5 Most Viewed & Viral YouTube Videos [Worldwide] — Numbers Will Shock You

Viral YouTube Hits That Shook the Internet!!

YouTube is everyone’s go-to place for chilling. But thousands of creators are making millions per month. That everything depends on views, engagement, sharing, and niche.

Today, in this blog, I’ll share the five top YouTube videos that went viral and received billions of views.

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Baby Shark Dance - 15.79 Billion Views

“Baby Shark Dance” is a children’s song and dance video produced by the South Korean company Pinkfong. This video was released in June 2016 and features a catchy tune and simple dance moves performed by child actors.

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According to Statista, this video has become the most-viewed YouTube video of all time, with 15.79 billion views. By January 2022, it became the first YouTube video to reach 10 billion views. Currently, it has more than 45 million likes and has 81 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel.

Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee - 8.69 Billion Views

Despacito is a Latin pop song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring rapper Daddy Yankee. The song was released 8 years ago in January 2017. This track has received global recognition, topping music charts in various countries and becoming one of the best-selling Latin singles.

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The global popularity of this song came with a remix featuring Canadian singer **Justin Bieber**, which contributed to its international success. Currently, this video has more than 8.69 billion views with around 54 million likes. The video was officially uploaded to the channel of Luis Fonsi.

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Wheels on the Bus - 7.34 Billion Views

“Wheels on the Bus” is a popular American children’s folk song written by Verna Hills and first published in 1939. This song has repetitive lyrics and a simple melody to entertain children during bus rides. The melody of this song is similar to the traditional British nursery rhyme “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush”.

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This song was created in various languages and cultures to receive widespread attention. This video has 7.34 billion views with over 19 million likes. It was uploaded on 24 May 2018 on the official YouTube channel of **CoComelon — Nursery Rhymes**.

Bath Song - 7.06 Billion Views

“Bath Song” is a popular children’s nursery rhyme created by CoComelon — Nursery Rhymes on 2 May 2018. This song teaches kids about personal hygiene in a fun and engaging manner. This song’s lyrics teach children to clean different parts of the body, like hair, face, arms, hands, etc.

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This song has attracted more than 7.06 billion views with around 17 million likes on the official channel of **CoComelon**. It’s especially effective for toddlers and preschoolers, as it combines movement, music, and learning in a playful routine.

Johny Johny Yes Papa - 7.03 Billion Views

It is an English-language nursery rhyme that has been popular among children for decades. This song is a story between a child, Johny and his father, where Johny is caught sneaking sugar and initially denies it before confessing with a playful “Ha! Ha! Ha!”.

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This animated video was uploaded on YouTube by the official channel of LooLoo Kids. This song was uploaded on 8 October 2016 and gained more than 7.03 billion views. It has 19 million likes and was uploaded to **Spotify** in 2018.

Conclusion

YouTube videos have gained a lot of traffic in recent years due to their high-quality videos and extensive reach. Some of the top creators like Mr. Beast, Bhuvan Bam, Carry Minati, Triggered Insaan, and many more are making crores per month through their videos and promotions. So, creating videos in a trending niche on YouTube can help in getting monetized and make a strong user base.