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YouTube API

YouTube API for
channels, videos and comments.

Connect a channel to its videos and audience comments. Build content reports from YouTube records that keep channel context separate from individual video performance.

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GET/youtube/channel
monocrawl / youtube
Recorded response
Red Bull logo

Red Bull on YouTube

handle
@redbull
name
Red Bull
subscribers
29,700,000
subscribers_hidden
false
views
29,403,845,136
video_count
7,082
Selected public fields

Recorded excerpt. Values may change; missing fields stay null.

Structured JSONData you can work with
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The data

YouTube data,
ready to work with.

YouTube research works at two levels: the channel that publishes and the videos people watch. Start with a channel record for identity and public totals, then look up individual videos for their publication details and returned view, like and comment counts. Read the discussion on a selected video when you need context behind those numbers. This lets your application compare a consistent content sample instead of judging every upload by the channel’s overall size. Monocrawl returns these records as JSON, ready for your own creator research, content reporting or audience-feedback tools.

Channels

Read channel identity and public subscriber, video and view totals. Subscriber counts can be rounded or hidden.

channel → channel details

Channel uploads

Collect upload identifiers and publication details before choosing videos to inspect.

channel → uploads

Video statistics

Retrieve a video’s title and returned view, like and comment counts.

video → video details

Video comments

Read audience feedback on a video; comments may be disabled by its owner.

video → comments

Playlist items

Retrieve items from a playlist and preserve their source video identifiers.

playlist → items

Transcripts

Request available transcript text for a video. Not every video or language has a transcript.

video → transcript

Request → response

From YouTube
to structured JSON.

Inspect selected fields from a recorded YouTube response for Red Bull on YouTube. Choose a language and use your own key to request current data.

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Choose your inputs

    Replace the example inputs with your own target. Send your key in the x-api-key header.

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    Use the returned JSON

    Read the returned record from data. Check credits_used for the call’s confirmed credit usage.

Your requestGET /v1/youtube/channel
curl "https://www.monocrawl.com/v1/youtube/channel?handle=redbull" \
  -H "x-api-key: mn_your_key_here"
What comes backdata excerpt
{
  "handle": "@redbull",
  "name": "Red Bull",
  "subscribers": 29700000,
  "subscribers_hidden": false,
  "views": 29403845136,
  "video_count": 7082
}

Recorded 22 Sep 2026 for Red Bull on YouTube. Selected fields only; this is a historical snapshot.

Recorded response for the inputs shownTry the YouTube API

What you can build

What you can build
with YouTube data.

Use YouTube data in the products and workflows you’re already building.

01
  1. Channel
  2. Uploads + video metrics
  3. Your comparison

Compare recent performance

Retrieve a channel’s uploads, then fetch video statistics for a consistent content sample.

Explore this workflow
02
  1. Channel
  2. Published uploads
  3. Your research feed

Track competitor publishing

Collect new uploads and retain the videos behind a competitor’s announcements.

Explore this workflow
03
  1. Video
  2. Public comments
  3. Your analysis

Read audience feedback

Bring public video comments into your research, with separate reply retrieval when needed.

Explore this workflow
Start with a working workflowIntegration guide

YouTube API pricing

Try the YouTube API for free.

Start with 150 free credits. Choose a paid plan when you need a monthly allowance.

Free

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$0/ month

150 free credits to start

Try the endpoints your application needs, with your own API key.

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Starter

Monthly subscription

$29/ month

10,000 credits every month

More monthly credits for your YouTube integration and other supported platforms.

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USD, before applicable tax. See pricing for subscription terms.

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YouTube API endpoints

28 currently available operations, grouped by the data you need. Open an endpoint for parameters, response details and pricing.

28 of 28 endpoints

Channels6

Comments & community4

Transcripts & media4

Videos & Shorts8

Playlists2

Search4

Listed credit prices are per request. Metered or variable-cost operations can settle differently; check the endpoint reference when budgeting.

YouTube documentationTry the YouTube API
Do channel uploads include video performance statistics?

Upload lists identify videos and publication details. Fetch video or videos for the public view, like and comment counts used in a performance comparison.

Why can subscriber counts be rounded or missing?

YouTube’s public channel data can report rounded totals or hide the subscriber count. Preserve the subscribers_hidden field and do not turn an unavailable count into zero.

Will every YouTube video have a transcript?

No. Transcript availability depends on the video and source. A successful channel or video lookup does not establish that a transcript exists.

What YouTube operations can I use?

The catalogue shows 28 currently available operations with their individual prices. Open an endpoint for its accepted inputs, returned fields and limitations.

How much does the YouTube API cost?

Start with 150 free credits. Paid subscriptions start at $29 per month for 10,000 credits, before applicable tax. Each operation has its own price. Check the endpoint reference for variable charges. Compare plans

How do I authenticate requests?

Use your Monocrawl API key in the x-api-key header. The endpoint reference lists any additional inputs needed for the operation. Authentication guide

What request limits apply?

Limits depend on your Monocrawl plan. The Free account ceiling is 600 requests per minute and 50 simultaneous requests. Endpoint capacity and Free daily protections also apply; these ceilings do not guarantee source throughput. Read the limits guide

What should I know about YouTube coverage?

Public subscriber totals can be rounded or hidden; they are not private channel analytics. Comments can be disabled and transcripts unavailable. An inline reply preview is not necessarily the complete conversation.

Is Monocrawl affiliated with YouTube?

Monocrawl is an independent service. Third-party names identify data sources and do not imply a partnership or endorsement.

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YouTube request.

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