Discovery UK
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @discoverytv |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | Entertainment, Science |
| Created | November 16, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 4.9 million |
| Total views | 2,091,998,266 |
| Videos | 4,408 |
| Global rank | #4,146 |
| Country rank | #148 in United Kingdom |
| Niche rank | #33 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $2.8 million – $7.1 million (lifetime) |
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Discovery UK (@discoverytv) is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom in the Documentary niche, created on November 16, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 4.9 million subscribers, 2.1 billion total views and 4,408 videos, ranking #4,146 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Discovery UK is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of 4,910,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 4,318 videos generating 2,071,975,915 total views, the channel maintains an average of 479,846 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 | 4,920,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 2,091,998,266 |
| Videos | 4,408 |
| Average views per video | 474,591 |
| Global rank | #4,146 |
| Rank in United Kingdom | #148 |
| Rank in Documentary | #33 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $2.8 million – $7.1 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3 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 | +371,055 |
| 7 days | 0 | +2,324,330 |
| 30 days | 0 | −2,980,710 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 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: 5 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 UK's channel:[1]
Niche and category
Discovery UK's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #33 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#3,023) and Science (#179).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #207 |
| Entertainment | #3,023 |
| Science | #179 |
Channel keywords: discovery, documentaries, animals, discovery uk, gold rush, how things are made, parker schnabel, tony beets, deadliest catch, sharks, how it's made
See also
- Brasil Paralelo (5.4 million subscribers)
- Investigation (5.4 million subscribers)
- Unknown Mysteries Hindi (5 million subscribers)
- Wendover Productions (4.9 million subscribers)
- Exploring With Josh (4.8 million subscribers)
- FRONTLINE PBS | Official (4.8 million subscribers)
- FILM.UA Group (4.7 million subscribers)
- Dieck Docs (4.6 million subscribers)
References
- "Discovery UK". YouTube.
- "Discovery UK" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.