Instant YouTube channel analysis using public metrics
A new tool called AAFY has been developed to help smaller YouTubers analyze their channel growth using public metrics. The platform offers various features such as performance summaries, growth charts, and engagement analysis without requiring login credentials. The creator aims to provide a user-friendly experience that respects privacy while offering valuable insights for content creators.
- ▪AAFY analyzes publicly available YouTube data to generate visual reviews of channels.
- ▪The platform does not require YouTube login or OAuth permissions, ensuring user privacy.
- ▪Current features include channel performance summaries, upload consistency tracking, and downloadable reports.
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Hey HN!I’ve been spending a lot of time around creator communities recently, and one thing I kept noticing was how difficult it is for smaller YouTubers to understand their channel growth clearly. Most analytics tools are either overloaded with dashboards, require full account access, or are built mainly for large creators and agencies.So I built AAFY — a simple creator growth companion focused on clarity, privacy, and quick insights.The idea is straightforward: you enter any public YouTube handle (for example @MKBHD), and AAFY analyzes publicly available channel/video data to generate a clean visual review of the channel.The platform currently provides:channel performance summariesvisual growth chartsupload consistency trackingengagement trend analysistime-based performance…
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