Here is a quick comparison of the most common methods:
Watch the progress bar as the tool automatically subscribes your new account to all your old channels.
Log in to your and navigate to your Subscriptions Manager . Open your new account in a separate browser tab or window.
The process involves two main phases: exporting your subscription list and importing it.
This is the most efficient way to move large numbers of subscriptions without manual clicking.
If the built-in transfer tool doesn't work for you, or if you prefer a more manual approach, you can use a third-party tool to transfer your YouTube subscriptions. One popular tool is , a free online tool that allows you to transfer subscriptions between accounts.
You will find a file called . Open it with Excel, Google Sheets, or Notepad.
Go through each open tab and click the red button using your new account profile. Can You Transfer Watch History and Playlists?
This method is safe, free, and uses Google’s own tools. It does not automatically subscribe the new account—it simply gives you a list to work from.
Before we dive into the solutions, it helps to understand why Google hasn't built a native "Move Subscriptions" tool.
Standard transfer tools focus only on subscriptions. The only guaranteed way to move other data is via the Google Takeout method, which will require additional scripting or manual effort to re-create playlists and re-like videos on the new account.
: Go to the Google Takeout page. Under "Create a New Export," click "Deselect all" to speed things up. Scroll down and check only "YouTube and YouTube Music" . Click "All YouTube data included," then uncheck all options except "Subscriptions" . Scroll down and click "Next Step," then "Create Export" .
YouTube subscriptions are tied directly to a Google Account’s unique channel ID. Unlike playlists (which can be made public and saved), subscriptions are private metadata. Google’s stance is that each account is an independent entity. However, because YouTube allows you to export your data under GDPR and privacy laws, you can extract your subscription list and then “re-subscribe” on the new account.
| Method | Best For | Ease of Use | Security | Time for 200 Subs | Extra Features | | :--- | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :--- | | Browser Extension (YST) | Most users | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ~10 min | Auto-subscribe, Open-source | | Google Takeout + Importer | Security-conscious users | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ~20 min | Official data export | | SubSync (Public) | Tech-savvy users | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ~5 min | Dual auth, real-time progress | | Manual Subscribing | Small lists (<50 subs) | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Varies | Full control | | Brand Account Move | Creators moving channels | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | N/A | Moves all channel data |
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Install a reputable extension like from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons. Log into your old account on YouTube.
