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YouTube's notification system is broken.
Email notifications are gone. YouTube removed them in August 2020.
The bell icon is unreliable. YouTube is testing limiting notifications for "inactive" subscribers.
The algorithm decides what you see. Your subscription feed doesn't show every video.
Real fans use Sublark to never miss a video
Email Notifications
Discontinued Aug 2020
Bell Notifications
Limited for "inactive" subscribers
Subscription Feed
Filtered by algorithm
Never miss another video.
Get email notifications for any YouTube channel. No account. No setup. Just works.
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Find any of YouTube's 51+ million channels by name, or paste the URL directly.
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No account creation. No YouTube login. Just your email address.
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Receive an email every time they upload. One email per video, no spam.
"This is how dedicated fans stay connected to their favorite creators."
Compare your options
See why Sublark is the simplest way to get YouTube notifications.
| Solution | Setup | Cost |
|---|---|---|
 Sublark | Instant | Free |
| Zapier | Complex | $20+/mo |
| IFTTT | Medium | $3+/mo |
| RSS.app | Medium | $9/mo |
| Google Apps Script | Coding | Free |
Popular channels
Get email alerts for top creators across different categories.
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Tom Scott
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Common questions
Everything you need to know about getting YouTube email notifications.
YouTube discontinued email notifications in August 2020, citing low open rates (less than 0.1%). They now only offer push notifications via the bell icon, which many users find unreliable. YouTube's algorithm also filters your subscription feed, deciding which videos you see. Sublark provides a simple alternative: direct email alerts for any channel you follow.
Many users report the bell icon not working properly. In 2025, YouTube is actively testing limiting bell notifications for subscribers who don't regularly engage with a channel. This means you could be subscribed with the bell on and still miss videos. Sublark sends you a reliable email every time a channel uploads, regardless of YouTube's algorithm.
Yes! Sublark doesn't require a YouTube account. Just enter the channel URL and your email address to start receiving alerts. This is perfect for people who want to follow creators without logging into YouTube or managing subscriptions.
Enter the YouTuber's channel URL or search for their name on this page, add your email address, and you'll receive an email notification every time they publish a new video. It takes less than 30 seconds to set up.
Yes, Sublark is 100% free to use. We're supported by small, brand-safe ads at the bottom of notification emails. You'll never be charged, and there are no premium tiers or hidden fees.
We check for new videos frequently and send email notifications within minutes of a new upload. You'll know about new videos before most YouTube subscribers who rely on the bell icon.
Yes, every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can also manage all your subscriptions from your email. No account needed, no hoops to jump through.
Yes, Sublark works with any of YouTube's 51+ million public channels, regardless of subscriber count. Small creators, big creators, any channel that publishes public videos.
YouTube's algorithm filters your subscription feed to show what it thinks you want to see, not necessarily what you're subscribed to. Many users report missing videos from channels they've subscribed to for years. Sublark bypasses the algorithm completely by sending you a direct email for every upload.
Zapier and IFTTT require account creation, technical setup (creating 'zaps' or 'applets'), and often paid plans for reliable notifications. Sublark is instant, free, and requires no technical knowledge. Just enter a channel URL and your email — that's it.
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