Investigation
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @investigation |
| Country | France |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | News, True Crime, Politics |
| Created | December 2, 2015 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 5.4 million |
| Total views | 1,938,429,241 |
| Videos | 3,820 |
| Global rank | #3,818 |
| Country rank | #49 in France |
| Niche rank | #30 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $68,962 – $172,405 per month |
| Links | |
| YouTube channel | |
Investigation (@investigation) is a YouTube channel from France in the Documentary niche, created on December 2, 2015.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 5.4 million subscribers, 1.9 billion total views and 3,820 videos, ranking #3,818 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Investigation is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2015, building an audience of 5,190,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 3,617 videos generating 1,811,463,151 total views, the channel maintains an average of 500,819 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 | 5,370,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,938,429,241 |
| Videos | 3,820 |
| Average views per video | 507,442 |
| Global rank | #3,818 |
| Rank in France | #49 |
| Rank in Documentary | #30 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 50,707,352 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $68,962 – $172,405 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $827,544 – $2.1 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $2.6 million – $6.6 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3.2 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 | +2,476,757 |
| 7 days | +20,000 | +4,100,521 |
| 30 days | +60,000 | +50,707,352 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- subscribers: reached 5 million on April 7, 2026
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, projected for March 5, 2033
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Investigation's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsunami : le moment où tout a basculé | November 22, 2023 | 47,751,576 | 289,650 |
| 2 | Les prisons les plus dangereuses du monde | November 24, 2023 | 40,133,665 | 161,511 |
| 3 | Légion Étrangère, un recrutement inhumain ! | February 27, 2018 | 37,080,606 | 233,389 |
| 4 | Magnitude 9,3 : au cœur du Tsunami | October 18, 2024 | 33,877,404 | 202,314 |
| 5 | Supermax : l'enfer carcéral américain - Documentaire | May 31, 2018 | 28,363,468 | 147,454 |
| 6 | La guerre en couleur : Hitler - Images originales NON CENSURÉES | March 15, 2025 | 16,639,655 | 236,410 |
| 7 | Pourquoi les Gangs Dominent-ils les Prisons Américaines ? | June 29, 2021 | 15,340,059 | 83,913 |
| 8 | L'enfer des prisons péruviennes - Documentaire | December 30, 2016 | 13,805,800 | 73,683 |
| 9 | Opération Barkhane : l'armée française en opération | September 23, 2022 | 13,064,465 | 63,712 |
| 10 | Syrie : les escadrons du djihad | December 24, 2023 | 12,896,373 | 102,367 |
Niche and category
Investigation's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #30 among tracked channels. It is also listed under News (#267), True Crime (#34) and Politics (#48).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #183 |
| News | #267 |
| True Crime | #34 |
| Politics | #48 |
See also
- fern (5.6 million subscribers)
- KK Create (5.6 million subscribers)
- Canal History Brasil (5.4 million subscribers)
- Brasil Paralelo (5.4 million subscribers)
- Unknown Mysteries Hindi (5 million subscribers)
- Discovery UK (4.9 million subscribers)
- Wendover Productions (4.9 million subscribers)
- Exploring With Josh (4.8 million subscribers)
References
- "Investigation". YouTube.
- "Investigation" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.