Analyzing which videos perform best on your YouTube channel is crucial for content strategy and optimization. However, YouTube Studio’s native analytics make it difficult to compare multiple videos side-by-side over extended periods.
Coefficient bridges this gap by creating a direct connection between your YouTube top videos data and Excel, enabling comprehensive performance comparisons and trend identification.
TLDR
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Step 1:
Install Coefficient from the Office Add-ins store in Excel
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Step 2:
Connect your YouTube Analytics account
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Step 3:
Select and import Top Videos Performance report data
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Step 4:
Set up auto-refresh to keep metrics current
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Step 5:
Create video performance comparison dashboards in Excel
Step-by-Step Guide to Importing YouTube Top Videos Performance
Step 1: Install and Connect Coefficient
Begin by adding Coefficient to your Excel environment:
- Open Excel on your computer
- Navigate to the Insert tab in the ribbon
- Click Get Add-ins
- Search for “Coefficient” and click Add
- Once installed, click the Coefficient icon to open the sidebar
- Select “Import Data” to start connecting your data sources

Step 2: Import Top Videos Performance from YouTube Analytics
Now, connect to YouTube Analytics and select the top videos data to import:
- In the Coefficient sidebar, click “Import from”
- Select “Marketing” from the categories
- Choose “YouTube Analytics” from the marketing connectors list
- Log in to your YouTube account when prompted
- Under “Reports,” select “Top Videos Performance”
- Choose the time period and specific metrics you want to analyze
- Select where in your spreadsheet to import the data
- Click “Import” to bring the video performance data into Excel

Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh (Optional)
Keep your video performance metrics current with automatic refreshes:
- In the Coefficient sidebar, find your imported top videos data
- Click the “…” menu and select “Configure refresh”
- Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, or weekly)
- Set specific times for the data to update
- Click “Save” to activate automatic refreshes

Maximizing Video Performance Analysis in Excel
With your YouTube top videos data in Excel, you can perform sophisticated analysis:
- Compare performance metrics across your most successful videos
- Identify common elements in top-performing content
- Track how video performance evolves over time
- Calculate custom engagement and effectiveness metrics
- Create content strategy recommendations based on performance patterns
Available YouTube Analytics Reports in Coefficient
Reports
- Channel Metrics
- Top Videos Performance
- Channel Overview
- Traffic Source
- Geographies
- Demographies
- Device
- Social
- Playlist
- Playback Location
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