Page Summary
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YouTube offers APIs and tools to integrate YouTube functionalities, like video playback and channel subscriptions, into your website or app.
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Developers can utilize YouTube Player APIs for Android, iOS, and web embeds to customize video playback experiences.
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The YouTube Data API enables access to features like video uploads, playlist management, and data retrieval for analytics and live streaming.
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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.
YouTube Player and Widgets
- 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.
YouTube Data and Resources
Use the following table to find the YouTube API that best fits your needs:
| API | Type | Description | Primary Users | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube app features | ||||
| YouTube Data API | 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 |
| YouTube Live Streaming API | 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 | ||||
| YouTube Analytics API | Public | Real-time Dashboards. Targeted queries for demographics, traffic sources, and engagement. | MCNs & Labels | OAuth 2.0 |
| YouTube Reporting API | Public | Big Data. Bulk downloads of large datasets for financial reporting and performance analysis. | Data Analysts | OAuth 2.0 |
| YouTube content ownership and management | ||||
| YouTube Content ID API | Restricted to YouTube Partners (details) |
Rights Management. Bulk asset creation, policy updates, and claims management. | Content Owners | OAuth 2.0 |