YouTube has transformed how we consume videos since its launch. YouTube was launched in 2005 and immediately became the most popular platform for watching videos and sharing content. The largest online video platform continues to be where users can easily browse countless channels to watch and share videos and subscribe to their favorite creators. But have you ever wondered which videos have the most views on YouTube? So here we are today with the top 10 most-watched videos on YouTube as of writing this article. Here are the insights that resonate with the global audience. These videos have billions of views whether through catchy tunes, emotional messages, engaging animations, etc.
Most-Watched Videos On YouTube
The Korean Education brand Pingfong released the ‘Baby Shark Dance’ on June 17, 2016. It quickly became a global sensation. By January 2021 ‘Baby Shark Dance’ made history on YouTube. It crossed over 10 billion views. Baby Shark Dance is the most viewed video on YouTube. The previous record holder was Despacito. Baby Shark Dance has over 15 billion views on YouTube. This is a huge number on YouTube.
Despacito, the hit song of Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi has over 8.56 million. This video is the second most-viewed video on the platform. Along with this, Johnny Johnny Yes Papa has secured the third spot with 6.96 billion views. Bath Song takes fourth place with 6.87 billion news. You might have heard about The Shape of You by Ed Sheeran, which has over 6.34 billion views and is still popular on YouTube. Here are the 10 most-watched videos on YouTube.
| Rank | Video Name | Published Date | Number of Comments | Views (Billions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baby Shark Dance | 17 June 2016 | Turned off | 15.17 |
| 2 | Despacito | 12 January 2017 | 4.2M | 8.56 |
| 3 | Johny Johny Yes Papa | 8 October 2016 | Turned off | 6.96 |
| 4 | Bath Song | 2 May 2018 | Turned off | 6.87 |
| 5 | Wheels on the Bus | 24 May 2018 | Turned off | 6.63 |
| 6 | See You Again | 6 April 2015 | 2.2M | 6.42 |
| 7 | Shape of You | 30 January 2017 | 1.17M | 6.34 |
| 8 | Phonics Song with Two Words | 6 March 2014 | Turned off | 6.04 |
| 9 | Uptown Funk | 19 November 2014 | 0.6M | 5.35 |
| 10 | PSY – Gangnam Style | 15 July 2012 | 5.3M | 5.31 |
Popular Video Content On YouTube
Music fans are found to be the most engaged audience on YouTube. Through video and music, YouTube has grown a lot. Similarly, movie trailers, especially when it comes to their favorite hero, also generate substantial viewership. The first official trailer for Avengers: Endgame garnered an impressive 289 million views within 24 hours, while the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer became even more viral, amassing over 355 million views on its first day, making it the most-watched movie trailer of all time in that period.
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