What’s most surprising about the current 10 most liked videos on YouTube isn’t the staggering number of likes each video has earned over the years since they’ve debuted. It’s the fact that all of them are music videos. And that fact is especially startling when you consider that the video-sharing site provides a vast, far-reaching platform for so much more than just music videos. You name the subject and there are probably many YouTube videos about it, filmed in a variety of formats. (Plus, even our most recent list of the 10 most disliked YouTube videos shows a little a bit of the variety you can expect from YouTube’s video collection.)
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- 10. How You Like That — BLACKPINK (19.80 million likes)
- 9. Alone — Marshmello (20.17 million likes)
- 8. Gangnam Style — Psy (21.41 million likes)
- 7. Boy With Luv — BTS feat. Halsey (21.94 million likes)
- 6. Faded — Alan Walker (22.79 million likes)
- 5. Shape of You — Ed Sheeran (26.47 million likes)
- 3. Dynamite — BTS (27.08 million likes)
- 2. See You Again — Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth (33.55 million likes)
- 1. Despacito — Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee (43.64 million likes)
And yet, even though YouTube offers an extensive library of non-music content, it seems that the consensus is (at least for now) that music videos are the most popular form of content YouTube has to offer.
10. How You Like That — BLACKPINK (19.80 million likes)
BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' M/V
BLACKPINK’s How You Like That only debuted on YouTube last summer and it’s already made its way into the top 10 most liked YouTube videos. And racking up over 19 million likes in less than a year is no small feat. The song itself has a fun, punchy attitude that will fit right into any hot girl summer playlist. The video doesn’t disappoint either, as it’s dramatic and dripping with opulence at every turn.
9. Alone — Marshmello (20.17 million likes)
Marshmello - Alone (Official Music Video)
Marshmello’s video for Alone has over 2 billion views and over 20 million likes since it was published on YouTube in 2016. The video is actually kind of sweet in a simple way: It depicts a lonely teen who doesn’t quite fit with his peers at school, but is finally able to connect with them through the creation of his own music.
The video has a bit of an after-school special vibe, but it’s actually nice to see the main character become accepted by his schoolmates via his own self-expression, rather than by conforming to his would-be friends’ interests.
8. Gangnam Style — Psy (21.41 million likes)
PSY - GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V
Admit it: You did the dance. You may not have done it while sober, but you did it.
And why not? Who can resist that bow-legged gallop and its imaginary reins? No one. We like to think that every single one of these 21 million-plus likes is an admission of guilt.
7. Boy With Luv — BTS feat. Halsey (21.94 million likes)
The wildly popular K-pop boy band BTS doesn’t just have one top-10 video on YouTube — it has two. And the first one we’re looking at is Boy With Luv at No. 7. The video also features an appearance from singer Halsey. The sugary-sweet, brightly colored music video was first uploaded on April 12, 2019, and has racked up over 21 million likes and a billion views since then.
6. Faded — Alan Walker (22.79 million likes)
Faded is a song by DJ and record producer Alan Walker. Since its release in 2015, it has received over 3 billion views on YouTube and over 22 million likes. The vocals featured in this song are by Norwegian singer Iselin Solheim.
5. Shape of You — Ed Sheeran (26.47 million likes)
The music video for Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You was published on YouTube four years ago. In that time, it’s managed to rack up over 5 billion views and over 26 million likes. The video itself starts as a sweet love story between two boxers training at the same gym, but then it kind of has this bizarre ending where Sheeran’s character finds himself in a sumo wrestling situation his character didn’t actually train for.
It’s an odd music video that kind of falls apart in the end. But at least the song’s decent.
4. Baby Shark Dance — Pinkfong! Kids’ Songs & Stories (26.81 million likes)
We’re fairly certain that this video’s popularity on YouTube is mostly attributable to families with kids under 5. And why not? If you’re a parent and have been cooped up with toddlers for the past year, you or your kids have likely pressed play on this video more times than you can count. And who can blame you? It’s only two minutes long and seems to cheer your kids up easily. (But for your sake, we really hope your kids have tired of this song by now.)
Baby Shark Dance was first uploaded on June 17, 2016, and has earned over 26 million likes since then.
3. Dynamite — BTS (27.08 million likes)
BTS (방탄소년단) 'Dynamite' Official MV
Suited up in their signature pastels, and armed with catchy lyrics and their brand of sugary sweet pop music, BTS is back with yet another entry on this top-10 list of most-liked videos on YouTube. Titled Dynamite, this video doesn’t feature any other artists except for the seven members this boy band already has. It debuted on the site on August 20, 2020, and already has over a billion views and over 27 million likes.
2. See You Again — Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth (33.55 million likes)
Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack
See You Again made its music video debut in the spring of 2015. The song itself was written for the soundtrack of the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious movie franchise.
It was also intended to be a tribute to the much-loved Fast & Furious cast member, actor Paul Walker. Walker had passed away in 2013 and the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise (called Furious 7) was his last appearance in a film. In addition to receiving over 33 million likes, the music video for See You Again has been viewed over 5 billion times on YouTube.
1. Despacito — Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee (43.64 million likes)
Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee
If you check out the popularity stats on Despacito, you’ll find a uniquely strange phenomenon. It may be the most famous video on YouTube, but it’s also the most infamous. With over 43 million likes and nearly 5 million dislikes, whether you love it or hate it, you’re still watching it and participating in its popularity. Somehow, it has more dislikes than Rebecca Black’s ill-fated Friday music video — which was an actual awful music video (and song). The only reason Friday became famous in the first place was because of how bad it was.
In a similar twist of fate, the music video for Despacito not only draws its popularity for how loved it was when it debuted, but also for how much people love to hate it today. It may have the most likes, but it’s also number 15 on the most hated list.
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1. “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee (46.18m likes) Leaving the competition far behind, the video for “Despacito” has been the most-liked video on YouTube for over 900 days. Beyond that, it's also the most-watched video in YouTube history with 6.6bn views and counting.
What is the most liked video on YouTube 2022 non-music? ›
The fist most liked non-music video on YouTube is Baby Shark Dance. As a kid's song, it becomes one of the biggest viral hits of its day, leading to a dance craze. The video for Baby Shark Dance on YouTube has gained 19 million likes. This post will introduce some useful tips to make YouTube safe for kids.
Which type of video is most viewed on YouTube? ›
With figures like these, it comes as little surprise that the majority of the most popular videos on YouTube are music videos. Since 2010, all but one the most-viewed videos on YouTube have been music videos, signifying the platform's shift in focus from funny, viral videos to professionally produced content.
What is the most disliked video? ›
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Pewdiepie is directly connected to YouTube and gaming as that is the base content form on his channel. The unique videos have broken several records and made him one of the world's 100 most influential people.
Who is the fastest 1 million Youtuber? ›
Subscribers
| Record Name | Record | Channel |
|---|
| Fastest YouTube Channel to gain 1,000,000 subscribers | 6 hours and 27 minutes | tomiii 11 |
| Slowest YouTube Channel to hit 1,000,000 subscribers | 5629 days | a-ha |
| Slowest YouTube Channel to hit 2,000,000 subscribers | 1845 days | Doc Adam |
| Slowest YouTube Channel to gain 5,000,000 subscribers | 4658 days | SMG4 |
45 more rowsButter by BTS is the video that has garnered the fastest 1 million views on YouTube. Fans of this group were eagerly waiting for the release of this video, and that's why it managed to break records.
Is there a YouTube video with 1 billion likes? ›
BLACKPINK's dance performance video for their 2020 single “How You Like That” has hit the 1 billion mark on YouTube.
What is the most liked video on YouTube that is not a song? ›
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Jonathan Harchick of Moldy Toaster Media currently holds the record for the longest video on YouTube, titled “THE LONGEST VIDEO ON YOUTUBE – 596 HOURS.” The video was uploaded back in 2012 and hasn't been beaten as far as we know.
What type of videos are trending on YouTube 2022? ›
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- YouTube Challenges.
- YouTube Shorts.
- Live Streaming.
- Community Engagement.
- ASMR.
- DIY/Life Hacks/How to.
- Immersive Shopping.
- 360 Video.
Here we present our top 11 YouTube channel ideas, in no particular order.
- Photography and Videography Channels.
- Educational Channels.
- Gaming Channels.
- Vlogging Channels.
- Tech Channels.
- Fitness Channels.
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1 million views used to be considered viral back in 2015. Nowadays, we're looking more at the 5 to 8 million range, or even higher in some cases. Remember, that's all in the matter of a couple of weeks. Viral videos are probably more common than you think.
Who is the nicest YouTuber? ›
MrBeast/Jimmy Donaldson American Youtuber– MrBeast is one of the nicest Youtubers in the world. He has been credited with pioneering a genre of YouTube videos that center on expensive stunts. He is also the co-creator of Team Trees, a fundraiser for the Arbor Day Foundation, which has raised over $72 million.
Is there any YouTuber with 1 billion subscribers? ›
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Who gained the most subscribers in a day? ›
YouTube Channels With Most Subscribers Gained in One Day
| Date | Channel | Subscribers Gained |
|---|
| June 19, 2018 | XXXTENTACION | 716,838 |
| February 3, 2019 | Nilson Izaias Papinho | 711,084 |
| May 12, 2020 | CarryMinati | ~700,000 |
| November 20, 2020 | HYBE LABELS | ~700,000 |
88 more rowsIt was also the first ever YouTube video to hit 1 billion views. It took "Gangnam Style" just 159 days to reach that mark and it would be the only member of the "Billion Views Club" for a year, until Justin Bieber's "Baby" matched it. "Gangnam Style" was earning 14.
What is the longest YouTube channel name? ›
The last channel, created in Jack's most recent Guinness World Records video, is named JacksEpicYoutubeChannelFullOfFunTimesAndFunHiRickX. Rick is a YouTube employee who sends creators plaques once their channel hits 100,000 subscribers.
Who hit 1 million subscribers first? ›
YouTube's Fred Figglehorn, the screechy, chipmunk-voiced Internet star, has become the first person in the history of online video to amass 1 million subscribers.
The Most Viewed YouTube Video in 24 Hours
- “How You Like That” (Blackpink)
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- “Boy With Luv” (BTS ft. ...
- “Lalisa” (Lisa) ...
- “Permission to Dance” (BTS) ...
- “Life Goes On” (BTS) ...
- “Me!” ...
- “Lovesick Girls” (Blackpink) In October 2020, the song “Lovesick Girls,” which was published by Blackpink's record company YG, made its appearance. ...
Billion-View Club. An early metric of a video's popularity was the so-called Billion-View Club, denoting videos which had succeeded in reaching over 1 billion views since their initial upload. In December 2012, "Gangnam Style" became the first video to reach one billion views.
How much money is 1b views on YouTube? ›
In theory, a good content creator might earn anywhere from $240k to $5 million based on 1 billion views on YouTube. This income is based solely on potential ad revenue based on viewership.
How many videos have 1billion views? ›
Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes holds the record of having the most videos exceeding 1 billion views, with a total of 17. Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran hold the tied record as the only people and artists to have 3 videos exceeding two billion views.
Who has the most 1b views on YouTube? ›
YouTube Most Viewed Music Videos of All Time, by Recording Artist
- Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee – 7.8 billion.
- Ed Sheeran – Shape of You – 5.7 billion.
- Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth – 5.5 billion.
- Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars – 4.6 billion.
- Psy – Gangnam Style (강남스타일) – 4.4 billion.
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- 2. “ Despacito” by Luis Fonsi feat. ...
- 3. “ Johny Johny Yes Papa” by LooLoo Kids (6.3 billion views) ...
- 4. “ Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran (5.7 billion views) ...
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The longest personal name is 747 characters long, and belongs to Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. (b. 4 August 1914, Germany) who passed away on 24 October 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, as verified on 1 January 2021.
What was the first video posted on YouTube? ›
The first ever YouTube video was uploaded on April 23, 2005 -- exactly 15 years ago, today. YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim posted the 18-second video, titled "Me at the zoo." It has since garnered over 90 million views. To this day, it is the only video on Karim's channel.
How long is the shortest video on YouTube? ›
With a duration of roughly . 01 of a second, this video holds the world record for being the shortest one on YouTube.
What is the most viewed video on YouTube 2022? ›
On January 13, 2022, Baby Shark became the first (and currently only) video to surpass 10 billion views.
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- 2. “ Despacito” by Luis Fonsi feat. ...
- 3. “ Johny Johny Yes Papa” by LooLoo Kids (6.3 billion views) ...
- 4. “ Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran (5.7 billion views) ...
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In theory, a good content creator might earn anywhere from $240k to $5 million based on 1 billion views on YouTube. This income is based solely on potential ad revenue based on viewership.
Which artist has the most 1 billion views on YouTube? ›
YouTube Most Viewed Music Videos of All Time, by Recording Artist
- Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee – 7.8 billion.
- Ed Sheeran – Shape of You – 5.7 billion.
- Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth – 5.5 billion.
- Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars – 4.6 billion.
- Psy – Gangnam Style (강남스타일) – 4.4 billion.
The Most Viewed YouTube Video in 24 Hours
- “How You Like That” (Blackpink)
- 4 . ...
- “Boy With Luv” (BTS ft. ...
- “Lalisa” (Lisa) ...
- “Permission to Dance” (BTS) ...
- “Life Goes On” (BTS) ...
- “Me!” ...
- “Lovesick Girls” (Blackpink) In October 2020, the song “Lovesick Girls,” which was published by Blackpink's record company YG, made its appearance. ...
Butter by BTS is the video that has garnered the fastest 1 million views on YouTube. Fans of this group were eagerly waiting for the release of this video, and that's why it managed to break records.
What is the longest video on YouTube? ›
Jonathan Harchick of Moldy Toaster Media currently holds the record for the longest video on YouTube, titled “THE LONGEST VIDEO ON YOUTUBE – 596 HOURS.” The video was uploaded back in 2012 and hasn't been beaten as far as we know.
What video has the most views in one day? ›
The most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours was viewed 101,100,000 times, and was achieved by BTS (Republic of Korea) with the video titled "BTS (방탄소년단) 'Dynamite' Official MV," on 22 August 2020.
What is the least viewed video on YouTube? ›
“NYC Subway: Canal Street Station,” though an empirically unsuccessful video, is more than 10 times more popular than our ultimate champion. The least popular YouTube video of all time—at least according to my idiosyncratic criteria—is this 30-second video, titled “Dinner,” from June 19, 2005.
What was the first viral YouTube video? ›
Santa (1995). Brian Graden sent copies of Jesus vs. Santa to several of his friends, and from there it was copied and distributed, including on the internet, where it became one of the first viral videos.
10 most-watched non-music videos in YouTube history
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