- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 13 May 2025 03:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Most-Viewed YouTube Videos Of All Time: YouTube has become an integral part of our lives, offering endless hours of entertainment, education, and connection. With billions of users worldwide, it's no surprise that some videos have garnered views in the billions. As of 2025, the top 10 most-viewed YouTube videos showcase a mix of catchy music tracks and beloved children's content that have resonated with audiences globally. These videos not only reflect our shared cultural experiences but also highlight the platform's ability to bring people together across geographical boundaries.
Top 10 Most Watched YouTube Videos Of All Time
From dance challenges to nursery rhymes, these top-viewed videos have become a part of our digital culture. Let's take a look at the top 10 most-viewed YouTube videos of all time, featuring iconic songs and captivating content that have captured our hearts.
| Rank | Video Name | Channel | Views | Publish Date |
| 1. | Baby Shark Dance | Pinkfong Baby Shark | 15.84 billion | 17 June 2016 |
| 2. | Despacito | Luis Fonsi | 8.71 billion | 12 January 2017 |
| 3. | Wheels on the Bus | Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes | 7.42 billion | 24 May 2018 |
| 4. | Bath Song | Cocomelon | 7.08 billion | 2 May 2018 |
| 5. | Johny Johny Yes Papa | LooLoo Kids | 7.05 billion | 8 October 2016 |
| 6. | See You Again | Wiz Khalifa | 6.65 billion | 6 April 2015 |
| 7. | Shape of You | Ed Sheeran | 6.45 billion | 30 January 2017 |
| 8. | Phonics Song with Two Words | ChuChu TV | 6.43 billion | 6 March 2014 |
| 9. | Gangnam Style | PSY | 5.56 billion | 15 July 2012 |
| 10. | Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson | 5.55 billion | 19 November 2014 |
Source: Forbes Note: The views data is recent
1. Baby Shark Dance– 15.84 billion views
This lively children's song repeats "Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo" over a family of sharks making simple hand gestures. To keep toddlers happy, parents play it repeatedly because kids enjoy imitating the actions, however, it is also the second most disliked video of all time. With its straightforward melody, vibrant animation and universal "ear-worm" appeal, it broke records in terms of views on phones, tablets, and nurseries worldwide.
2. Despacito– 8.71 billion views
A catchy beat, vibrant Puerto Rican scenery and Spanish lyrics are all combined in Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's reggaeton hit. The chorus is simple to sing, even for non-Spanish speakers, and the song's mellow beat encourages dancing. It became the most-watched mainstream music video for years due to radio play, club rotations and innumerable reaction videos.
3. Wheels on the Bus– 7.42 billion views
Cocomelon's version of the well-known nursery rhyme features animated children riding a bright red bus, with amusing sounds like "wipers go swish-swish-swish" in each verse. Parents use it for education and amusement, and because Cocomelon playlists autoplay, kids frequently watch them repeatedly, which drives up view counts.
4. Bath Song – 7.08 billion views
This video, which is another Cocomelon favourite, is a bath song about cleaning. To help toddlers who are afraid of baths, smiling characters scrub with soap and splash in bubbly water. Its soothing melody entices parents to watch it again and again before or during bath time.
5. Johny Johny Yes Papa – 7.05 billion views
This animated rhyme depicts young Johnny sneaking sugar and his father interrogates him. Johny laughs and sing along to the straightforward and lighthearted call-and-response lyrics. Viewers were drawn in by the brief duration, lively graphics and never-ending meme parodies.
6. See You Again – 6.65 billion views
This tribute to Paul Walker, who starred in Furious 7, was made by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth. Fans all over the world were moved by the emotional lyrics about loss and friendship combined with movie snippets. Repeated listens and shares were encouraged by the emotional resonance and the Fast & Furious fan base.
7. Shape of You– 6.45 billion views
Ed Sheeran’s pop hit has a danceable beat and a catchy marimba-style riff. The gym and boxing plot of the video is entertaining and relatable. People went to YouTube to continue listening to this song because of its radio play, chart-topping success and innumerable dance covers.
8. Phonics Song with Two Words – 6.43 billion views
In a preschool learning video by ChuChu TV, it teaches the alphabet by pairing each letter with two simple words (“A for Apple, Ant”). Bright animation and clear pronunciation make it a favourite classroom and home resource, leading children to watch it repeatedly for practice.
9. Gangnam Style – 5.56 billion views
PSY’s 2012 K-pop sensation showcases humorous dance moves, catchy beats and quirky scenes around Seoul. Its “horse dance” became a worldwide meme, inspiring parodies, flash mobs, and endless shares. As the first video to pass 1 billion views, it stayed popular through nostalgia and internet culture.
10. Uptown Funk – 5.55 billion views
A retro-funk anthem featuring gaudy suits, street dances and a happy brass hook is performed by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson. Listeners can't help but tap their feet and play the video again due to its captivating groove. Viewers kept pressing the replay button due to Bruno Mars's star power, wedding-dance popularity, and heavy radio rotation.