Free Documentary
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @freedocumentary |
| Country | Germany |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | News, Travel |
| Created | June 6, 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 5.8 million |
| Total views | 1,278,015,983 |
| Videos | 1,007 |
| Global rank | #3,510 |
| Country rank | #21 in Germany |
| Niche rank | #25 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $14,466 – $36,164 per month |
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Free Documentary (@freedocumentary) is a YouTube channel from Germany in the Documentary niche, created on June 6, 2013.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 5.8 million subscribers, 1.3 billion total views and 1,007 videos, ranking #3,510 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Free Documentary is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2013, building an audience of 5,800,000 subscribers through consistent content creation. With 996 videos generating 1,262,254,943 total views, the channel maintains an average of 1,267,324 views per video. The channel evolved over 13 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 | 5,850,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,278,015,983 |
| Videos | 1,007 |
| Average views per video | 1,269,132 |
| Global rank | #3,510 |
| Rank in Germany | #21 |
| Rank in Documentary | #25 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 10,636,594 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $14,466 – $36,164 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $173,589 – $433,973 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.7 million – $4.3 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3.7 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 | +337,413 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +2,443,110 |
| 30 days | +10,000 | +10,636,594 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- videos: already past 500 when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- videos: reached 1,000 on July 20, 2026
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (May 3, 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 Free Documentary's channel:[1]
Niche and category
Free Documentary's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #25 among tracked channels. It is also listed under News (#242) and Travel (#61).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #159 |
| News | #242 |
| Travel | #61 |
Channel keywords: Free Documentary, Documentaries, Full documentary, HD documentary, documentary - topic, documentary (tv genre), documentary, 4k documentary
See also
- LEMMiNO (5.9 million subscribers)
- Timeline - World History Documentaries (5.9 million subscribers)
- Lethal Crysis (5.9 million subscribers)
- Matthew Santoro (5.8 million subscribers)
- Thoughty2 (5.7 million subscribers)
- fern (5.6 million subscribers)
- KK Create (5.6 million subscribers)
- Canal History Brasil (5.4 million subscribers)
References
- "Free Documentary". YouTube.
- "Free Documentary" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.