YouTube Playlist Tools
YouTube Playlist ID Finder
The fastest way to find a YouTube playlist ID is to copy the complete value after list= in a YouTube URL. Paste a playlist URL, watch URL with list=, youtu.be short link, YouTube Music URL, channel playlist, or raw ID to get, verify, and copy the playlist ID, then copy or download the result.
Use this YouTube playlist finder when you need to find a playlist ID on YouTube or YouTube Music for duration planning, CSV export, public URL lists, embeds, API requests, or course planning.
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
Short video link with playlist
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?list=PLabc123ExampleID
Playlist ID: PLabc123ExampleID
YouTube Music playlist
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_exampleID
Playlist ID: OLAK5uy_exampleID
Direct answer
To find a YouTube playlist ID, copy the full value afterlist=in a playlist, watch, youtu.be, channel, or YouTube Music URL. Inv=VIDEO_ID&list=PLAYLIST_ID, copy list=, not v=. Keep prefixes such as PL, UU, RD, OL, or OLAK5uy. Parsing is local and cannot unlock private metadata.
YouTube Playlist ID Finder: quick answer
Updated 2026-08-08 by YouTube Playlist Tools
A YouTube playlist ID is the complete value after list= in a playlist URL, watch URL, short youtu.be link, channel playlist URL, or YouTube Music link. Paste the URL or raw ID to extract it, copy it, or download it as TXT. In a URL containing v=VIDEO_ID&list=PLAYLIST_ID, v= identifies one video while list= identifies the playlist. Keep prefixes such as PL, UU, RD, or OLAK5uy. This page parses pasted text locally and cannot unlock private metadata.
The finder parses the pasted text in the browser, reads the list query parameter when present, validates a playlist-like identifier, and never needs to request YouTube metadata or bypass access controls.
How to find a YouTube playlist ID
- Step 1: Open the YouTube playlist page, a video that belongs to the playlist, or a YouTube Music playlist URL.
- Step 2: Look in the address for the list= parameter; the playlist ID starts immediately after list=.
- Step 3: Copy the value until the next ampersand or the end of the URL, keeping prefixes such as PL, UU, RD, or OLAK5uy.
- Step 4: If the URL is private, members-only, deleted, or restricted, the ID can identify the list but cannot unlock hidden metadata or videos.
- Step 5: Copy the playlist ID or download it as TXT, then use it in duration calculators, CSV export, public URL lists, embeds, APIs, or course planning.
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, album, or mix lists can start with RD, OL, or OLAK5uy.
Playlist URL examples
- - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLabc123ExampleID
- - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&list=PLabc123ExampleID
- - https://youtu.be/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.
- - Exporting playlist metadata to CSV or creating a public video URL list.
Public and private playlist limits
The playlist ID finder can read the list= value from the URL text you paste, but the rest of this site works with public metadata only. A private, deleted, members-only, age-gated, or region-restricted playlist ID does not grant access to hidden videos, unavailable metadata, copyrighted content, or downloads.
YouTube Music playlist IDs
YouTube Music playlist, album, and generated mix URLs also use list=. Keep the full value after list=, especially OLAK5uy, OL, or RD prefixes, because shortening the ID can break duration, CSV, embed, or API workflows.
Common playlist ID mistakes
- - Copying the v= video ID instead of the list= playlist ID.
- - Stopping before the full OLAK5uy or RD music identifier is copied.
- - Removing the PL, UU, RD, OL, or OLAK5uy prefix.
- - Including tracking parameters after the next ampersand.
- - Expecting a private playlist ID to expose private video metadata.
Supported inputs
The finder supports full playlist URLs, watch URLs that include a list parameter, youtu.be short links with list=, YouTube Shorts URLs with list=, YouTube Music playlist URLs, channel playlist URLs, and raw playlist IDs copied from another tool.
Copy result
After the tool shows a playlist ID, use Copy ID to place the exact value on your clipboard or Download ID to save a small TXT file. Paste that ID into a duration calculator, CSV exporter, public URL list, embed URL, API request, spreadsheet, or automation.
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.
Quick comparison
| Case | Rule | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Playlist URL | playlist?list=PL... | Use the value after list=. |
| Video in playlist | watch?v=VIDEO&list=PL... | Copy list=, not v=. |
| Short link | youtu.be/VIDEO?list=PL... | The query parameter still carries the playlist ID. |
| YouTube Music | music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy... | Keep the full music playlist or album identifier. |
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.
Playlist ID vs video ID
A YouTube watch URL can contain both a video ID and a playlist ID. The video ID usually follows v= and identifies one video, while the playlist ID follows list= and identifies the ordered playlist or mix.
Public metadata boundary
This tool finds playlist IDs from URL text. Duration, CSV, and public URL list tools only use public YouTube metadata and do not help bypass permissions, copyright protections, members-only access, private playlists, or download limits.
Common error check
If a playlist ID does not work in another tool, check whether you copied v= instead of list=, removed a prefix, included a tracking parameter after &, or used a private or restricted playlist.
Short links and embedded playlist URLs
Short youtu.be links, YouTube Shorts links, and normal watch links can all carry a list parameter. Ignore v= or the path video ID when your goal is playlist work; copy the list value instead.
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.
Use the ID in other tools
After copying the playlist ID, paste it into the duration calculator for total runtime, the CSV exporter for video metadata, the public URL list for watch links, or the course duration calculator for study planning.
Continue the workflow
FAQ
What is the playlist ID in a YouTube URL?
It is the full value of the list parameter, meaning the text after list= in a playlist, watch, or YouTube Music URL.
How do I find a YouTube playlist ID on YouTube?
Open a playlist or a video inside it, copy the URL, and take the complete value after list= until the next ampersand. Keep the prefix and paste it into the finder to verify the result.
What is the fastest way to find a YouTube playlist ID?
Copy any playlist or video URL, paste it into the YouTube Playlist Finder, and copy the complete value after list=. If the URL also has v=, ignore v= because it identifies only the current video.
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.
Where can I use the playlist ID after copying it?
Use it in the duration calculator, CSV exporter, public URL list, link extractor, embeds, API requests, or any workflow that accepts a YouTube list= value.
Should I remove the PL, UU, RD, or OLAK5uy prefix?
No. Keep the entire playlist ID exactly as it appears after list=. The prefix is part of the playlist identifier.
What if the URL has both v= and list= parameters?
The v= value is the current video ID. The list= value is the playlist ID you should copy for playlist tools.
Can a youtu.be short link include a playlist ID?
Yes. If the short link includes a list= parameter, the list value is still the playlist ID.
Can I paste just the playlist ID?
Yes. If you already copied the raw playlist ID, paste it directly and use Copy ID to keep the exact same value.
Can this find private playlist videos?
No. It can identify the list= value from a URL, but it cannot bypass private playlists, members-only videos, age gates, region limits, copyright controls, or download restrictions.
How do I find the playlist ID on YouTube Music?
Open the YouTube Music playlist URL and copy the value after list=. Keep the full OLAK5uy, OL, or RD identifier exactly as shown.
What is the most common playlist ID mistake?
The most common mistake is copying v=, which is a video ID, instead of list=, which is the playlist ID.
Is a YouTube playlist identifier the same as a playlist ID?
Yes. Playlist identifier, playlist ID, and the list= value usually mean the same complete identifier. Copy the full value after list=, including its prefix, rather than only the video ID after v=.
Use the playlist ID