Live YouTube Subscriber Count
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This is a React web app that displays a live YouTube subscriber count. It fetches data from the YouTube Data API using the channel's username.
Features
- Live Subscriber Count: The app fetches and updates the subscriber count every 5 seconds.
- YouTube API Integration: Uses the YouTube Data API v3 to retrieve channel statistics.
-
Environment Variables: API key management through a
.env
file for security.
Demo
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed.
- YouTube API Key: You need a YouTube Data API key. Get it here.
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/VinCoD/youtube-live-sub-count
cd youtube-live-sub-count
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Create a
.env
file in the root of the project:
REACT_APP_YOUTUBE_API_KEY=your_youtube_api_key_here
- Start the development server:
npm start
- Open the app in your browser:
The app should automatically open in your browser at http://localhost:3000
. If it doesn't, you can manually navigate to this URL.
Usage
- Update the Username:
In src/api/youtube.js
, replace 'YOUR_CHANNEL_USERNAME'
with the YouTube username of the channel you want to track.
const USERNAME = 'YOUR_CHANNEL_USERNAME';
- Customize Fetch Interval:
The app fetches the subscriber count every 5 seconds. You can adjust this interval in the LiveSubCount
component:
const intervalId = setInterval(fetchSubCount, 5000); // Fetch every 5 seconds
Deployment
To deploy the app, you can build it for production and host it on a service like GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Vercel.
- Build the app:
npm run build
-
Deploy the
build
directory to your preferred hosting service.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgements
Contact
- Vincent Otieno: vincentotieno161@gmail.com
- GitHub: VinCoD
- YouTube: KwargDevs
Sample Response from API
{
"kind": "youtube#channelListResponse",
"etag": "gZC1bvkr93--vyIc5-kUeSqXT0A",
"pageInfo": {
"totalResults": 1,
"resultsPerPage": 5
},
"items": [
{
"kind": "youtube#channel",
"etag": "lt20B3xn1o8JmPY6F3SvLu92joQ",
"id": "UC40gjlEBqBN2Flb3KC6WlHA",
"snippet": {
"title": "Pseudomonous",
"description": "Welcome to Pseudomonous, your ultimate gaming destination! š®\n\nJoin me as I stream the latest and greatest in gaming, including Fortnite, Call of Duty, EA Sports FC 24, and Grand Theft Auto. Get ready for epic gameplay, exciting moments, and a community of gamers who share your passion. \n\nš Subscribe for live streams, gaming clips, and highlights!\nš Don't forget to like, comment, and share!\n\n#Pseudomnous #Gaming #Fortnite #CallofDuty #EASportsFC24 #GTA #PS5 #PS4 #LiveStreaming #GamingCommunity #GamingClips #Shorts #ForYou #FYP #Comedy #Food #euro2024 #championsleague #usa \n",
"customUrl": "@pseudomonous",
"publishedAt": "2021-01-19T11:24:06.024573Z",
"thumbnails": {
"default": {
"url": "https://yt3.ggpht.com/kSsNDl3M6rSs_qMz0_gO9aeqlHtca-Z3BovwnSwyCYjGgh6PB2OiFSp7hkWPjBw5Gu1umhztjQ=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj",
"width": 88,
"height": 88
},
"medium": {
"url": "https://yt3.ggpht.com/kSsNDl3M6rSs_qMz0_gO9aeqlHtca-Z3BovwnSwyCYjGgh6PB2OiFSp7hkWPjBw5Gu1umhztjQ=s240-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj",
"width": 240,
"height": 240
},
"high": {
"url": "https://yt3.ggpht.com/kSsNDl3M6rSs_qMz0_gO9aeqlHtca-Z3BovwnSwyCYjGgh6PB2OiFSp7hkWPjBw5Gu1umhztjQ=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj",
"width": 800,
"height": 800
}
},
"localized": {
"title": "Pseudomonous",
"description": "Welcome to Pseudomonous, your ultimate gaming destination! š®\n\nJoin me as I stream the latest and greatest in gaming, including Fortnite, Call of Duty, EA Sports FC 24, and Grand Theft Auto. Get ready for epic gameplay, exciting moments, and a community of gamers who share your passion. \n\nš Subscribe for live streams, gaming clips, and highlights!\nš Don't forget to like, comment, and share!\n\n#Pseudomnous #Gaming #Fortnite #CallofDuty #EASportsFC24 #GTA #PS5 #PS4 #LiveStreaming #GamingCommunity #GamingClips #Shorts #ForYou #FYP #Comedy #Food #euro2024 #championsleague #usa \n"
},
"country": "US"
},
"statistics": {
"viewCount": "12055",
"subscriberCount": "37",
"hiddenSubscriberCount": false,
"videoCount": "91"
}
}
]
}
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