YouTube Playlist Tools
YouTube Playlist ID
The playlist ID is the value after list= in a YouTube URL. Paste a playlist URL, watch URL, YouTube Music URL, or raw ID to copy the exact value.
Ordinary playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLabc123ExampleID
Playlist ID: PLabc123ExampleID
Video inside a playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&list=PLabc123ExampleID
Playlist ID: PLabc123ExampleID
YouTube Music playlist
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_exampleID
Playlist ID: OLAK5uy_exampleID
No playlist ID found yet
YouTube Playlist ID Finder: quick answer
A YouTube playlist ID is the value after list= in a playlist URL, video URL, or YouTube Music playlist URL. Copy the full list value exactly.
How to find a YouTube playlist ID
- 1. Paste a YouTube playlist URL or a video URL that includes list=.
- 2. Check the extracted playlist ID.
- 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. Ordinary playlists often start with PL, channel upload playlists often start with UU, and generated music or mix lists can start with RD or OL.
Playlist URL examples
- - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLabc123ExampleID
- - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&list=PLabc123ExampleID
- - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_exampleID
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, YouTube Music playlist URLs, and raw playlist IDs.
Playlist type differences
A normal playlist URL points to a curated playlist. A channel playlist can represent uploads or a channel-made collection. A YouTube Music playlist uses the same list parameter pattern but may include tracks, music videos, generated albums, or mixes.
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/OLAK5uy for generated music 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.
Is a channel playlist ID different from a normal playlist ID?
The URL pattern is the same, but channel-related playlists often use prefixes such as UU for uploads. Copy the entire list value rather than guessing from the prefix.
Do YouTube Music playlist URLs have playlist IDs?
Yes. YouTube Music playlist URLs also use list= for playlist or generated album identifiers, so the same extraction rule applies.
Does this tool call YouTube?
No. The ID finder extracts the playlist ID locally from the URL text you paste.