YouTube Integration
Track channel analytics and read your comments in one inbox. Publishing is not available — we never upload to your channel.
Overview
YouTube is the world's second-largest search engine and leading video platform with over 2 billion logged-in users monthly. Aibrify connects to YouTube for measurement and for reading your comments.
Publishing is not available. Uploading requires Google's reviewed upload scope, which Aibrify does not hold, so every connected channel is read-only. You keep uploading in YouTube Studio; Aibrify reads the results and keeps your comments in one inbox alongside every other platform.
Key capabilities include: - Track video performance - Analyze audience retention - Read comments in your unified inbox (replies happen in YouTube Studio) - See YouTube next to your other channels in one dashboard
Supported Features
Video Scheduling
Not available — Aibrify never uploads to your channel
YouTube Shorts
Not available — publish Shorts from YouTube Studio
SEO Optimization
Not available — titles and tags are edited in YouTube Studio
Analytics
Views, watch time, subscribers
Thumbnail Management
Not available — thumbnails are uploaded in YouTube Studio
Comment Monitoring
Read comments in your unified inbox — reply in YouTube Studio
Comment Replies
Not available — replying needs a write scope we do not hold
Playlist Management
Not available — playlists are managed in YouTube Studio
End Screens
Not available — end screens are added in YouTube Studio
How to Connect
Go to Settings > Channels > Connect New Channel
Select YouTube from available platforms
Click "Connect with Google"
Sign in with your Google/YouTube account
Grant read-only access to your channel data
Select the YouTube channel to connect (if multiple)
Keep uploading in YouTube Studio — Aibrify reads the results
Best Practices
Maintain a consistent upload schedule
Optimize video titles with keywords (front-load important terms)
Use eye-catching custom thumbnails with faces
Include timestamps in descriptions for longer videos
Add cards and end screens to promote other content
Engage with comments in the first 24 hours
Cross-promote YouTube content on other social platforms
Known Limitations
Publishing is not available — Aibrify never uploads to your channel
The Google upload scope requires API review, so tokens are read-only
Uploads, Shorts, thumbnails, playlists and end screens stay in YouTube Studio
Live streaming and Premiere scheduling are not supported
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect YouTube to Aibrify?
Connecting YouTube is easy. Go to Settings > Channels > Connect New Channel, select YouTube, and follow the authorization flow. The entire process typically takes just 5 minutes.
What features are supported with YouTube integration?
Our YouTube integration supports Analytics, Comment Monitoring, and more.
Does YouTube integration require a business account?
Yes, for full functionality we recommend using a YouTube business account. This ensures you have access to all scheduling, analytics, and engagement features.
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