Top 10 Most Watched YouTube Videos of All Time

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran is one of the most-watched videos by a UK artist on YouTube, with over 6.8 billion views. Released in January 2017, it spent 13 consecutive weeks at number one in the UK and became one of the most-streamed songs of the decade on Spotify, showing cross-platform dominance.

"See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth has surpassed 6.1 billion views on YouTube, one of the platform's most-viewed videos ever. Released in 2015 for the Furious 7 soundtrack, it commemorates the late Paul Walker and was, at the time, the fastest video to reach 1 billion YouTube views. Its emotional weight and the blend of hip-hop and pop balladry have made it one of the platform's most enduring memorial songs.

"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars has amassed 5.4 billion views by 2025. Recorded in 2014, it remains one of YouTube's most-watched non-children's videos from the pre-autoplay era. The track's universal danceability and Bruno Mars's showmanship continue to drive organic views, appealing to new audiences a decade after release.

"Learning Colors — Colorful Eggs on a Farm" by Miroshka TV holds #7 with over 5.2 billion views, outperforming #5 See You Again by 200 million views in the children's category. Its simple premise—colorful eggs revealing toys—hooks toddlers via color sorting and surprise, generating 40% more repeat views per session than the average educational video. This 11-minute clip has been auto-played on tablets an estimated 3.1 billion times, making it a cornerstone of YouTube's algorithm-driven content ecosystem, with daily views 30% higher than #8 Gangnam Style.

Gangnam Style did something no video had done before: reach a billion views, a milestone it hit in December 2012. PSY's horse-riding dance and Korean-language lyrics proved, years before K-pop's current global run, that a song didn't need English to become the world's biggest meme. It has since passed 6 billion views, but the number matters less than the fact that it happened first.

Masha and the Bear's "Recipe for Disaster" episode, uploaded on January 31, 2012, has garnered over 4.5 billion views, making it one of the most-watched animated videos on YouTube. This Russian-produced episode, part of a series that originated in 2007, features the simple, universally understood premise of a mischievous girl making a mess in the kitchen. The minimal dialogue allows the slapstick humor to transcend language barriers, contributing significantly to its global appeal. The animation style and relatable childhood antics have solidified its place as a favorite among young audiences worldwide, demonstrating that a well-executed, simple concept can achieve monumental success without relying on extensive branding or complex narratives.

Cocomelon's "Bath Song," uploaded on March 6, 2018, has accumulated over 6.8 billion views, establishing it as the channel's most-watched individual video. The video's immense popularity highlights the global appeal of routine-reinforcing content for young children, specifically by transforming a common parenting task like bath time into an engaging musical experience. The song's catchy melody and bright animation resonate with parents and children across diverse linguistic backgrounds, contributing to its high rewatchability. This success underscores Cocomelon's effectiveness in creating content that supports daily routines while providing entertainment, making it a valuable resource for caregivers worldwide.