The Weeknd
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @theweeknd |
| Country | Canada |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Entertainment |
| Created | February 25, 2011 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 40.2 million |
| Total views | 38,421,438,654 |
| Videos | 205 |
| Global rank | #178 |
| Country rank | #4 in Canada |
| Niche rank | #37 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $279,950 – $699,874 per month |
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The Weeknd (@theweeknd) is a YouTube channel from Canada in the Music niche, created on February 25, 2011.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 40.2 million subscribers, 38.4 billion total views and 205 videos, ranking #178 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
The Weeknd is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2011, building an audience of 39,800,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 204 videos generating 37,090,873,902 total views, the channel maintains an average of 181,818,009 views per video. The channel evolved over 15 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 | 40,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 38,421,438,654 |
| Videos | 205 |
| Average views per video | 187,421,652 |
| Global rank | #178 |
| Rank in Canada | #4 |
| Rank in Music | #37 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 205,845,245 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $279,950 – $699,874 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $3.4 million – $8.4 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $52.3 million – $131 million |
| Estimated net worth | $78.3 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 | 0 |
| 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| 30 days | +100,000 | +205,845,245 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- views: already past 25 billion when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, projected for November 20, 2034
- views: 50 billion, projected for June 17, 2031
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on The Weeknd's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Weeknd - Starboy ft. Daft Punk (Official Video) ft. Daft Punk | September 28, 2016 | 2,812,348,664 | 13,463,924 |
| 2 | The Weeknd - The Hills | May 27, 2015 | 2,331,152,229 | 13,535,295 |
| 3 | The Weeknd - Save Your Tears (Official Music Video) | January 5, 2021 | 2,270,874,718 | 11,101,055 |
| 4 | The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face (Official Video) | July 29, 2015 | 1,559,118,857 | 7,377,692 |
| 5 | The Weeknd - I Feel It Coming ft. Daft Punk (Official Video) | March 10, 2017 | 1,485,432,018 | 6,458,438 |
| 6 | The Weeknd - Call Out My Name (Official Video) | April 12, 2018 | 1,101,539,850 | 7,261,018 |
| 7 | The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Official Video) | January 21, 2020 | 1,076,611,089 | 11,569,276 |
| 8 | The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Official Audio) | November 29, 2019 | 883,324,034 | 6,410,985 |
| 9 | The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) | January 21, 2015 | 833,339,407 | 7,030,163 |
| 10 | The Weeknd, Ariana Grande - Die For You (Remix / Lyric Video) | February 24, 2023 | 699,064,742 | 2,858,478 |
Niche and category
The Weeknd's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #37 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#144).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Music | #57 |
| Entertainment | #144 |
Channel keywords: the weeknd, weeknd, xo, abel, abel tesfaye, the weeknd xo
See also
- Jason Derulo (41.8 million subscribers)
- Daddy Yankee (41.7 million subscribers)
- KAROL G (41.6 million subscribers)
- T-Series Apna Punjab (41.4 million subscribers)
- One Direction (39.9 million subscribers)
- DisneyMusicVEVO (39.8 million subscribers)
- Worldwide Records Bhojpuri (39.3 million subscribers)
- Geet MP3 (36.9 million subscribers)
References
- "The Weeknd". YouTube.
- "The Weeknd" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.