TL;DR
Finding micro influencers on YouTube can be done manually or with tools — depending on your time and budget. This guide walks you through both approaches so you can choose the best method for your outreach.
🤔 What Is a YouTube Micro Influencer?
Micro influencers typically have 1,000 to 100,000 subscribers and operate in a niche. They are:
More affordable
More engaged
Easier to contact
They’re ideal for early-stage products, community-driven launches, and content-based growth.
🛠️ Method 1: Manual Research
If you’re on a tight budget, you can find micro influencers manually by:
Searching niche YouTube keywords
Sorting by upload date and views
Checking description boxes for email or contact links
Looking up creators on LinkedIn to connect
💡 Pro tip: Focus on creators with consistent posting and active comments.
⚡ Method 2: Use a Tool to Save Time
Manual is fine for 2–3 creators. But if you want to contact 10, 50, or more...
Use a tool like YouFindr to:
Filter creators by topic, country, subs, and engagement
See real performance data
Access verified email + LinkedIn
Only pay for verified matches
It turns 5 hours of work into 5 minutes.
📋 What to Look For in a Micro Influencer
Whether you go manual or automated, look for:
Recent uploads
High engagement (above 3%)
Niche audience
Contact details available or easily accessible
With YouFindr, you don’t need to guess — everything is pre-verified.
💼 When to Start Outreach
Once you’ve identified 5–10 ideal creators:
Personalize your message
Reference one of their videos
Be clear about the value exchange (cash, product, collab)
Don’t overthink it. Influencers get a lot of vague pitches. Keep yours short and targeted.
🔁 Free vs Paid Approaches
Approach | Best for | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
Manual | Solo founders | Free | Time-consuming, inconsistent |
YouFindr | Solo founders, brands & agencies | Fast, scalable, verified | Paid per result |
✅ Final Thoughts
There’s no one way to find micro influencers on YouTube — but there is a smarter way.
Use manual tactics to explore, and switch to YouFindr when you want to scale outreach and get results faster.
🚀 Try YouFindr Now
Start for free and get 3 verified creator profiles to kick off your campaign.
Théo R.