The Why Files YouTube Stats
@TheWhyFiles · United States · Joined Sep 16, 2020
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 5,990,000
- Total views
- 1,286,857,294
- Videos
- 518
- Average views per video
- 1,391,933
- Upload frequency
- 2.4 videos a week
- Subscribers gained (last 35 days)
- +40K
- Views gained (last 35 days)
- +40.9M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $17.5K – $175.4K
Summary
The Why Files is a YouTube channel from the United States, with 5.99 million subscribers, 1.29 billion total views and 518 videos as of October 1, 2026.
In the last 35 days it gained 40,000 subscribers and added 40.93 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 1.39 million views.
It ranks #1,332 by subscribers among the 41,626 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #484 in the United States.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $17.5K–$175.4K per month, based on 35.08 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
At its current pace it would reach 10M subscribers in about 9.6 years.
The Why Files subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 5,990,000 | +20K | 1,286,857,294 | +22.1M |
| September 12, 2026 | 5,970,000 | +20K | 1,264,751,541 | +18.8M |
| August 27, 2026 | 5,950,000 | — | 1,245,924,798 | — |
About The Why Files
The Why Files is a channel for people who are fascinated (obsessed) with mysteries, myths, legends and conspiracies. We tell stories, seek the truth, and have a few laughs along the way.
📬 Mailbox:
Question Six or The Why Files
7582 Las Vegas Blvd
#244
Las Vegas, NV 89123
👓 Support TWF by purchasing from TWF store:
https://shop.thewhyfiles.com
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🙏 Support TWF and join our community:
https://www.patreon.com/thewhyfiles
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🔥 Have a tip, suggestions or want to say hi?
https://thewhyfiles.com/tips OR discord https://thewhyfiles.com/discord
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https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWhyFilesBackstage
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The Why Files — frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does The Why Files have?
The Why Files has 5.99 million subscribers (5,990,000) as of October 1, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does The Why Files have?
The Why Files has 1,286,857,294 total views across 518 videos.
How many subscribers did The Why Files gain in the last month?
The Why Files gained 40,000 subscribers and added 40.93 million views in the last 35 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does The Why Files make per month?
The Why Files's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $17.5K–$175.4K per month, from about 35.08 million monthly views at a typical $0.50–$5.00 RPM. It excludes sponsorships, memberships and merchandise.
How much does The Why Files make per video?
A typical The Why Files video gets about 1.39 million views, which is roughly $696–$7K in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did The Why Files start their YouTube channel?
The Why Files joined YouTube on Sep 16, 2020.
Where is The Why Files from?
The Why Files's YouTube channel is based in the United States.
How often does The Why Files upload?
The Why Files uploads about 2.4 videos a week, based on its recent videos.
What is The Why Files's subscriber rank?
The Why Files ranks #1,332 by subscribers among the 41,626 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#484 in the United States).
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