YouTube Data Viewer
Instantly extract video IDs, channel info, thumbnail URLs, embed codes and direct tool links from any YouTube URL. No API key needed — works entirely from the URL.
Supports all formats: watch, youtu.be, /shorts/, /live/, /@handle, /channel/UC…, /c/, /user/, playlist
Data Extracted From Any YouTube URL
Everything the tool surfaces instantly — no API key, no authentication needed.
Video & Channel IDs
The permanent 11-char video ID and UC… channel ID (where available in the URL). These are the foundation for all YouTube API operations and reliable database storage.
All 5 Thumbnail URLs
Direct image URLs for all five quality tiers — from default (120×90) to maxresdefault (1920×1080). Preview all resolutions and copy any URL with one click.
Embed Code
A ready-to-paste iframe embed code generated from the video ID. Copy it directly into any HTML page or CMS. Permanent — won't break if video title changes.
Canonical URL
The clean, permanent canonical video URL — youtube.com/watch?v=ID — regardless of what format URL you pasted. Useful for deduplicating video records.
Watch & Short URLs
Both the full watch URL and the short youtu.be/ format — handy for sharing in different contexts where URL length matters.
Direct Tool Links
One-click links to open the same video in the Thumbnail Downloader, ID Finder, and other tools — with the video ID pre-populated automatically.
All YouTube URL Formats Supported
Paste any YouTube URL — the tool automatically detects the type and extracts the right data.
| URL Format | What Gets Extracted | Thumbnails? | Embed Code? | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Watch | Video ID + all URLs | Yes (all 5) | Yes | watch?v=XXXXX |
| Short URL (youtu.be) | Video ID + all URLs | Yes (all 5) | Yes | youtu.be/XXXXX |
| Shorts URL | Video ID + all URLs | Yes (all 5) | Yes | /shorts/XXXXX |
| Live URL | Video ID + all URLs | Yes (all 5) | Yes | /live/XXXXX |
| Embed URL | Video ID + all URLs | Yes (all 5) | Yes | /embed/XXXXX |
| Channel by ID | Channel ID + handle | No (channel) | No | /channel/UCxxx |
| Channel Handle | Handle extracted | No | No | /@username |
| Playlist URL | Playlist ID | No | No | list=PLxxxx |
Get Live Stats with YouTube Data API v3
Use the video ID extracted above to fetch full live statistics — views, likes, comments, tags, and more.
Fetch Video Stats (JavaScript)
Paste your extracted video ID and API key to get live view count, likes, and comment count.
const VIDEO_ID = "YOUR_VIDEO_ID";
const API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY";
fetch(`https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/videos
?part=snippet,statistics
&id=${VIDEO_ID}
&key=${API_KEY}`)
.then(r => r.json())
.then(d => {
const v = d.items[0];
console.log("Title:", v.snippet.title);
console.log("Views:", v.statistics.viewCount);
console.log("Likes:", v.statistics.likeCount);
console.log("Tags:", v.snippet.tags);
});
Fetch Video Stats (Python)
A minimal Python snippet using the requests library to pull video metadata.
import requests
VIDEO_ID = "YOUR_VIDEO_ID"
API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
url = "https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/videos"
params = {
"part": "snippet,statistics",
"id": VIDEO_ID,
"key": API_KEY
}
r = requests.get(url, params=params).json()
v = r["items"][0]
print("Title:", v["snippet"]["title"])
print("Views:", v["statistics"]["viewCount"])
print("Tags:", v["snippet"].get("tags", []))
videos.list costs just 1 unit per call.
YouTube Data Viewer Questions Answered
What is the YouTube Data Viewer?
Why does the tool not show views, likes, or video titles?
What data can I get without an API key?
youtube.com/watch?v=ID), the short URL (youtu.be/ID), the embed URL, all five thumbnail image URLs (default through maxresdefault), a ready-to-paste iframe embed code, and direct links to the Thumbnail Downloader and ID Finder pre-loaded with this video. For channels, you get the channel ID and handle where present in the URL.What YouTube URL formats are supported?
youtube.com/watch?v=, youtu.be/, /shorts/, /live/, /embed/, youtube-nocookie.com/embed/, channel URLs (/channel/UC…), handle URLs (/@username), legacy /c/ and /user/ URLs, and playlist URLs (list=PL…). The tool automatically detects what type of URL you pasted and extracts the appropriate data.How do I get a YouTube API key to fetch live stats?
videos.list call costs just 1 unit, while a search.list costs 100 units. Use the video ID extracted by this tool in your API calls for the most efficient quota usage.Can I use this tool to analyze YouTube Shorts?
youtube.com/shorts/XXXXX) and the tool extracts the video ID, all thumbnail URLs, embed code, and tool links — exactly the same as for regular videos. The thumbnail may show the Shorts-format framing (vertical) at higher resolutions.Complete YouTube Toolkit
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