How to Add a YouTube Channel RSS Feed to RSS Radar App

31. May 2024, Dejan Petrovic


Step 1: Find the YouTube Channel ID

First, you need the unique ID of the YouTube channel you want to follow. Here’s how to find it:

  1. Go to the YouTube channel page.
  2. Look at the channel name and click on "..more" link. This will show "About" popup. 
  3. At the bottom of the popup there is "Share channel" button. Click on it. 
  4. This will open drop down list. Select "Copy channel ID".

Step 2: Create the RSS Feed URL

YouTube provides a standard format for RSS feeds using the channel ID. Here’s the format:

https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UCXXXXXXXXX

Replace UCXXXXXXXXX with the actual channel ID you found in the previous step.

Step 3: Add the RSS Feed to Your RSS Radar App

Now that you have the RSS feed URL, follow these steps to add it to your RSS App:

  1. Open your RSS Radar App.
  2. Go to the option (plus) to add a new feed. 
  3. Enter the RSS feed URL you created.
  4. Save the feed and wait for the app to fetch the latest videos.

Step 4: Enjoy Your Content

You’re all set! Now you’ll receive updates in your RSS Radar App whenever new videos are uploaded to the YouTube channel. Enjoy staying up-to-date with all the latest content without having to visit YouTube directly.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Incorrect Channel ID: Make sure the channel ID is correct. Any mistakes will prevent the feed from working.
  • Feed Not Updating: Check your internet connection and ensure the RSS Radar App is set to update feeds automatically.
  • Missing Videos: Sometimes, there might be a delay in fetching new videos. Adjust the update interval if necessary.

Adding YouTube channel RSS feeds to your RSS Radar App is a great way to keep up with your favorite content creators effortlessly. Happy viewing!