Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Features
QWhat is TubeAnalytics - YouTube Analytics Tool?
AIt's a tool that allows you to efficiently search YouTube videos with advanced filtering and Japanese optimization. You can also export search results to CSV, Excel, and PDF files.
QCan I use it for free?
AYou can use our 7-day free trial. During the trial period, you can try all features.
QCan I use it on my smartphone?
AYes, it's possible. However, since you can also download various data and Excel files, we recommend using it on a computer.
QWhat search features are available?
AYou can use various search criteria including keyword search, genre filters, video type (regular/Shorts), date range, and sorting by view count.
QCan I search only for videos with high view counts?
AThe API search results are sorted among videos that match the specified keywords. Therefore, while you can display videos with high view counts from the retrieved results, you cannot directly search for high-view videos through the API.
QI want to search only for Japanese videos, but videos in other languages appear.
ADue to the API's design, it's not possible to completely filter only Japanese videos. The search primarily judges based on the language of titles and descriptions, so videos in other languages may be included. To find Japanese videos more easily, searching with Japanese keywords is effective.
QHow does the target region search work?
AThe search uses the following specifications: - Japan: Japanese priority - USA/English: English priority - Europe: English-centered, multilingual - Global: No language restrictions Note that auto-dubbed versions (AI-translated videos) may also be included in search results.
QHow many searches can I do per day?
AThe API is free up to 10,000 quota per day. For video search, about 100-700 quota is consumed per 50 results. For channel video search, quota consumption varies significantly depending on search parameters, but approximately 20-100 quota is consumed per 50 results.
QThumbnails in downloaded Excel are not displaying.
AThe IMAGE function used in Excel may not work properly depending on your environment. Please use find and replace to change '=@IMAGE' to '=IMAGE' as shown below.
Also, if you see a security warning, please enable content in Excel.

Excel IMAGE function replacement example

Enable Excel content
QI can't search because API Key reading failed. What should I do?
AThe saved API Key cannot be read. Please re-enter the API Key on the 'API Settings' page and click 'Save'. Then try searching again.

API Key reading failed
API Setup
QIs a YouTube Data API Key required?
AYes, a YouTube Data API v3 API Key is required to use the search function. Detailed setup instructions are available on the API Setup Guide page.
QIs getting an API Key free?
AYes, you can get a YouTube Data API v3 API Key for free from Google Cloud Console.
QIs using the API Key also free?
AYes, it's free to use. However, there's a daily limit of 10,000 quota. You can use it as many times as you want within the limit. Quota resets at midnight Pacific Time (between 4-5 PM Japan Time).
QIs the API Key saved? Do I need to enter it every time?
AYes, the API Key is encrypted and securely saved on the server side, and is automatically used while logged in.
Since it's stored on the server, you don't need to re-enter it when logging in from a different device (unless the key is invalid, corrupted, or expired).
If reading fails, please reconfigure it on the 'API Settings' page.
QI don't understand how to set up the API Key
ADetailed instructions are available on the API Setup Guide page.
Pricing & Payment
QWhat pricing plans are available?
AWe offer a simple pricing plan at ¥550/month (¥605 incl. tax). First-time registrations include a 7-day free trial.
QWhat payment methods are available?
AWe accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB) and debit cards.
QCan I cancel anytime?
AYes, you can cancel anytime. After cancellation, you can continue using the service until the end of the current billing period.
QAbout returns, cancellations, and refunds
ADue to the nature of digital content, refunds are generally not available. However, exceptions are made in the following cases: - When payment was completed but service is unavailable due to system failure - When duplicate charges occurred - When service cannot be provided due to our technical issues
Data & Privacy
QIs search history saved?
ASearch history is saved for service improvement, but it is not linked to personally identifiable information. Please check our Privacy Policy for details.
QIs the API Key stored securely?
AYes, API Keys are encrypted and stored securely. They cannot be accessed by third parties.
QWhere is search result data stored?
ASearch results are temporarily stored in memory and deleted after download as CSV/Excel or PDF files. They are not permanently stored on the server.
Technical Support
QWhat browsers are supported?
AWe support the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Mobile browsers are also supported.
QWhat should I do if search is slow?
ASearch speed depends on YouTube Data API response time. It may be slower at certain times, but results usually appear within a few seconds.
QWhat should I do if an error occurs?
ACheck the error details and verify that your API Key is correctly configured. If the issue persists, please contact support.
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