See Every YouTube Ad. Know What's Winning.
Turn the YouTube Ad Library into a powerful research tool with instant view counts and direct video links.
Find the top performing creatives. Understand what's working. Move faster than your competitors.
Perfect for creative strategists, performance marketers, agencies, and founders who want:
Real signals that show which ads are taking off
All YouTube creatives for any advertiser
Direct access to the raw video links
A simple, fast workflow that lives inside the YouTube Ad Library
How Pathfinder Works
Open any advertiser in the YouTube Ad Library
Browse the official Google Ads Transparency Center as you normally would.
Pathfinder appears on the right with each creative you're viewing
The sidebar automatically loads as you browse different ads.
You see view counts, days live, and the direct video link for every ad
All the data you need appears instantly in the sidebar.
Sign in with Google to start your free trial
One-click authentication gets you started immediately.
A slow research process becomes a fast and simple one.
Why Creative Strategists Choose Pathfinder
Instantly see which ads are taking off
When one creative pulls far more views than similar variations, you know which angle or concept is actually working. Pathfinder makes these differences obvious.
Real view counts from YouTube
Every creative in the sidebar includes the current view count from YouTube. You get accurate data while browsing.
Complete visibility into any brand's YouTube ads
If an advertiser has published a creative in the YouTube Ad Library, you'll see it in Pathfinder. No missing ads or partial libraries.
Direct video links
Open the raw video in a single click. Save it. Share it. Add it to your swipe file. No hacks or screen recordings.
A simple Chrome extension
No dashboards. No bloated tools. No learning curve. Pathfinder appears only when you research ads and stays out of your way when you don't need it.
Turn the YouTube Ad Library into a real research tool
Faster insights. Clear signals. A smoother workflow for creative analysis.
What You Get
Simple Pricing
All plans include a 7 day free trial.
Up to 50 ads per day
- View counts
- Days live
- Direct links
- Creative insights
Up to 250 ads per day
- All Starter features
- Faster research for strategists
Up to 750 ads per day
- All Pro features
- Built for teams and high volume analysis
Pathfinder vs Other YouTube Ad Tools
| Feature | Pathfinder | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Ad coverage | Complete access to every creative in the YouTube Ad Library | Often incomplete |
| View data | Real view counts from YouTube | Varies |
| Workflow | Lightweight sidebar | Dashboard based |
| Video access | Direct unlisted links | Harder to retrieve |
| Setup | Chrome extension + Google Sign In | Multi step onboarding |
Pathfinder keeps research simple and fast.
FAQ
Do I need to sign in?
Yes. Sign in with Google to start your free trial.
How do daily limits work?
Each plan gives you a daily number of ads your sidebar can process.
How accurate is the data?
View counts are pulled directly from YouTube in real time.
Does Pathfinder show all ads for a brand?
Yes. Any ad available in the YouTube Ad Library will appear in Pathfinder as you browse.
Does Pathfinder support Display or Search ads?
No. Pathfinder focuses only on YouTube video ads.
Research YouTube Ads the Fast Way
See every creative. Understand what's working. Move with clarity.
Lightweight. Fast. Built for creative strategists.