The Independent YouTube Stats
@theindependent · United Kingdom · Joined Aug 14, 2006
#69 fastest-growing channel in the United Kingdom this week
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 1,310,000
- Total views
- 980,505,459
- Videos
- 41,000
- Average views per video
- 58,873
- Upload frequency
- 15.3 videos a day
- Subscribers gained (last 34 days)
- +20K
- Views gained (last 34 days)
- +60.1M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $26.5K – $265K
Summary
The Independent is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom, with 1.31 million subscribers, 980.51 million total views and 41,000 videos as of October 1, 2026.
In the last 34 days it gained 20,000 subscribers and added 60.07 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 58,873 views.
It ranks #4,699 by subscribers among the 41,633 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #238 in the United Kingdom.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $26.5K–$265K per month, based on 53 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
At its current pace it would reach 2M subscribers in about 3.2 years.
The Independent subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 1,310,000 | +20K | 980,505,459 | +60.1M |
| August 27, 2026 | 1,290,000 | — | 920,433,455 | — |
About The Independent
The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded.
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The Independent — frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does The Independent have?
The Independent has 1.31 million subscribers (1,310,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does The Independent have?
The Independent has 980,505,459 total views across 41,000 videos.
How many subscribers did The Independent gain in the last month?
The Independent gained 20,000 subscribers and added 60.07 million views in the last 34 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does The Independent make per month?
The Independent's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $26.5K–$265K per month, from about 53 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.
How much does The Independent make per video?
A typical The Independent video gets about 58,873 views, which is roughly $29–$294 in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did The Independent start their YouTube channel?
The Independent joined YouTube on Aug 14, 2006.
Where is The Independent from?
The Independent's YouTube channel is based in the United Kingdom.
How often does The Independent upload?
The Independent uploads about 15.3 videos a day, based on its recent videos.
What is The Independent's subscriber rank?
The Independent ranks #4,699 by subscribers among the 41,633 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#238 in the United Kingdom).
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