YouTube Trends and Insights
The fastest way to grow on YouTube is to create content around trending topics while viewers are searching for them.
With vidIQ’s data, we track the keywords, niches, and formats that are taking off across millions of channels. Here you’ll find insights into what’s working now, including creator case studies and examples, so you can publish videos that ride the wave of demand and stay ahead of competitors.
Nov 14, 2023
6 min read
10 Trending Topics to Grow a Small YouTube Channel [November]
Discover the best trending topics to grow a small YouTube channel in record time! Today's list covers racing, gaming, music, artificial intelligence, and more.
Oct 19, 2023
6 min read
10 Trending Topics to Grow a Small YouTube Channel [October]
Discover the top 10 trending topics to grow your small YouTube channel fast! Leverage low-competition keywords to boost views and become a leading influencer.
Apr 20, 2023
6 min read
Analyzing Popular YouTube Shorts: What Makes Them Go Viral?
What makes YouTube Shorts go viral? See patterns from popular Shorts, including hooks, pacing, topics, and repeatable creative choices.
Dec 23, 2022
4 min read
4 YouTube Trends to Skyrocket Your Views in 2024
Ready to get more views in 2023? Get a head start with these powerful YouTube trends, like using captions in your videos and making content for Gen-Z.
Dec 18, 2020
4 min read
YouTube in 2020: Powerful Stats You Need to Know
Did you catch YouTube's Culture & Trends Report for 2020? The global year-in-review highlights the rise of virtual events, emerging creators, and collective ...
Dec 17, 2020
1 min read
YouTube in Review: Insights from 2020 & Strategies for 2021
Review YouTube lessons from 2020 and see which creator strategies carried into 2021, from content planning to audience growth.
Nov 20, 2020
2 min read
How to Increase YouTube Video Views From Tentpole Events
Creating video content around tentpole events is an excellent way to generate YouTube views. Find out more on this episode of TubeTalk.
Oct 28, 2020
8 min read
6 Honest Reasons You Might Be Losing YouTube Subscribers
Losing YouTube subscribers? See six common reasons viewers unsubscribe and what to fix so your channel keeps the right audience.
Oct 20, 2020
5 min read
Virtual Halloween 2020: Top Keywords on YouTube
2020 is Halloween in quarantine for many of us. Here are the top trending keywords around this spooky holiday in this extraordinary year.
Oct 9, 2020
5 min read
What is Cottagecore and Why is it Taking Over Social Video?
The Cottagecore trend is helping YouTube channels of all sizes get noticed. Perhaps yours could be next?
Sep 9, 2020
6 min read
Why Your YouTube Subscriber Count Sometimes Looks Wrong
Is your YouTube channel homepage reporting one subscriber count while your analytics page reports another? Here’s why.
Aug 18, 2020
5 min read
How YouTube Can Unlock Back to School Success
Here’s how to create a full curriculum of courses around YouTube videos to get your kids through COVID-19 school shutdowns.