YouTube Channel Analyzer
Analyze any YouTube channel to find which content types perform best. AI classifies videos by topic and shows view counts, success rates, and trends. Free.
How to analyze YouTube channel performance
What is the YouTube Channel Analyzer?
The YouTube Channel Analyzer pulls data from any public channel and shows you which content types perform best. Instead of manually checking video by video, AI classifies your content into topics and calculates which categories consistently beat your channel average.
Enter a channel URL and get a breakdown of views by topic, success rates, and your top-performing videos in each category. Use it on your own channel to double down on what works, or analyze competitors to find content gaps.
Better than YouTube Studio analytics
YouTube Studio shows individual video metrics, but it does not group videos by topic. You have to manually categorize and compare performance across content types.
This tool uses AI to classify your videos based on titles and descriptions, then calculates which topics consistently outperform. A video about "productivity tips" and one about "morning routine" both get grouped into "lifestyle" so you can see the real pattern.
How to analyze a YouTube channel
Analyzing channel performance takes just a few steps:
- 1
Enter channel URL
Paste any YouTube channel URL. The tool accepts channel URLs in any format: youtube.com/@handle, youtube.com/channel/ID, or youtube.com/c/name.
- 2
Fetch video data
The tool retrieves the latest 50-100 videos from the channel, including titles, descriptions, and view counts.
- 3
AI classifies content
AI analyzes each video title and description to categorize content into topics like tutorials, vlogs, reviews, news, or entertainment.
- 4
Review performance stats
See a table of topic types with video counts, average views, success rates, and representative examples for each category.
What you get from the analysis
Each analysis provides data to inform your content strategy.
Channel overview
Total videos analyzed, channel median views, and channel average views. The median is often more useful than average since it ignores outliers.
Topic breakdown table
Each content topic shows: number of videos, average views for that topic, success rate (videos that beat channel median), and a representative video title.
Top performing topics
Topics ranked by success rate. A topic with 80% success rate means 8 out of 10 videos in that category beat your channel median.
Representative videos
See example videos from each topic to understand what AI classified into each category.
Free vs. paid YouTube analytics tools
Dedicated YouTube analytics platforms charge $30-200/month. Here is how this tool compares:
| Feature | Miniloop (Free) | VidIQ / TubeBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $30-200/month |
| Topic classification | Yes (AI) | Manual tags |
| Success rate by topic | Yes | No |
| Competitor analysis | Yes | Limited |
| Keyword research | No | Yes |
| SEO scores | No | Yes |
| Real-time alerts | No | Yes |
| Time per analysis | 30 seconds | 5-10 minutes |
Tips for using channel analysis
The goal is finding patterns, not just numbers. A topic with low average views but high success rate means most videos in that category do well, even if none went viral. That is often more actionable than chasing viral outliers.
Compare your own channel to competitors in your niche. If their tutorial videos have 90% success rate and yours have 40%, study what they are doing differently. Look at titles, thumbnails, and video length.
Do not over-index on topics with only 2-3 videos. Small sample sizes produce unreliable success rates. Focus on categories where you have at least 5-10 videos for meaningful patterns.
Why analyze YouTube channel performance?
Find your content sweet spot
Most creators have 2-3 content types that consistently outperform. The problem is figuring out which ones without manually spreadsheet-ing every video. This tool surfaces patterns so you can double down on what works.
Research before sponsorships
Before partnering with a creator, understand their content mix. A channel might have 1M subscribers but if 80% of their views come from reaction videos and you want product reviews, the partnership may underperform.
Competitive intelligence
See what content types work in your niche by analyzing top channels. If tutorial content has 70% success rate across competitors, that is a signal the audience wants educational content. Build your strategy on proven patterns.
Who can benefit from YouTube Channel Analyzer?
Built for creators and marketers who want data-driven content strategy.
Content Creators
Understand what content resonates with your audience by analyzing your own channel's performance patterns.
YouTube Strategists
Audit competitor channels to identify gaps and opportunities in your content strategy.
Marketing Teams
Research influencer channels before partnerships to understand their content mix and performance.
Agencies
Quickly analyze client channels to build data-backed content recommendations.
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