ActionYouTubeUpdated May 2026

How do I get YouTube channel statistics?

Short answer: Drop the "YouTube → Get Channel Stats" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 8 YouTube actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Channel ID (or leave blank for mine) channel_id	string	Optional	—

Sample request

{
  "channel_id": "{{trigger.channel_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "items": [
    {
      "id": "UCabc",
      "snippet": {
        "title": "My Channel"
      },
      "statistics": {
        "viewCount": "100000",
        "videoCount": "50",
        "subscriberCount": "5000"
      }
    }
  ]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Channel Stats.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → YouTube

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → YouTube

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Channel Stats.

What does the Get Channel Stats action do in YouTube?

Returns a channel's statistics: subscriber count (rounded by YouTube above 1000), total views, and total video count. Used for creator dashboards and growth trackers.

What inputs does Get Channel Stats require?

Get Channel Stats has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if YouTube returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Get Channel Stats support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Channel Stats inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles YouTube's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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