Veritasium
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @veritasium |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Physics |
| Created | July 21, 2010 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 21.4 million |
| Total views | 4,713,162,480 |
| Videos | 545 |
| Global rank | #571 |
| Country rank | #168 in United States |
| Niche rank | #9 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $117,064 – $292,660 per month |
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Veritasium (@veritasium) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on July 21, 2010.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 21.4 million subscribers, 4.7 billion total views and 545 videos, ranking #571 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Veritasium is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2010, building an audience of over 21M subscribers through consistent content creation. With 538 videos generating over 4.6B total views, the channel maintains an average of 8,617,322 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 | 21,400,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 4,713,162,480 |
| Videos | 545 |
| Average views per video | 8,648,005 |
| Global rank | #571 |
| Rank in United States | #168 |
| Rank in Science | #9 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 86,076,498 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $117,064 – $292,660 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $1.4 million – $3.5 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $6.4 million – $16 million |
| Estimated net worth | $35.5 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 | +1,923,957 |
| 7 days | 0 | +17,316,174 |
| 30 days | +100,000 | +86,076,498 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: reached 500 on April 30, 2026
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, projected for November 19, 2031
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Veritasium's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Are 96,000,000 Black Balls on This Reservoir? | May 10, 2019 | 112,833,848 | 1,028,177 |
| 2 | These are the asteroids to worry about | November 30, 2020 | 81,055,446 | 657,870 |
| 3 | Can you swim in shade balls? | August 19, 2025 | 64,591,901 | 2,136,389 |
| 4 | The World's Most Important Machine | December 31, 2025 | 64,367,870 | 832,229 |
| 5 | World's Lightest Solid! | May 31, 2019 | 63,643,243 | 1,171,478 |
| 6 | I waterproofed myself with aerogel! | February 1, 2024 | 63,077,427 | 2,598,649 |
| 7 | Backspin Basketball Flies Off Dam | July 15, 2015 | 61,031,814 | 246,803 |
| 8 | Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED | February 8, 2024 | 56,739,982 | 1,058,736 |
| 9 | Falling ladders - why does this happen? | January 12, 2023 | 53,110,712 | 1,456,120 |
| 10 | What happens if you cut the green rope? | January 15, 2026 | 51,600,434 | 653,094 |
Niche and category
Veritasium's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #9 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Physics (#1).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #19 |
| Physics | #1 |
Channel keywords: science videos, science, science education, science literacy, veritasium, misconceptions, physics, education, astronomy, chemistry, biology, teaching, learning, math, united states
See also
- TED (27.9 million subscribers)
- Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell (25.8 million subscribers)
- Vsauce (25.3 million subscribers)
- FactoHolic (23.2 million subscribers)
- Manual do Mundo (20.6 million subscribers)
- Facts' Mine (19.3 million subscribers)
- INCRÍVEL (18.3 million subscribers)
- AdMe (16.7 million subscribers)
References
- "Veritasium". YouTube.
- "Veritasium" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.