Smithsonian Channel
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @smithsonianchannel |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Documentary |
| Subcategories | History, Science |
| Created | January 31, 2008 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 4.3 million |
| Total views | 1,421,623,987 |
| Videos | 3,380 |
| Global rank | #4,694 |
| Country rank | #1,622 in United States |
| Niche rank | #39 in Documentary |
| Est. earnings | $4,648 – $11,619 per month |
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Smithsonian Channel (@smithsonianchannel) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Documentary niche, created on January 31, 2008.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 4.3 million subscribers, 1.4 billion total views and 3,380 videos, ranking #4,694 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Smithsonian Channel is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2008, building an audience of 4,290,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 3,380 videos generating 1,409,233,216 total views, the channel maintains an average of 416,932 views per video. The channel evolved over 18 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 | 4,300,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,421,623,987 |
| Videos | 3,380 |
| Average views per video | 420,599 |
| Global rank | #4,694 |
| Rank in United States | #1,622 |
| Rank in Documentary | #39 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 3,417,419 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $4,648 – $11,619 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $55,772 – $139,431 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.9 million – $4.8 million |
| Estimated net worth | $2.6 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 | +121,892 |
| 7 days | 0 | +881,399 |
| 30 days | 0 | +3,417,419 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 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 Smithsonian Channel's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. Pilot Scores a Direct Hit on Carrier Hiryu | May 21, 2020 | 9,156,724 | 69,689 |
| 2 | Orangutans Need to Learn to Fear Snakes | March 25, 2020 | 7,443,730 | 86,982 |
| 3 | A Fossil Excavation Goes Wrong in the Worst Possible Way | May 7, 2020 | 7,157,384 | 98,258 |
| 4 | The Roman Pilum Was Unmatched as a Ranged Weapon | March 4, 2020 | 6,423,637 | 73,376 |
| 5 | A Lioness Mom Confronts a Trespasser to Protect Her Cubs | February 21, 2020 | 5,406,245 | 59,746 |
| 6 | The Terrifying Physics of WWII Dive Bombing | December 31, 2019 | 4,331,220 | 62,289 |
| 7 | A 17th Century Cannon Ball Deals a Lot of Damage | April 16, 2020 | 4,182,088 | 30,262 |
| 8 | 15 Shocking Ancient Secrets | Smithsonian Channel | April 23, 2021 | 4,100,624 | 29,825 |
| 9 | Unleashing a Medieval Trebuchet on a Wooden Palisade | May 5, 2020 | 4,031,409 | 50,125 |
| 10 | 10 Craziest Animal Fights in the Animal Kingdom 🐍 Lions, Hippos, Cobras! | Smithsonian Channel | October 2, 2020 | 3,816,906 | 19,116 |
Niche and category
Smithsonian Channel's primary niche is Documentary, where it ranks #39 among tracked channels. It is also listed under History (#59) and Science (#202).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Documentary | #235 |
| History | #59 |
| Science | #202 |
Channel keywords: smithsonian, history, channel, animals, space, ships, airplane, science, discovery, free tv, snake, documentary, movies, free video, america
See also
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- FRONTLINE PBS | Official (4.8 million subscribers)
- FILM.UA Group (4.7 million subscribers)
- Dieck Docs (4.6 million subscribers)
- Special Books by Special Kids (3.8 million subscribers)
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- Galileo (3.3 million subscribers)
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References
- "Smithsonian Channel". YouTube.
- "Smithsonian Channel" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.