YouTube Get related videos API
Get recommended related content for a YouTube video (recommended video list). Similar to the related videos shown on the right side of the video playback page. Returns all recommended videos at once (typically 20-30 videos). Notes: Each video's recommendations are generated by the YouTube algorithm and may vary The recommended list typically contains 20-30 videos This endpoint does not support pagination; all recommended videos are returned at once
/v1/youtube/get_related_videosvideo_idstringoptionalVideo ID (recommended; choose one: video_id or video_url)
video_urlstringoptionalFull video URL (choose one: video_url or video_id)
need_formatbooleanoptionalWhether to format the data. Default: true true: returns structured data in a formatted layout (recommended) false: returns the raw YouTube API structure, useful for debugging or custom processing
YouTube API Use Cases
Get related videos Data Collection
Retrieve get related videos data from YouTube at scale for analytics and research.
Competitive Intelligence
Monitor YouTube activity and benchmark against competitors using real-time data.
Automation & Integration
Integrate YouTube get related videos data into your product, dashboard, or data pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the YouTube API official?
No, KeyAPI provides an unofficial YouTube API that lets you access YouTube data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the data?
We provide real-time data from YouTube. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available.
How do credits work?
Each API endpoint consumes credits. Most endpoints cost just 1 credit. All pricing is transparent in our API documentation with no hidden fees.
Can I use this for AI model training?
Yes. KeyAPI provides structured, AI-ready data ideal for training datasets, fine-tuning LLMs, and building AI pipelines. Our historical archives are particularly valuable for large-scale training workloads.
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