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By default, creators will assign a category to their YouTube channel out of pre-defined categories to help viewers find their content. These YouTube-defined categories can be used as search criteria or filters in the CreatorDB database to help you narrow the search scope and find relevant creators quickly. The following list contains all the accepted mainCategory values in alphabetical order:
  • Autos & Vehicles
  • Comedy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Film & Animation
  • Gaming
  • Howto & Style
  • Music
  • News & Politics
  • Nonprofits & Activism
  • Pets & Animals
  • People & Blogs
  • Science & Technology
  • Sports
  • Travel & Events
Last modified on February 9, 2026