Simplicissimus
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @simplicissimus |
| Country | Germany |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | News, Politics, History, True Crime |
| Created | April 12, 2015 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 2.6 million |
| Total views | 671,649,952 |
| Videos | 524 |
| Global rank | #6,551 |
| Country rank | #73 in Germany |
| Niche rank | #48 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $29,623 – $74,056 per month |
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Simplicissimus (@simplicissimus) is a YouTube channel from Germany in the Documentary niche, created on April 12, 2015.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 2.6 million subscribers, 672 million total views and 524 videos, ranking #6,551 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 2,600,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 671,649,952 |
| Videos | 524 |
| Average views per video | 1,281,775 |
| Global rank | #6,551 |
| Rank in Germany | #73 |
| Rank in Documentary | #48 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 21,781,275 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $29,623 – $74,056 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $355,470 – $888,676 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $913,444 – $2.3 million |
| Estimated net worth | $0.00 |
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 | +436,647 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +4,818,217 |
| 30 days | +20,000 | +21,781,275 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- videos: reached 500 on May 15, 2026
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, projected for September 10, 2036
- views: 1 billion, projected for January 28, 2028
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Simplicissimus's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der unglaubliche Betrug bei “Wer wird Millionär?” | January 5, 2022 | 10,445,971 | 125,705 |
| 2 | Die Jagd nach den Xbox-Hackern | July 4, 2024 | 6,205,117 | 113,650 |
| 3 | Was passiert, wenn die AfD regiert? | September 2, 2026 | 5,799,008 | 172,014 |
| 4 | Warum das deutsche Schulsystem so schlecht ist | July 23, 2019 | 4,998,722 | 205,888 |
| 5 | Die Jagd auf Pädokriminelle im Internet | September 10, 2026 | 4,442,134 | 81,473 |
| 6 | Die schlimmste Droge, von der du noch nie gehört hast | August 27, 2026 | 4,164,995 | 58,590 |
| 7 | Wie diese Jungs die CIA gehackt haben | January 22, 2025 | 3,703,618 | 88,485 |
| 8 | Warum der Kanzler so schwer zu töten ist | September 27, 2026 | 3,580,257 | 79,442 |
| 9 | Der Absturz von Nike | October 11, 2026 | 3,572,884 | 52,098 |
| 10 | Der große McDonald’s Monopoly Betrug | March 31, 2021 | 3,567,396 | 101,575 |
Niche and category
Simplicissimus's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #48 among tracked channels. It is also listed under News (#497), Politics (#104), History (#82) and True Crime (#65).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #343 |
| News | #497 |
| Politics | #104 |
| History | #82 |
| True Crime | #65 |
Channel keywords: wissen, kultur, filme, musik, politik, youtube, geschichten
See also
- Safari (3.2 million subscribers)
- Top Fives (3.2 million subscribers)
- ARTEde (2.8 million subscribers)
- CNA Insider (2.7 million subscribers)
- Historias Innecesarias (2.6 million subscribers)
- Mark Felton Productions (2.4 million subscribers)
- Think Deep (2.3 million subscribers)
- Free Documentary - Nature (2.2 million subscribers)
References
- "Simplicissimus". YouTube.
- "Simplicissimus" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.