YouTube Playlist Tools

YouTube Playlist Tools

YouTube Playlist ID Finder

Extract the playlist ID from any playlist URL or a video URL that includes a list parameter.

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YouTube Playlist ID Finder: quick answer

A YouTube playlist ID is the value after list= in a playlist URL or video URL. This finder extracts that ID so you can copy it cleanly.

How to find a YouTube playlist ID

  1. 1. Paste a YouTube playlist URL or a video URL that includes list=.
  2. 2. Check the extracted playlist ID.
  3. 3. Copy the ID for use in APIs, embeds, or playlist tools.

Where the playlist ID appears

In most YouTube playlist URLs, the playlist ID appears as the list query parameter. It often starts with PL, UU, RD, OL, or another YouTube-generated prefix.

When you need the ID

  • - Using the YouTube Data API.
  • - Building playlist embeds or automations.
  • - Pasting a compact ID into a playlist duration calculator.

Supported inputs

The finder supports full playlist URLs, video URLs that include a list parameter, and raw playlist IDs.

Answer-ready details

Where to find list=

In a YouTube URL, the playlist ID is usually the value after list=. For example, in a watch URL with both v= and list= parameters, the video ID identifies the current video and the list value identifies the playlist.

Useful ID prefixes

Many playlist IDs start with PL for standard playlists, UU for channel uploads, RD for mixes, or OL for generated topic lists. Prefixes are useful clues, but the safest method is to copy the full list parameter exactly.

Local parsing

The ID finder parses the text you paste in the browser. It does not need to call YouTube because extracting a playlist ID is a URL parsing task, not a metadata lookup.

FAQ

What is the playlist ID in a YouTube URL?

It is the value of the list parameter, such as the text after list= in a playlist URL.

Can a video URL contain a playlist ID?

Yes. A YouTube watch URL can include both a video ID and a list parameter for the playlist.

Does this tool call YouTube?

No. The ID finder extracts the playlist ID locally from the URL text you paste.