The Top 10 Most-Viewed YouTube Videos of All-Time
YouTube is an amazing platform for watching videos. It’s become increasingly popular since it was launched in 2005. YouTube has a wide variety of videos for every type of user, from cats being silly to music videos, vlogs, tutorials, and so much more. Its success has made it the most popular video streaming platform in the world. With such a massive selection of videos available on YouTube, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that some of them have attracted huge numbers of views.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 most-viewed YouTube videos of all-time.
YouTube continues to serve as the world’s go-to source for entertainment and information alike. With people increasingly streaming videos rather than watching television, it’s no surprise that YouTube is one of the most popular websites on the Internet. As of April 2021, over two billion users were active on the platform every month.
Over the years, countless videos have been shared and watched on YouTube, making it no surprise that some of them have gone viral. While some are live streams and others are weekend tutorials, some videos have become so popular that they have racked up millions and even billions of views.
What follows is a list of the top 10 most-viewed YouTube videos of all time, as of April 2021.
1. Despacito – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
It only took ten months for the music video of Luis Fonsi’s popular song “Despacito” to become the most-viewed YouTube video of all time, with over 8 billion views! The video stars Luis himself and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee and everyone has loved the music and the video ever since it was released in 2017.
2. Baby Shark Dance
This video was released in 2016 and features the famous “Baby Shark” song and dance. To date, it has been watched more than 7.17 billion times, making it the second most-viewed video on YouTube. It’s not only popular in the US, but all over the world, as the catchy tune has been translated into multiple languages – including simplified English, Polish and Spanish.
3. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
This music video, starring British singer Ed Sheeran and directed by Jason Koenig, was released in 2017 and has since been viewed more than 6.04 billion times. The infectious tune has been a hit on the radio and in CD players, and it’s no wonder why – the video is nothing less than mesmerizing!
4. See You Again – Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
The fourth most-viewed YouTube video of all-time is the music video of “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa, featuring Charlie Puth. It was released in 2015 to honor the passing of Fast & Furious star Paul Walker, and has since been viewed over 6 billion times. The beautiful melody, along with its heartbreaking words, is enough to make anyone who listens to it shed a tear.
5. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Released in 2014 and starring Bruno Mars, the upbeat music video for “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson has been watched over 5.677 billion times. The song is a tribute to the old-school funk music of the ’80s and ’90s, and its retro vibes have made it an instant favorite of many.
6. Masha and the Bear – Recipe for Disaster
This cartoon video was released in 2012 and follows the popular Masha and the Bear series. The video shows Masha’s hilarious attempts to bake a cake and has been viewed 5.66 billion times. It’s no wonder it’s so popular – kids and adults alike find the mishaps of Masha and her bear friend to be highly entertaining!
7. Gangnam Style – PSY
The seventh most-viewed video on YouTube is the 2012 video of PSY’s hit song, “Gangnam Style.” With close to 5.17 billion views, this video is undoubtedly one of the most successful YouTube videos of all time. PSY even made an appearance with the song’s choreography – the iconic “Oppa Gangnam Style” dance that has become a familiar YouTube phenomenon.
8. Sugar – Maroon 5
The music video for Maroon 5’s single “Sugar” was released in 2015, and has since been viewed over 4.97 billion times. Frontman Adam Levine and the rest of the band can be seen in their fun and energetic performance of the song. Interestingly, the video was also shot in a single take, making it truly special.
9. Sorry – Justin Bieber
This video is the popular single by Justin Bieber released in 2015. Many viewers were able to relate to the heartfelt lyrics, and the video itself is poignant and beautifully done. There’s no surprise that it’s become a fan favorite, with close to 4.78 billion views.
10. M 02-06-309 – NEIKED
Rounding out the top ten is the 2016 song by Swedish singer NEIKED. The music video has been watched over 4.25 billion times. This remains to be one of the most famous and popular EDM songs of all time, thanks to its catchy tune and brilliant artistry.
YouTube continues to be the go-to platform for watching videos. With videos spanning a wide range of genres and topics, it’s no surprise that some of them have become incredibly popular. The videos mentioned above are a testament to the success of YouTube, and demonstrate just how powerful this platform can be.