So what’s the most-watch on YouTube – it may surprise you! The majority of our clients will have YouTube channels and be uploading their content regularly. A large part of the 8848 service is video filming and production – from short clips to longer brand films.
But what’s the history of YouTube and what’s the world’s most watched clip?
2005 launch
YouTube was launched in 2005 and has since become the world’s largest video-sharing platform.
2.7 billion active users
It now has over 2.7 billion active users and generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. The growth of YouTube can be attributed to a number of factors, including its ease of use, the wide variety of content available, and its global reach.
In its early years, YouTube was primarily used to share user-generated content, such as home videos and music videos. However, over time, it has become a more diverse platform, with content ranging from educational videos to news broadcasts to celebrity interviews. YouTube has also expanded into new markets, such as India and China, where it has become a major source of entertainment and information.
Impact on media landscape
The growth of YouTube has had a significant impact on the media landscape. It has given creators a new way to share their content with the world, and it has also disrupted traditional media companies. YouTube is now a major player in the global media industry, and its influence is only likely to grow in the years to come.
Most-watched on YouTube
As of August 30, 2023, the most watched YouTube videos of all time are:
- Baby Shark Dance by Pinkfong (13.18 billion views)
- Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee (8.29 billion views)
- See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth (7.98 billion views)
- Shape of You by Ed Sheeran (6.91 billion views)
- Johny Johny Yes Papa by LooLoo Kids (6.71 billion views)
- Wheels on the Bus by Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes (5.43 billion views)
- Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (4.94 billion views)
- Phonics Song with Two Words by ChuChu TV (4.92 billion views)
- Bath Song by Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes (6.33 billion views)
- Jingle Bells by The Singing Walrus (6.24 billion views)
All of these videos are music videos, except for “Johny Johny Yes Papa”, which is a nursery rhyme. The majority of the viewers of these videos are children.
The other videos on the list are also popular songs that have been enjoyed by millions of people around the world. They represent the diversity of music and culture on YouTube.
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We work with clients of all sizes to help them achieve their sales goals through PR, social media, and marketing. We’re unique as one of our specialisms is an in-house business-to-business contact centre.
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