Tom Scott
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @tomscottgo |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Tech |
| Created | May 17, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.8 million |
| Total views | 1,970,964,695 |
| Videos | 763 |
| Global rank | #3,012 |
| Country rank | #267 |
| Niche rank | #54 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $17,311 – $43,277 per month |
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Tom Scott (@tomscottgo) is a YouTube channel in the Science niche, created on May 17, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.8 million subscribers, 2 billion total views and 763 videos, ranking #3,012 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Tom Scott is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2006, building an audience of 6,720,000 subscribers through consistent content creation. With 746 videos generating 1,926,563,510 total views, the channel maintains an average of 2,582,524 views per video. The channel evolved over 20 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 | 6,750,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,970,964,695 |
| Videos | 763 |
| Average views per video | 2,583,178 |
| Global rank | #3,012 |
| Rank in country | #267 |
| Rank in Science | #54 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 12,728,651 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $17,311 – $43,277 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $207,732 – $519,329 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $2.7 million – $6.7 million |
| Estimated net worth | $4.3 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 | +208,535 |
| 7 days | +10,000 | +3,027,768 |
| 30 days | +10,000 | +12,728,651 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- videos: already past 500 when tracking began (January 1, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (January 1, 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 Tom Scott's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | This Video Has 74,650,486 Views | April 6, 2020 | 77,320,161 | 4,016,057 |
| 2 | We Sent Garlic Bread to the Edge of Space, Then Ate It | April 23, 2018 | 63,643,589 | 1,551,492 |
| 3 | Why California's musical road sounds terrible | October 16, 2017 | 28,461,242 | 656,733 |
| 4 | Why the US Army electrifies this water | August 22, 2022 | 20,927,179 | 354,483 |
| 5 | The US-Canada border splits this road down the middle | May 28, 2018 | 17,960,887 | 162,704 |
| 6 | If Educational Videos Were Filmed Like Music Videos | October 15, 2018 | 17,562,804 | 1,065,692 |
| 7 | G-force, jerk, and a giant centrifuge | April 16, 2018 | 15,732,165 | 252,255 |
| 8 | Ten Illegal Things To Do In London | February 19, 2013 | 15,709,545 | 382,483 |
| 9 | Two Drums and a Cymbal Fall off a Cliff | May 15, 2009 | 14,048,470 | 877,179 |
| 10 | Why you can't buy Dasani water in Britain | March 9, 2020 | 12,948,882 | 326,759 |
Niche and category
Tom Scott's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #54 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Tech (#92).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #133 |
| Tech | #92 |
See also
- CGP Grey (7 million subscribers)
- SpaceX (7 million subscribers)
- What's Inside? (6.9 million subscribers)
- Physics Wallah Foundation (6.8 million subscribers)
- MIT OpenCourseWare (6.6 million subscribers)
- Kok Bisa? (6.5 million subscribers)
- TheBackyardScientist (6.2 million subscribers)
- Research Tv India (6.2 million subscribers)
References
- "Tom Scott". YouTube.
- "Tom Scott" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.