Bob Ross
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @bobross_thejoyofpainting |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | DIY |
| Subcategories | Entertainment |
| Created | March 9, 2011 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.7 million |
| Total views | 865,122,602 |
| Videos | 1,452 |
| Global rank | #3,053 |
| Country rank | #998 in United States |
| Niche rank | #54 in DIY |
| Est. earnings | $37,849 – $94,621 per month |
| Links | |
| YouTube channel | |
Bob Ross (@bobross_thejoyofpainting) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the DIY niche, created on March 9, 2011.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.7 million subscribers, 865 million total views and 1,452 videos, ranking #3,053 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Bob Ross is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2011, building an audience of 6,520,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 1,214 videos generating 784,995,341 total views, the channel maintains an average of 646,618 views per video. The channel evolved over 15 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 | 6,660,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 865,122,602 |
| Videos | 1,452 |
| Average views per video | 595,814 |
| Global rank | #3,053 |
| Rank in United States | #998 |
| Rank in DIY | #54 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 27,829,826 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $37,849 – $94,621 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $454,183 – $1.1 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.2 million – $2.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3.9 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 | +904,551 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +6,222,202 |
| 30 days | +40,000 | +27,829,826 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 14, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, projected for September 11, 2033
- views: 1 billion, projected for March 28, 2027
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Bob Ross's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Ross - Island in the Wilderness (Season 29 Episode 1) | November 28, 2016 | 53,526,472 | 1,101,837 |
| 2 | Bob Ross adds highlights to this mighty mountain #bobross #painting #art #paintlikebobross | August 2, 2026 | 15,677,490 | 414,911 |
| 3 | Bob Ross - In the Midst of Winter (Season 31 Episode 12) | January 2, 2017 | 14,246,912 | 203,193 |
| 4 | Bob Ross - Mighty Mountain Lake (Season 16 Episode 12) | June 26, 2016 | 9,116,605 | 120,996 |
| 5 | Bob Ross adds a last minute BIG TREE to his painting #paintlikebobross #bobross #artist | March 30, 2026 | 7,820,611 | 158,050 |
| 6 | Bob Ross - Reflections of Calm (Season 31 Episode 1) | December 23, 2016 | 7,812,325 | 127,786 |
| 7 | Bob Ross - Golden Rays of Sunshine (Season 28 Episode 4) | November 18, 2016 | 7,746,786 | 158,924 |
| 8 | Bob Ross - Fisherman's Trail (Season 28 Episode 1) | November 15, 2016 | 7,391,577 | 142,141 |
| 9 | Bob Ross fixes common mountain highlight mistakes #painting #art #bobross | September 3, 2026 | 7,322,516 | 234,568 |
| 10 | Bob Ross - Evening's Peace (Season 19 Episode 12) | August 4, 2016 | 7,009,881 | 91,945 |
Niche and category
Bob Ross's primary niche is DIY, where it ranks #54 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#2,283).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| DIY | #156 |
| Entertainment | #2,283 |
Channel keywords: bob ross, the joy of painting, paint, art, free, bob ross the joy of painting, bob ross painter, bob ross paintor, painting, bob ross full episodes, happy accident, happy little accident
See also
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- 5-MINUTE REPAIR (6.8 million subscribers)
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- MR.B (6.7 million subscribers)
- Farming Leader (6.5 million subscribers)
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- Anacrylics (6.2 million subscribers)
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References
- "Bob Ross". YouTube.
- "Bob Ross" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.