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YouTube Video Category Finder
Get the official YouTube category of any video. Returns category ID and human-readable name from the YouTube Data API. Free tool with instant results.
How it works
Video Input
Enter a YouTube video URL to retrieve the official category associated with the video.
API Resolution
The tool fetches the video's category identifier using the YouTube Data API.
Category Mapping
Category identifiers are mapped to human-readable YouTube category names.
Validation Step
Returned category information is validated to ensure accurate mapping.
Instant Output
All category retrieval steps occur synchronously without background processing.
Free Access
The tool is completely free and does not require credits or subscriptions.
Expected Results
Video Category
The official YouTube category name assigned to the analyzed video.
Category ID
The numerical category identifier returned directly from YouTube metadata.
Canonical Mapping
Clear mapping between category ID and human-readable category label.
Reliable Source
Category data sourced directly from YouTube without interpretation.
Immediate Results
Results returned instantly without delays or asynchronous processing.
Usage Transparency
Clear indication that category data reflects YouTube's assigned classification.
Use Cases
Content Classification
Identify how YouTube categorizes a video for organizational or research purposes.
Metadata Auditing
Verify that a video's category aligns with its content focus.
Competitive Review
Analyze category usage across competitor videos.
Dataset Structuring
Normalize video categories when cleaning or structuring datasets.
Research Support
Support studies analyzing content distribution across YouTube categories.
Workflow Efficiency
Quickly retrieve category data without manual inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can YouTube change a video's category after publishing?
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Does this tool require credits or paid plans?
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How accurate are category assignments for mixed-topic videos?
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Can a video belong to more than one category?
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Is category data always fetched from the YouTube Data API?
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Does this tool analyze anything beyond category metadata?
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