Search YouTube channels and videos
YouTube works fine without an account, so this page is for something else: finding a person or a topic on YouTube and everywhere else at once. Search below, or switch to All to see YouTube next to Instagram, TikTok and the rest.
Know the handle? Open the profile
Public profiles usually open without a login when you go straight to the address.
What you can see on YouTube without an account
Checked October 2026
You can find
- Videos, Shorts and channels.
- Channel @handles and About pages.
- Public playlists.
You can't find
- Unlisted and private videos.
- Members-only videos.
- Comments, in most results.
How to find someone on YouTube
- Search their name in quotes. Most channels use a real name or a brand name.
- Try youtube.com/@handle with handles you've seen on their other socials.
- Check the channel's About page for links to their Instagram, TikTok or website.
Search tips for YouTube
- For a how-to, search the job in plain words:
replace bike chain. - Use quotes for an exact video title.
- Add a year to skip out-of-date tutorials:
"iphone backup" 2026.
YouTube questions
Do I need an account to search YouTube?
No. YouTube works fully logged out. Recommendations come from what you've watched in that browser instead of from an account.
How do I find someone's YouTube channel?
Search their name or handle. If that fails, look for a YouTube link in their Instagram or TikTok bio, or run their handle through the username search.