Backpacker Ben
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @backpackerben |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Niche | Travel |
| Subcategories | Adventure, Vlog |
| Created | November 1, 2018 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 419,000 |
| Total views | 44,730,446 |
| Videos | 222 |
| Global rank | #14,243 |
| Country rank | #644 in United Kingdom |
| Niche rank | #105 in Travel |
| Est. earnings | $1,747 – $4,366 per month |
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Backpacker Ben (@backpackerben) is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom in the Travel niche, created on November 1, 2018.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 419,000 subscribers, 44.7 million total views and 222 videos, ranking #14,243 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 419,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 44,730,446 |
| Videos | 222 |
| Average views per video | 201,488 |
| Global rank | #14,243 |
| Rank in United Kingdom | #644 |
| Rank in Travel | #105 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 1,284,238 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $1,747 – $4,366 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $20,959 – $52,397 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $60,833 – $152,084 |
| Estimated net worth | $0.00 |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +32,773 |
| 7 days | +1,000 | +251,435 |
| 30 days | +2,000 | +1,284,238 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 100,000 when tracking began (January 15, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (January 15, 2026)
- views: already past 10 million when tracking began (January 15, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 500,000, projected for March 1, 2030
- views: 100 million, projected for May 16, 2030
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Backpacker Ben's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The UK’s Most Dangerous Neighbourhoods 🇬🇧 | February 25, 2024 | 1,770,129 | 17,095 |
| 2 | Inside London's Most Feared Hood 🇬🇧 | June 24, 2024 | 1,446,522 | 16,488 |
| 3 | My Scariest Travel Story | October 25, 2022 | 1,383,664 | 24,588 |
| 4 | Hunting for India’s Most Famous Man! | September 25, 2024 | 1,168,106 | 22,228 |
| 5 | Inside London's Most Dangerous Ghetto 🇬🇧 | May 14, 2024 | 910,507 | 12,088 |
| 6 | Luton! The UK’s Worst Place To Live 🇬🇧 | December 16, 2023 | 810,302 | 13,231 |
| 7 | The UK's Most Dangerous Neighbourhood 🇬🇧 | August 18, 2023 | 792,426 | 11,461 |
| 8 | Inside the Schemes of Scotland 🏴 | August 24, 2023 | 666,532 | 8,166 |
| 9 | Pakistan’s Worst First Class Train 🇵🇰 | January 28, 2024 | 578,513 | 9,947 |
| 10 | India! You Win! Never Again! 🇮🇳 | November 23, 2025 | 555,098 | 17,463 |
Niche and category
Backpacker Ben's primary niche is Travel, where it ranks #105 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Adventure (#263) and Vlog (#1,995).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Travel | #473 |
| Adventure | #263 |
| Vlog | #1,995 |
Channel keywords: backpacking, travel, travelling, travel tips, how to travel, vlog, adventure, backpacker, things to do, raw travel, budget travel, travel hacks, full time travel, solo travel, travel full time
See also
- Sezer Yılmaz (457,000 subscribers)
- Ordinary Adventures (453,000 subscribers)
- Por Onde INDO 🌏 Rony & Bruna (441,000 subscribers)
- Karenn C. (419,000 subscribers)
- Flávio Kotaka (410,000 subscribers)
- Agent Nesty (402,000 subscribers)
- Francis Bourgeois (383,000 subscribers)
- World Wild Hearts (377,000 subscribers)
References
- "Backpacker Ben". YouTube.
- "Backpacker Ben" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.