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CGP Grey
CGP Grey channel avatar
Channel information
Handle@cgpgrey
CountryUnited Kingdom
NicheScience
SubcategoriesHistory, Animation
CreatedAugust 12, 2010
Statistics
Subscribers7 million
Total views1,299,051,283
Videos195
Global rank#2,857
Country rank#107 in United Kingdom
Niche rank#50 in Science
Est. earnings$13,502 – $33,756 per month
Links
YouTube channel

CGP Grey (@cgpgrey) is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom in the Science niche, created on August 12, 2010.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 7 million subscribers, 1.3 billion total views and 195 videos, ranking #2,857 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]

Overview

CGP Grey is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2010, building an audience of 7,020,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 195 videos generating 1,258,565,308 total views, the channel maintains an average of 6,454,181 views per video. The channel evolved over 16 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

Channel statistics as of November 2, 2026[2][3]
Subscribers7,050,000
Total views1,299,051,283
Videos195
Average views per video6,661,801
Global rank#2,857
Rank in United Kingdom#107
Rank in Science#50
Monthly views (estimated)9,928,100
Estimated monthly earnings$13,502 – $33,756
Estimated yearly earnings$162,027 – $405,066
Estimated lifetime earnings$1.8 million – $4.4 million
Estimated net worth$4.7 million

Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.

Growth

PeriodSubscribers gainedViews gained
1 day0+313,450
7 days0+2,039,822
30 days+10,000+9,928,100
365 days——
Subscribers over the last 90 days (August 5, 2026 – November 2, 2026): 7 million → 7 million[2]

Milestones

Achieved

  • subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
  • videos: already past 100 when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
  • views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (May 3, 2026)

Upcoming

  • subscribers: 10 million, not yet projected
  • views: 10 billion, not yet projected

Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]

Top videos

The most-viewed videos on CGP Grey's channel:[1]

#TitlePublishedViewsLikes
1Traffic Has a Perfect Solution. Humans Are the Problem.August 31, 201644,606,1541,082,463
2The Fastest Way to Board a Plane Feels Like the SlowestFebruary 4, 201937,468,761835,424
3The US-Canada Border Is 5,500 Miles of Pure NonsenseJune 5, 201337,430,918354,987
4You Can Never Become PopeFebruary 19, 201334,172,704602,099
5Zebras Have No Society. That's Why You Can't Ride One.February 29, 201626,574,730653,384
6You Would Be a Terrible LeaderOctober 24, 201626,024,539693,634
7The UK Is a Country Made of CountriesJanuary 30, 201125,080,027407,090
8You Have No Idea How the Royal Family Actually WorksSeptember 9, 201521,445,420326,287
9Watching This Video Will Disqualify You From Jury DutyFebruary 12, 201421,171,869400,338
10Half of America's State Flags Made the Same MistakeApril 2, 202320,611,295438,469

Niche and category

CGP Grey's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #50 among tracked channels. It is also listed under History (#32) and Animation (#227).[2]

NicheRank
Science#123
History#32
Animation#227

Channel keywords: education, explanation

See also

References

  1. "CGP Grey". YouTube.
  2. "CGP Grey" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
  3. Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.