The best of YouTube

Channels ranked by the people who watch them most closely.

Action sports

Extreme and action sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, BMX, mountain biking, motocross and stunts.

Adventure

Adventure and challenge channels, expeditions, stunts, survival and doing things for the story.

Architecture

Buildings, cities, urban planning and design.

Cars

Cars and motorsport, including reviews, builds, detailing, car culture and racing such as Formula 1.

Comedy

Comedy, sketches, pranks, funny challenges and comedy podcasts.

Family vlogs

Family vlogs and everyday life with kids, home projects and renovations.

Film essays

Video essays about movies and TV, from screenwriting and editing to the films that shaped them.

Fishing and hunting

Fishing, spearfishing, hunting and outdoors cooking and survival in the wild.

Food and cooking

Cooking, recipes, chefs, restaurants and food reviews.

Gamers

Video games, from essays and retrospectives to let's plays and gaming culture.

Golf

Golf content, from tour pros and course vlogs to coaching, challenges and equipment.

History

History told in depth, from ancient empires and wars to forgotten stories.

Media criticism

Long-form commentary and criticism about culture, the internet, politics and ideas.

Music

Musicians, DJs, performances, music videos and producers making music.

Music analysis

Essays and breakdowns about how music works, its theory, history and the artists behind it.

Sailing

Sailing, boats and life on the water, including liveaboard vlogs, catamarans, yachts, boat restoration and ocean racing.

Science

Science, maths and engineering explained, with experiments, animation and curiosity.

Surfing

Surfing, surf trips, pro surfers, surf films and wave culture.

Tech

Technology, gadgets, software, startups, business and programming.

Travel

Travel vlogs and guides, backpacking, van life and exploring countries and cultures.