YouTube Channel Stats API

The YouTube Channel Stats API retrieves comprehensive statistics and profile information from YouTube channels, including subscriber counts, verification status, profile images, and more.

Endpoint

https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/channel-stats

Example Request

GET https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/channel-stats?access_key=<your-access-key>&url=https://www.youtube.com/@socialkit-dev

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "profileUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@socialkit-dev",
    "username": "socialkit-dev",
    "nickname": "SocialKit",
    "bio": "Extract video summaries, transcripts, comments, and engagement metrics from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.",
    "verified": false,
    "avatar": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/5PP3Q6UlHMjtCR-W2FBz3ZebuyTMAoAfxx0ak0-Im_HFRubAqPggUjTogwxV5IOXePn4SAJliw=s160-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj",
    "subscribers": 7,
    "totalVideos": 9,
    "bioLink": "http://www.youtube.com/@socialkit-dev",
    "banner": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/pf7gdZUHEh7KtBsbtOQyJ9i3w9yLLxSKDgh7PMy1YBclasHe55xAtCjr_0mr7zKazlxeWTYh6g=w2560-fcrop64=1,00005a57ffffa5a8-k-c0xffffffff-no-nd-rj"
  }
}

Parameters

url string Required
The YouTube channel URL to retrieve statistics from. Supports various YouTube channel URL formats including @username and channel ID formats.

access_key string Required
Your API access key. Can be provided via the access_key query parameter, x-access-key header, or request body.

cache boolean Optional Defaults to false
Cache the response for faster subsequent requests.

cache_ttl number Optional Defaults to 2592000
Cache the response for a custom TTL (in seconds). Maximum 2592000 seconds (1 month), minimum 3600 seconds (1 hour).

Response Fields

• profileUrl: The complete URL to the YouTube channel
• username: Channel username/handle (without the @ symbol)
• nickname: Display name of the channel
• bio: Channel description/about section
• verified: Whether the channel is verified
• avatar: URL to the channel profile picture
• subscribers: Total number of subscribers
• totalVideos: Total number of videos published on the channel
• bioLink: URL to the channel (same as profileUrl)
• banner: URL to the channel banner/cover image

Use Cases

• Influencer Marketing: Evaluate channel reach and audience size for partnerships
• Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitor channel growth and performance
• Market Research: Understand channel audiences and content strategies
• Campaign Planning: Identify suitable channels for collaborations
• Social Listening: Track channel growth trends over time
• Content Strategy: Analyze successful channels in your niche
• Creator Discovery: Find and evaluate content creators for partnerships