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YouTube Channel Stats API with Node.js

Use a simple API to get comprehensive YouTube channel analytics including subscribers, total views, video count, and channel metadata for any YouTube channel. Easy integration with Node.js.

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https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/channel-stats?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
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AI ContentTrendsMarketing...
• Sentiment, entities...
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!"

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Robert PodsiadloFounder at PrimeStuff

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

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3 Simple Steps to Analyze Social Media Videos

Start extracting insights from Social Media Videos in minutes, and save days of development.

01

Get Your Access Key

Sign up and get your API key instantly - no sales calls, no complex onboarding.

02

Send Your First Request

Call our Social Media API with any YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram URL.

03

Extract Insights at Scale

Get video summaries, transcripts, engagement metrics, and more.

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.

Quick Integration Example

Get started in minutes

typescript
const axios = require('axios');

// Using GET request
const getTranscript = async (videoUrl) => {
  const response = await axios.get('https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/transcript', {
    params: {
      access_key: process.env.SOCIALKIT_ACCESS_KEY,
      url: videoUrl
    }
  });
  return response.data;
};

// Or using POST request
const postTranscript = async (videoUrl) => {
  const response = await axios.post('https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/transcript', {
    access_key: process.env.SOCIALKIT_ACCESS_KEY,
    url: videoUrl
  });
  return response.data;
};

// Usage
const data = await getTranscript('https://youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ');
console.log(`Transcript: ${data.data.transcript}`);
console.log(`Segments: ${data.data.segments}`);

Tips & Best Practices

Learn from common mistakes and follow proven patterns

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Not handling async/await properly
  • Exposing access_key in client-side code
  • Missing error handling for network failures

Best Practices

  • Use environment variables for access_key
  • Implement rate limiting on your end
  • Add timeout handling for long-running requests
  • Use Promise.all() for parallel requests

Popular Use Cases

See how teams are using this API in production

Influencer Partnerships

Vet potential YouTube influencer partners by checking real subscriber counts, total views, and content frequency before partnerships.

Marketing agencies build databases of 10,000+ YouTube creators, tracking their subscriber growth and engagement to identify authentic partners.

Competitive Benchmarking

Track competitor channel growth, posting frequency, and total view counts to benchmark your own performance.

Brands monitor 50+ competitor YouTube channels, tracking subscriber growth velocity and view trends to measure market position.

Talent Scouting

Discover rising YouTube creators early by monitoring channel growth patterns and subscriber metrics before they become mainstream.

Talent agencies use automated tracking to identify fast-growing channels, reaching out before larger agencies discover them.

Market Research

Analyze successful channels in your niche to understand what content strategies and posting schedules work best.

New creators study top performers in their category, analyzing their subscriber growth patterns and content volume to inform strategy.

Common Workflows

Integrate with your existing tools and platforms

Influencer Database

Build searchable databases of YouTube creator metrics and contact info.

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Growth Tracker

Monitor channel subscriber growth and send alerts for rapid changes.

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Competitive Intelligence

Generate reports comparing your channel performance to competitors.

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6 Ways to Use YouTube Channel Stats API

Access comprehensive YouTube channel analytics for creator research, competitive analysis, and influencer marketing.

Subscriber Analytics

Get detailed subscriber counts and growth trends for any YouTube channel.

View Metrics

Access total channel views and average views per video to understand channel performance.

Content Overview

Get total video count, posting frequency insights, and content library size.

Channel Metadata

Access channel description, custom URL, country, joined date, and other profile details.

Competitor Analysis

Compare multiple YouTube channels, track competitor growth, and benchmark performance.

Real-time Data

Access up-to-date channel statistics with fast API responses for live dashboards.

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Comprehensive TikTok video and creator analytics

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AI-powered video summaries from TikTok URLs

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Extract accurate transcripts from TikTok videos

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Comprehensive TikTok channel analytics

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