Playlist checker
YouTube Playlist Analyser
Use the playlist analyser to understand whether a YouTube URL points to a playlist and how the playlist ID is detected.
What a YouTube playlist URL is
A playlist URL usually includes a list query parameter. That value identifies the playlist or collection associated with the link.
How the tool detects playlist links
The tool parses the URL, checks the YouTube host, and looks for a playlist ID in supported URL formats.
How playlist IDs work
The playlist ID is the value after list= in many YouTube URLs. Some show links may include a playlist-like identifier in the path.
How this differs from a single video link
A single video link usually contains a video ID, such as v=VIDEO_ID or a youtu.be path. A URL can include both a video ID and playlist ID.
Example supported URL formats
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAYLIST_IDyoutube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&list=PLAYLIST_IDyoutube.com/show/SHOW_ID
Check your link
Paste the URL into the main YouTube link tool to detect whether it is a playlist or single video.