YouTube View: Most Viewed Videos of All Time
View YouTube is a platform where videos can reach dizzying heights in terms of views. Some videos have managed to captivate billions of people around the world. Here is a look at the 10 most viewed videos on YouTube, mixing musical hits and children's programs.
1. Baby Shark – Pinkfong Baby Shark – Kids' Songs & Stories
The children's song "Baby Shark" is a global phenomenon. The children's hit, with its catchy melody, started out as a nursery rhyme sung at summer camps. Many versions were created before the Pinkfong channel made it so popular. To date, the video has 14.3 billion views, making it the number one hit on the charts.
2. Despacito – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
Released in January 2017, "Despacito" quickly dominated the summer charts with its festive mix of pop and reggaeton. In 2019, this video held the number one spot for most viewed videos before being dethroned by "Baby Shark" in February 2020. . Currently, his music video has 8.4 billion views on YouTube.
3. Johny Johny Yes Papa – LooLoo Kids
"Johny Johny Yes Papa" is an English nursery rhyme published in 2016. Sung to the tune of "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman", this video has accumulated more than 6.9 billion views, making it the a favorite of young children on YouTube.
4. Bath Song – CoComelon
This song encourages children to take a bath, with sung passages to the tune of "Baby Shark". CoComelon's 3D animated video has garnered nearly 6.7 billion views, making it extremely popular among young viewers .
5. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
"Shape of You," from Ed Sheeran's album "÷," is another hit that has achieved global success. Released in 2017, this love song, recognizable by its marimba percussion, has reached more than 6.2 billion views as of 2024.
6. See You Again – Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
"See You Again", released in 2015, is a tribute to Paul Walker, the iconic actor from the "Fast and Furious" saga, who died in 2013. The song appears in episode 7 of the series and is considered one of the best-selling songs of the 21st century with 20.9 million copies sold. The music video has accumulated 6.2 billion views.
7. Wheels on the Bus – CoComelon
"Wheels on the Bus" is a classic nursery rhyme. Published in 2018 by CoComelon, this version describes in a playful way the sounds and actions associated with a bus. It has been viewed nearly 6 billion times on YouTube.
8. Phonics Song with TWO Words – ChuChu TV
Designed to teach children the alphabet and sounds, this English song introduces each letter with two words. Accompanied by engaging animations, the ChuChu TV video has been viewed over 5.8 billion times.
9. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Released in late 2014, "Uptown Funk" reached number one in several countries thanks to its '80s funk and disco style. It won two Grammy Awards in 2016. Its energetic and colorful music video currently has over 5.2 billion views.
10. Gangnam Style – PSY
Released in 2012, "Gangnam Style" was the first video to reach one billion views on YouTube. Known for its horseman choreography, the song parodies Seoul's upscale Gangnam district. Although it temporarily dropped out of the top 10, it regained its spot in 2023 and currently has billions of views.
These videos, from music hits to children’s programming, demonstrate the diversity of content that can captivate massive audiences on YouTube. The platform continues to serve as a springboard for diverse content that reaches billions of people around the world.
