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YouTube Videos API

YouTube Videos Scraper API

Extract videos from any public YouTube channel or playlist with a single API request. Retrieve titles, thumbnails, engagement metrics, publication dates, and metadata in bulk for research, analytics, and automation.

  • Extract videos from any YouTube channel
  • Extract videos from YouTube playlists
  • Get video stats and engagement metrics
  • Up to 100 videos per request
No credit card required.

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Watch Demo
https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/videos?url=youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
AI Summary
+transcript

Video discusses upcoming social media trends including AI-generated content...

• Full transcript available
Engagement
+15 metrics
94%
Rate
8.2
Score
• Views, likes, comments...
Topics
+keywords
AI ContentTrendsMarketing...
• Sentiment, entities...

See It in Action

Getting started is simple and takes just minutes. Explore the interactive examples below to see exactly how the API works before using it in your own workflow.

1

Choose a channel or playlist

Enter any public YouTube channel URL, @handle, or playlist URL to retrieve its videos.

SOURCEhttps://www.youtube.com/@socialkit-devtype: channellimit: 10Open
2

Send the request

Make a single API request with the source URL and optional result limit.

GEThttps://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/videos
curl -X GET "https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/videos?access_key=%7B%7Byour_access_key%7D%7D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40socialkit-dev&limit=10"
Runs the captured request for the selected sample.
3

Get the response

Structured JSON with video titles, thumbnails, durations, view counts, publication dates, and direct URLs.

GET /youtube/videos

Hit Execute above to send the request and see the captured response.

Integrate with Your Favorite No-Code Platform

Use Zapier, Make, n8n or any other no-code platform using our native connection or by using the access token.

Everything You Need From a YouTube Videos API

Retrieve complete video lists from YouTube channels and playlists with rich metadata and engagement statistics.

Channel & Playlist Extraction

Extract videos from any public YouTube channel or playlist using a single endpoint.

Works With Videos & Shorts

Retrieve standard YouTube videos and Shorts published by supported channels and playlists.

Video Metadata

Access titles, thumbnails, durations, publication dates, video IDs, and direct URLs.

Engagement Metrics

Retrieve view counts and other key performance indicators for every extracted video.

Bulk Extraction

Fetch up to 100 videos per request for content audits, indexing, and large-scale research.

Publishing Order

Preserve the order of videos within channels and playlists for analysis and synchronization.

Structured JSON Response

Receive clean, developer-friendly JSON that integrates easily with databases, dashboards, and applications.

Built for Automation

Works with Python, Node.js, PHP, Java, Go, Zapier, Make, n8n, Airtable, and any HTTP-compatible platform.

What developers say

Teams shipping with SocialKit in production.

Ziv ErlichsonFounder at Plynn

"It was very easy to set up and get going, and support was superb."

Ziv Erlichson, Founder at Plynn

Thomas PuechDesigner

"Quick, caring and efficient support!"

Thomas Puech, Designer

Robert PodsiadloFounder at PrimeStuff

"Easy to connect - work's smooth and properly!"

Robert Podsiadlo, Founder at PrimeStuff

What Teams Are Building With YouTube Video Data

From competitor monitoring to content discovery, extracting channel and playlist videos powers analytics, research, and automation workflows.

Channel Auditing & Competitive Analysis

Analyze an entire YouTube channel's publishing history, engagement trends, and content strategy.

Content Discovery & Curation

Build searchable collections of videos from creators, industries, or curated playlists.

Creator & Channel Research

Study publishing frequency, content themes, and top-performing videos across creators.

SEO & YouTube Channel Optimization

Review successful video libraries to identify winning topics, formats, and publishing strategies.

Automation Workflows (Zapier, Make, n8n)

Automatically sync newly published videos into CRMs, spreadsheets, databases, or internal tools.

Market Research & Trend Monitoring

Track video libraries across competitors and industries to identify emerging themes and opportunities.

Pricing

Get Started for Free

Extract transcripts, generate summaries, and analyze engagement across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and more at scale.

Free

$0/month
  • 20Credits
  • Perfect for testing
  • 40 requests / minute
  • Includes All APIs
  • YouTube APIs
  • TikTok APIs
  • Instagram APIs
  • Facebook APIs
  • Twitter/X APIs
  • LinkedIn APIs
  • Video File APIs
  • More Coming Soon

Standard

$29/month
  • 12,000Credits
  • $2.42 per 1k credits
  • 120 requests / minute
  • Includes All APIs
  • YouTube APIs
  • TikTok APIs
  • Instagram APIs
  • Facebook APIs
  • Twitter/X APIs
  • LinkedIn APIs
  • Video File APIs
  • More Coming Soon
Most Popular

Growth

$39/month
  • 18,000Credits
  • $2.17 per 1k credits
  • 180 requests / minute
  • Includes All APIs
  • YouTube APIs
  • TikTok APIs
  • Instagram APIs
  • Facebook APIs
  • Twitter/X APIs
  • LinkedIn APIs
  • Video File APIs
  • More Coming Soon

Ultimate

$95/month
  • 50,000Credits
  • $1.90 per 1k credits
  • 360 requests / minute
  • Includes All APIs
  • YouTube APIs
  • TikTok APIs
  • Instagram APIs
  • Facebook APIs
  • Twitter/X APIs
  • LinkedIn APIs
  • Video File APIs
  • More Coming Soon
  • Higher Rate Limits
  • Priority Support

Business

$210/month
  • 150,000Credits
  • $1.40 per 1k credits
  • 600 requests / minute
  • Includes All APIs
  • YouTube APIs
  • TikTok APIs
  • Instagram APIs
  • Facebook APIs
  • Twitter/X APIs
  • LinkedIn APIs
  • Video File APIs
  • More Coming Soon
  • Higher Rate Limits
  • Priority Support

Need a Custom Plan? Contact us for a personalized plan that fits just right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore More YouTube APIs

Build complete YouTube data workflows by combining channel and playlist extraction with other YouTube APIs from SocialKit.

Ready to extract YouTube videos at scale?

Start with 20 free credits and retrieve videos from YouTube channels and playlists with titles, metadata, thumbnails, and engagement metrics through a single API. No credit card required.

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https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/videos?url=youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
AI Summary
+transcript

Video discusses upcoming social media trends including AI-generated content...

• Full transcript available
Engagement
+15 metrics
94%
Rate
8.2
Score
• Views, likes, comments...
Topics
+keywords
AI ContentTrendsMarketing...
• Sentiment, entities...