CNN YouTube Stats
@CNN · United States · Joined Oct 2, 2005
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 19,900,000
- Total views
- 21,654,833,172
- Videos
- 187,000
- Average views per video
- 299,133
- Upload frequency
- 16.7 videos a day
- Subscribers gained (last 36 days)
- +100K
- Views gained (last 36 days)
- +442.3M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $184.3K – $1.8M
Summary
CNN is a YouTube channel from the United States, with 19.9 million subscribers, 21.65 billion total views and 187,000 videos as of October 1, 2026.
In the last 36 days it gained 100,000 subscribers and added 442.27 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 299,133 views.
It ranks #298 by subscribers among the 41,625 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #121 in the United States.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $184.3K–$1.8M per month, based on 368.56 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
At its current pace it would reach 20M subscribers in about 5 weeks.
CNN subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 19,900,000 | 0 | 21,654,833,172 | +64.6M |
| September 25, 2026 | 19,900,000 | +100K | 21,590,185,202 | +196.4M |
| September 10, 2026 | 19,800,000 | 0 | 21,393,803,492 | +92.1M |
| September 5, 2026 | 19,800,000 | 0 | 21,301,684,512 | +89.1M |
| August 26, 2026 | 19,800,000 | +100K | 21,212,565,852 | +220.1M |
| July 21, 2026 | 19,700,000 | +100K | 20,992,508,582 | +157.9M |
| June 26, 2026 | 19,600,000 | — | 20,834,656,645 | — |
About CNN
CNN is the world leader in news and information and seeks to inform, engage and empower the world. Staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by a dedicated team in CNN bureaus around the world, CNN delivers news from almost 4,000 journalists in every corner of the globe.
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CNN — frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does CNN have?
CNN has 19.9 million subscribers (19,900,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does CNN have?
CNN has 21,654,833,172 total views across 187,000 videos.
How many subscribers did CNN gain in the last month?
CNN gained 100,000 subscribers and added 442.27 million views in the last 36 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does CNN make per month?
CNN's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $184.3K–$1.8M per month, from about 368.56 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.
How much does CNN make per video?
A typical CNN video gets about 299,133 views, which is roughly $150–$1.5K in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did CNN start their YouTube channel?
CNN joined YouTube on Oct 2, 2005.
Where is CNN from?
CNN's YouTube channel is based in the United States.
How often does CNN upload?
CNN uploads about 16.7 videos a day, based on its recent videos.
What is CNN's subscriber rank?
CNN ranks #298 by subscribers among the 41,625 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#121 in the United States).
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