YouTube Developer Documentation

Page Summary

YouTube offers APIs and tools to integrate YouTube functionalities, like video playback and channel subscriptions, into your website or app.
Developers can utilize YouTube Player APIs for Android, iOS, and web embeds to customize video playback experiences.
The YouTube Data API enables access to features like video uploads, playlist management, and data retrieval for analytics and live streaming.
Resources like the YouTube Subscribe Button facilitate user engagement and channel growth directly within external platforms.

YouTube has a number of APIs and tools that let you embed YouTube functionality into your own website and applications.

IFrame Player API Reference: Use an embedded player to play videos directly in your app.
iOS Helper Library: Embed a YouTube IFrame Player into an iOS application.
YouTube Player Parameters: Customize the playback experience with a variety of player settings.
YouTube Subscribe Button: Enable users to subscribe to your YouTube channel with one click.

Use the following table to find the YouTube API that best fits your needs:

API

Type

Description

Primary Users

Auth

YouTube app features

Public

Add YouTube app features to your application, including the ability to upload videos, create and manage playlists, edit video metadata, and more.

Developers

API Key / OAuth 2.0

Public

Schedule live YouTube broadcasts and manage your broadcast video streams. Technically, this API is part of the YouTube Data API.

Developers

API Key / OAuth 2.0

YouTube analytics and reporting

Public

Real-time Dashboards. Targeted queries for demographics, traffic sources, and engagement.

MCNs & Labels

OAuth 2.0

Public

Big Data. Bulk downloads of large datasets for financial reporting and performance analysis.

Data Analysts

OAuth 2.0

YouTube content ownership and management

Restricted to YouTube Partners
( details )

Rights Management. Bulk asset creation, policy updates, and claims management.

Content Owners

OAuth 2.0