Extract YouTube video statistics and save to Google Sheets
Streamline your content analysis by automatically pulling real-time YouTube metrics like view counts and engagement stats directly into Google Sheets. This intelligent workflow identifies pending URLs, queries the YouTube API, and updates your spreadsheet with organized data or error logs. It is the perfect solution for creators and marketers who need a hands-off approach to performance tracking.
Run this with your team's AIWhat This Recipe Does
Stop wasting hours manually checking YouTube view counts and engagement metrics. This automation streamlines your video performance tracking by pulling real-time statistics directly into a centralized Google Sheet. Whether you are managing a brand channel or monitoring competitor activity, this tool ensures your data is always current and actionable. By automating the data collection process, marketing teams can focus on analyzing trends and optimizing content strategy rather than tedious data entry. The workflow handles multiple videos at once using batch processing, making it scalable for large libraries or extensive market research projects. Gain a competitive edge by identifying which topics resonate with your audience through accurate, up-to-date performance metrics. This is an essential tool for any business looking to professionalize their video marketing operations and justify their ROI with hard data.
What your team gets
Forms and dashboards, so it is not a script only one person understands
Runs on your schedule in the cloud, so it does not stop when a laptop closes
Endpoints, so the rest of your stack can trigger the same work
Google Sheets connected for the team, not per person
How It Works
- 1
Open the recipe and connect your accounts
Connect Google Sheets once, in your team cloud, and nobody has to do it again on their own machine
- 2
Tell your own agent what is different about your process
Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, whichever your team already uses. It adapts the recipe to how you actually work
- 3
Run it, then leave it running
It lives in your team cloud, so it keeps going after you close the laptop and every teammate's AI can use it
Who Uses This
- Digital marketing managers use this to generate weekly performance reports for stakeholders without manual data collection.
- Content strategists track competitor video growth to identify trending topics and high-performing content formats in their niche.
- Social media coordinators monitor engagement rates across a high volume of video assets to prioritize community management and response efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a YouTube API key for this to work?
Yes, you will need a standard Google Cloud API key to authorize the requests to YouTube's data service, which is free for most standard use cases.
Can I track videos from channels I do not own?
Yes, this automation can pull public statistics for any YouTube video URL you provide in your source spreadsheet, making it ideal for competitor research.
Where is the collected data stored?
All statistics are automatically synced to a Google Sheet, providing a familiar and accessible interface for your team to view, filter, and analyze the results.
Can I process hundreds of videos at the same time?
Yes, the built-in batch processing functionality ensures that large lists of videos are processed efficiently without hitting platform rate limits or causing errors.
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This recipe uses nodes like ManualTrigger, If, GoogleSheets, HttpRequest and 2 more. On Runwork, you don't need to learn n8n's workflow syntax. Describe what you want to your own AI agent in plain English.
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