Ben Eater
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @beneater |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Tech, Engineering, DIY, Adults Education |
| Created | October 15, 2011 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 1.4 million |
| Total views | 111,302,881 |
| Videos | 135 |
| Global rank | #8,976 |
| Country rank | #873 |
| Niche rank | #149 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $1,482 – $3,706 per month |
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Ben Eater (@beneater) is a YouTube channel in the Science niche, created on October 15, 2011.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 1.4 million subscribers, 111 million total views and 135 videos, ranking #8,976 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 1,400,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 111,302,881 |
| Videos | 135 |
| Average views per video | 824,466 |
| Global rank | #8,976 |
| Rank in country | #873 |
| Rank in Science | #149 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 1,089,886 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $1,482 – $3,706 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $17,787 – $44,467 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $151,372 – $378,430 |
| 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 | +20,507 |
| 7 days | 0 | +159,225 |
| 30 days | 0 | +1,089,886 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (May 2, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (May 2, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (May 2, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, not yet projected
- views: 1 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Ben Eater's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The world's worst video card? | July 5, 2019 | 7,121,279 | 209,470 |
| 2 | Comparing C to machine language | February 9, 2015 | 5,866,734 | 153,012 |
| 3 | “Hello, world” from scratch on a 6502 — Part 1 | September 14, 2019 | 5,833,785 | 141,727 |
| 4 | Learn how computers add numbers and build a 4 bit adder circuit | March 2, 2015 | 4,614,318 | 56,506 |
| 5 | Hacking a weird TV censoring device | November 21, 2022 | 4,465,886 | 132,382 |
| 6 | Designing a 7-segment hex decoder | February 18, 2017 | 3,861,768 | 47,480 |
| 7 | How does a USB keyboard work? | June 5, 2021 | 3,762,157 | 99,188 |
| 8 | Why build an entire computer on breadboards? | April 4, 2020 | 3,373,593 | 64,627 |
| 9 | Let's build a voltage multiplier! | February 4, 2023 | 3,267,449 | 90,318 |
| 10 | How do CPUs read machine code? — 6502 part 2 | November 2, 2019 | 3,256,029 | 66,173 |
Niche and category
Ben Eater's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #149 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Tech (#316), Engineering (#53), DIY (#533) and Adults Education (#172).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #417 |
| Tech | #316 |
| Engineering | #53 |
| DIY | #533 |
| Adults Education | #172 |
See also
- World Science Festival (1.4 million subscribers)
- EGO (1.4 million subscribers)
- Sebastian Lague (1.4 million subscribers)
- 안될과학 Unrealscience (1.4 million subscribers)
- Gauthier Dm - Science (1.4 million subscribers)
- Gravity (1.4 million subscribers)
- EBS 컬렉션 - 사이언스 (1.4 million subscribers)
- Science Explained (1.4 million subscribers)
References
- "Ben Eater". YouTube.
- "Ben Eater" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.