Great Big Story
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @greatbigstory |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Food |
| Subcategories | Travel, Documentary |
| Created | March 16, 2015 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.3 million |
| Total views | 2,790,659,689 |
| Videos | 3,560 |
| Global rank | #3,247 |
| Country rank | #1,067 in United States |
| Niche rank | #76 in Food |
| Est. earnings | $6,935 – $17,337 per month |
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Great Big Story (@greatbigstory) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Food niche, created on March 16, 2015.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.3 million subscribers, 2.8 billion total views and 3,560 videos, ranking #3,247 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Great Big Story is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2015, building an audience of 6,290,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 3,522 videos generating 2,774,878,277 total views, the channel maintains an average of 787,870 views per video. The channel evolved over 11 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 | 6,280,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 2,790,659,689 |
| Videos | 3,560 |
| Average views per video | 783,893 |
| Global rank | #3,247 |
| Rank in United States | #1,067 |
| Rank in Food | #76 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 5,099,230 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $6,935 – $17,337 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $83,219 – $208,049 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $3.8 million – $9.5 million |
| Estimated net worth | $4 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 | +159,256 |
| 7 days | 0 | +1,086,064 |
| 30 days | −10,000 | +5,099,230 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (January 1, 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 Great Big Story's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'It’s-a Me, Mario!' | January 17, 2017 | 43,509,240 | 1,219,582 |
| 2 | I Can't Taste Anything | November 17, 2015 | 43,248,239 | 392,957 |
| 3 | Meet The Man Who Beat 'Pac-Man' | July 21, 2016 | 38,962,713 | 498,452 |
| 4 | Building a Prosthetic Arm With Lego | March 12, 2018 | 34,757,886 | 300,970 |
| 5 | Why the World’s Best Mathematicians Are Hoarding Chalk | May 2, 2019 | 30,253,667 | 629,589 |
| 6 | This Art Is So REAL That You'll Want to Taste It! | September 22, 2024 | 29,708,743 | 902,404 |
| 7 | Meet the Accidental Genius | December 14, 2016 | 27,026,813 | 473,615 |
| 8 | Pounding Mochi With the Fastest Mochi Maker in Japan | June 14, 2016 | 26,021,163 | 246,128 |
| 9 | Meet the 6'8, 400-lb World's Strongest Man | November 3, 2015 | 23,877,578 | 220,844 |
| 10 | Enter the Deadliest Garden in the World | August 17, 2016 | 22,167,763 | 374,320 |
Niche and category
Great Big Story's primary niche is Food, where it ranks #76 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Travel (#51) and Documentary (#141).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Food | #137 |
| Travel | #51 |
| Documentary | #141 |
Channel keywords: great big story, gbs, food, travel, drink, biography, adventure, animals, stories, exploration, science, arts, entertainment, sports, history
See also
- Nefis Yemek Tarifleri (6.5 million subscribers)
- Maangchi (6.5 million subscribers)
- Andy Cooks (6.4 million subscribers)
- Epicurious (6.3 million subscribers)
- GoldenGully (6.3 million subscribers)
- Foodie Incarnate (6.3 million subscribers)
- Secret of yum (6.2 million subscribers)
- Jamie Oliver (6.2 million subscribers)
References
- "Great Big Story". YouTube.
- "Great Big Story" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.