YouTube URL Validator

Paste any YouTube link or ID and see exactly what it is and its normalized, canonical form.

Works entirely in your browser. Detects videos, playlists, channel IDs, and handles by real URL format.

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Creator guide

Know what you're actually pasting before you use it

Catching a malformed link before it goes into a script, spreadsheet, or automation saves debugging time later.

What this tool does

Checks a pasted string against YouTube's real URL format rules for videos, playlists, channel IDs, and handles, entirely in your browser.

How to use the result

A "valid" result confirms format only — it doesn't confirm the target still exists.

Data to note

Runs entirely in your browser and checks format only — it does not verify the video, playlist, or channel still exists.

A simple way to use this tool

This checks format validity only, not whether the target still exists.
Use it to catch copy-paste mistakes in bulk link lists.
Combine with the Video ID Extractor once you know it's a valid video link.

FAQ

Common questions

No — this only checks that the URL or ID matches YouTube's real format rules. Use the Channel Analyzer or Video Metadata Viewer to confirm something actually exists.

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