TheBackyardScientist
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @thebackyardscientist |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | DIY, Tech |
| Created | April 1, 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.2 million |
| Total views | 1,051,002,120 |
| Videos | 191 |
| Global rank | #3,323 |
| Country rank | #1,094 in United States |
| Niche rank | #57 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $2,119 – $5,298 per month |
| Links | |
| YouTube channel | |
TheBackyardScientist (@thebackyardscientist) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on April 1, 2013.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.2 million subscribers, 1.1 billion total views and 191 videos, ranking #3,323 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
TheBackyardScientist is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2013, building an audience of 6,170,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 191 videos generating 1,047,378,208 total views, the channel maintains an average of 5,483,655 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 | 6,170,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,051,002,120 |
| Videos | 191 |
| Average views per video | 5,502,629 |
| Global rank | #3,323 |
| Rank in United States | #1,094 |
| Rank in Science | #57 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 1,558,252 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $2,119 – $5,298 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $25,431 – $63,577 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.4 million – $3.6 million |
| Estimated net worth | $4.1 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 | +56,231 |
| 7 days | 0 | +411,851 |
| 30 days | 0 | +1,558,252 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 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 TheBackyardScientist's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trim Trees with a Laser | May 29, 2023 | 69,455,709 | 2,165,871 |
| 2 | The secret technique I used to make this axe | December 7, 2024 | 51,675,360 | 2,523,725 |
| 3 | How strong is Oobleck? | April 6, 2016 | 49,184,359 | 433,071 |
| 4 | Pouring Molten salt into Water - Explosion! | March 9, 2016 | 46,760,539 | 495,539 |
| 5 | Pouring lava in my pool! | January 24, 2019 | 45,092,923 | 627,599 |
| 6 | chip | April 20, 2023 | 39,574,314 | 1,706,925 |
| 7 | Molten Aluminum Vs 'Spitballs' - SO COOL!! (water balz) | December 15, 2015 | 36,647,131 | 256,135 |
| 8 | Pouring Molten Aluminum In a Watermelon. Awesome Surprise! | April 29, 2015 | 33,115,699 | 132,172 |
| 9 | Don't Smoke in pure oxygen | March 27, 2024 | 24,166,423 | 1,051,225 |
| 10 | Bart Simpson Megaphone Challenge! | April 19, 2017 | 21,952,770 | 259,797 |
Niche and category
TheBackyardScientist's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #57 among tracked channels. It is also listed under DIY (#181) and Tech (#102).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #142 |
| DIY | #181 |
| Tech | #102 |
Channel keywords: The, Backyard, Scientist
See also
- Physics Wallah Foundation (6.8 million subscribers)
- Tom Scott (6.8 million subscribers)
- MIT OpenCourseWare (6.6 million subscribers)
- Kok Bisa? (6.5 million subscribers)
- Research Tv India (6.2 million subscribers)
- Brick Experiment Channel (6.1 million subscribers)
- StarTalk (6 million subscribers)
- Miwu Science (6 million subscribers)
References
- "TheBackyardScientist". YouTube.
- "TheBackyardScientist" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.