You must complete Steps 1-7 of the Google Takeout method above. You need your subscriptions.json file on your computer.
Instead of transferring everything, export the CSV, open it in Excel, and sort by channel name. Remove the dead channels, the ones that haven't uploaded in a year, and the topics you no longer like. Then import the cleaned-up list (usually 20-30 channels) manually without any extensions. You must complete Steps 1-7 of the Google
It is absurd that in 2026, YouTube still requires a spreadsheet to move a list of channel names. But until Google decides to implement a simple "Export/Import Subscriptions" button in the native settings, these workarounds are your only lifeline. Remove the dead channels, the ones that haven't
Here is the definitive guide to moving your subscriptions from Point A to Point B. But until Google decides to implement a simple
By following these methods, you should be able to transfer your YouTube subscriptions from one account to another.