Real Stories
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @realstories |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | True Crime, News, Mystery |
| Created | February 16, 2015 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.8 million |
| Total views | 1,066,590,638 |
| Videos | 1,401 |
| Global rank | #2,998 |
| Country rank | #114 in United Kingdom |
| Niche rank | #17 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $12,205 – $30,511 per month |
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Real Stories (@realstories) is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom in the Documentary niche, created on February 16, 2015.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.8 million subscribers, 1.1 billion total views and 1,401 videos, ranking #2,998 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Real Stories is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2015, building an audience of 6,710,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 1,347 videos generating 1,046,853,011 total views, the channel maintains an average of 777,173 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 | 6,770,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,066,590,638 |
| Videos | 1,401 |
| Average views per video | 761,307 |
| Global rank | #2,998 |
| Rank in United Kingdom | #114 |
| Rank in Documentary | #17 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 8,973,955 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $12,205 – $30,511 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $146,455 – $366,137 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.5 million – $3.6 million |
| Estimated net worth | $4.2 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 | +232,315 |
| 7 days | 0 | +1,687,647 |
| 30 days | +10,000 | +8,973,955 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (May 3, 2026)
- views: reached 1 billion on May 23, 2026
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Real Stories's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inside Afghanistan: Rare Uncensored Footage From The Battle For Marjah | August 26, 2026 | 2,802,678 | 15,380 |
| 2 | 9/11 The First Hours Minute By Minute (Intense Footage) | September 11, 2026 | 1,273,484 | 14,930 |
| 3 | Louis Theroux: The Most Extreme Effects Of Alcohol Addiction | May 26, 2026 | 1,235,113 | 18,112 |
| 4 | Untold 9/11 Survivor Stories From Inside the Twin Towers | September 12, 2026 | 1,182,394 | 15,326 |
| 5 | Louis Theroux: Inside Miami's Brutal Mega Jail | May 31, 2026 | 1,174,968 | 12,253 |
| 6 | Louis Theroux: The Battle Inside Adult Anorexia Wards | August 2, 2026 | 1,115,861 | 18,422 |
| 7 | The Lethal Drug Trial That Turned Men Into Elephants | May 17, 2026 | 1,068,135 | 12,581 |
| 8 | 9/11 As It Happened: Uncensored Footage Minute By Minute | September 14, 2026 | 946,024 | 4,807 |
| 9 | Louis Theroux Meets Terminally Ill Patients That Are Choosing Death | June 21, 2026 | 721,123 | 11,479 |
| 10 | Louis Theroux: Face to Face with America's Most Dangerous Pets With Joe Exotic | June 4, 2026 | 634,177 | 6,376 |
Niche and category
Real Stories's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #17 among tracked channels. It is also listed under True Crime (#22), News (#199) and Mystery (#42).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #126 |
| True Crime | #22 |
| News | #199 |
| Mystery | #42 |
Channel keywords: real stories documentaries, full length documentaries, documentary, premium documentaries, hd documentaries, history - topic, true crime - topic
See also
- Johnny Harris (8 million subscribers)
- RealLifeLore (7.9 million subscribers)
- TopSib Thailand (7.2 million subscribers)
- Soft White Underbelly (7.1 million subscribers)
- 60 Minutes Australia (6.8 million subscribers)
- Discovery (6.5 million subscribers)
- DW Documentary (6.5 million subscribers)
- LEMMiNO (5.9 million subscribers)
References
- "Real Stories". YouTube.
- "Real Stories" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.