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YouTube never really slows down, does it? There’s always something new blowing up, breaking records, and shuffling the list of the most-watched videos. One minute a song is everywhere, the next day it’s something completely different. The whole place is just buzzing nonstop.
So, here’s a fresh look at the top 10 most viewed YouTube videos as of December 21, 2025. We’ll dig into why these videos are so catchy and what keeps people hitting replay. The stats are just insane — 412 videos have smashed past a billion views, and the top 145 each one’s pulled in more than two billion.
Take a look at the latest top 10 below. And if you want to go down the rabbit hole, there’s a playlist with the top 200 most-watched videos too.
Top ten most viewed YouTube videos of all time
1. "Baby Shark Dance" by Pinkfong
Views: 16 513 870 872
Release Date: June 17, 2016
Channel: Pinkfong Kids' Songs & Stories
Views: 8 889 096 971
Release Date: January 12, 2017
Channel: Luis Fonsi
Then there’s “Despacito“. With 8.8 billion views, this song didn’t just top charts — it made Latin music a worldwide obsession. Suddenly, everyone wanted that beat.
3. "Wheels on the Bus" by Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes
Views: 8 345 647 160
Release Date: May 24, 2018
Channel: Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes
Cocomelon has its own spot in the toddler hall of fame, too. One of their colorful nursery rhyme remixes has breezed past 8 billion views. It’s bright, modern, and — let’s be real — parents everywhere know it by heart.
Views: 7 329 944 259
Release Date: May 2, 2018
Channel: Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes
On the topic of kids, Cocomelon does something wild: it turns everyday routines into must-watch videos. Their bath time sing-along? Kids love it. Somehow, they made washing up the highlight of the day.
Views: 7 136 121 225
Release Date: October 8, 2016
Channel: LooLoo Kids – Nursery Rhymes and Children’s Songs
Switch gears to some mischievous fun. A 3D cartoon about a toddler and a sugar bowl took over the internet with its looping story and simple, repetitive tune. It gets stuck in your head almost instantly. Kids eat it up.
Views: 6 877 184 402
Release Date: April 6, 2015
Channel: Wiz Khalifa
Not all viral hits are just for laughs. “See You Again” hit hard as a tribute to Paul Walker, and it struck a chord way beyond Fast & Furious fans. The piano, the heartfelt lyrics — people everywhere felt it.
7. "Phonics Song with Two Words" by ChuChu TV
Views: 6 824 268 227
Release Date: March 6, 2014
Channel: ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
If you’ve ever tried teaching the alphabet, you know this next video. It’s turned YouTube into the world’s biggest classroom, helping kids learn two words for every letter. Parents and teachers swear by it.
Views: 6 628 968 997
Release Date: January 30, 2017
Channel: Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” owned 2017. That marimba beat, the boxing gym video — it’s still impossible not to dance along. Sheeran just knows how to tell a story.
9. "Gangnam Style" by PSY
Views: 5 791 204 686
Release Date: July 15, 2012
Channel: PSY
Before all of these, PSY’s “Gangnam Style” broke the internet. Literally. It was the first to top a billion views and it kicked off the whole K-pop craze. The world’s never been the same.
10. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Views: 5 718 222 594
Release Date: November 19, 2014
Channel: Mark Ronson
And who could forget the ultimate party anthem? Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson brought funk back in style with swagger and some of the best dance moves on YouTube. That song is still guaranteed to get people moving.
So, there you have it — this month’s lineup of YouTube legends. Some songs never leave your head, others just make you want to dance, and every single one left a mark online. Viral videos come and go fast, so check back in January 2026 to see who’s crowned next!
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