Best Documentary
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @bestdoc |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | History, Military, News |
| Created | May 3, 2016 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 8.4 million |
| Total views | 2,260,554,408 |
| Videos | 3,489 |
| Global rank | #2,362 |
| Country rank | #751 in United States |
| Niche rank | #12 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $52,893 – $132,231 per month |
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Best Documentary (@bestdoc) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Documentary niche, created on May 3, 2016.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 8.4 million subscribers, 2.3 billion total views and 3,489 videos, ranking #2,362 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Best Documentary is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2016, building an audience of 8,250,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 3,318 videos generating 2,135,070,962 total views, the channel maintains an average of 643,481 views per video. The channel evolved over 10 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 8,430,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 2,260,554,408 |
| Videos | 3,489 |
| Average views per video | 647,909 |
| Global rank | #2,362 |
| Rank in United States | #751 |
| Rank in Documentary | #12 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 38,891,612 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $52,893 – $132,231 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $634,711 – $1.6 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $3.1 million – $7.7 million |
| Estimated net worth | $4.5 million |
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 | +1,333,192 |
| 7 days | 0 | +9,505,922 |
| 30 days | +30,000 | +38,891,612 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, projected for February 19, 2031
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Best Documentary's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collisions: Life and Death From Outer Space ✦ The Secrets of the Universe 🪐 | August 4, 2026 | 2,773,998 | 14,055 |
| 2 | The Taste of the Savannah - Herbivores and Carnivores: Cross-Feasts | August 8, 2026 | 2,507,824 | 6,009 |
| 3 | Hitler in Colour UNCENSORED | May 8, 2026 | 2,469,723 | 18,187 |
| 4 | Downfall of the Third Reich: UNCENSORED Archival History (1942-1945) | October 9, 2026 | 2,304,615 | 5,384 |
| 5 | Verdun 1916: The 300-Day Hell of World War I | June 12, 2026 | 2,179,941 | 18,116 |
| 6 | The New Face of America: Inside the Second Great Depression | May 19, 2026 | 2,149,162 | 32,556 |
| 7 | Downfall of the Third Reich: Uncensored Archival History (1942-1945) | August 22, 2026 | 1,970,254 | 8,525 |
| 8 | Russians at War | Rare Frontline Access Documentary | July 17, 2026 | 1,527,205 | 24,481 |
| 9 | The New American Rednecks | May 26, 2026 | 1,455,891 | 15,223 |
| 10 | Pirates: Threatening Global Trade | April 16, 2026 | 1,252,190 | 8,174 |
Niche and category
Best Documentary's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #12 among tracked channels. It is also listed under History (#23), Military (#6) and News (#156).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #91 |
| History | #23 |
| Military | #6 |
| News | #156 |
See also
- BBC Earth (14.6 million subscribers)
- A&E (11.8 million subscribers)
- Insider (9.6 million subscribers)
- Facts Verse (9.1 million subscribers)
- Johnny Harris (8 million subscribers)
- RealLifeLore (7.9 million subscribers)
- TopSib Thailand (7.2 million subscribers)
- Soft White Underbelly (7.1 million subscribers)
References
- "Best Documentary". YouTube.
- "Best Documentary" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.