Drishti IAS
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @drishtiiasvideos |
| Country | India |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | News, Politics, History |
| Created | April 13, 2017 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 12.9 million |
| Total views | 1,968,577,452 |
| Videos | 22,108 |
| Global rank | #1,375 |
| Country rank | #294 in India |
| Niche rank | #21 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $44,068 – $110,171 per month |
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Drishti IAS (@drishtiiasvideos) is a YouTube channel from India in the Science niche, created on April 13, 2017.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 12.9 million subscribers, 2 billion total views and 22,108 videos, ranking #1,375 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Drishti IAS is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2017, building an audience of 12,800,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 21,361 videos generating 1,827,753,791 total views, the channel maintains an average of 85,564 views per video. The channel evolved over 9 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 | 12,900,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,968,577,452 |
| Videos | 22,108 |
| Average views per video | 89,044 |
| Global rank | #1,375 |
| Rank in India | #294 |
| Rank in Science | #21 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 32,403,170 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $44,068 – $110,171 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $528,820 – $1.3 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $2.7 million – $6.7 million |
| Estimated net worth | $9 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 | +769,906 |
| 7 days | 0 | +7,109,967 |
| 30 days | 0 | +32,403,170 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- videos: already past 10,000 when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (January 1, 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 Drishti IAS's channel:[1]
Niche and category
Drishti IAS's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #21 among tracked channels. It is also listed under News (#86), Politics (#10) and History (#10).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #54 |
| News | #86 |
| Politics | #10 |
| History | #10 |
Channel keywords: UPSC Preparation, Drishti IAS, UPSC Exam, UPSC 2025, IAS Preparation, Civil Services, IAS Coaching, UPSC Strategy, Current Affairs UPSC, UPSC CSE, UPSC Online Classes, IAS Free Classes, General Studies for UPSC, UPSC Optional Subject, UPSC Mock Tests
See also
- The Slow Mo Guys (15 million subscribers)
- حقائق وأسرار (14.9 million subscribers)
- BE AMAZED (13.5 million subscribers)
- Calon Sarjana (13.1 million subscribers)
- Toys King (12.7 million subscribers)
- الجانب المُشرق | Bright Side Arabic (12.3 million subscribers)
- SmarterEveryDay (11.9 million subscribers)
- Primitive Technology (11 million subscribers)
References
- "Drishti IAS". YouTube.
- "Drishti IAS" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.