Top Videos by Niche

We analyze videos based on multiple factors including total view count, engagement rate (likes/comments relative to views), view velocity (views per hour since upload), and trending signals. You can sort by different metrics depending on what you're trying to learn - raw popularity, engagement quality, or current momentum.

Our data is refreshed regularly throughout the day to capture trending content and updated view counts. For the "Last 24 Hours" filter, we track videos as they gain traction in real-time. Monthly and yearly rankings are more stable but still reflect the most current data available.

Learn, don't copy. Analyzing top videos helps you understand what works, but directly copying content is both unethical and ineffective. YouTube's algorithm promotes originality. Instead, identify patterns and principles you can adapt to your unique style and perspective. Ask: "Why does this work?" rather than "How can I replicate this?"

Engagement rates vary significantly by niche. Generally, like-to-view ratios above 4% are excellent, 2-4% is good, and below 2% is average. However, viral videos reaching outside their core audience often have lower engagement rates. Comment engagement is harder to benchmark but 0.1-0.5% comment rate on views is typical for high performers.

Audience size and content consumption patterns differ dramatically by niche. Gaming and entertainment have massive audiences who watch frequently. Niche B2B content may have smaller view counts but higher value per viewer. Don't compare across niches - focus on performing well within your category.

Small channels compete by finding underserved sub-niches, creating more specific content, and building genuine community. Study top videos to understand audience expectations, then differentiate with your unique perspective. Focus on engagement rate over raw views - a video with 10K views and 8% engagement is performing better than 100K views with 1%.

Not necessarily. Trending videos spike quickly but often fade. Evergreen content may accumulate views more slowly but sustainably. Both strategies can work - study which type dominates your niche. Some niches favor news-style trending content, while others reward comprehensive evergreen guides that rank for years.

Use different time periods for different insights: Last 24 hours shows what's trending now. This week reveals current successful patterns. This month smooths out anomalies. This year shows sustained success patterns. We recommend checking weekly for content planning and monthly for strategy reviews.

Yes! Use the Region filter to see what's performing well in specific countries. This is especially useful if you're targeting a particular geographic audience. What tops charts in the US may differ significantly from the UK or India due to cultural preferences and language.

Video length affects watch time, ad revenue potential, and audience expectations. Each niche has optimal lengths - shorter for entertainment, longer for tutorials. Tracking what length top videos use helps you understand audience tolerance in your space. Going significantly shorter or longer than top performers often indicates a strategic choice worth understanding.

Use top video data for: 1) Topic ideation - see what subjects get views. 2) Title inspiration - note patterns in successful titles. 3) Format decisions - understand what video styles work. 4) Timing - identify optimal posting windows. 5) Benchmarking - set realistic performance goals based on niche leaders.

We cover the most popular YouTube niches, but if yours isn't listed, try selecting the closest related category. You can also use our other tools like Competitor Keywords to analyze specific channels in your niche directly, or Channel Comparison for head-to-head analysis.