The 10 most viewed videos on YouTube in 2024: “Baby Shark” to “Gangnam Style”

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – “Me at the Zoo,” a short video with no significant editing, remains historic for YouTube. Since the very first YouTube video, uploaded on April 25, 2005, there have been countless videos on the platform.

Some videos stand out and get millions or even billions of views. With the wide variety of content available on YouTube, what type of videos have attracted the most attention?

In this article we look at the most viewed videos on YouTube in 2024.

List of most viewed videos on YouTube 2024

Accordingly Forbes India And StatistaAccording to the results, music videos (MVs) seem to be the content type that generates a huge number of views and also encourages viewer engagement.

Music videos like Pinkfong's “Baby Shark” and “Despacito” have garnered a significant number of views. Scroll down to read the full list.

1. “Baby Shark Dance” – Pinkfong (14.9 billion)

Who would have thought that a children's song about a family of sharks would become the most viewed video on YouTube? As of August 2024, Pinkfong's “Baby Shark Dance” has garnered an incredible 14.9 billion views.

This catchy children's song has been at the top of the charts for quite some time now. With its repetitive and funny lyrics, “Baby Shark Dance” has become a global phenomenon and is loved by most young viewers.

2. “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi (8.5 billion)

Second on the list is Luis Fonsi's “Despacito,” which literally translates to “slow.” Tempo notes that the Latin hit has reached over 8.5 billion views as of August 2024.

This is no surprise, as its infectious rhythm and captivating imagery have secured its place at the top and attracted viewers from all over the world.

3. “Johny Johny Yes Papa” – LooLoo Kids (6.9 billion)

Along with “Baby Shark Dance,” “Johny Johny Yes Papa” is another perennial favorite among young listeners around the world. With over 6.9 billion views, this LooLoo Kids piece of content is consistently one of the most viewed songs on YouTube.

This simple yet engaging nursery rhyme is perfect for beginners. So did Johny actually eat sugar?

4. “Bath Song” – Cocomelon (6.8 billion)

“Bath Song” by Cocomelon was uploaded on May 2, 2018 and follows “Johny Johny Yes Papa.” The children's song has generated an estimated 16 million likes and more than 6.8 billion views.

Despite its simplicity, it is loved by children and parents and even helps make bath time fun. In addition, Cocomelon's “Bath Song” continues to pique the interest of younger viewers.

5. “Wheels on the Bus” – Cocomelon (6.4 billion)

Cocomelon seems to specialize in creating high-engagement content. This other kid favorite has amassed an incredible 6.4 billion views, surpassing “See You Again” and “Shape of You.”

6. “See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth (6.36 billion)

“See You Again” is more than just a song; it is a tribute to the late actor Paul Walker. Its emotional lyrics have resonated with many, making it one of the most viewed songs on YouTube.

7. “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran (6.31 billion)

Ed Sheeran's “Shape of You” remains a favorite and regularly becomes one of the top YouTube videos. In terms of number of views, it comes close to Wiz Khalifa's “See You Again,” at 6.32 billion.

Its catchy melody has found favor worldwide. Do you have this song on your playlist?

8. “Two-Word Phonics Song” – ChuChu TV (5.9 billion)

Educational content for children is always popular and ChuChu TV's “Phonics Song with Two Words” is no exception. This video helps children learn phonetics through repetition and singing, making it one of the most viewed on YouTube.

9. “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson (5.3 billion)

Bruno Mars may have produced many award-winning songs, but Mark Ronson's “Uptown Funk” featuring him remains one of the top videos on YouTube. Its upbeat and energetic rhythm continues to be popular around the world.

10. “Gangnam Style” – PSY (5.2 billion)

It would be a crime not to include PSY's “Gangnam Style” on this list. The video went viral and even topped the music charts in more than 30 countries in August 2012. Forbes mentioned.

Following the success of “Gangnam Style,” the South Korean artist also produced several other catchy songs, including “Gentleman” and “DADDY,” which also received a huge number of views and likes. Nevertheless, “Gangnam Style” will always remain iconic even years after its release.

Based on this list, one can conclude that music-related content has a higher chance of becoming an internet sensation. Also: Statista shared that movie trailers, especially those from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), are also a type of video that gets a lot of views on YouTube.

Editors' Choice: The world's highest-paid athletes in 2024, footballers dominate

Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News