Have you ever wondered which among the thousands of YouTube videos published on the channel every week have the most views of all time? YouTube is, after all, the second most popular social media platform and one of the biggest search engines in the world. There are more than 2.70 billion monthly active users on YouTube, of which around 122 million people are daily users. What are these people viewing?

Every user has a unique catalog of channels they have subscribed to. YouTube has one of the broadest age and socio-economic diversity among its users, there is still no surprise at the content that has made it to the top with about 5 to 10 billion total views generated till now. Let us go through the list of the most viewed YouTube Videos of all time. 

Most Viewed YouTube Videos- What Are They?

YouTube is one of the biggest search engines for video content and there are videos related to everything on it. But what are some most viewed videos on YouTube? Here is a list of the most viewed YouTube videos-

1. Baby Shark Dance

• Views: 13.67 billion 
• Channel Name: Pinkfong Baby Shark – Kids’ Songs & Stories
• Channel Category: Kid’s Entertainment 
• Date Published: 18th June 2016

After its release, this cheerful and hooking tune became famous not only among toddlers and parents but also adults. It has a characteristic melody and easy lyrics sound incredibly cute in everyone’s voice. 

With its unique music and delightfully vibrant visual composition, kids wanted to view the content repeatedly. Even now, the audio resurfaces and becomes the foundation for YouTube Shorts and Tiktok now and then.

2. Despacito

• Views: 8.32 billion
• Channel Name: Luis Fonsi
• Channel Category: Music
• Date Published: 13th January 2017

A collaboration between Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, this music track is equivalent to a classic in the 21st century. The song was released in 2017 in Spanish and became an instant hit, with every club and pub worldwide blasting it throughout the night. 

The song talks about being in the moment and enjoying all sides of life. The music video was later translated into several different languages and gave rise to many parodies.

3. Johny Johny Yes Papa

• Views: 6.84 billion
• Channel Name: LooLoo Kids – Nursery Rhymes and Children’s Songs
• Channel Category: Nursery Rhymes 
• Date Published: 8th October 2016

We have all heard of this nursery rhyme before. It only has three pairs of verses and follows the story of a dad asking the child if he has eaten sugar, and the child denies the accusation until he is asked to open his mouth, in which he laughs adorably.

This poem has now been turned into a viral video that children play and replay to either learn or listen to, like a cartoon show. Parents and elder siblings will also be able to recognize this beloved video once they see it.

4. Bath Song

• Views: 6.5 billion
• Channel Name: Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes
• Channel Category: Nursery Rhymes 
• Date Published: 2nd May 2018

Cocomelon is the most-watched kid’s entertainment channel in the world today. It can easily be predicted that this channel will become a topic of immense nostalgia for the coming generation. Many videos on this channel have amassed hundreds of millions of views.

The most famous is this Bath Song, which lists the importance of regular baths and maintaining good hygiene. It is an essential concept that parents approve of and let the kids view repeatedly.

5. Shape Of You

• Views: 6.14 billion
• Channel Name: Ed Sheeran 
• Channel Category: Music
• Date Published: 30th January 2017

2017 was the golden age of YouTube-released music. The same here as Despacito, Ed Sheeran came up with its beautiful masterpiece ‘Shape Of You.’ The video is still played with just as much enthusiasm not only among the fans of this UK music sensation but also by people who happen to love the track.

It is believed that Ed Sheeran and his writers still make 5 million Pounds annually from this single video. Not to mention this track is also available on other platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.

6. See You Again

• Views: 6.09 billion
• Channel Name: Wiz Khalifa 
• Channel Category: Music
• Date Published: 6th April 2015

Wiz Khalifa hit the jackpot of musical excellence with this one. Still used in many YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Reels, and more, this is a soothing track dedicated to the actor Paul Walker after his unbelievable demise.

In general, this track talks about friendship and distance. The video is also equally soothing amid barren hills and a dusty sunset. This video was created in collaboration with Charlie Puth and is still regularly visited by fans.

7. Wheels on the Bus

• Views: 5.71 billion
• Channel Name: Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes 
• Channel Category: Nursery Rhymes 
• Date Published: 24th May 2018

Another Cocomelon creation, this is a bright 3D remake of the nursery rhyme we have all grown up with – a poem on the wheels of a bus that rolls continuously and makes it possible for the bus to move forward. The nursery rhyme has always been a favorite for capturing the kinesthetic make of the world the right way.

This video shows a beautiful yellow school bus with wheels that beautifully turn as it moves forward. Cute children with colorful hair ride the bus and other vehicles throughout the video, bringing a wild, childish imagination to life!

8. Phonics Songs with Two Words

• Views: 5.57 billion
• Channel Name: ChuChu TV
• Channel Category: Kid’s Entertainment 
• Date Published: 7th March 2014

A concise and educational video for kids, this track is not only played by parents who want their children to learn better but also by educators and creche tutors to influence the clarity and pronunciation with which toddlers speak from a very young age.

This video happens to be the most viewed Indian video on YouTube. However, the listeners are from many different countries. They use colorful images of objects and clear vocals to teach children the right way to use their vocal cords. Video differentiates between other phonics and consonants from vowels.

9. Uptown Funk

• Views: 5.09 billion
• Channel Name: Mark Ronson 
• Channel Category: Music
• Date Published: 19th November 2014

Another classic that people will not be able to forget for decades, this music is a unique take on jazz, and pop music culture of America over the last 100 years. It is also incredibly catchy and includes a dance sequence that became an instant hit after its release.

For this song, Mark Ronson teamed up with Bruno Mars. They wore casual, ‘funky’ suits in colors like pink and gray, also adding sunglasses and retro hats to their outfit. The track is versatile and suitable for many occasions, from parties to fun, romantic evenings.

10. Learning Colors – Colorful Eggs on a Farm 

• Views: 5.01 billion
• Channel Name: Miroshka TV
• Channel Category: Kid’s Entertainment 
• Date Published: 27th February 2018

A video dedicated to colors must be of unbelievable delight to babies still exploring the world around them. The video has been made all the more exciting by incorporating beautiful 3D graphics and unique items like eggs, giant color tubes, etc.

The video includes all the primary and secondary colors a child should know about. It also teaches children about the names and shades of these colors and how they can be mixed to build brand-new hues.

Conclusion

That’s the list of most viewed YouTube videos. These videos are primarily kids’ videos or music videos from that time and even today, these two industries have a vast audience base.