NPR Music
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @nprmusic |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Entertainment |
| Created | January 3, 2008 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 13.1 million |
| Total views | 4,688,004,230 |
| Videos | 3,065 |
| Global rank | #1,341 |
| Country rank | #402 in United States |
| Niche rank | #181 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $114,009 – $285,021 per month |
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NPR Music (@nprmusic) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Music niche, created on January 3, 2008.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 13.1 million subscribers, 4.7 billion total views and 3,065 videos, ranking #1,341 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
NPR Music is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2008, building an audience of 12,800,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 3,009 videos generating 4,444,892,088 total views, the channel maintains an average of 1,477,199 views per video. The channel evolved over 18 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 | 13,100,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 4,688,004,230 |
| Videos | 3,065 |
| Average views per video | 1,529,528 |
| Global rank | #1,341 |
| Rank in United States | #402 |
| Rank in Music | #181 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 83,829,842 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $114,009 – $285,021 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $1.4 million – $3.4 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $6.4 million – $15.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $20.9 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 | +2,758,637 |
| 7 days | 0 | +20,188,201 |
| 30 days | +100,000 | +83,829,842 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, projected for January 16, 2032
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on NPR Music's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | December 4, 2020 | 151,154,245 | 1,076,074 |
| 2 | Mac Miller: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert | August 8, 2018 | 148,970,156 | 1,584,907 |
| 3 | Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert | August 22, 2016 | 123,582,913 | 1,155,407 |
| 4 | Sting And Shaggy: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert | July 17, 2019 | 95,895,445 | 757,143 |
| 5 | C. Tangana: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | April 20, 2021 | 79,239,238 | 665,503 |
| 6 | BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | September 21, 2020 | 70,706,878 | 2,874,888 |
| 7 | Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso: Tiny Desk Concert | October 4, 2024 | 56,761,817 | 783,517 |
| 8 | Justin Bieber: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | March 17, 2021 | 56,586,947 | 590,962 |
| 9 | Alicia Keys: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert | June 22, 2020 | 48,233,533 | 575,680 |
| 10 | Jorja Smith: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert | June 14, 2018 | 46,979,635 | 506,126 |
Niche and category
NPR Music's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #181 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#1,057).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Music | #281 |
| Entertainment | #1,057 |
Channel keywords: tiny desk, NPR, music, nprmusic, concerts, interviews, news, tiny desk concert, studio sessions, tony desk, el tiny
See also
- Mariah Carey (13.2 million subscribers)
- Ellie Goulding (13.2 million subscribers)
- Cheryl Porter Vocal Coach (13.2 million subscribers)
- Basim Karbalaei / باسم الكربلائي (13.1 million subscribers)
- Adexe & Nau (12.9 million subscribers)
- Cong TV (12.8 million subscribers)
- MrSuicideSheep (12.7 million subscribers)
- Metallica (12.7 million subscribers)
References
- "NPR Music". YouTube.
- "NPR Music" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.