The Independent YouTube Stats
@theindependent · United Kingdom · Joined Aug 15, 2006
#66 fastest-growing channel in the United Kingdom this week
Key stats
- Subscribers
- 1,320,000
- Total views
- 990,946,195
- Videos
- 41,879
- Average views per video
- 47,236
- Upload frequency
- 7.5 videos a day
- Subscribers gained (last 46 days)
- +30K
- Views gained (last 46 days)
- +70.5M
- Estimated monthly earnings
- $23K – $229.9K
Summary
The Independent is a YouTube channel from the United Kingdom, with 1.32 million subscribers, 990.95 million total views and 41,879 videos as of October 13, 2026.
In the last 46 days it gained 30,000 subscribers and added 70.51 million views.
A typical recent video gets about 47,236 views.
It ranks #7,487 by subscribers among the 50,542 channels TubeGrade tracks, and #335 in the United Kingdom.
Its estimated YouTube ad revenue is $23K–$229.9K per month, based on 45.99 million monthly views at $0.50–$5.00 RPM.
At its current pace it would reach 2M subscribers in about 2.9 years.
The Independent subscriber and view history
| Date | Subscribers | Change | Views | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | 1,320,000 | 0 | 990,946,195 | +6.6M |
| October 6, 2026 | 1,320,000 | +10K | 984,372,433 | +3.9M |
| 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 1.32 million subscribers (1,320,000) as of October 13, 2026. YouTube rounds public subscriber counts.
How many views does The Independent have?
The Independent has 990,946,195 total views across 41,879 videos.
How many subscribers did The Independent gain in the last month?
The Independent gained 30,000 subscribers and added 70.51 million views in the last 46 days, based on TubeGrade's tracking.
How much money does The Independent make per month?
The Independent's estimated YouTube ad revenue is $23K–$229.9K per month, from about 45.99 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 47,236 views, which is roughly $24–$236 in estimated ad revenue per video.
When did The Independent start their YouTube channel?
The Independent joined YouTube on Aug 15, 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 7.5 videos a day, based on its recent videos.
What is The Independent's subscriber rank?
The Independent ranks #7,487 by subscribers among the 50,542 YouTube channels TubeGrade tracks (#335 in the United Kingdom).
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