100% safe, no viruses, works for huge lists. Cons: Clunky, requires multiple tools.
Why starting over on YouTube doesn't mean losing your library. 100% safe, no viruses, works for huge lists
# This requires google-api-python-client old_subs = get_old_subscriptions() # List of channel IDs for channel_id in old_subs: new_account.subscriptions().insert( part="snippet", body="snippet": "resourceId": "channelId": channel_id ).execute() print(f"Subscribed to channel_id") time.sleep(1) # Rate limit avoidance Note: You will need to set up a project in Google Developer Console and enable the YouTube Data API v3. You tried the YouTube subscriptions importer, but it broke. Here is the fix. Manually re-subscribing to 200+ channels is not an option
Manually re-subscribing to 200+ channels is not an option. It is tedious, error-prone, and frankly, a waste of an afternoon. works for huge lists. Cons: Clunky
| Tool Name | Type | Speed | Safety | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Web App | Slow | High | Large archives (500+ subs) | | Subscrap | Extension | Fast | Medium | Daily use, small lists | | Pactific | Desktop App | Very Fast | High | Moving between Brand Accounts | | YouTube Subscription Manager (Github) | Script | Variable | Low (DIY) | Developers |
Safety Guide: Never give your Google password to an importer tool. Always use OAuth (the "Sign in with Google" popup) so the tool never sees your password. If you trust code, this is the most reliable way to copy subscribed channels using YouTube’s v3 API.