global YouTube trends

Task analysis

Investigate and compile information about current worldwide YouTube trends, popular creators, viral videos, and emerging content categories across different regions

 

 

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Global YouTube Trends Report - May 2025

Overview

YouTube remains a dominant platform for video content, with around 79 billion visits each month. Despite competition from platforms like TikTok, YouTube continues to lead in long-form video content, educational materials, and entertainment. The platform's adaptability to trends, such as short-form content through YouTube Shorts, has helped maintain its relevance.

Top Trending Topics

Based on data from Semrush Keyword Analytics for YouTube, the following are some of the top trending topics globally:

1. Blox Fruits - A Roblox game with a 4,100% search growth and 3.2 million global searches.
2. MrBeast - Known for viral challenges, with a 230% search growth and 19 million global searches.
3. Gametoons - A channel with a 9,600% search growth and 315,000 global searches.
4. Schedule 1 - A topic with a 3,233% search growth and 23 million global searches.
5. Grox - A topic with a 1,450% search growth and 4.9 million global searches.

Popular Video Categories

The most watched categories on YouTube in 2025 include:

• Gaming Content: Continues to dominate with live streams, walkthroughs, and game analyses.
• ASMR: Gaining popularity for its calming effects.
• Vlogs: Personal and travel vlogs remain highly engaging.
• Music Channels: Official music videos and covers are widely consumed.
• Educational Content: Explainer videos in science, history, and technology are popular.

Emerging Trends

• YouTube Shorts: Short-form content is exploding with a 3,650% growth, driven by the shift towards quick, engaging videos.
• ChatGPT for YouTube: A tool providing video summaries, showing a 99x growth, catering to users seeking efficient content consumption.
• Virtual Court: Online judicial proceedings are gaining traction, reflecting a 318% growth.

Key Insights

• Viewer Engagement: High engagement through comments, likes, and shares is crucial for video success.
• Trends and Virality: Videos that tap into current trends and viral challenges tend to perform well.
• Content Quality: High-quality production and storytelling are essential for retaining viewers.

Conclusion

YouTube's ability to adapt to new trends and maintain a diverse range of content categories ensures its continued dominance in the video-sharing space. As viewer preferences evolve, creators who leverage these trends and focus on quality content are likely to succeed.