PBS Space Time YouTube Stats

Key stats

Subscribers

3,530,000

Total views

559,189,211

Videos

452

Average views per video

1,115,466

Upload frequency

2.5 videos a month

Subscribers gained (last 48 days)

+20K

Views gained (last 48 days)

+12.3M

Estimated monthly earnings

$3.8K – $38.3K

Summary

PBS Space Time is a YouTube channel from the United States, with 3.53 million subscribers, 559.19 million total views and 452 videos as of October 1, 2026.

In the last 48 days it gained 20,000 subscribers and added 12.26 million views.

A typical recent video gets about 1.12 million views.

It ranks #2,196 by subscribers among the 41,633 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #774 in the United States.

Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $3.8K–$38.3K per month, based on 7.66 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.

At its current pace it would reach 5M subscribers in about 9.7 years.

PBS Space Time subscriber and view history

About PBS Space Time

Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth with our astrophysicist host: Matthew O’Dowd.

For all business inquiries and sponsorship opportunities please reach out to: pbsspacetime@lighthouseagents.com

Matt O'Dowd spends his time studying the universe, especially really far-away things like quasars, super-massive black holes, and evolving galaxies. He uses telescopes in space to do it. Matt completed his Ph.D. at NASA's Space Telescope Science Institute, followed by work at the University of Melbourne and Columbia University. He's now a professor at the City University of New York's Lehman College and an Associate at the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium.

Previous host Gabe Perez-Giz is an astrophysicist who studies black hole physics. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University and also hosted PBS Infinite Series.

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PBS Space Time — frequently asked questions

How many subscribers does PBS Space Time have?

PBS Space Time has 3.53 million subscribers (3,530,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.

How many views does PBS Space Time have?

PBS Space Time has 559,189,211 total views across 452 videos.

How many subscribers did PBS Space Time gain in the last month?

PBS Space Time gained 20,000 subscribers and added 12.26 million views in the last 48 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.

How much money does PBS Space Time make per month?

PBS Space Time's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $3.8K–$38.3K per month, from about 7.66 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.

How much does PBS Space Time make per video?

A typical PBS Space Time video gets about 1.12 million views, which is roughly $558–$5.6K in estimated ad revenue per video.

When did PBS Space Time start their YouTube channel?

PBS Space Time joined YouTube on Feb 9, 2015.

Where is PBS Space Time from?

PBS Space Time's YouTube channel is based in the United States.

How often does PBS Space Time upload?

PBS Space Time uploads about 2.5 videos a month, based on its recent videos.

What is PBS Space Time's subscriber rank?

PBS Space Time ranks #2,196 by subscribers among the 41,633 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#774 in the United States).