Hey everyone! I’m new to this stuff so please bear with me.
I’ve got a Google Sheet with a bunch of YouTube video links in one column. What I’m trying to do is get the subscriber count for each channel these videos are from and put it in the column next to the links.
I’ve looked around and tried a few different methods I found online, but nothing seems to work for me. Maybe I’m doing something wrong?
Here’s what I’m aiming for:
Column A
Column B
Video Link
Subscriber Count
Is there a way to pull this info automatically? Any help would be super appreciated! Thanks in advance!
hey nate, I’ve had similar issues. youtube’s api can be tricky. have u tried using =IMPORTXML function? it might work for some channels, but not all. another option is using a third-party service that scrapes YT data. they’re not perfect, but could save u some headache. good luck!
I’ve been down this road before, and it can be frustrating. While the YouTube API is the most reliable method, it’s not always feasible for everyone. Here’s a quick-and-dirty solution that might work for you:
Try using the IMPORTXML function with a custom XPath query. It’s not foolproof, but it can work for many channels. The formula would look something like this:
=IMPORTXML(A1, “//span[@id=‘subscriber-count’]”)
Replace A1 with your video link cell. This method scrapes the subscriber count directly from the YouTube page. Keep in mind that YouTube’s layout changes can break this approach, so you might need to update the XPath occasionally.
If this doesn’t work consistently, you might want to look into services like SocialBlade or Noxinfluencer. They often provide easier access to channel stats, though some features may require a subscription. Hope this helps!
I’ve actually tackled a similar project recently. Unfortunately, extracting subscriber counts directly in Google Sheets isn’t straightforward due to YouTube API limitations. However, I found a workaround using a combination of Google Apps Script and the YouTube Data API.
First, you’ll need to set up API credentials in the Google Cloud Console. Then, create a script in your Google Sheet that uses the YouTube API to fetch channel data for each video URL. The script can extract the channel ID from the video URL, then use that to get the subscriber count.
It’s a bit technical, but once set up, it’ll automatically update the subscriber counts. Just be aware of API quota limits if you’re dealing with a large number of channels. If you need more detailed steps, I’d be happy to elaborate.