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YouTube RSS Feed Generator

Get the RSS feed URL for any YouTube channel — paste a handle or link, get the ready-made feed for any RSS reader or automation tool.

Reviewed by UpTube TeamUpdated July 15, 2026

To get a YouTube channel's RSS feed, paste its URL, @handle, or channel ID into this tool and it resolves the channel and returns the ready-made feed link in the format youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UC.... Use it to follow a channel's new uploads in any RSS reader, or to wire a channel into an automation tool without needing API access. Free, instant, no signup.

How to use the RSS Feed Generator

1
Paste the channel reference
Enter the channel's @handle, full URL, or channel ID.
2
Generate the feed link
Click Get Feed. The tool resolves the channel and builds the RSS feed URL.
3
Copy and use it
Copy the feed link into your RSS reader, automation tool, or bot configuration.

About the RSS Feed Generator

What it does

Every public YouTube channel has an RSS feed that lists its recent uploads, but YouTube doesn't surface the link anywhere on the channel page itself — you either have to know the exact URL format or dig up the channel's ID first. This tool does both steps for you.

Who uses it, and why

RSS feeds are useful well beyond a traditional feed reader: automation platforms (Zapier-style tools, Discord/Slack bots, custom scripts) commonly use a channel's RSS feed to trigger an action whenever a new video is published, without needing full YouTube API access or an API key of their own.

How it works

Paste a channel's URL, @handle, or channel ID and the tool resolves it to the canonical channel ID, then builds the exact feed URL: youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UC.... Copy it straight into any RSS reader or automation tool.

Reference: YouTube Data API official reference

Features

✓Works from an @handle, full URL, or channel ID
✓Builds the exact youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml link
✓Shows a channel summary card to confirm the right channel
✓One-click copy of the feed URL
✓Official YouTube API resolution — always accurate
✓Free, no signup

Frequently asked questions

What does a YouTube RSS feed actually show?

A channel's most recent uploads — typically the last 15, with title, link, publish date, and thumbnail for each. It updates automatically as the channel posts new videos, without needing to poll the YouTube API directly.

Can I use a YouTube RSS feed without an API key?

Yes — that's the main advantage. RSS feeds are public XML endpoints that don't require authentication or an API key, unlike the full YouTube Data API, which makes them a lightweight option for simple 'notify me on new upload' automations.

Does the RSS feed include Shorts?

Yes, a channel's RSS feed includes all public uploads regardless of format, so Shorts appear alongside long-form videos and live streams in the same feed.

Why do I need the channel ID instead of just using the handle?

YouTube's RSS feed URL format requires the permanent UC... channel ID, not the @handle, because handles can be changed by the creator while the underlying channel ID never does. This tool handles that conversion automatically.