The 10 most viewed YouTube videos of all-time

Last Updated on 21 Jun, 2024 by Montel Anthony

YouTube is a video-sharing website that has contributed greatly to the development of online communities and the democratization of the media production process. YouTube has become a potent medium for creators to disseminate their work to a global audience, thanks to the site’s massive user base and daily video views. The 10 most viewed YouTube videos of all-time are discussed in this article, with release dates and brief summaries of each. This list is as of September 2021, generated CHATGPT. 

Baby by Justin Bieber (2. 8 billion Views)

• released on January 18, 2010

This is a pop song performed by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. The music video for the song features Bieber as a young man trying to win back his ex-girlfriend. The video has garnered over 9 billion views on YouTube.

Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee (8.03  billion Views)

• released on January 12, 2017

This is a reggaeton-pop song performed by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi and rapper Daddy Yankee. The song, which features lyrics in Spanish, became a global hit and the music video has garnered over 10 billion views on YouTube.

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran (5.8 billion Views)

• released on January 30, 2017

This is a pop and folk-pop song performed by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The song became a worldwide hit and the music video has garnered over 8 billion views on YouTube.

See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth (5.7 billion Views)

• released on April 6, 2015

This is a hip hop and pop ballad performed by American rapper Wiz Khalifa and American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth. The song was written for the soundtrack of the 2015 action film “Furious 7” as a tribute to actor Paul Walker, who died in a car accident in 2013. The music video has garnered over 5.7 billion views on YouTube.

Sugar by Maroon 5 (3.7  billion Views)

• released on January 14, 2015

This is a pop and funk-pop song performed by American band Maroon 5. The song became a worldwide hit and the music video, which features the band crashing various wedding receptions, has garnered over 8 billion views on YouTube.

Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (4.7 billion Views)

• released on November 10, 2014

This is a funk and soul-pop song performed by English record producer Mark Ronson and American singer Bruno Mars. The song became a worldwide hit and the music video has garnered over 7 billion views on YouTube.

Masha and the Bear: Recipe for Disaster (4.5 billion Views)

• released on January 31, 2012

This is an animated children’s TV show that follows the adventures of a young girl named Masha and her bear friend. The episode “Recipe for Disaster” has garnered over 7 billion views on YouTube.

Gangnam Style by Psy (4.6 billion views)

• released on July 15, 2012

This is a K-pop and dance-pop song performed by South Korean singer Psy. The song became a worldwide hit and the music video, which features Psy performing a unique dance called the “Gangnam Style,” has garnered over 7 billion views on YouTube.

Sorry by Justin Bieber (7.4 billion views)

• released on October 22, 2015

This is a dance-pop and tropical house song performed by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. The song became a worldwide hit and the music video, which features Bieber dancing with a group of female dancers, has garnered over 7 billion views on YouTube.

Baby Shark Dance by Pinkfong (11.9 billion views)

• released on June 17, 2016

This is a children’s song about a family of sharks. The song became a global hit and the music video has garnered over 8 billion views on YouTube.

Conclusion

The top 10 most-viewed videos of all time on YouTube feature a wide variety of content, from dancing videos to popular songs to episodes of popular children’s television shows. These videos have amassed billions of views, making their makers into celebrities. While their relative positions in the list may shift over time, these clips will remain among YouTube’s most memorable and groundbreaking.