Supermetrics for n8n
Connect YouTube to n8n — Automated Video Analytics Workflows
Automate YouTube reporting in n8n. Build workflows that track video performance, monitor subscriber growth, and deliver channel analytics reports.
Why Connect YouTube to n8n?
Automate your YouTube monitoring and reporting with n8n workflows.
Video performance alerts
Get notified when videos hit view milestones or engagement drops.
Automated channel reports
Schedule weekly YouTube analytics summaries to your content team.
Subscriber growth tracking
Monitor subscriber gains and losses over time automatically.
How to Connect YouTube to n8n
Three steps. Under two minutes. Zero code.
- 1
Add the Supermetrics node
Open your n8n instance and add the Supermetrics node to a workflow — it's a built-in verified node, no installation required.
- 2
Configure your API key
Add a Supermetrics credential in n8n with your API key. Select your data source and authorize your account.
- 3
Build your workflow
Add the Supermetrics node to a workflow, choose your metrics and dimensions, then wire the output to Slack, email, Google Sheets, or any other n8n node to automate your reporting.
Workflow Examples for YouTube in n8n
Pre-built automation recipes you can import and customize. Each workflow handles a common YouTube monitoring or reporting task.
Weekly Video Report
Rank videos by views and watch time, send summary to Slack.
Subscriber Growth Tracker
Log daily subscriber changes to a Google Sheet.
Automation Use Cases for YouTube
Common scenarios where automating your YouTube data workflows saves hours every week.
Content performance ranking
Rank videos by engagement to guide content strategy.
Revenue monitoring
Track estimated revenue and CPM trends over time.
What YouTube Data Can You Pull into n8n?
Supermetrics gives n8n access to your full YouTube reporting data — metrics and dimensions you already know from the YouTube interface.
Key Metrics
- Views
- Watch time (minutes)
- Subscribers gained
- Subscribers lost
- Likes
- Comments
- Shares
- Average view duration
- Average percentage viewed
- Estimated revenue
- Playback-based CPM
- Card clicks
Key Dimensions
- Video title
- Video ID
- Published date
- Traffic source
- Device type
- Country
- Content type
Resources & Guides
Social media report templates
Why Supermetrics for n8n?
The trusted marketing data platform since 2009. 200,000+ companies use Supermetrics — 15% of global ad spend flows through our connectors.
Built for n8n
Purpose-built integration for n8n. Connect in minutes, not days — no custom connectors or engineering resources needed.
70+ Data Sources
Connect YouTube alongside 70+ marketing platforms through the Supermetrics n8n node. Purpose-built for marketing data with the deepest field coverage in the industry.
Verified Integration
Supermetrics is a verified, built-in n8n node — no community packages to install or maintain. Enterprise-grade reliability for your production workflows.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 Type II certified. GDPR compliant. OAuth authentication. Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Always Current
Your YouTube data refreshes automatically in n8n. No manual exports, no stale numbers — open your report and the data is current.
Historical Depth
Access your full YouTube history — months or years of engagement data, follower growth, and content performance. No artificial date range restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect YouTube to n8n with Supermetrics?
Open n8n, add the Supermetrics node to a workflow (it's a built-in verified node — no installation needed), enter your Supermetrics API key, and select YouTube as your data source. Choose your metrics and dimensions, then wire the output to any downstream node — Slack, Google Sheets, email, a database, or any of n8n's 400+ integrations.
Is my YouTube data secure when flowing through n8n?
Your data security depends on your n8n deployment. Self-hosted n8n keeps everything on your infrastructure — no data leaves your servers. n8n Cloud is SOC 2 compliant. On the Supermetrics side, all API calls are encrypted in transit, and Supermetrics is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant. Your YouTube credentials are stored securely and never exposed in workflow definitions.
Can I combine YouTube data with other sources in n8n?
That is where n8n shines. A single workflow can pull YouTube data from Supermetrics, fetch CRM data from HubSpot, query your database, and merge everything before sending it to a dashboard or notification channel. n8n's Merge and IF nodes let you build complex logic without writing code.
What YouTube metrics are available through the Supermetrics n8n node?
All standard YouTube reporting metrics and dimensions are available, including Views, Watch time (minutes), Subscribers gained, Subscribers lost, Likes, and more. You configure the exact fields in the Supermetrics node, and the data arrives as structured JSON objects that downstream nodes can process immediately.
Can I schedule automated YouTube workflows in n8n?
Yes. n8n supports cron-based triggers, so you can schedule your YouTube data pulls to run at any interval — every hour, every morning at 8 AM, every Monday, or on the first of each month. You can also trigger workflows via webhooks, manual execution, or events from other systems.
Can I track watch time and retention in n8n?
Yes. Watch time, average view duration, and average percentage viewed are all available as metrics.
Does it support traffic source breakdowns?
Yes. Traffic source, device type, and country are available as dimensions for audience analysis.
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