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YouTube Rank Checker
Estimate where a video or channel ranks in YouTube search for a keyword. Get position or range, visibility level, and stability. Free users see ranges; paid users get finer position and confidence band.
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How it works
Keyword Input
Enter a keyword to check how your video or channel ranks in search.
Target Selection
Provide a video URL or channel URL—the tool finds where it appears for that keyword.
Search Analysis
The tool runs a YouTube search and locates your target in the results.
Position Report
Free users receive ranking position ranges; paid users get exact position and confidence.
Visibility Insights
Understand how prominent your content appears for the keyword.
SEO Feedback
Use results to optimize titles, track changes, and validate keyword strategy.
Expected Results
Ranking Position
An estimated position or position range indicating where the target appears in YouTube search results.
Visibility Level
A visibility indicator describing how prominent the video or channel appears for the searched keyword.
Position Range
Free users see generalized ranking ranges such as top ten or top twenty placements.
Exact Position
Paid users receive a more precise ranking position when the target appears in search results.
Confidence Band
An indicator describing ranking reliability based on snapshot variability.
Stability Label
Paid insights describing whether ranking appears stable or volatile across recent observations.
Use Cases
SEO Monitoring
Track how well a video or channel ranks for important keywords within YouTube search results.
Optimization Feedback
Evaluate whether title, description, or keyword changes affect ranking visibility.
Competitive Tracking
Compare ranking positions against competitors targeting similar keywords.
Content Performance
Assess whether published content gains meaningful search exposure over time.
Keyword Strategy
Validate which keywords deliver better visibility for specific videos or channels.
Campaign Evaluation
Measure the impact of promotional efforts on YouTube search visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool provide real-time rankings or only snapshot-based estimates?
See the tool description and results for details.
Why are ranking positions shown as ranges for free users?
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What additional ranking accuracy is unlocked with paid plans?
See the tool description and results for details.
Can rankings change between different regions or times?
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Can both videos and channels be ranked using this tool?
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Does a high ranking position guarantee sustained visibility?
See the tool description and results for details.