Professor Dave Explains
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @professordaveexplains |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | History, Philosophy |
| Created | January 1, 2015 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 4.5 million |
| Total views | 565,378,898 |
| Videos | 2,165 |
| Global rank | #4,526 |
| Country rank | #1,561 in United States |
| Niche rank | #80 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $19,198 – $47,996 per month |
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Professor Dave Explains (@professordaveexplains) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on January 1, 2015.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 4.5 million subscribers, 565 million total views and 2,165 videos, ranking #4,526 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Professor Dave Explains is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2015, building an audience of over 4.4M subscribers through prolific content creation. With 2,140 videos generating over 540M total views, the channel maintains an average of 255,192 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 | 4,490,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 565,378,898 |
| Videos | 2,165 |
| Average views per video | 261,145 |
| Global rank | #4,526 |
| Rank in United States | #1,561 |
| Rank in Science | #80 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 14,116,375 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $19,198 – $47,996 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $230,379 – $575,948 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $768,915 – $1.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $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 | +373,960 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +3,372,582 |
| 30 days | +40,000 | +14,116,375 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (July 29, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (July 29, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (July 29, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, projected for November 20, 2027
- views: 1 billion, projected for May 14, 2029
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Professor Dave Explains's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Response to Globebusters - The Earth Still Isn't Flat | May 22, 2019 | 15,388,819 | 332,063 |
| 2 | The 10 Things That All Flat Earthers Say | July 2, 2019 | 8,603,321 | 239,382 |
| 3 | 10 Challenges For Flat Earthers | February 28, 2020 | 7,963,292 | 299,155 |
| 4 | Professor Dave Humiliates Flat Earther David Weiss (DITRH Debunked Live) | April 8, 2022 | 7,196,858 | 116,725 |
| 5 | Quantum Numbers, Atomic Orbitals, and Electron Configurations | August 31, 2015 | 5,688,863 | 115,961 |
| 6 | The Periodic Table: Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, and Electronegativity | September 3, 2015 | 5,620,306 | 92,337 |
| 7 | Destroying Flat Earth Without Using Science - Part 3: Airplanes | October 2, 2020 | 5,432,558 | 158,646 |
| 8 | Transcription and Translation: From DNA to Protein | September 9, 2016 | 5,024,522 | 86,674 |
| 9 | The Skeletal System | January 7, 2019 | 4,477,824 | 83,620 |
| 10 | Terrence Howard is Legitimately Insane | May 24, 2024 | 4,225,404 | 110,896 |
Niche and category
Professor Dave Explains's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #80 among tracked channels. It is also listed under History (#56) and Philosophy (#15).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #195 |
| History | #56 |
| Philosophy | #15 |
Channel keywords: chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biology, mathematics
See also
- Dr Nozman (4.9 million subscribers)
- Evrim Ağacı (4.9 million subscribers)
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- TerraGreen (4.6 million subscribers)
- Vsauce2 (4.5 million subscribers)
- Ze Frank (4.3 million subscribers)
- 허팝Heopop (4.2 million subscribers)
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References
- "Professor Dave Explains". YouTube.
- "Professor Dave Explains" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.