Whether you're a content creator, a marketer, or simply curious about your YouTube channel's growth, tracking your subscribers is an essential practice. Knowing how to see your subscribers allows you to gauge your audience's engagement and measure the impact of your content. In this beginner's guide, we will walk you through the steps to see your subscribers on both desktop and mobile devices.
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Table of Contents
- How to see your subscribers on desktop
- How to see your subscribers on the mobile app
- Privacy settings and user visibility
- Upgrade how you use YouTube with IFTTT
How to see your subscribers on desktop
Accessing YouTube Studio
Open your preferred web browser and go to the YouTube website.
Sign in to your YouTube account.
Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select “YouTube Studio” from the dropdown menu.
Navigating the dashboard tab
In YouTube Studio, you will automatically be on the Dashboard tab.
Under “Channel analytics,” you will see your “current subscribers” count.
Navigating the analytics tab
In YouTube Studio, locate the left-hand sidebar.
Click on “Analytics” to access your channel’s analytics data.
Locating the ‘Subscribers’ section and understanding subscriber metrics
In the Analytics tab, you will automatically be under the “Overview" tab.
Click on “Subscribers” and click on “See More” where you will find important subscriber metrics like total subscribers, gained subscribers, traffic source, viewer age and gender, revenue source, and more.
You can further explore these metrics to gain insights into your channel’s growth.
How to see your subscribers on the mobile app
Opening the YouTube app
Launch the YouTube app on your mobile device.
Sign in to your YouTube account if you haven’t already.
Accessing the YouTube Studio section
Tap on your profile picture located at the top-right corner of the screen.
Select “YouTube Studio” from the menu.
You will then get redirected to the "Youtube Studio" app and if you don't have the app yet then you can download it on the App Store or Google Play.
Seeing your subscribers count
- In YouTube Studio, you will be directed to your Dashboard where you can see the total number of subscribers right on your screen and that's it!
Navigating to the Analytics tab
Tap on “Analytics” on the bottom of your screen to access your channel’s analytics data.
Dive into these metrics to gain valuable insights into your channel’s performance.
Privacy settings and user visibility
It's important to note that subscriber visibility can be affected by privacy settings. Some users may choose to keep their subscriptions private, which means their names won't be visible to others. Keep this in mind when analyzing your subscriber count.
Upgrade how you use YouTube with IFTTT
Tracking your YouTube subscribers is a valuable practice that helps you understand your audience, measure your channel's growth, and make informed content decisions. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily see your subscribers on both desktop and mobile devices.
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How to see subscribers on YouTube
February 14, 2024
