The Why Side
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @watchthewhyside |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Science |
| Subcategories | Animation, Physics, Engineering |
| Created | September 26, 2026 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 45,200 |
| Total views | 86,629,742 |
| Videos | 44 |
| Global rank | #26,512 |
| Country rank | #7,687 in United States |
| Niche rank | #337 in Science |
| Est. earnings | $111,136 – $277,839 per month |
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The Why Side (@watchthewhyside) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Science niche, created on September 26, 2026.[1] As of November 5, 2026, it has 45,200 subscribers, 86.6 million total views and 44 videos, ranking #26,512 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 45,200 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 86,629,742 |
| Videos | 44 |
| Average views per video | 1,968,858 |
| Global rank | #26,512 |
| Rank in United States | #7,687 |
| Rank in Science | #337 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 81,717,285 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $111,136 – $277,839 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $1.3 million – $3.3 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $117,816 – $294,541 |
| Estimated net worth | $0.00 |
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 | +2,200 | +3,302,640 |
| 7 days | +12,600 | +22,508,278 |
| 30 days | — | — |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5,000 when tracking began (October 10, 2026)
- subscribers: reached 10,000 on October 12, 2026
- videos: already past 10 when tracking began (October 10, 2026)
- views: already past 10 million when tracking began (October 10, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50,000, not yet projected
- views: 100 million, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on The Why Side's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How an Accident Made Boats Faster #animation | September 29, 2026 | 14,900,746 | 263,319 |
| 2 | He Put His Head in a Particle Accelerator | October 19, 2026 | 11,809,689 | 429,682 |
| 3 | Why Parents Really Check Halloween Candy | November 1, 2026 | 8,746,929 | 181,570 |
| 4 | The Truck You Don't Want Behind You | October 8, 2026 | 7,805,522 | 121,497 |
| 5 | Why the Navy Ripped This Off Its Ships | October 2, 2026 | 4,684,016 | 86,255 |
| 6 | What If Your Pool Were Full of Mercury? | October 9, 2026 | 3,230,872 | 38,260 |
| 7 | The Sneeze That Tore His Throat | October 28, 2026 | 2,735,285 | 44,815 |
| 8 | How Did They Stop Champagne Bottles From Exploding | September 30, 2026 | 2,684,247 | 50,308 |
| 9 | Could You Survive a T. Rex by Standing Still? | October 10, 2026 | 2,367,891 | 157,190 |
| 10 | A Power Line Just Fell on Your Car | October 19, 2026 | 2,244,674 | 132,642 |
Niche and category
The Why Side's primary niche is Science, where it ranks #337 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Animation (#1,609), Physics (#197) and Engineering (#260).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Science | #1,197 |
| Animation | #1,609 |
| Physics | #197 |
| Engineering | #260 |
Channel keywords: The Why Side, how things work, animated explainers, science explained, engineering, everyday science, 3D animation, educational shorts
See also
- Lakshya Ambastha (49,600 subscribers)
- Hora Boa Podcast (49,600 subscribers)
- Knowledge From The Base (47,900 subscribers)
- PhysIQmind (47,900 subscribers)
- Bebel Ecologia (44,000 subscribers)
- Prof Gio | Giordano Scarciotti (43,800 subscribers)
- Transcenda o Holograma (39,900 subscribers)
- Quantum Sigm (39,800 subscribers)
References
- "The Why Side". YouTube.
- "The Why Side" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 6, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 6, 2026.