Alex O'Connor
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @cosmicskeptic |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Niche | Philosophy |
| Subcategories | Podcast, Christian, Science |
| Created | February 2, 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 2 million |
| Total views | 441,677,012 |
| Videos | 616 |
| Global rank | #7,450 |
| Country rank | #280 in United Kingdom |
| Niche rank | #7 in Philosophy |
| Est. earnings | $8,810 – $22,025 per month |
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Alex O'Connor (@cosmicskeptic) is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom in the Philosophy niche, created on February 2, 2013.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 2 million subscribers, 442 million total views and 616 videos, ranking #7,450 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 2,040,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 441,677,012 |
| Videos | 616 |
| Average views per video | 717,008 |
| Global rank | #7,450 |
| Rank in United Kingdom | #280 |
| Rank in Philosophy | #7 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 6,477,911 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $8,810 – $22,025 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $105,720 – $264,299 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $600,681 – $1.5 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 | +180,430 |
| 7 days | 0 | +1,400,698 |
| 30 days | — | — |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (October 19, 2026)
- videos: already past 500 when tracking began (October 19, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (October 19, 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 Alex O'Connor's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piers Morgan Shocked Young People Dislike Monarchy | May 2, 2023 | 7,422,470 | 215,845 |
| 2 | How Did Genesis Know That? | June 12, 2024 | 7,194,230 | 172,527 |
| 3 | Why ChatGPT Can't Draw a Full Glass of Wine | February 22, 2025 | 6,333,164 | 228,039 |
| 4 | Every Argument For Atheism | February 17, 2024 | 6,142,032 | 185,017 |
| 5 | "I Actively Dislike You" - Peter Hitchens Storms Out on Interviewer | October 11, 2023 | 5,957,419 | 140,997 |
| 6 | The Existential Crisis Iceberg | December 30, 2024 | 5,766,343 | 135,809 |
| 7 | ChatGPT is a Liar | August 8, 2024 | 5,634,432 | 249,917 |
| 8 | Jordan Peterson Baffles Richard Dawkins | October 26, 2024 | 4,669,911 | 81,557 |
| 9 | Why I Left Christianity - Rhett McLaughlin | April 20, 2025 | 4,641,060 | 123,067 |
| 10 | Dinner With Jordan Peterson | October 23, 2024 | 4,605,083 | 150,884 |
Niche and category
Alex O'Connor's primary niche is Philosophy, where it ranks #7 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Podcast (#42), Christian (#54) and Science (#333).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | #29 |
| Podcast | #42 |
| Christian | #54 |
| Science | #333 |
Channel keywords: atheism, science, philosophy, religion, alex o'connor, physics
See also
- Pursuit of Wonder (3.5 million subscribers)
- exurb1a (3 million subscribers)
- Aperture (2.7 million subscribers)
- Einzelgänger (2.4 million subscribers)
- Epifania Experiência (1.8 million subscribers)
- Ludoviajante (1.8 million subscribers)
- Philosophy Tube (1.7 million subscribers)
- Philosophies for Life (1.3 million subscribers)
References
- "Alex O'Connor". YouTube.
- "Alex O'Connor" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.