StarTalk
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @startalk |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Documentary |
| Created | December 22, 2010 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6 million |
| Total views | 1,148,546,359 |
| Videos | 1,906 |
| Global rank | #3,422 |
| Country rank | #1,127 in United States |
| Niche rank | #60 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $56,014 – $140,035 per month |
| Links | |
| YouTube channel | |
StarTalk (@startalk) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on December 22, 2010.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6 million subscribers, 1.1 billion total views and 1,906 videos, ranking #3,422 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
StarTalk is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2010, building an audience of 5,750,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 1,810 videos generating 1,028,901,371 total views, the channel maintains an average of 568,453 views per video. The channel evolved over 16 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 | 6,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,148,546,359 |
| Videos | 1,906 |
| Average views per video | 602,595 |
| Global rank | #3,422 |
| Rank in United States | #1,127 |
| Rank in Science | #60 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 41,186,726 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $56,014 – $140,035 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $672,167 – $1.7 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.6 million – $3.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3.8 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 | +855,355 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +7,749,274 |
| 30 days | +60,000 | +41,186,726 |
| 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 18, 2026
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, projected for April 24, 2032
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on StarTalk's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did AI Solve One of Math’s Hardest Problems? | October 1, 2026 | 8,124,044 | 51,220 |
| 2 | A Scientist's View of War | March 13, 2026 | 6,205,619 | 288,348 |
| 3 | The Missions Bringing Us Back to the Moon | April 2, 2026 | 5,002,672 | 127,833 |
| 4 | The Biggest El Niño in Recorded History | October 9, 2026 | 4,881,499 | 35,824 |
| 5 | Neil deGrasse Tyson Confronts Andy Weir on the Science of Project Hail Mary | April 14, 2026 | 4,512,325 | 93,521 |
| 6 | Is AI Hiding Its Full Power? With Geoffrey Hinton | February 28, 2026 | 4,088,521 | 73,590 |
| 7 | Fun With the Periodic Table, Vol. 1 | September 3, 2026 | 4,077,776 | 31,566 |
| 8 | The Experiment that May Have Found Dark Matter | September 17, 2026 | 4,061,174 | 42,189 |
| 9 | Exploring Hidden Dimensions with Brian Greene | April 7, 2026 | 3,818,812 | 37,968 |
| 10 | How The Brain Perceives Time, with David Eagleman | August 29, 2026 | 2,621,060 | 20,260 |
Niche and category
StarTalk's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #60 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Documentary (#151).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #147 |
| Documentary | #151 |
Channel keywords: StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Science, Astronomy, Astrophysics, space podcast, science podcast, astronomy podcast, physics, star talk, startalk radio, podcast, cosmos, quantum physics, cosmic perspective
See also
- Kok Bisa? (6.5 million subscribers)
- TheBackyardScientist (6.2 million subscribers)
- Research Tv India (6.2 million subscribers)
- Brick Experiment Channel (6.1 million subscribers)
- Miwu Science (6 million subscribers)
- minutephysics (6 million subscribers)
- Dr. Plants (6 million subscribers)
- Josvi (5.9 million subscribers)
References
- "StarTalk". YouTube.
- "StarTalk" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.