YouTube Upload Date Finder

Paste any public video URL to find its exact publish date.

Paste any public video URL to pull its thumbnails (all resolutions), full description, tags, and embed code.

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Creator guide

Add timing to your research

Publish date gives performance context. A view count from yesterday means something different from the same number earned over three years, so use dates when comparing topics and formats.

What this tool shows

It finds the public date and time associated with a video upload. Date data gives important context when you compare views, engagement, trends, and channel growth.

How to use the result

Compare videos from a similar period before deciding which topic performed better. Keep a small research sheet with the date, title, thumbnail style, views, and topic for clearer patterns.

Data to note

Use the publish date with views and engagement to calculate context. A video with steady views over years can be as valuable to study as a recent spike.

A simple way to use this tool

Compare videos from a similar time window.
Watch for seasonal patterns in your niche.
Use dates with titles and thumbnails to spot format changes.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes, completely free, no sign-up, no limit.

It's YouTube's own recorded publish date for the video, read from the public page.