Big Think
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @bigthink |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Psychology |
| Created | October 1, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 9.1 million |
| Total views | 1,101,845,589 |
| Videos | 10,221 |
| Global rank | #2,189 |
| Country rank | #695 in United States |
| Niche rank | #34 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $17,962 – $44,905 per month |
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Big Think (@bigthink) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on October 1, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 9.1 million subscribers, 1.1 billion total views and 10,221 videos, ranking #2,189 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Big Think is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of 8,800,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 10,091 videos generating 1,043,170,034 total views, the channel maintains an average of 103,376 views per video. The channel evolved over 20 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 | 9,060,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,101,845,589 |
| Videos | 10,221 |
| Average views per video | 107,802 |
| Global rank | #2,189 |
| Rank in United States | #695 |
| Rank in Science | #34 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 13,207,298 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $17,962 – $44,905 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $215,543 – $538,858 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.5 million – $3.7 million |
| Estimated net worth | $2.5 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 | +340,718 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +3,011,158 |
| 30 days | +50,000 | +13,207,298 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- videos: already past 5,000 when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- videos: reached 10,000 on May 1, 2026
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 12, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, projected for May 19, 2028
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Big Think's channel:[1]
Niche and category
Big Think's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #34 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Psychology (#8).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #89 |
| Psychology | #8 |
Channel keywords: Big Think, BigThink.com, bigthink, science, philosophy, tech, einstein, albert einstein, nikola tesla, physics, gravity, michio kaku, bill nye, neil degrasse tyson, universe
See also
- GetsetflySCIENCE by Gaurav Thakur (9.9 million subscribers)
- SpaceVrse (9.8 million subscribers)
- Fact2Fact (9.6 million subscribers)
- Khan Academy (9.5 million subscribers)
- What If (9 million subscribers)
- متع عقلك (9 million subscribers)
- Cleo Abram (8.9 million subscribers)
- ElectroBOOM (8.9 million subscribers)
References
- "Big Think". YouTube.
- "Big Think" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.