Step 1: Run Your Search 1. Go to the Search page. 2. Apply the filters you need, such as subscriber count, engagement rate, niche, or email availability. 3. Once you're happy with your results, you're ready to download. Step 1B: Export a Saved Channel List You can also export a custom list of channels you've previously saved: 1. Go to Saved Channel Lists from your dashboard. 2. Open the list you wish to export. 3. Review the channels and remove any you don’t want to include. Step 2: Download the YouTube Channel List 1. On the search results or saved list page, click the Download Data List button. 2. This will open the Download Channel Data page, where you can select the type of data you need. Step 3: Choose Your Download Type Select the data that matters most for your campaign. All downloads include basic channel data, but contact info (emails and social handles) costs more credits. Choose from: - Email Addresses – 1 credit per channel (you'll also receive social handles and the full channel summary included.) - Channel Summary – 0.1 credits per channel (no contact info). Tip: If you're not going to start with immediate outreach, basic data might be all you need. Step 4: Refine Your Download Narrow down your export based on the type of contact information you want: Option 1: Emails - Only include channels with email: - Ideal for outreach campaigns where email is your primary contact method. - Include channels with email plus channel summary for other channels: - Useful if you plan to manually search for contact info for channels without an email. Option 2: Channel Data Only There is no refinement here, as this option only includes basic channel data. You will get the full list of channels. Step 5: Confirm Credit Use 1. Once you’ve refined your list, review the Order Summary on the right side of the page. 2. If you have enough credits, click Confirm and Download. Credits will be deducted immediately. 3. If you need more credits, click Purchase Credits to top up and complete your download. Step 6: Download Your CSV Your CSV file will be prepared and available via: - Your inbox: Check your email for the download link. - ChannelCrawler: Head to the Export Home Page to access your download. You can open the CSV file in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet tool. Now you're ready to build your YouTube channel list. Try exporting your first CSV today!

Getting started

What are search credits

Search credits are deducted each time you conduct a search within the platform. They are used in when viewing channels in the "Discover" or "brand visibility features. Here’s how it works: Search Credits Deduction Credits are deducted based on the number of results displayed in your search. For example: - If 20 results appear on the first page, 20 search credits will be deducted. - If you go to the second page and there are 16 results left, 16 more search credits will be deducted. - If you use multiple filters and only 5 channels appear, 5 search credits will be deducted. Track Your Credits You can check your remaining search credits anytime in your user dashboard. Do search credits expire? - Monthly credits reset at the start of each months billing cycle. What happens if I run out of credits? - Wait until the next billing cycle, or upgrade your plan for more search credits.

Getting started

How to Sign Up for ChannelCrawler

Step 1: Click create account 1. Go to the account creation page Step 2: Enter Your Details 1. Enter your work email address. 2. Or click Sign up with Google for a faster process. 3. Agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. 4. Click Get started. Step 3: Set Your Password 1. Enter your full name, password, and repeat password. 2. Your password must be at least 9 characters long and include one uppercase letter. 3. Click Confirm password to proceed. Step 4: Verify Your Email (If Required) Check your inbox for a verification email from ChannelCrawler. Enter the code you receive in your inbox. You're Ready to Go! Once your account is set up, you can: - Start searching for YouTubers to sponsor. - See your brands share of voice. - Find creators being rebooked. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a credit card to sign up? - No. Signing up for the free plan doesn’t require payment details. Can I change my plan after signing up? - Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime from your Account Settings. What if I don’t get the verification email? - Check your spam folder or click Resend Verification on the sign-up page. - Check you have entered the right email If you still don't get the email, contact us at support@channelcrawler.com and we'll resolve it for you. Now you're ready to start discovering YouTube influencers. Sign up today and find the creators for your campaigns

Sponsorships & brand visibility

How to use Channel Lookalikes

How to find similar creators with Channel Lookalikes Use Channel Lookalikes to find more YouTube creators like the ones already working for your brand, client, or campaign. If one creator is performing well, the next step is often to find similar creators so you can repeat what is already working. Channel Lookalikes helps you start with creators you already know and find similar channels based on content type, location, size, and topic. Article image Start with a creator that is already working Channel Lookalikes is most useful when you already have one or more creators that fit your brief. For example, you might start with: 1. A creator who has already driven good results for your brand. 2. A creator your client wants to work with. 3. A competitor’s sponsored creator. 4. A channel you've discovered that looks like a strong fit for a campaign. ChannelCrawler then helps you find more channels that look similar. Add your seed channels To get started, add up to 10 channels. These are your example channels. 1. Go to Channel Lookalikes. 2. Search for a channel by name. 3. Select the channel you want to use as an example. 4. Repeat this if you have more creators you want to match against. The more similar your seed channels are, the better your results are likely to be. Article image Use similar seed channels for better results Channel Lookalikes works best when your starting channels have something clear in common. For example, if you want to find more UK fitness creators, only use fitness from the UK creators in your seeding If you want to find more finance creators for a sponsorship campaign, start with finance creators. It sounds simple, but it can be easy to get wrong. Add filters to narrow the results You can use filters to make your results more specific. The main filters include: 1. Subscribers Use this to find channels within a specific size range. 2. Average views per video Use this to find creators with a consistent level of audience attention. 3. Country Use this if you only want creators from a specific location. 4. Language Use this if you only want creators who publish in a specific language. 5. Category Use this to keep results focused on a specific type of content. 6. Active only This will ensure channels will have posted short or long form content in the last 60 days. 7. Has brand mentions or sponsorships If you want to be specific with those who are actively mentioning brands. Article image Save creators to a list When you find creators you want to work with, save them to a list. This helps you keep all your potential partners in one place. You can create lists however suits your needs. - Campaign - Client - Niche - Location - Market - Outreach stage. Article image

Sponsorships & brand visibility

How to find sponsored YouTube channels

Finding the right creator for a sponsorship deal usually means hours of trawling YouTube and guessing. ChannelCrawler Brands speeds this up by letting you search YouTube channels that already run brand sponsorships, so you can see who they work with, how often, and how well those videos perform before you reach out. Article image Start with a name, or start with a filter 1. If you already have a creator in mind — maybe you've seen them on YouTube or noticed a competitor sponsoring them — search for their channel by name. You'll go straight to their profile and can see every brand they've worked with. 2. If you don't have a specific creator yet, use filters to surface channels by sponsorship behaviour — brands they've worked with, how often they get rebooked, how recently they've taken sponsorships, and so on. Filter down to a shortlist The filters fall into four buckets. Mix and match the ones that matter for your campaign. Sponsorship history 1. Repeat bookings: the same brand appearing more than once on the channel — a hint at an ongoing partnership. 2. Bookings number: how many sponsorships have been detected on the channel overall. 3. Time frame of last sponsored video: find creators who've taken a sponsorship recently and are still active. So you know they are actively open to sponsorships. Brand fit 1. Brand category: find channels that have worked with brands in your category — SaaS, marketing tools, ecommerce, finance, and so on. 2. Sponsored by: find channels already sponsored by a specific brand. Useful for tracing where competitors have spent. 3. Not sponsored by: exclude channels already tied to a direct competitor, or your own brand, so you avoid conflicts and exclusivity issues. Audience and content 1. Creator category: filter by what the channel makes content about — marketing, business, gaming, beauty, education, and so on. 2. Average views: focus on channels actually reaching people. A solid view count usually beats a big subscriber number. 3. Subscribers: layer on audience size to fit budget and campaign reach needs. Market 1. Country: limit results to creators based in a specific market. 2. Language: limit results to creators producing content in a specific language. Build your shortlist 1. Click into any channel to see its full sponsorship history — every brand, every video, every view count. 2. Ask three questions of each shortlisted channel: do the brands they work with overlap with yours, are their sponsored videos hitting the views you need, and have brands rebooked them? 3. Export your shortlist to CSV when you're ready to start outreach.

Channel discovery

Average views — Are you using the right one?

Subscriber count often doesn't tell the full story. Average views per video give a much clearer picture of how many people are actively following a creator's content. ChannelCrawler offers three key view metrics to help you find YouTubers with the reach you're looking for. What each view metric tells you ChannelCrawler provides three filters to measure a channel's typical viewership: Typical Views Per Video - The median views per video over the last 10 or 50 videos. - What does median mean? It's the middle value when you list all video view counts from lowest to highest. - Best for finding creators with consistently popular content, as it avoids being skewed by one-off viral hits, or a poor performing video. Average Views Per Video - The total views of the last 10 or 50 videos, divided by the number of videos. - Useful for understanding overall viewership, but can be influenced by outliers. Average Views Per Month - The total views a channel receives per month, averaged over the past 1 to 10 months. - Ideal for measuring long-term performance rather than individual video success. Tip: Typical views (median) often provide the most accurate picture of a channel's usual performance, while average views can be distorted by spikes or drops. Which One to Choose? Choosing the right view filter depends on what you're trying to achieve: 1. Typical Views Per Video (Median) – Best for identifying consistent performance. - Use this if you want to know what a creator's usual audience looks like, without being misled by viral spikes or underperforming videos. - Ideal for: Reliable partnerships where steady viewership matters. 2. Average Views Per Video (Mean) – Best for understanding overall reach. - Use this if you're assessing a creator's total impact per video, but be aware that viral hits can skew the numbers. - Ideal for: Broad brand awareness campaigns. 3. Average Views Per Month – Best for channels with evergreen content. - Use this if you want to see how all of a channel's videos are performing over time, not just the most recent uploads. This is particularly useful for how-to videos, product reviews, and tutorials that remain relevant months or even years after posting. - Ideal for: Identifying creators whose content continues to attract views long after publication. How to Use the View Filters To find YouTubers with the right viewership for your goals: 1. Go to Filters → Average Views. 2. Choose the metric that aligns with your needs: - Typical Views Per Video: Best for consistent viewership. - Average Views Per Video: Useful for understanding overall reach. - Average Views Per Month: Ideal for tracking sustained channel performance. 3. Set your range: - 5,000–50,000 views per video for example. 4. Combine with other filters like subscriber count, engagement rate, or growth for more refined results. Why Average Views Matter Focusing on views rather than subscribers helps you find creators whose content is actively reaching people. High average views suggest: - The creator's audience regularly watches their videos. - Content remains relevant and engaging over time. - Sponsored content is more likely to get seen. Low average views can mean: - The creator has inactive subscribers. - Recent content isn't resonating as well. - The channel grew through one-off viral videos or fake followers. Pro tip: If a channel has high subscriber growth but low average views, they may have only recently gained an audience. Check the channels recent videos and manually vet the view counts. See if the audience sticks! What's a Good Average View Count? What counts as "good" depends on your goals, budget, and the type of partnership you're looking for. Here's how to think about it: 1. If you're sponsoring content: Look at Typical Views Per Video to understand how many people will likely see your sponsored content. Higher views usually mean higher sponsorship costs. If you're working with a tighter budget, focus on creators with consistent mid-range viewership rather than large channels with inconsistent performance. 2. If you're selling to creators: Average Views Per Month is key, especially for channels with evergreen content. Creators who consistently attract viewers, even on older videos, are more likely to invest in tools or services that enhance their content. 3. If you're building brand awareness: Use Average Views Per Video to gauge overall exposure. A smaller channel with consistently strong views can deliver more cost-effective reach than a larger creator with inconsistent performance. 4. If you're targeting niche communities: In specialised areas like education, finance, or B2B content, view counts might be lower, but the audience tends to be more engaged. A channel with fewer but highly relevant viewers can drive better results than one with higher, less-targeted views. How growth rates affect value: If a channel has strong Typical Views alongside rapid subscriber or view growth, it might be your last chance to secure a partnership at a lower cost before they become more in demand. Final tip: Don't focus solely on high view counts. Match the creator's typical performance to your goals and budget. A smaller, consistent audience often delivers more value than a larger, less engaged one Find YouTubers People Actually Watch Tracking average views helps you focus on creators who consistently reach an active audience. - Use Typical Views Per Video to find creators with steady viewership. - Use Average Views Per Video to understand overall reach. - Use Average Views Per Month for long-term performance. Now, try it for yourself and start finding YouTubers whose content is actually getting seen.