BBC Ideas YouTube Stats

Key stats

Subscribers

699,000

Total views

45,784,141

Videos

622

Average views per video

12,945

Upload frequency

2.5 videos a month

Subscribers gained (last 38 days)

+5K

Views gained (last 38 days)

+1.1M

Estimated monthly earnings

$441 – $4.4K

Summary

BBC Ideas is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom, with 699,000 subscribers, 45.78 million total views and 622 videos as of September 22, 2026.

In the last 38 days it gained 5,000 subscribers and added 1.12 million views.

A typical recent video gets about 12,945 views.

It ranks #6,853 by subscribers among the 41,634 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #347 in the United Kingdom.

Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $441–$4.4K per month, based on 882,735 monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.

At its current pace it would reach 1M subscribers in about 6.3 years.

BBC Ideas subscriber and view history

About BBC Ideas

Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.

Our aim at BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives and to leave you that little bit smarter. Stick around if you want to learn more about science, tech, nature, philosophy, psychology, self-improvement and more. We've also got some incredible animations for you to enjoy, so dive in!

Let us know what you think and make sure to subscribe.

You can also visit our website to see all of our videos: https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas

We work closely with a number of partners including The Open University, the Royal Society, University of Oxford Social Sciences division and UKRI ( UK Research and Innovation).

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BBC Ideas — frequently asked questions

How many subscribers does BBC Ideas have?

BBC Ideas has 699,000 subscribers (699,000) as of September 22, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.

How many views does BBC Ideas have?

BBC Ideas has 45,784,141 total views across 622 videos.

How many subscribers did BBC Ideas gain in the last month?

BBC Ideas gained 5,000 subscribers and added 1.12 million views in the last 38 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.

How much money does BBC Ideas make per month?

BBC Ideas's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $441–$4.4K per month, from about 882,735 monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.

How much does BBC Ideas make per video?

A typical BBC Ideas video gets about 12,945 views, which is roughly $6–$65 in estimated ad revenue per video.

When did BBC Ideas start their YouTube channel?

BBC Ideas joined YouTube on Oct 26, 2018.

Where is BBC Ideas from?

BBC Ideas's YouTube channel is based in the United Kingdom.

How often does BBC Ideas upload?

BBC Ideas uploads about 2.5 videos a month, based on its recent videos.

What is BBC Ideas's subscriber rank?

BBC Ideas ranks #6,853 by subscribers among the 41,634 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#347 in the United Kingdom).