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Discovery
Discovery channel avatar
Channel information
Handle@discovery
CountryUnited States
NicheDocumentary
SubcategoriesEntertainment, Science, Adventure
CreatedDecember 13, 2006
Statistics
Subscribers6.5 million
Total views2,852,176,134
Videos9,294
Global rank#3,111
Country rank#1,019 in United States
Niche rank#19 in Documentary
Est. earnings$21,551 – $53,879 per month
Links
YouTube channel

Discovery (@discovery) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Documentary niche, created on December 13, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.5 million subscribers, 2.9 billion total views and 9,294 videos, ranking #3,111 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]

Overview

Discovery is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of 6,430,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 9,099 videos generating 2,792,649,110 total views, the channel maintains an average of 306,918 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

Channel statistics as of November 2, 2026[2][3]
Subscribers6,530,000
Total views2,852,176,134
Videos9,294
Average views per video306,884
Global rank#3,111
Rank in United States#1,019
Rank in Documentary#19
Monthly views (estimated)15,846,685
Estimated monthly earnings$21,551 – $53,879
Estimated yearly earnings$258,618 – $646,545
Estimated lifetime earnings$3.9 million – $9.7 million
Estimated net worth$2.7 million

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

Growth

PeriodSubscribers gainedViews gained
1 day0+558,093
7 days0+4,137,743
30 days+20,000+15,846,685
365 days——
Subscribers over the last 90 days (August 5, 2026 – November 2, 2026): 6.5 million → 6.5 million[2]

Milestones

Achieved

  • subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
  • videos: already past 5,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
  • views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 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 Discovery's channel:[1]

#TitlePublishedViewsLikes
1The Wizard Hits Another Boat! | Deadliest Catch #shortsAugust 17, 202255,309,6921,669,622
2Let's Get Naked: Confidence to AwkwardnessMay 23, 201621,792,45636,352
3Wild With: Wolves (360 Video)November 20, 201815,243,3063,036
4Freddy Jumps OVERBOARD To Catch A Walrus | Deadliest Catch | Discovery ChannelMarch 11, 202413,581,845267,076
5Drone Spots Shark Hunting Seal | Shark WeekAugust 1, 201912,100,14176,954
6Tony Dug Up What?? | Gold RushJanuary 27, 20239,530,054284,194
7A Naked Threesome in the Rainforest | Naked and AfraidMarch 17, 20199,229,64816,789
8Eagle Destroys the Boat’s Autopilot! | Deadliest Catch #shortsSeptember 14, 20228,614,624409,081
9The Boldest Bites | Shark Week's Most Intense EncountersJuly 10, 20187,959,95036,580
10Captain Sig Receives Devastating News About His Friends Aboard The F/V DestinationAugust 30, 20177,744,04643,342

Niche and category

Discovery's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #19 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#2,321), Science (#137) and Adventure (#51).[2]

NicheRank
Documentary#135
Entertainment#2,321
Science#137
Adventure#51

Channel keywords: discovery channel, discovery, discovery network, man vs. wild, mythbusters, dirty jobs, mike rowe, adam savage, science, shark week, space, boom de ya da, scientist, learn, education

See also

References

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