YouTube Trend Insights
Data-driven analysis of what the world is watching. Explore trends, discover patterns, and understand the global YouTube landscape.
Data updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
📊 Today's Snapshot
Weekly Global Trend Report
A comprehensive breakdown of this week's top trending videos across all regions.
🎬 What the World is Watching
Category distribution across all 109 countries
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🌟 Top Trending Creators This Week
🌍 Most Globally Viral Videos
Videos trending in the most countries simultaneously
📖 Understanding Our Data
What is "Global Reach"?
Global Reach measures how many countries a video is trending in simultaneously. It's our primary indicator of truly viral, cross-cultural content.
Category Classification
Video categories are assigned by YouTube based on creator selection and content analysis. Here's what the top categories typically include:
Gameplay, streams, esports, game reviews
Music videos, official audio, live performances
Variety content, shows, comedy, challenges
Vlogs, personal stories, lifestyle content
⚙ Our Methodology
Data Collection
We use the official YouTube Data API to collect trending video information from 109 countries. Our automated system runs daily to capture the current state of YouTube's trending pages worldwide.
Cross-Reference Analysis
Videos are cross-referenced across all country lists to identify which ones appear in multiple regions. This reveals truly global content versus region-specific hits, helping identify universal appeal.
Pattern Recognition
We analyze category distributions, channel performance, and geographic patterns to surface insights about global viewing habits and content consumption trends across cultures.
Important Notes About Our Data
- • Snapshot in time: Our data represents daily snapshots. YouTube's trending page updates frequently, so rankings can shift throughout the day.
- • View counts: View counts shown are captured at the time of our daily update and may differ from current YouTube numbers.
- • Regional availability: Some videos may be geo-restricted, appearing in certain countries' trending lists but not accessible from all regions.
- • Algorithm factors: YouTube's trending algorithm considers view velocity, engagement, and freshness — not just total views.
💡 How to Interpret Trends
For Content Creators
- • Study videos with high global reach to understand universal appeal
- • Note which categories dominate in your target markets
- • Observe thumbnail and title patterns of trending content
- • Track how quickly videos rise and fall from trending
For Marketers & Researchers
- • Compare category distributions between regions
- • Identify content themes that transcend cultural boundaries
- • Monitor emerging trends before they go global
- • Use weekly patterns to understand viewing habits by day
More Insights
Regional Content Analysis
How YouTube trends differ between Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Coming SoonCategory Trends Over Time
Which content categories are growing and which are declining globally.
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