Real Engineering
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @realengineering |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Engineering, Documentary |
| Created | September 12, 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 5.1 million |
| Total views | 733,030,553 |
| Videos | 297 |
| Global rank | #4,003 |
| Country rank | #1,371 in United States |
| Niche rank | #73 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $6,215 – $15,537 per month |
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Real Engineering (@realengineering) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on September 12, 2013.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 5.1 million subscribers, 733 million total views and 297 videos, ranking #4,003 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Real Engineering is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2013, building an audience of 5,090,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 291 videos generating 713,680,590 total views, the channel maintains an average of 2,452,510 views per video. The channel evolved over 13 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 | 5,120,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 733,030,553 |
| Videos | 297 |
| Average views per video | 2,468,116 |
| Global rank | #4,003 |
| Rank in United States | #1,371 |
| Rank in Science | #73 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 4,569,781 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $6,215 – $15,537 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $74,579 – $186,447 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $996,922 – $2.5 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3.3 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 | +217,149 |
| 7 days | 0 | +1,262,792 |
| 30 days | 0 | +4,569,781 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, not yet projected
- views: 1 billion, projected for August 21, 2031
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Real Engineering's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The P-38 Solved an Annoying Problem | August 27, 2025 | 8,521,162 | 299,532 |
| 2 | Why Jet Engines have a Speed Limit | December 5, 2024 | 5,342,022 | 336,533 |
| 3 | How The Space Shuttle Worked | Full Documentary | December 14, 2024 | 4,785,304 | 45,657 |
| 4 | The Problem with Geothermal Energy | September 7, 2025 | 4,409,682 | 227,362 |
| 5 | NASA'S Plutonium Problem | March 22, 2025 | 4,102,895 | 90,371 |
| 6 | The Insane Engineering of the F-14 Tomcat | December 6, 2024 | 3,858,111 | 86,282 |
| 7 | The Insane Engineering of the P-38 Lightning | June 28, 2025 | 3,660,535 | 65,162 |
| 8 | The Forbidden Alloy of WW2 | July 2, 2026 | 3,582,881 | 0 |
| 9 | The V-22 Osprey and why it keeps crashing | February 1, 2025 | 3,181,500 | 67,369 |
| 10 | The F-14’s worst feature | February 17, 2025 | 3,146,568 | 121,025 |
Niche and category
Real Engineering's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #73 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Engineering (#14) and Documentary (#198).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #171 |
| Engineering | #14 |
| Documentary | #198 |
Channel keywords: science, engineering, education
See also
- Science Channel (5.4 million subscribers)
- Edwin Sarkissian (5.3 million subscribers)
- Vedant Sir (5.2 million subscribers)
- The Action Lab (5.2 million subscribers)
- Lex Fridman (5.1 million subscribers)
- Seeker (5 million subscribers)
- Dr Nozman (4.9 million subscribers)
- Evrim Ağacı (4.9 million subscribers)
References
- "Real Engineering". YouTube.
- "Real Engineering" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.