WIRED
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @wired |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Tech |
| Subcategories | Science, Entertainment |
| Created | September 23, 2005 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 13 million |
| Total views | 4,982,888,335 |
| Videos | 4,260 |
| Global rank | #1,354 |
| Country rank | #409 in United States |
| Niche rank | #18 in Tech |
| Est. earnings | $49,324 – $123,309 per month |
| Links | |
| YouTube channel | |
WIRED (@wired) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Tech niche, created on September 23, 2005.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 13 million subscribers, 5 billion total views and 4,260 videos, ranking #1,354 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
WIRED is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2005, building an audience of 12,900,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 4,208 videos generating 4,874,153,411 total views, the channel maintains an average of 1,158,306 views per video. The channel evolved over 21 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 | 13,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 4,982,888,335 |
| Videos | 4,260 |
| Average views per video | 1,169,692 |
| Global rank | #1,354 |
| Rank in United States | #409 |
| Rank in Tech | #18 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 36,267,399 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $49,324 – $123,309 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $591,884 – $1.5 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $6.8 million – $16.9 million |
| Estimated net worth | $20.1 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 | +996,230 |
| 7 days | 0 | +7,865,788 |
| 30 days | 0 | +36,267,399 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 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 WIRED's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who Are Elmo's Parents? | May 15, 2023 | 39,189,481 | 634,087 |
| 2 | Jennifer Lawrence Explains How Good She Is at Archery | December 12, 2022 | 37,407,353 | 1,247,279 |
| 3 | What Did Medieval English Sound Like? | June 21, 2024 | 24,094,912 | 1,302,623 |
| 4 | Is Priyanka Chopra Jonas Vegan? | May 10, 2023 | 21,693,112 | 668,776 |
| 5 | Which Cobra Kai Cast Member Has the Best Kick? | November 9, 2022 | 17,908,774 | 385,588 |
| 6 | Tom Hardy: "How I Came Up with 'Bane' Voice" | February 28, 2023 | 17,838,625 | 678,582 |
| 7 | Jenna Ortega Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED | November 17, 2022 | 16,647,364 | 506,787 |
| 8 | Inside the 40 Year-Long Dungeons & Dragons Game | Obsessed | WIRED | April 28, 2022 | 16,518,923 | 419,124 |
| 9 | Enjoy A Refreshing Madison Beer 🍺 | June 12, 2023 | 15,991,021 | 778,167 |
| 10 | How Ancient Egyptians Sounded | March 14, 2024 | 15,934,569 | 729,943 |
Niche and category
WIRED's primary niche is Tech, where it ranks #18 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Science (#53) and Entertainment (#1,064).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Tech | #32 |
| Science | #53 |
| Entertainment | #1,064 |
Channel keywords: wired, technology, tech, gadgets, autocomplete interview, wired tech support, wired autocomplete interview
See also
- M4 Tech (13.9 million subscribers)
- YouTube Viewers (13.5 million subscribers)
- Intellipaat (13.4 million subscribers)
- The Q (13.1 million subscribers)
- CaseyNeistat (12.7 million subscribers)
- Tech Burner (12.5 million subscribers)
- Wylsacom (11.5 million subscribers)
- AndroHack (11.3 million subscribers)
References
- "WIRED". YouTube.
- "WIRED" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.