From playing music to listening to the news to watching movies, YouTube has been the go-to platform for all these tasks for decades. There was a time when not many people knew about YouTube, but here we are, where every single smartphone comes pre-equipped with the app because everyone is using it on a daily basis.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 YouTube videos having the most number of views till now. We guarantee that you will be surprised by some of the unexpected entries on the list!
10. Officialpsy – “PSY – Gangnam Style M/V”
Who would not have shaken a leg on this catchy song? This 2012 music video by South Korean artist Psy got love from all around the globe and currently has nearly 5.20 billion views.
9. Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”
This song by Bruno Mars and music producer Mark Ronson became a sensation in no time after its release in 2014. It even won the ‘British Single of the Year’ at the 2015 BRIT Awards!
8. ChuChu TV – “Phonics Song with TWO Words – A For Apple”
Well, toddlers have been making the most use of YouTube and this is evident from one of the many kids’ videos on the list. This 5.84 billion-views video is about learning the alphabet and the words starting with them.
7. ChuChu TV – “Wheels on the Bus”
Another children’s video is on the list! This catchy rhyme has been loved by kids and it is evident from its 6.22 billion views since its release in 2018.
6. Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You”
From parties to concerts, this track by Ed Sheeran has ruled the hearts of people for a really long time. No wonder it has over 6.28 billion views ever since it was released 7 years ago!
5. Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – “See You Again”
This tribute song for Paul Walker remains a favorite of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise fans. Even if you have not seen any of the movies, this track will still give you nostalgia for a long-lost best friend. The 6.30 billion views are truly justified!
4. Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes – “Bath Song”
It is a catchy English rhyme about the bathing experience of Cody, a little boy. The kids truly got out of their way to make their favorite song a hit with over 6.75 billion views!
3. LooLoo Kids – “Johny Johny Yes Papa”
The video version of this age-old rhyme has garnered over 6.92 billion views on YouTube! The video revolves around Johny trying to get hold of a bowl of sugar but getting caught by his father every time.
2. Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee – “Despacito”
Does not matter whether you know Spanish or not, this song by Luis Fonsi and rapper Daddy Yankee is a thrill to dance on! It soon became the “Song of the Summer” after its release in 2017 and is still going strong with more than 8.47 billion views.
1. Pinkfong! Kids’ Songs & Stories – “Baby Shark Dance”
We already warned you that you would be surprised by the entries on this list, so here it is. The most-viewed YouTube video of all time is the well-known American kids’ song “Baby Shark Dance” with over 14.66 billion views! Not just kids, but people from all age groups loved this catchy track and could not stop singing it.
These top 10 most-watched YouTube videos show how people share diverse tastes, yet some videos have crossed these man-made boundaries, and are watched and loved by everyone around the globe!
