One Direction
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @onedirectionchannel |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Entertainment |
| Created | December 3, 2010 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 39.9 million |
| Total views | 16,844,018,744 |
| Videos | 157 |
| Global rank | #182 |
| Country rank | #18 |
| Niche rank | #38 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $22.9 million – $57.3 million (lifetime) |
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One Direction (@onedirectionchannel) is a YouTube channel in the Music niche, created on December 3, 2010.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 39.9 million subscribers, 16.8 billion total views and 157 videos, ranking #182 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
One Direction is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2010, building an audience of over 39M subscribers through selective content creation. With 157 videos generating over 16B total views, the channel maintains an average of 106,369,751 views per video. The channel evolved over 16 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 | 39,900,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 16,844,018,744 |
| Videos | 157 |
| Average views per video | 107,286,744 |
| Global rank | #182 |
| Rank in country | #18 |
| Rank in Music | #38 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $22.9 million – $57.3 million |
| Estimated net worth | $72.5 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 | 0 |
| 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| 30 days | 0 | 0 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- views: already past 10 billion when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 25 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on One Direction's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video) | August 19, 2011 | 1,744,325,519 | 12,967,710 |
| 2 | One Direction - Night Changes | November 21, 2014 | 1,250,970,909 | 9,681,254 |
| 3 | One Direction - Drag Me Down (Official Video) | August 21, 2015 | 1,143,669,536 | 9,787,052 |
| 4 | One Direction - Story of My Life | November 3, 2013 | 1,082,955,588 | 8,623,373 |
| 5 | One Direction - One Thing | January 13, 2012 | 862,962,607 | 5,192,575 |
| 6 | One Direction - Best Song Ever | July 22, 2013 | 832,273,110 | 7,119,800 |
| 7 | One Direction - Live While We're Young | September 20, 2012 | 774,708,053 | 4,793,783 |
| 8 | One Direction - You & I | April 18, 2014 | 677,665,834 | 6,362,145 |
| 9 | One Direction - Perfect (Official Video) | October 20, 2015 | 616,975,987 | 4,958,221 |
| 10 | One Direction - Kiss You (Official) | January 7, 2013 | 589,156,276 | 4,095,377 |
Niche and category
One Direction's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #38 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#148).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Music | #58 |
| Entertainment | #148 |
Channel keywords: one direction, one direction vevo, one direction fireproof, one direction story of my life, one direction lyrics, one direction live, one direction steal my girl, steal my girl, one direction four, one direction 4, 1d, 1d live, 1d lyrics, harry styles, zayne malik
See also
- Daddy Yankee (41.7 million subscribers)
- KAROL G (41.6 million subscribers)
- T-Series Apna Punjab (41.4 million subscribers)
- The Weeknd (40.2 million subscribers)
- DisneyMusicVEVO (39.8 million subscribers)
- Worldwide Records Bhojpuri (39.3 million subscribers)
- Geet MP3 (36.9 million subscribers)
- Aditya Music (36.9 million subscribers)
References
- "One Direction". YouTube.
- "One Direction" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.