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It’s another installment of the weeklyTubefilter Chartof theTop 50 Most Viewed U.S. YouTube Channelsand an aging toddler is still in the top spot.
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Chart Toppers
Ryan ToysReview held onto its first-place position on the U.S. chart for an unbelievable twenty-ninth week in a row. The YouTube outpost for videos of the eponymous Ryan’s unboxing and playtime prowess dipped 15% in its weekly view count, but still amassed almost 167.6 million views on the week. Not so far behind in the #2 spot is WWE. World Wrestling Entertainment’s online video repository of clips, promos, and behind-the-scenes footage stayed relatively constant in its view count, slamming down more than 111.4 million views throughout the week.
Next up in third place is ToyScouter. The channel with a self-proclaimed purpose to “entertain and educate kids while showcasing them many different kind of toys” dipped 13% to close out the week with just about 106.2 million views. Up next at #4 is Katy Perry. The 32-year-old international pop star’s YouTube channel is still getting some plays off Perry’s recent upload of the single “Chained To The Rhythm“. That video and the rest of her library received nearly 95 million views in the week.
And rounding out the Top 5 is Luis Fonsi. The Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor is having a moment online thanks to his January 12, 2017 release of “Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee“. The single has scored over 600 million views to date and is still getting a ton of plays two months after its debut. It helped Fonsi’s YouTube channel to a 50% increase in views and to just about 92 million views during the week.
Top Gainers
The honor of one of our Top Gainers this week goes to DreamWorksTV.
The YouTube home of the American film production label known for such kid-friendly hits like everything in the Shrek franchise, Madagascar, How To Train Your Dragon, and more had a great week on YouTube thanks to the dissemination of the trailer for its next theatrical release. This clip from The Boss Baby – in which Alec Baldwin gives his voice and wit to an infant child with a mission – racked up a view count in the multi-millions, pushing the DreamWorksTV channel as a whole up to 68% in its week-over-week view count, more than 44.7 million views, and the #32 spot on the U.S. chart.
Channel Distribution
The top 50 most viewed U.S. YouTube channels this week amassed a total of 2,905,782,813 views. Here’s the distribution of a few of those channels by multi-channel network:
VEVO: 16 channels in the U.S. Top 50, with Katy Perry the top-ranked channel of the network at #4.
Studio71: 3 channels in the Top 50, with FamilyFunPack at #12.
BroadbandTV, BuzzFeed, Maker Studios, Movieclips: 2 channels each in the Top 50, with BBTV’s Wave Music at #7, BuzzFeed’s BuzzFeed Yellow at #23, Maker’s FGTeeV at #34, and Movieclips’ Movieclips at #15.
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Tubefilter Top 50
The 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels
This Week • U.S.
March 9, 2017 - March 15, 2017
1
Ryan ToysReviewViews This Week: 167,568,814 -15%Subs This Week: 100,445 | Position Last Week: 1All-Time Views: 10,832,372,007 | All-Time Subs: 6,881,278 | SlateScore: 580
2
WWEViews This Week: 111,423,136 -1%Subs This Week: 114,024 | Position Last Week: 4All-Time Views: 13,651,331,985 | All-Time Subs: 14,886,832 | SlateScore: 763
3
ToyScouterViews This Week: 106,161,198 -13%Subs This Week: 138,065 | Position Last Week: 3All-Time Views: 3,652,141,194 | All-Time Subs: 5,138,152 | SlateScore: 591
4
KatyPerryVEVOViews This Week: 94,970,350 -12%Subs This Week: 114,985 | Position Last Week: 5All-Time Views: 11,042,340,848 | All-Time Subs: 21,481,324 | SlateScore: 628
5
LuisFonsiVEVOViews This Week: 91,981,146 50%Subs This Week: 210,739 | Position Last Week: 22All-Time Views: 1,403,183,952 | All-Time Subs: 2,550,894 | SlateScore: 498
6
ChainsmokersVEVOViews This Week: 91,723,557 -29%Subs This Week: 156,150 | Position Last Week: 2All-Time Views: 3,457,471,551 | All-Time Subs: 7,710,442 | SlateScore: 601
7
Wave MusicViews This Week: 84,799,278 13%Subs This Week: 95,827 | Position Last Week: 12All-Time Views: 1,927,151,929 | All-Time Subs: 1,997,902 | SlateScore: 598
8
shakiraVEVOViews This Week: 82,530,877 -14%Subs This Week: 118,204 | Position Last Week: 6All-Time Views: 8,666,896,247 | All-Time Subs: 12,695,823 | SlateScore: 589
9
Disney Cars Toy Club DCTCViews This Week: 78,064,666 63%Subs This Week: 163,247 | Position Last Week: 37All-Time Views: 6,291,635,799 | All-Time Subs: 7,054,784 | SlateScore: 578
10
Bruno MarsViews This Week: 75,928,942 32%Subs This Week: 156,203 | Position Last Week: 25All-Time Views: 5,475,627,737 | All-Time Subs: 13,551,597 | SlateScore: 583
11
TaylorSwiftVEVOViews This Week: 73,401,062 -14%Subs This Week: 84,941 | Position Last Week: 8All-Time Views: 10,899,930,135 | All-Time Subs: 21,681,693 | SlateScore: 547
12
FamilyFunPackViews This Week: 72,295,490 -7%Subs This Week: 39,956 | Position Last Week: 11All-Time Views: 8,854,298,895 | All-Time Subs: 4,902,799 | SlateScore: 609
13
JustinBieberVEVOViews This Week: 66,062,499 -12%Subs This Week: 132,299 | Position Last Week: 13All-Time Views: 14,567,377,640 | All-Time Subs: 27,814,963 | SlateScore: 514
14
Toy FreaksViews This Week: 64,686,882 -29%Subs This Week: 89,163 | Position Last Week: 7All-Time Views: 4,781,815,512 | All-Time Subs: 5,706,067 | SlateScore: 562
15
MovieclipsViews This Week: 64,199,332 -4%Subs This Week: 47,933 | Position Last Week: 19All-Time Views: 5,900,699,802 | All-Time Subs: 4,588,862 | SlateScore: 574
16
WORLDSTARHIPHOPViews This Week: 63,923,203 -5%Subs This Week: 71,483 | Position Last Week: 18All-Time Views: 3,087,349,234 | All-Time Subs: 4,758,151 | SlateScore: 674
17
PopularMMOsViews This Week: 63,816,476 6%Subs This Week: 79,253 | Position Last Week: 24All-Time Views: 7,959,434,728 | All-Time Subs: 11,052,607 | SlateScore: 748
18
Freak Family VlogsViews This Week: 63,791,493 -19%Subs This Week: 107,453 | Position Last Week: 9All-Time Views: 1,624,605,301 | All-Time Subs: 2,421,734 | SlateScore: 568
19
Trap NationViews This Week: 63,661,903 -11%Subs This Week: 142,905 | Position Last Week: 17All-Time Views: 4,149,115,529 | All-Time Subs: 12,720,397 | SlateScore: 665
20
EnriqueIglesiasVEVOViews This Week: 61,551,038 -16%Subs This Week: 87,658 | Position Last Week: 14All-Time Views: 7,643,802,821 | All-Time Subs: 9,942,527 | SlateScore: 534
21
Maroon5VEVOViews This Week: 53,278,525 6%Subs This Week: 75,969 | Position Last Week: 34All-Time Views: 6,872,851,313 | All-Time Subs: 12,839,916 | SlateScore: 603
22
CalvinHarrisVEVOViews This Week: 52,850,390 -17%Subs This Week: 48,623 | Position Last Week: 21All-Time Views: 6,745,988,554 | All-Time Subs: 10,645,466 | SlateScore: 537
23
BuzzFeedVideoViews This Week: 52,575,359 25%Subs This Week: 61,749 | Position Last Week: 46All-Time Views: 9,334,105,247 | All-Time Subs: 11,929,641 | SlateScore: 758
24
Toys and Funny Kids Surprise EggsViews This Week: 52,560,029 0%Subs This Week: 90,238 | Position Last Week: 30All-Time Views: 5,334,045,691 | All-Time Subs: 5,800,125 | SlateScore: 580
25
Fueled By RamenViews This Week: 51,006,431 -16%Subs This Week: 57,102 | Position Last Week: 23All-Time Views: 7,042,228,469 | All-Time Subs: 7,716,665 | SlateScore: 647
26
DisneyMusicVEVOViews This Week: 50,577,421 -29%Subs This Week: 121,532 | Position Last Week: 16All-Time Views: 2,776,450,391 | All-Time Subs: 5,154,176 | SlateScore: 609
27
CookieSwirlCViews This Week: 47,729,506 -6%Subs This Week: 34,928 | Position Last Week: 33All-Time Views: 4,881,229,315 | All-Time Subs: 4,207,779 | SlateScore: 606
28
Guava JuiceViews This Week: 47,701,058 -15%Subs This Week: 81,191 | Position Last Week: 27All-Time Views: 1,756,116,644 | All-Time Subs: 5,378,243 | SlateScore: 688
29
Ricky MartinViews This Week: 47,308,666 -14%Subs This Week: 38,667 | Position Last Week: 29All-Time Views: 2,596,528,985 | All-Time Subs: 2,981,818 | SlateScore: 567
30
TheEllenShowViews This Week: 46,904,838 -41%Subs This Week: 63,757 | Position Last Week: 10All-Time Views: 8,309,643,015 | All-Time Subs: 19,166,045 | SlateScore: 741
31
Super Simple SongsViews This Week: 45,558,373 -11%Subs This Week: 46,836 | Position Last Week: 32All-Time Views: 5,842,458,255 | All-Time Subs: 5,225,090 | SlateScore: 592
32
DreamWorksTVViews This Week: 44,708,706 68%Subs This Week: 36,948 | Position Last Week: N/AAll-Time Views: 1,520,279,136 | All-Time Subs: 2,608,987 | SlateScore: 619
33
ToyMonsterViews This Week: 44,516,524 41%Subs This Week: 155,031 | Position Last Week: N/AAll-Time Views: 1,721,313,798 | All-Time Subs: 3,017,483 | SlateScore: 555
34
FGTeeVViews This Week: 42,873,074 -6%Subs This Week: 35,991 | Position Last Week: 42All-Time Views: 3,508,721,771 | All-Time Subs: 3,144,827 | SlateScore: 610
35
MarkiplierViews This Week: 42,141,995 -24%Subs This Week: 57,074 | Position Last Week: 28All-Time Views: 6,858,565,222 | All-Time Subs: 16,841,655 | SlateScore: 777
36
ArianaGrandeVevoViews This Week: 41,414,970 -26%Subs This Week: 79,929 | Position Last Week: 26All-Time Views: 6,626,790,486 | All-Time Subs: 15,948,365 | SlateScore: 573
37
Nao DisneyToysViews This Week: 39,989,019 -24%Subs This Week: 69,013 | Position Last Week: 31All-Time Views: 2,568,357,881 | All-Time Subs: 3,205,465 | SlateScore: 588
38
EminemVEVOViews This Week: 39,600,135 -15%Subs This Week: 77,360 | Position Last Week: 40All-Time Views: 8,222,031,769 | All-Time Subs: 21,305,136 | SlateScore: 514
39
FUNnel VisionViews This Week: 38,275,126 -19%Subs This Week: 37,062 | Position Last Week: 38All-Time Views: 2,888,372,837 | All-Time Subs: 2,711,127 | SlateScore: 622
40
Movieclips TrailersViews This Week: 38,007,674 -23%Subs This Week: 25,030 | Position Last Week: 36All-Time Views: 7,918,355,726 | All-Time Subs: 10,763,874 | SlateScore: 706
41
Ultra MusicViews This Week: 36,257,291 -2%Subs This Week: 62,777 | Position Last Week: N/AAll-Time Views: 5,918,468,673 | All-Time Subs: 8,054,364 | SlateScore: 686
42
BuzzFeedYellowViews This Week: 35,477,008 -17%Subs This Week: 22,009 | Position Last Week: 43All-Time Views: 6,854,636,167 | All-Time Subs: 7,724,547 | SlateScore: 681
43
ShawnMendesVEVOViews This Week: 35,093,214 -18%Subs This Week: 69,324 | Position Last Week: 44All-Time Views: 2,435,174,903 | All-Time Subs: 7,300,587 | SlateScore: 550
44
Saturday Night LiveViews This Week: 34,601,672 -26%Subs This Week: 48,802 | Position Last Week: 39All-Time Views: 2,303,245,547 | All-Time Subs: 3,901,894 | SlateScore: 633
45
Baby Nursery RhymesViews This Week: 34,465,517 -12%Subs This Week: 62,398 | Position Last Week: 50All-Time Views: 1,071,544,273 | All-Time Subs: 1,705,043 | SlateScore: 563
46
RihannaVEVOViews This Week: 34,205,511 -14%Subs This Week: 46,555 | Position Last Week: 48All-Time Views: 10,940,937,806 | All-Time Subs: 24,300,371 | SlateScore: 511
47
Wiz KhalifaViews This Week: 33,998,797 -14%Subs This Week: 61,122 | Position Last Week: 49All-Time Views: 5,725,947,965 | All-Time Subs: 10,513,017 | SlateScore: 559
48
Migos ATLViews This Week: 33,773,799 -19%Subs This Week: 65,299 | Position Last Week: 47All-Time Views: 562,985,566 | All-Time Subs: 1,377,200 | SlateScore: 547
49
RomanAtwoodVlogsViews This Week: 32,930,914 -29%Subs This Week: 68,575 | Position Last Week: 41All-Time Views: 3,253,946,218 | All-Time Subs: 11,848,068 | SlateScore: 763
50
beyonceVEVOViews This Week: 32,859,929 -15%Subs This Week: 41,866 | Position Last Week: N/AAll-Time Views: 6,683,145,002 | All-Time Subs: 11,865,517 | SlateScore: 475