YouTube Playlist ID Finder

Paste a playlist link and copy its playlist ID.

Extract the list parameter used as the playlist identifier from supported YouTube playlist and watch URLs.

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About this tool

What is YouTube Playlist ID Finder?

Extract the list parameter used as the playlist identifier from supported YouTube playlist and watch URLs.

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See YouTube Playlist ID Finder in action

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What you can do

  • Read playlist IDs from the list query parameter
  • Accept common playlist ID prefixes as raw input
  • Copy the extracted playlist ID

How to use YouTube Playlist ID Finder

  1. 1Paste a playlist or watch URL containing list=.
  2. 2Review the extracted playlist ID.
  3. 3Copy the ID for API, embed, or organizational use.

Examples

Playlist URL

Input: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1234567890

Result: PL1234567890

Tool facts

URL parameter
list
Common prefixes
PL, UU, LL, RD, OL and others
Processing
Local URL parsing

Limitations

  • Playlist IDs vary in format and length. The parser uses a conservative character pattern rather than claiming one fixed length for all playlist types.

Privacy and data handling

Playlist URLs are parsed in the browser and do not need to be submitted to YouTube.

FAQ

YouTube Playlist ID Finder FAQs

Common questions about how YouTube Playlist ID Finder works and what to expect from the current AiFolder implementation.

?Where is the playlist ID in a YouTube URL?

It is usually the value after the list= query parameter.

?Can a watch URL contain a playlist ID?

Yes. Videos opened inside a playlist commonly include both v= and list=.

?Are all playlist IDs the same length?

No. YouTube uses several playlist families and prefixes, so lengths can vary.