the channel URL

sortBy (Optional)

• Sort videos by:
  • newest: Latest uploads first (default)
  • popular: Most viewed videos first
  • oldest: Earliest uploads first

maxVideos (Optional)

• Maximum number of videos to scrape
• Range: 30-500 videos
• Default: 30 videos
• Set higher for comprehensive channel analysis

geo (Optional)

• Select from 31 countries including:
  • United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Australia
  • Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, Mexico
  • And 21 more countries
• Affects which videos and content are shown based on regional availability

lang (Optional)

• Select from 30 languages including:
  • English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German
  • Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
  • And 20 more languages including regional Indian languages

Output Data

Sample Channel Metadata Output

{
"itemType":"channel_metadata",
"channelId":"UCAuUUnT6oDeKwE6v1NGQxug",
"title":"TED",
"description":"The TED Talks channel features the best talks...",
"channelHandle":"@TED",
"avatar":"https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/ytc/...",
"banner":"https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/Rz_7ARuknq_...",
"subscriberCountText":"27M",
"videosCountText":"5.4K videos"
}

Sample Video Output

{
"itemType":"video",
"videoId":"RXwQ7_hlL3g",
"title":"How to Unlock Your Flirting Superpowers | Francesca Hogi | TED",
"description":"Flirting is more than just words...",
"viewCountText":"241K views",
"publishedTimeText":"10 days ago",
"lengthText":"10:42",
"thumbnail":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RXwQ7_hlL3g/hqdefault.jpg",
"channelId":"UCAuUUnT6oDeKwE6v1NGQxug",
"channelTitle":"TED"
}

Output Fields

Channel Metadata Fields

Video Fields

Use Cases

YouTube Analytics

• Track video performance and trends
• Monitor competitor video strategies
• Analyze content effectiveness
• Study successful video patterns

Content Research

• Discover trending video topics
• Find inspiration for your own content
• Study high-performing video formats
• Analyze what drives views and engagement

Market Research

• Monitor industry thought leaders
• Track brand video content
• Analyze audience preferences by region
• Study competitor video strategies

Video Monitoring

• Track new video uploads
• Monitor video performance over time
• Archive video data for analysis
• Build comprehensive video datasets

SEO & Content Strategy

• Analyze video titles and descriptions
• Study successful video patterns
• Optimize your content strategy
• Track video publishing schedules

Best Practices

Do's

• Use correct channel usernames (without @ symbol)
• Select appropriate geo/lang for your target audience
• Export data immediately after extraction
• Check multiple table views for different insights
• Use localization for region-specific content

Don'ts

• Don't include @ symbol in channel username
• Don't ignore error messages
• Don't expect data from deleted/suspended channels
• Don't forget to check data completeness

FAQ

How do I find a YouTube channel username?

Visit the YouTube channel and look at the URL or the channel handle displayed on the page. It's usually shown as @ChannelName. Copy just the name part without the @ symbol.

What's the difference between geo and lang?

• geo: Controls which videos are shown based on regional availability (some videos may be restricted in certain countries)
• lang: Controls the language of UI elements and localized content

Can I extract from private or unlisted channels?

No, only public YouTube channels are supported. The actor cannot access private or unlisted content.

How long does extraction take?

Typically 10-60 seconds depending on the number of videos being scraped and network conditions. More videos take longer to extract.

What data formats are supported?

The actor outputs data in JSON format, which can be exported to CSV, Excel, or other formats from the Apify platform.

How many videos can I scrape?

You can scrape between 30 to 500 videos per run. Set the maxVideos parameter to control the limit. The actor will extract videos based on your selected sorting option (newest, popular, or oldest).

Can I run this actor multiple times?

Yes, you can run the actor as many times as needed. Each run is independent.

🏷️ Tags

YouTube Scraper • YouTube Channel Scraper • YouTube Data Extractor • YouTube Analytics • Channel Metadata Extractor • YouTube Video Scraper • Social Media Analytics • Content Research Tool • YouTube Automation • Channel Monitoring • YouTube Intelligence • Video Analytics • YouTube SEO • Content Strategy Tool • Competitive Analysis • YouTube Research • Channel Analytics • YouTube Data Mining • Social Listening • Brand Monitoring

🚀 Get Started Now

Ready to extract YouTube channel data?

1. Enter the YouTube channel username (without @)
2. Select your preferred region and language
3. Click "Start" to run the actor
4. View results in organized table views
5. Export data in your preferred format
6. Click "Try for free" to test the actor

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Built with ❤️ by Sachin Kumar Yadav using Apify Platform