YouTube RSS feed: follow channels without algorithms
Every YouTube channel and playlist has its own RSS feed. Here is how to find it and what to use it for.
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The YouTube RSS feed address
YouTube publishes an RSS feed for every channel and playlist. The address uses the channel id, which always starts with UC, or the playlist id:
https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?playlist_id=PLxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxHow to find the channel id
The easiest way is to paste the channel address into RSS APP and we find the id and the RSS feed for you. Manually, open the channel page and go to About → Share channel → Copy channel ID.
What can you use YouTube RSS for?
You can:
- Follow new videos in your RSS reader without recommendations or ads.
- Show the latest videos from your company channel on your website.
- Combine several channels into one feed and filter by keyword.
- Trigger automations when a new video is published.
Show YouTube videos on your website
Create an RSS feed of the channel in RSS APP and turn it into an RSS widget. Choose an image board or carousel to show the video thumbnails and titles.