How long is that YouTube playlist?
Paste a playlist, video or channel link. Get the total watch time, speed-adjusted estimates, and a plan to finish it.
Works with playlists up to 5,000 videos · channels · single videos · paste up to 5 links at once to compare them side by side
1. Paste
Any YouTube link: youtube.com/playlist?list=…, a watch?v=… URL, youtu.be short links, or @channel handles.
2. See the total
Every video's duration added up, with the average, longest and shortest, and how long it takes at 1.25×, 1.5×, 1.75× and 2×.
3. Finish it
Tick videos as you watch — the remaining time updates and your progress stays in your browser. Share the result with one link.
Not sure which course to start?
We keep lists of complete, free courses with their real total hours: Python, JavaScript, machine learning, data structures & algorithms and Excel. All lists →
Why use this instead of counting by hand?
YouTube shows the length of each video but never the total for a playlist. For a 40-lecture course that means 40 numbers to add up. This page does it in one request, keeps the result at a permanent link you can share, and — unlike other calculators — doesn't stop at 500 videos, doesn't gate the result behind an ad, and lets you mark what you've already watched.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the total length of a YouTube playlist?
Paste the playlist link above. We add up the duration of every video and show the total, the average, and how long it takes at 1.25×, 1.5×, 1.75× and 2× speed.
Does it work for channels and single videos?
Yes. Paste a channel link (like youtube.com/@handle) to total all its uploads, or a video link for one video. You can paste up to five links at once.
Is there a limit on playlist size?
We count up to 5,000 videos, which is YouTube's own maximum for a playlist. Other calculators stop at 500.
Why is the total different from what I expected?
Private, deleted or region-blocked videos can't be measured. They're shown as unavailable and left out of the total so the number stays honest.
Do I need an account?
No. Nothing to sign up for, and your watched progress is stored only in your browser.
Is there an API or a badge for my README?
Yes, both are free. GET /api/v1/playlist/{id} returns the totals and every video as JSON (CORS-enabled, no key), and /badge/playlist/{id}.svg is a live badge for READMEs and course descriptions. Details on the API page.
From the guides
- Add a YouTube course to your calendar (Google, Apple, Outlook) · 3 min read
Turn a playlist into calendar sessions — one event per study day listing that day's videos — and import the .ics file into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook on desktop and mobile. - How long does it take to watch a YouTube playlist? · 4 min read
The quick answer, the maths behind it, what changes at 1.5× or 2×, and how many days a playlist really takes at an hour a day. - How to finish a long YouTube course (a schedule that survives week two) · 4 min read
A step-by-step method for turning a 30-, 50- or 100-hour playlist into daily sessions you'll actually complete — with a worked example and the mistakes that sink most plans. - How to see the total length of a YouTube playlist · 4 min read
Five ways to get the total duration of a playlist — a calculator, by hand, a browser extension, a spreadsheet, or the API — with the exact steps on desktop and mobile.