{"id":6958,"date":"2021-08-24T08:20:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T08:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=6958"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:18:01","slug":"most-viewed-yt-music-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Viewed YouTube Music Videos of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyzing the top-viewed video on YouTube helps creators understand what triggers the platform\u2019s viral algorithm.<\/li>\n<li>The most viewed YouTube music videos rely on extremely catchy hooks, colorful visuals, and global collaborations.<\/li>\n<li>We count down the top 10 list, culminating in the highest-viewed music video on YouTube, to inspire your next big track.<\/li>\n<li>You will learn exactly how to get a music video to 1 million views legally using strategic promotion and YouTube Shorts.<\/li>\n<li>Consistently optimizing your metadata and engaging with fans is the secret to creating the most-played music video on YouTube in your specific niche.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Top_10_YouTube_Music_Videos\" title=\"Top 10 YouTube Music Videos\">Top 10 YouTube Music Videos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#10_Sugar_by_Maroon_5_423_Billion_Views\" title=\"10. Sugar by Maroon 5 (4.23 Billion Views)\">10. Sugar by Maroon 5 (4.23 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#9_Counting_Stars_by_OneRepublic_415_Billion_Views\" title=\"9. Counting Stars by OneRepublic (4.15 Billion Views)\">9. Counting Stars by OneRepublic (4.15 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#8_Waka_Waka_This_Time_for_Africa_by_Shakira_422_Billion_Views\" title=\"8. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira (4.22 Billion Views)\">8. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira (4.22 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#7_Dame_Tu_Cosita_by_El_Chombo_503_Billion_Views\" title=\"7. Dame Tu Cosita by El Chombo (5.03 Billion Views)\">7. Dame Tu Cosita by El Chombo (5.03 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#6_Uptown_Funk_by_Mark_Ronson_ft_Bruno_Mars_555_Billion_Views\" title=\"6. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (5.55 Billion Views)\">6. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (5.55 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#5_Axel_F_by_Crazy_Frog_518_Billion_Views\" title=\"5. Axel F by Crazy Frog (5.18 Billion Views)\">5. Axel F by Crazy Frog (5.18 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#4_Gangnam_Style_by_PSY_556_Billion_Views\" title=\"4. Gangnam Style by PSY (5.56 Billion Views)\">4. Gangnam Style by PSY (5.56 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#3_Shape_Of_You_by_Ed_Sheeran_645_Billion_Views\" title=\"3. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran (6.45 Billion Views)\">3. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran (6.45 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#2_See_You_Again_by_Wiz_Khalifa_ft_Charlie_Puth_67_Billion_Views\" title=\"2. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth (6.7 Billion Views)\">2. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth (6.7 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#1_Despacito_by_Luis_Fonsi_ft_Daddy_Yankee_870_Billion_Views\" title=\"1. Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee (8.70 Billion Views)\">1. Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee (8.70 Billion Views)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Q1_What_is_the_1_played_video_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q1. What is the #1 played video on YouTube?\">Q1. What is the #1 played video on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Q2_What_is_the_most-viewed_music_video_in_24_hours\" title=\"Q2. What is the most-viewed music video in 24 hours?\">Q2. What is the most-viewed music video in 24 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Q3_What_is_the_fastest_music_video_to_reach_1_billion\" title=\"Q3. What is the fastest music video to reach 1 billion?\">Q3. What is the fastest music video to reach 1 billion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Q4_What_video_has_14_billion_views\" title=\"Q4. What video has 14 billion views?\">Q4. What video has 14 billion views?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/most-viewed-yt-music-videos\/#Q5_How_to_Get_a_Music_Video_to_1_Million_Views_Legally\" title=\"Q5. How to Get a Music Video to 1 Million Views Legally?\">Q5. How to Get a Music Video to 1 Million Views Legally?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_YouTube_Music_Videos\"><\/span>Top 10 YouTube Music Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>If you are grinding away trying to get your tracks noticed, studying the greats is mandatory. Getting the most-viewed video on YouTube isn&#8217;t an accident; it takes strategy. Let\u2019s break down the top 10 most-viewed YouTube music videos and see what you can learn to promote your own channel!<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Sugar_by_Maroon_5_423_Billion_Views\"><\/span>10. Sugar by Maroon 5 (4.23 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Starting off strong, Maroon 5\u2019s \u201cSugar\u201d crashed weddings to create incredible, authentic reactions. As a creator, you can learn a lot from this. Real, unscripted emotion makes for incredibly shareable content. If you want your song to compete with the most-played music video on YouTube, try incorporating genuine fan interactions or surprise elements into your visuals.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Counting_Stars_by_OneRepublic_415_Billion_Views\"><\/span>9. Counting Stars by OneRepublic (4.15 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\u201cCounting Stars\u201d masterfully blends a foot-stomping beat with a visually captivating, slightly mysterious video set in a basement. The lesson here? You don\u2019t need a massive, multimillion-dollar outdoor set to create a hit. A compelling, high-energy performance in a unique single location can still rank among the most viewed YouTube music videos.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Waka_Waka_This_Time_for_Africa_by_Shakira_422_Billion_Views\"><\/span>8. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira (4.22 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Shakira leveraged a massive global event (the FIFA World Cup) to catapult this track. When trying to create the top viewed video on YouTube, timing is everything. For YouTubers, tying your music release to a trending event, holiday, or global phenomenon can drastically boost your search traffic and help you rack up views fast.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dame_Tu_Cosita_by_El_Chombo_503_Billion_Views\"><\/span>7. Dame Tu Cosita by El Chombo (5.03 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Who knew a green alien doing a catchy dance would become one of the most viewed YouTube music videos? This video proves the internet dance challenge&#8217;s absolute power. If you want to get your video trending, create a short, easily replicable dance move and share it on YouTube Shorts. Virality often starts with a meme!<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Uptown_Funk_by_Mark_Ronson_ft_Bruno_Mars_555_Billion_Views\"><\/span>6. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (5.55 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>This track drips with retro style and undeniable swagger. The fashion, the choreography, and the sheer confidence made it the most played music video on YouTube for months. Creators, pay attention to branding! A cohesive visual style that matches your song&#8217;s vibe makes viewers want to hit replay over and over again.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Axel_F_by_Crazy_Frog_518_Billion_Views\"><\/span>5. Axel F by Crazy Frog (5.18 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Never underestimate the power of pure, unadulterated internet weirdness. Crazy Frog became a global ringtone phenomenon before dominating video platforms. While you might not be an animated frog, the takeaway for becoming the highest viewed music video on YouTube is to not be afraid of being quirky. Stand out, be loud, and embrace what makes your channel unique.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Gangnam_Style_by_PSY_556_Billion_Views\"><\/span>4. Gangnam Style by PSY (5.56 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>PSY completely broke the internet in 2012. He didn\u2019t just create a song; he created a cultural moment. \u201cGangnam Style\u201d was the first video to ever hit 1 billion views. To aim for the top viewed video on YouTube, cross-cultural appeal is massive. PSY used humor, a ridiculous dance, and an undeniably catchy beat to smash language barriers.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Shape_Of_You_by_Ed_Sheeran_645_Billion_Views\"><\/span>3. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran (6.45 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Ed Sheeran\u2019s massive hit proves that a great story arcs keeps viewers hooked until the very end. The training montage, the romance, and the twist ending in the sumo suit keep audience retention sky-high. If you want the highest viewed music video on YouTube, focus heavily on your video\u2019s narrative. High retention signals to the algorithm that your video should be pushed to a wider audience.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_See_You_Again_by_Wiz_Khalifa_ft_Charlie_Puth_67_Billion_Views\"><\/span>2. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth (6.7 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Emotional resonance is incredibly powerful. Tied to the Fast &amp; Furious franchise as a tribute to Paul Walker, this track brought millions to tears. While it\u2019s one of the most-viewed YouTube music videos thanks to its Hollywood backing, independent YouTubers can still apply this. Tell a deeply personal, emotional story with your music, and your audience will connect with it on a profound level.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Despacito_by_Luis_Fonsi_ft_Daddy_Yankee_870_Billion_Views\"><\/span>1. Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee (8.70 Billion Views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Here it is, the highest viewed music video on YouTube! \u201cDespacito\u201d is the ultimate masterclass in global domination. The rhythm is universally infectious, the visuals are vibrant, and the collaboration between two massive stars created an unstoppable force. To make the top viewed video on YouTube, Luis Fonsi combined a perfect summer vibe with an easily digestible hook.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>Reaching the heights of the top-viewed video on YouTube might seem like a dream, but every superstar started at zero. By analyzing the most-viewed YouTube music videos, we learn that catchy hooks, visual storytelling, and global appeal are the keys to viral success. Whether you are trying to craft the highest-viewed music video on YouTube or just want to be the most-played music video on YouTube in your local indie scene, the principles remain the same. Keep your promotion legal, utilize Google Ads and Shorts, focus on high-quality production, and never stop engaging with your community.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_1_played_video_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Q1. What is the #1 played video on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The top-viewed video on YouTube in the music space is \u201cDespacito\u201d by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee boasts a massive 8.70 billion views due to its incredible global appeal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_most-viewed_music_video_in_24_hours\"><\/span>Q2. What is the most-viewed music video in 24 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most-viewed music video in the first 24 hours is BTS&#8217;s &#8220;Butter,&#8221; which was released on May 21, 2021. In the first 24 hours, it achieved 108.2 million views.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_fastest_music_video_to_reach_1_billion\"><\/span>Q3. What is the fastest music video to reach 1 billion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fastest music video to reach 1 billion views is Adele&#8217;s Hello which achieved this milestone in just 87 days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_video_has_14_billion_views\"><\/span>Q4. What video has 14 billion views?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Baby Shark Dance is the only video to have attracted 14 billion views, mainly due to its immense popularity among children.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_to_Get_a_Music_Video_to_1_Million_Views_Legally\"><\/span>Q5. How to Get a Music Video to 1 Million Views Legally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Running legal YouTube ad campaigns is the fastest way to gain authentic visibility. You can target audiences who listen to artists similar to you. By spending a small daily budget, you can place your music video directly in front of highly targeted fans.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despacito rules with 8.7B views! 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