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YouTube Followers Scraper API
Instantly scrape YouTube channel subscriber data and collect handle, subscriber count, video count, total views, and more.
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Call the API
One API call with up to 5,000 target URLs. Python and Node.js SDKs, CLI, MCP server, or any HTTP client.
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Get structured data
Receive clean, parsed YouTube followers data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV. Delivered via API, webhook, or cloud storage.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast/about"},{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/@jaidenanimations/about"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lk538t2k2p1k3oos71&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"db_source": "1789282824510",
"timestamp": "2026-09-13",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@funnyalbanian",
"handle": "@funnyalbanian",
"handle_md5": "bf8605426718aea782fe33a6bbf1bf64",
"banner_img": null,
"profile_image": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/YuL76f-xZC8-Uafpx-Vhc7OVCJZKfp87cGq4bQkLEEa8v2_UnmESMfZlfnfY3sLRfQdxRMXFjw=s160-c-k-c0...",
"name": "Fun***lba***n"
},
{
"db_source": "1789282824510",
"timestamp": "2026-09-13",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@femme_positif",
"handle": "@femme_positif",
"handle_md5": "af18c9a9d87937543810381d72c2791f",
"banner_img": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/TCQA6w-t45VWfFj3u7N8nOqJorLn1_UOHPhXolrAY11eT4Z7H95Bxa76rj_3svNDsNA5kQY5hw=w2560-fcrop...",
"profile_image": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/uRgrXGd6TBIFvQi5k1jBGydZYz5dMIMwlLmBGcf9VtYjAYdm6zRjx9vGYc00iTrPuKekk9mEmL4=s160-c-k-c...",
"name": "نصا***وتد***ر ل*********يجا******"
},
{
"db_source": "1789282824510",
"timestamp": "2026-09-13",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@fullvoicegospel",
"handle": "@fullvoicegospel",
"handle_md5": "67be1a9a49d440a0b11d156167b1cee3",
"banner_img": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/5z_yHUUdMFN1fRWAF9sq1fPEOZIWdHmZ9qrm0qduWEqu80mWgThH3yIdBM3D6K2P3--q2SZ4=w2560-fcrop64...",
"profile_image": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/ytc\/AIdro_kc6Tdd1_0vMG4KLW6KWoxl8rSYIb0aptKxVG9wGLLmHA=s160-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj",
"name": "FULL V***E G****L"
},
{
"db_source": "1789282824510",
"timestamp": "2026-09-13",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ffefilms",
"handle": "@ffefilms",
"handle_md5": "b7bd930810f4f6aa46ee2e6b17d4378a",
"banner_img": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/uTf5xIFh1RFA_NGWnMF6A-U6xmZHbjPMofSEaGSzbNBQy77Eg0MobVUIQXhFVR7nyuWGVGLnAFo=w2560-fcro...",
"profile_image": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/ytc\/AIdro_n5nHSa3Wg6adImvSPPwOOZ3m0zdL9m1B8Hv-Qe9t5963w=s160-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj",
"name": "Tim C**h"
},
{
"db_source": "1789282824510",
"timestamp": "2026-09-13",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ericakaras",
"handle": "@ericakaras",
"handle_md5": "a45cd8c2fdc2fd6e96bbb719fb768bcb",
"banner_img": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/0JrlrLJhkUOK7Pc1bI1Vh9uVZkQWJ6szKfx3YcG3ZNXILqCNkGaMr4dDGrZGcDcUACsy0B81=w2560-fcrop64...",
"profile_image": "https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/0qO4L3m1d6W1SGRfokVK-1VZFz1wX-zoRjfS8r2bgCe0xFFnf1D3WruD_ynYF-Mkc_IfpVDe6w=s160-c-k-c0...",
"name": "Erica K***s"
}
]
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Simplified YouTube data extraction
Real-time YouTube subscriber intelligence for your business.
Creator vetting for partnerships
Scrape subscribers alongside videos_count and views to verify a channel's real audience size before committing to a sponsorship or partnership. Cross-check subscriber count against recent view averages to spot inflated or inactive followings.
- Subscribers
- Views
- Videos count
Subscriber growth tracking
Run scheduled scrapes of subscribers for a set of channels to chart growth over time. Correlate subscriber spikes with specific video releases or campaigns to understand what drives channel growth.
- Subscribers
- Created date
- Handle
Competitor channel benchmarking
Scrape subscribers and videos_count across a set of competitor channels to benchmark audience size against upload frequency. Identify which competitors are growing efficiently versus posting often with little subscriber payoff.
- Subscribers
- Videos count
- Total views
Influencer shortlisting by niche
Scrape subscribers and description across channels in a target niche to build a ranked shortlist of creators by audience size. Combine with top_videos data to gauge content fit before outreach.
- Subscribers
- Description
- Top videos
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YouTube Followers Scraper API FAQs
What is the YouTube Followers Scraper API?
The YouTube Followers Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the YouTube Followers website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.
How does the YouTube Followers Scraper API work?
The YouTube Followers Scraper API works by sending automated requests to targeted website, extracting the necessary data points, and delivering them in a structured format. This process ensures accurate and quick data collection.
Is the YouTube Followers Scraper API compliant with data protection regulations?
Yes, the YouTube Followers Scraper API is designed to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. It ensures that all data collection activities are performed ethically and legally.
Can I use the YouTube Followers Scraper API for competitive analysis?
Absolutely! The YouTube Followers Scraper API is ideal for competitive analysis, allowing you to gather insights into your competitors' activities, trends, and strategies.
How can I integrate the YouTube Followers Scraper API with my existing systems?
The YouTube Followers Scraper API offers flawless integration with various platforms and tools. You can use it with your existing data pipelines, CRM systems, or analytics tools to improve your data processing capabilities.
Is there a free tier available for the YouTube Followers Scraper API?
Yes! Every new Bright Data account automatically includes 5,000 free credits per month (approximately $7.50 in value) — no credit card required, no promo code, no commitment. These credits apply to Scrapers (including the YouTube Followers Scraper API), as well as the Unlocker API and SERP API. Credits renew on the 1st of each month, and you can start making API calls immediately after signing up.
What happens when my free credits run out while using the YouTube Followers Scraper API?
When your 5,000 free monthly credits are exhausted, behavior depends on your account balance. If you have pre-deposited funds, usage continues seamlessly at standard PAYG rates with no interruption. If you have no deposited funds, requests will return an error until you add funds or until your credits renew on the 1st of the following month. Note that unused free credits do not roll over.
To avoid interruptions, you can enable auto-recharge in your billing settings at brightdata.com/cp/billing/settings.
What are the usage limits for the YouTube Followers Scraper API?
There are no specific usage limits for the YouTube Followers Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed.
Do you provide support for the YouTube Followers Scraper API?
Yes, we offer dedicated support for the YouTube Followers Scraper API. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter while using the API.
What delivery methods are available?
Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Google PubSub, Microsoft Azure Storage, Snowflake, and SFTP.
What file formats are available?
JSON, NDJSON, JSON lines, CSV, and .gz files (compressed).