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YouTube Video Category Finder
Get the official YouTube category of any video. Returns category ID and human-readable name. Free tool with instant results.
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How it works
Video Input
Enter a YouTube video URL to retrieve its official category.
Category Retrieval
The tool returns the video's category ID and human-readable name.
Accurate Mapping
Category identifiers are mapped to standard YouTube category labels.
Research Use
Use for content classification, metadata auditing, or competitive review.
Instant Output
Results appear immediately without signup or paid plans.
Free Access
The tool is completely free with no credits or subscriptions required.
Expected Results
Video Category
The official YouTube category name assigned to the analyzed video.
Category ID
The numerical category identifier for the video.
Canonical Mapping
Clear mapping between category ID and human-readable category label.
Official Classification
Category reflects YouTube's official classification for the video.
Immediate Results
Results returned instantly without delays.
Usage Transparency
Clear indication that category data reflects YouTube's assigned classification.
Use Cases
Content Classification
Identify how YouTube categorizes a video for organizational or research purposes.
Metadata Auditing
Verify that a video's category aligns with its content focus.
Competitive Review
Analyze category usage across competitor videos.
List Structuring
Normalize video categories when organizing video or channel lists.
Research Support
Support studies analyzing content distribution across YouTube categories.
Workflow Efficiency
Quickly retrieve category data without manual inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can YouTube change a video's category after publishing?
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Does this tool require credits or paid plans?
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How accurate are category assignments for mixed-topic videos?
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Can a video belong to more than one category?
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Does this tool analyze anything beyond category metadata?
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Is this tool completely free to use?
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