Explorist
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @explorist |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | True Crime, Mystery, Business |
| Created | May 7, 2014 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 293,000 |
| Total views | 13,710,208 |
| Videos | 11 |
| Global rank | #15,941 |
| Country rank | #4,916 in United States |
| Niche rank | #132 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $1,189 – $2,973 per month |
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Explorist (@explorist) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Documentary niche, created on May 7, 2014.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 293,000 subscribers, 13.7 million total views and 11 videos, ranking #15,941 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 293,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 13,710,208 |
| Videos | 11 |
| Average views per video | 1,246,383 |
| Global rank | #15,941 |
| Rank in United States | #4,916 |
| Rank in Documentary | #132 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 874,346 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $1,189 – $2,973 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $14,269 – $35,673 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $18,646 – $46,615 |
| Estimated net worth | $0.00 |
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 | +24,933 |
| 7 days | 0 | +204,014 |
| 30 days | — | — |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 100,000 when tracking began (October 26, 2026)
- videos: already past 10 when tracking began (October 26, 2026)
- views: already past 10 million when tracking began (October 26, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 500,000, not yet projected
- views: 100 million, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Explorist's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Controversial Rise of Rockstar Games | March 12, 2025 | 3,380,729 | 65,043 |
| 2 | The Horrors of Saddam's 'Sadist' Son [NO AI] | July 16, 2026 | 2,532,435 | 25,548 |
| 3 | Nvidia's Explosive Rise from Zero to Trillions (Documentary) | June 10, 2024 | 2,105,054 | 27,357 |
| 4 | Inside Britain’s Most Legendary Heist [NO AI] | November 25, 2025 | 1,693,183 | 28,333 |
| 5 | The Disturbing Downfall of Boeing | August 1, 2024 | 1,088,977 | 21,574 |
| 6 | What Happened to VICE? (From $5.7B to Bankruptcy) | March 22, 2024 | 1,068,028 | 12,562 |
| 7 | How Al Capone Took Over Chicago at 26 [No AI] | September 24, 2026 | 737,810 | 6,329 |
| 8 | The Mystery of India's Greatest Unsolved Heist | April 14, 2026 | 368,068 | 6,829 |
| 9 | How the World’s Richest Woman Got Scammed [NO AI] | April 12, 2025 | 269,745 | 5,732 |
| 10 | How Billy McFarland Pulled Off the Biggest Festival Scam | November 19, 2024 | 247,800 | 3,402 |
Niche and category
Explorist's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #132 among tracked channels. It is also listed under True Crime (#193), Mystery (#239) and Business (#381).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #983 |
| True Crime | #193 |
| Mystery | #239 |
| Business | #381 |
Channel keywords: Documentary, documentaries, video essays, educational documentaries, business documentaries, big tech companies, 3D documentaries, Gaming documentaries, Crime documentaries, True crime documentaries
See also
- Global Stats (338,000 subscribers)
- Blueprint (329,000 subscribers)
- CBC Docs (317,000 subscribers)
- Ivan Lima e você (307,000 subscribers)
- The Mega Memer (274,000 subscribers)
- American Masters PBS (270,000 subscribers)
- BlueDropPlus (269,000 subscribers)
- Kam Ki Bat Studio (267,000 subscribers)
References
- "Explorist". YouTube.
- "Explorist" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.