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Most Popular YouTube Videos Dataset
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This dataset provides detailed information on the top 1000 most trending YouTube videos and channels as of 18th April 2025. It offers a snapshot of popular video content, audience engagement, and categorisation on the platform, serving as a valuable resource for understanding current digital media trends and performance metrics.
Columns
- Rank: The numerical position of the video within the top 1000 trending list, ranging from 1 to 1000.
- Video: The title or name of the YouTube video. The dataset includes 994 unique video titles.
- Video Views: The total number of views the video has accumulated, with figures ranging from 56.6 thousand to 6.64 billion.
- Likes: The total number of likes received by the video, with counts varying from 0 to 44.9 million. Note that 27 records have missing like counts.
- Dislikes: The total number of dislikes received by the video, ranging from 0 to 78.8 thousand. It is important to note that 313 records have missing dislike counts.
- Category: The categorisation of the video, such as Music (which accounts for 28% of entries), Education, or Arts and Entertainment. There are 15 unique categories, though 180 records are missing category information.
- Published: The year in which the video was originally published, with dates spanning from 2005 to 2025.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file, named
top-1000-trending-youtube-videos.csv, with a file size of 84.03 kB. It comprises 1000 individual records, each containing data across 7 distinct columns. While most columns have complete data for all 1000 records, some, such as 'Likes', 'Dislikes', and 'Category', have missing values for a portion of the entries.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing trends in video content and audience preferences on YouTube.
- Identifying top-performing videos and channels.
- Conducting market research for content creation and advertising strategies.
- Studying audience engagement patterns based on likes, dislikes, and views.
- Academic research into digital media consumption and social network dynamics.
Coverage
The data reflects the trending status of videos as of 18th April 2025. The publication years of the videos included in the dataset span from 2005 to 2025. Specific geographic or demographic scopes are not detailed within the dataset. It should also be noted that there are missing values for 'Likes', 'Dislikes', and 'Category' across various records.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Content creators seeking inspiration and insights into successful video formats and topics.
- Marketing professionals for identifying popular content and channels for campaigns.
- Data analysts and researchers interested in social media trends and video performance metrics.
- Academics studying digital culture, media studies, or computational social science.
- Anyone with an interest in understanding the dynamics of YouTube's most popular content.
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- YouTube Trending Videos (April 2025)
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Most Popular YouTube Videos Dataset
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