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Connect YouTube to Metabase

Connect your YouTube channel to Metabase in minutes using Kondado’s direct connection. Simply select which data you want to replicate, from daily video statistics to detailed subscriber metrics, and choose how frequently your dashboards should refresh to match your business needs. No coding, database management, or complex configuration required.

6
available pipelines
114
extractable fields
  • No code, no spreadsheets
  • Auto-refreshed data
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Marketing teams can finally track content performance without waiting for developers. Monitor which videos drive the most engagement, analyze subscriber growth trends, and measure playlist effectiveness all within familiar Metabase dashboards. Turn raw video metrics into actionable insights that guide your content strategy, optimize publishing schedules, and prove ROI to stakeholders without exporting CSV files or manual reporting.

Kondado provides a direct connection between YouTube and Metabase, allowing you to replicate channel statistics, video metrics, and playlist data on a configurable schedule to build interactive dashboards without technical setup.

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Available data

YouTube data available in Metabase

Each item below is automatically replicated by Kondado from YouTube into Metabase — no schema setup, no manual mapping.

6
available pipelines
114
extractable fields
Auto-refresh

Available integrations

Daily Channel Statistics
Analyze metrics such as views, likes, and comments per day, along with data on subscribers gained and lost.
Daily Video Statistics
Examine daily views, likes, and comments of videos, along with metrics like average view duration.
Playlist Items
Details videos in playlists, including title, description, and publication date, along with the video's position in the playlist.
Playlists
Provides information about playlists, such as title, description, and privacy status, along with the number of videos in the playlist.
Daily Video Views
Presents daily views and minutes watched, allowing detailed analysis by video and channel.
Daily Channel Views
Shows views and minutes watched per day, with options for detailing by channel and other dimensions.

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Combine YouTube’s rich video data with Metabase’s visualization capabilities to uncover content trends that drive business growth. With Daily Channel Statistics, you can monitor subscriber fluctuations and identify which content types correlate with audience growth spikes. The Daily Video Statistics pipeline reveals exactly when viewers drop off and which thumbnails generate the highest click-through rates, while Playlist Items data helps you understand how video sequencing affects watch time and subscriber conversion. These insights enable data-driven decisions about content calendars, video production priorities, and playlist optimization strategies that maximize channel performance.

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How to create YouTube dashboards in Metabase

Visualize your data automatically — no spreadsheet exports or custom scripts.

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Connect YouTube as data source

Start by adding YouTube as a new data source in Kondado and authenticate with your Google account to grant access to your channel metrics. Select which pipelines you need, such as Daily Video Statistics or Playlist Items, to define what content data will be available for visualization.

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Select Metabase as destination

Choose Metabase as your destination to establish a direct connection that delivers YouTube data straight to your analytics environment. If your team uses multiple business intelligence tools, you can also send data to Power BI, Looker Studio, or Google Sheets.

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Build dashboards and configure refresh

Set your preferred update frequency, from every 5 minutes to daily, then start building Metabase questions and dashboards using your replicated YouTube metrics. Create visualizations that track video performance, subscriber growth, and playlist engagement to drive your content strategy decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers about visualizing YouTube data in Metabase automatically

How do I connect my YouTube channel to Metabase without coding?
Start by adding YouTube as a data source in your Kondado account and authenticate with your channel credentials. Then select Metabase as your destination and choose which pipelines to activate, such as Daily Channel Statistics or Daily Video Statistics. Your data will begin replicating immediately, making channel metrics available as visual cards in Metabase within minutes.
What YouTube metrics can I track in Metabase dashboards?
You can visualize over 114 fields including views, likes, comments, average view duration, and subscriber changes through the available pipelines. Track Daily Video Views to see which content resonates with your audience, or use Daily Channel Statistics to monitor long-term growth trends. These metrics update on your chosen schedule, keeping your performance analysis current.
How often does YouTube data update in Metabase?
You control the refresh frequency based on your reporting needs, with options ranging from every 5 minutes to daily updates. This configurable schedule ensures your Metabase dashboards reflect recent performance without overwhelming your analytics workflow. Simply adjust the timing in your Kondado settings as your content strategy evolves.
Can I build a subscriber growth dashboard in Metabase?
Yes, using the Daily Channel Statistics pipeline you can create visualizations that track subscribers gained and lost over time. Combine this with publication date data to correlate content releases with subscription spikes, helping you identify which video topics drive audience growth. This dashboard becomes a powerful tool for content planning and stakeholder reporting.
How do I analyze YouTube playlist performance in Metabase?
Activate the Playlists and Playlist Items pipelines to examine how your curated collections perform. You can visualize which playlists retain viewers longest, track video positioning effects on click-through rates, and analyze privacy settings impact on engagement. These insights help optimize your playlist strategy to increase watch time and channel subscriptions.
Can I share YouTube analytics dashboards with my team?
Metabase allows you to distribute reports through public links, email subscriptions, or embedded dashboards within your company tools. Your marketing team, content creators, and executives can access fresh YouTube insights without needing Kondado accounts or understanding the data replication process. This keeps everyone aligned on channel performance using a single source of truth.
Do I need a data warehouse to store YouTube data for Metabase?
No, Kondado's Via Kondado connection sends data directly to Metabase without requiring intermediate storage or database management. This eliminates infrastructure costs and technical complexity, letting you focus on analyzing video performance rather than maintaining data pipelines. The direct approach makes professional analytics accessible to teams of any size.

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