YouTube Channel Information Scraper

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Purpose of Youtube Channel Info Workflow

Imagine you’re researching a YouTube channel — scrolling to find its joined date, total views, number of videos, profile logo, etc. Doing this for dozens of channels quickly becomes exhausting.

The YouTube Channel Scraper Workflow solves this problem by automatically visiting the channel, expanding hidden details, and exporting all key metrics in one structured file.

Simple, fast, and ready for competitor analysis, influencer research, or academic use.

Key Benefits of Using the Scraper

⏱ Save Time and Effort

Automates the process of clicking “...more” in channel pages.
Collects channel insights in minutes without manual copy‑paste.

📊 Structured YouTube Channel Data

Captures description, total views, joined date, videos count, and logo.
Dataset ready for BI tools, dashboards, or competitor reports.

🔍 Powerful Market and Competitor Analysis

Track growth metrics of influencers and brands.
Benchmark publishing activity across similar creators.
Find channels with high engagement potential.

🤝 Accessible to Everyone

No‑coders: One‑click run, no tech skills required.
Consultants: Deliver structured channel data to clients.
Analysts: Build competitive datasets for research.

YouTube Channel Scraper Inputs, Outputs, and Capabilities

Input Parameters

Parameter Name	Required	Description	Example
target_URL	Yes	YouTube channel page URL	https://www.youtube.com/@abaointokyo

Output Data

The workflow automatically collects and exports the following data:

Basic Channel Info：

Channel Name
Number of Subscribers
Number of Videos Published
Short Description Joined Date
Total Views Across All Videos
Channel logo

Output Formats: CSV, JSON, XML or Markdown

Capabilities

✅ Automated Navigation: Visits any YouTube channel URL directly.
✅ Content Expansion: Clicks the “…more” button to reveal full channel details in the About section.
✅ Data Extraction: Captures hidden and visible channel information with precision.

How to Build YouTube Channel Data Scraper Workflow: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Parameter Setup

Set target_URL = target channel (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/@abaointokyo).

Step 2: Page Visit

Input "Vist target_URL" to open the channel URL

Step 3: Expand Hidden Info

Module Click Element → Clicks “…more” button to unlock details.

Step 4: Extract Data

Input "Extract Channel Name, Number of Subscribers, Number of Videos Published, Short Description, Joined Date, Total Views Across All Videos. Then close it, extract the profile logo (channel icon) positioned at the top left, next to the channel name and the subscribe button." to extract full‑page details including:

Channel Name
Number of Subscribers
Number of Videos Published
Short Description Joined Date
Total Views Across All Videos
Profile logo

Step 5: Export Data

Module Finish: Output Data → Choose output format (CSV/JSON/XML/MD)

Sample output:

channel name	subscribers	published videos	short description	joined date	total views	profile logo
Abao in Tokyo	1.27M subscribers	68	Nice to meet you! My name is Abao. an International student from China🐼 studying Art History at Waseda University, Japan. I make high quality "Study With Me" video. By using my Study With Me video you can - ⏰ maximize your productivity (I use the best time management method "Pomodoro Technique") - 🌃 study in a special atmosphere away from your daily environment (I use the most stunning view and🎷 the most soothing music to create the best study vibe for you) 🌏 I also have a 24/7 music radio/chat room where you can meet study buddy from all over the world Because of the COVID-19, We all have to start studying alone at home Do you feel lonely or feel like you can't concentrate? I hope my video helps you in these moments 🌿	Joined Dec 5, 2019	199,685,966 views	https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/S-aDz37ywMwoklFDPy0zaecMBWPMbDZX6cbv0W4rl0hbjEsjNO7HY5WmNFMKCmmuFrNxlI9R=w1060-fcrop64=1,00005a57ffffa5a8-k-c0xffffffff-no-nd-rj

(Demo values — replace with your run results)

Quick Start Guide

Don’t want to build it from scratch? Use our pre-built template for instant setup.

Create a Free BrowserAct Account → 30 seconds with your email.
Open Template → Visit Youtube Channel Information Scraper.
Configure Parameters: target_URL → Any YouTube Channel URL you like
Run Workflow → Bot scrolls and extracts automatically.
Download Your Data → Export results as CSV/JSON/XML/MD.

Use Cases

📈 Digital Marketers & Growth Teams

For professionals who need to track competitors’ YouTube channels, analyze publishing frequency, and identify growth opportunities. The scraper automates data extraction, saving hours of manual research.

🤝 Influencer & Creator Agencies

Helps agencies gather channel KPIs (total views, publishing activity, description, join date). Quickly filter and shortlist influencers for campaigns with reliable channel metadata.

📊 Data Analysts & Market Researchers

Suitable for analysts who require structured YouTube channel datasets for BI dashboards, competitor benchmarking, or social media trend analysis.

👩💼 Consultants & Agencies

Empower consultants to deliver in‑depth YouTube channel performance reports to clients. Export structured CSV or Excel files and embed them into reports with ease.

🚀 Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

For businesses considering influencer partnerships, the scraper provides channel validation data (credibility, total views, and content volume) to support informed collaboration decisions.

🎓 Academic Researchers & Students

Perfect for scholars, graduate students, and thesis writers who study digital media, online influence, or social trends. The scraper provides empirical YouTube channel data (video volume, joined date, total views) for use in academic research, citations, and statistics in papers.