As of October 2023, YouTube Shorts - the platform's popular short-video feature - had reached over 70 billion daily views. YouTube Shorts rolled out globally in June 2021 and reached 30 billion daily views after one year from its initial launch. The feature was tested first in the Indian market, after the digital ban on the ByteDance-owned TikTok in the country.

This dataset contains medium-sized performance insights of YouTube Shorts, covering 300 videos across multiple categories such as Tech, Travel, Food, Comedy, Lifestyle, and Education. It includes detailed metrics like:

Duration (seconds)

Hashtag count

Views, Likes, Comments, Shares

Upload hour

Category

Launched first in India after the TikTok ban in August 2020, YouTube Shorts rolled out globally in June 2021. The feature, which is accessible via the YouTube app, reached two billion monthly logged-in users as of July 2023. YouTube has been heavily promoting its short-video format platform since its global launch, including redirecting users automatically to Shorts when the YouTube app is opened and launching the YouTube Shorts Funds to entice creators' participation. In 2022, user and travel vlogger Shangerdanger took the crown for the most popular Short on YouTube, with his video “Diver cracks Egg at 45 ft Deep". TikTok versus Reels: competitors’ comparison Launched in September 2016 in China as Douyin, TikTok went on to become of the most engaging social media platforms for global users, challenging mainstream social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube in their primary markets such as the United States, Brazil, and Japan. TikTok’s popularity exploded between 2019 and 2020, as the work was experiencing the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Reels, Instagram’s in-app short video experience, debuted in 2020 as Facebook (now Meta Platforms) bet on the short-video feature to improve users’ engagement. While videos were an already popular format on Facebook and Instagram, social short videos soon became an even more popular format with users. As of June 2022, the average video viewing rate for Reels on Instagram was 2.54 percent, while for videos was of 1.74 percent as of June 2022. Content is key: creators drive an entire economy As of July 2022, influencers on TikTok and YouTube generate the largest share of video views, over 90 percent, while content produced by media companies and brands constitute only a smaller part of the video views generated on the two video platforms. As content creators are emerging even more clearly as the backbone of social media marketing and advertising, it is not a surprise that an entire economy devoted to their needs and presence has developed in recent years. In 2022, companies supporting the creators’ economy by offering merchandising services had an annual average revenue of over 500 million U.S. dollars, while companies overseeing subscription services generated approximately 300 million U.S. dollars.

Title: 🌐 Viral Shorts: YouTube's Most Viewed! 🏅

Dataset Description

Overview:

The 'Viral Shorts: YouTube's Most Viewed' dataset offers a comprehensive look into the world of YouTube Shorts, capturing the essence and statistics of the most popular short-form content on the platform. This dataset is a rich tapestry of creativity and engagement, reflecting the dynamic nature of digital trends and viewer preferences. It encompasses a variety of metrics, each telling a unique story about the content's reception and impact.

Dataset Composition:

The dataset consists of several key columns, each providing valuable insights:

• Title: The title of the YouTube Short, serving as the gateway to content understanding.
• Published At: The publication date of the Short, offering temporal context and allowing trend analysis over time.
• Duration: The length of the Short, highlighting the concise nature of this content format.
• View Count: The total number of views, indicating the Short's reach and popularity.
• Like Count: The number of likes, reflecting viewer appreciation and engagement.
• Comment Count: The number of comments, offering a window into viewer interaction and feedback.

Utilization of the Dataset:

Researchers, content creators, and marketers might find this dataset invaluable for a variety of purposes:

• Content Strategy: Understand what makes a Short go viral and apply these insights to future content creation.
• Trend Analysis: Track the evolution of popular content and predict future trends in viewer preferences.
• Engagement Studies: Examine the relationship between different engagement metrics and content characteristics.

Data Cleaning and Organization Note:

This dataset has been gathered with care, aiming to provide an accurate snapshot of YouTube Shorts' viewership. However, users might find a need for cleaning and organizing the data further to suit specific analytical objectives. It's recommended to verify and preprocess the dataset as required.

Acknowledgements:

This dataset was compiled using the Google API, adhering to ethical data mining practices and respecting YouTube's terms of service. The creator extends gratitude to the YouTube platform for its openness and rich source of digital content, fostering a vibrant community of creators and viewers.

Ethical Use and Responsibility:

Users of this dataset are reminded to engage with the data ethically and responsibly. It represents not just numbers, but the creative output of individuals and the collective viewing patterns of audiences worldwide. It's encouraged to use this dataset for positive and constructive purposes, contributing to the understanding and appreciation of digital content creation.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for Viral YouTube Shorts, featuring 1,870,000 subscribers and 1,232,347,046 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Lifestyle category and is based in IN. Track 3,545 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.

During the first quarter of 2024, Huge YouTube accounts, which had over 50,000 followers, posted approximately one video daily, and almost **** Shorts per day. In comparison, Big accounts, which counted between 10,001 and 50,000 followers, posted *** long-format videos daily on average, as well as almost *** YouTube Shorts daily. Tiny accounts, which had a following of less than 500 users, posted *** YouTube Short approximately every **** days, or **** Shorts per day.

In 2023, YouTube Shorts was estimated to have around 153 million monthly viewers in the United States. Launched in 2021, Shorts have quickly become a popular format for both YouTube users and creators, with the company reporting two billon global monthly active viewers in July 2023. The format is estimated to reach 185 million U.S. viewers per month by 2026.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for Bolly Shorts, featuring 2,660,000 subscribers and 1,016,806,713 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Entertainment category and is based in IN. Track 2,808 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for AS SHORTS 2M, featuring 1,750,000 subscribers and 674,122,329 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Music category and is based in IN. Track 4,499 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.

During the first quarter of 2024, YouTube Shorts collected fewer views than long-form videos on the popular social video platform. Overall, short-format videos on YouTube generated approximately *** views on average. In comparison, long-form videos on YouTube generated on average ***** views in the examined period.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for Football Shorts, featuring 291,000 subscribers and 208,173,230 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Sports category and is based in US. Track 465 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.

🎬 YouTube Shorts & TikTok Trends 2025

Author: Tarek Masryo · KaggleLicense: CC0 (Public Domain) — Free for open research & education

  📌 Dataset Summary

A comprehensive snapshot dataset capturing short-form video activity on YouTube Shorts & TikTok in 2025 (Jan–Aug).

🌍 Coverage: 100+ countries, 2 major platforms
📂 Package: raw video-level file, ML-ready version, monthly summaries, country rollups, top creators, top hashtags, and a data dictionary
⚡ Features:… See the full description on the dataset page: https://huggingface.co/datasets/tarekmasryo/youtube-tiktok-trends-2025.

Comparison of YouTube Shorts vs Long-Form videos in terms of RPM, ad placement, revenue model, and monetization efficiency.

This dataset contains data extracted from the YouTube API, providing insights into the performance of YouTube Shorts and Long Videos. The dataset includes key metrics such as video duration, views, likes, comments, and classification (Short/Long). It aims to help analyze engagement trends and compare the effectiveness of different video formats.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for Top 10s Shorts, featuring 907,000 subscribers and 562,457,002 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Entertainment category and is based in US. Track 757 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.

During the period under review, an increase in watchtime of YouTube Shorts was noticeable. In December 2022, the watchtime reached the highest number of over *** thousand hours. This was an increase of more than *** thousand hours compared to January of this year.

In 2023, all the accounts analyzed increased their monthly posting of videos and shorts on the popular video platform YouTube. Huge YouTube creators and channels, which accounted for between ****** to ********** subscribers, saw an increase in monthly posting of around ** percent compared to 2022. Big accounts, with between 10,000 and ****** posted around ***** videos on average per month, including short format videos, an increase of over ** percent compared to 2022.

YouTube Video Analytics Dataset (Cleaned)

This dataset contains detailed metadata and statistics for 23,059 YouTube videos across various categories. It has been cleaned and enhanced for research and machine learning purposes.

📦 Dataset Overview

• Total records: 23,059
• Total features: 25
• Cleaned and enriched with:
  • Engagement rate
  • Formatted duration
  • Category mapping
  • Tag count
  • Short video indicator
  • Location detection in title

📑 Features

💡 Potential Use Cases

• YouTube recommendation engine
• Sentiment or tag analysis on video titles and descriptions
• Engagement prediction model
• Time series analysis of views
• Content classification by category or topic

📊 Inspiration

• Which tags or topics have the highest engagement?
• Do shorter videos (Shorts) perform better in terms of views or engagement?
• What are the patterns in publishing time vs. views?
• Can we predict video category based on title/tags?

⚠️ License & Source

You should ensure any model or derivative dataset respects YouTube’s API Terms of Service. This dataset is for research and educational use only.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for Panda Shorts, featuring 23,700,000 subscribers and 12,447,260,843 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Entertainment category and is based in SE. Track 1,319 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.

Comprehensive YouTube channel statistics for FwS Shorts, featuring 814,000 subscribers and 1,005,811,633 total views. This dataset includes detailed performance metrics such as subscriber growth, video views, engagement rates, and estimated revenue. The channel operates in the Food category and is based in IN. Track 690 videos with daily and monthly performance data, including view counts, subscriber changes, and earnings estimates. Analyze growth trends, engagement patterns, and compare performance against similar channels in the same category.