CrashCourse
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @crashcourse |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | People & Blogs |
| Created | May 20, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 17.3 million |
| Total views | 2,317,471,008 |
| Videos | 1,723 |
| Global rank | #831 |
| Country rank | #245 in United States |
| Niche rank | #14 in People & Blogs |
| Est. earnings | $22,036 – $55,089 per month |
| Links | |
| YouTube channel | |
CrashCourse (@crashcourse) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the People & Blogs niche, created on May 20, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 17.3 million subscribers, 2.3 billion total views and 1,723 videos, ranking #831 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
CrashCourse is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of 17,100,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 1,699 videos generating 2,268,616,437 total views, the channel maintains an average of 1,335,265 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 | 17,300,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 2,317,471,008 |
| Videos | 1,723 |
| Average views per video | 1,345,021 |
| Global rank | #831 |
| Rank in United States | #245 |
| Rank in People & Blogs | #14 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 16,202,627 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $22,036 – $55,089 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $264,427 – $661,067 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $3.2 million – $7.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $24.5 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 | +315,728 |
| 7 days | 0 | +3,958,415 |
| 30 days | +100,000 | +16,202,627 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 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: 50 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 CrashCourse's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Cognitive Bias: Crash Course Scientific Thinking #1 | January 20, 2026 | 1,220,986 | 39,020 |
| 2 | The Secret Language of Cults: Crash Course Lecture | September 16, 2025 | 625,401 | 25,009 |
| 3 | Statistical Thinking in Science: Crash Course Scientific Thinking #2 | January 27, 2026 | 272,963 | 12,107 |
| 4 | The Truth About Columbus’s “First Contact”: Ep 10 of Crash Course Native American History | July 29, 2025 | 252,753 | 10,763 |
| 5 | Crash Course Astronomy Marathon • Full Series | September 17, 2026 | 210,670 | 2,087 |
| 6 | Evaluating Sources & Fact Checking: Crash Course Scientific Thinking #6 | March 10, 2026 | 201,554 | 10,279 |
| 7 | What Happens When Science Clashes with the Public?: Crash Course Scientific Thinking #7 | March 17, 2026 | 183,607 | 8,904 |
| 8 | Why Does the US Only Have Two Major Parties?: Crash Course US Government #2 | September 29, 2026 | 156,611 | 1,903 |
| 9 | Why Are US Politics Today So Divisive?: Crash Course US Government #1 | September 22, 2026 | 152,639 | 2,118 |
| 10 | How old is the Earth?: Crash Course Geology #17 | September 3, 2026 | 144,177 | 1,669 |
Niche and category
CrashCourse's primary niche is People & Blogs, where it ranks #14 among tracked channels.[2]
Channel keywords: history, biology, literature, learning, education, science, humanities, school, world history, AP, tests, smart, fun, chemistry, psychology
See also
- Trần Thị Thu Trang (20 million subscribers)
- im_siowei (19.4 million subscribers)
- Desi Gamers (17.7 million subscribers)
- Mythpat (17.6 million subscribers)
- Prashant Rajput (17.2 million subscribers)
- Matt Zett (16.9 million subscribers)
- Jaden Sprinz (16.5 million subscribers)
- Colin Amazing (15.8 million subscribers)
References
- "CrashCourse". YouTube.
- "CrashCourse" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.