Here is the “Most Watched Video” in YouTube history.

YouTube History: All the Kings and Queens Who Claimed the "Most Viewed Video" Throne from 2005 to Today (With View Counts)


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YouTube History: All the Kings and Queens Who Claimed the “Most Viewed Video” Throne from 2005 to Today

Since its founding in 2005, YouTube has become a massive archive that tracks the pulse of global culture and popular trends. A video at the peak of one era can easily be replaced by a completely different style of content the next year. So, how did this digital throne battle progress?

Here is a breathtaking chronological list of the videos that held the title of “The All-Time Most-Viewed Video” throughout YouTube history, from its foundation to the present day! We examine the video at the top of each year from 2005 to 2025, along with the landmark view count that made it popular.

If you are curious about how many years Gangnam Style, which once took the world by storm, or the record-breaking Despacito reigned on this list, you can witness the evolution of the YouTube most viewed video by reviewing our table.

  1. 1 2005 - Ronaldinho: Touch of Gold (Nike)


    2005

    Ronaldinho: Touch of Gold (Nike)

    October 21, 2005

    255,000$

    The original video has been removed or hidden. This link is a re-uploaded version of the ad with high views.

  2. 2 2006 - Evolution of Dance (Judson Laipply)


    2006

    Evolution of Dance (Judson Laipply)

    6 Nisan 2006

    10.600.000$

    The video is currently set to 'Made for Kids' so some interactivity features may be restricted.

  3. 3 2007 - Evolution of Dance (Judson Laipply)


    2007

    Evolution of Dance (Judson Laipply)

    April 6, 2006

    (Retained the title)

  4. 4 2008 - Girlfriend (Avril Lavigne)


    2008

    Girlfriend (Avril Lavigne)

    February 27, 2007

    92,600,000$

  5. 5 2009 - Charlie Bit My Finger (HDCYT)


    2009

    Charlie Bit My Finger (HDCYT)

    May 22, 2007

    128,900,000$

  6. 6 2010 - Bad Romance (Lady Gaga)


    2010

    Bad Romance (Lady Gaga)

    November 24, 2009

    178,400,000$

  7. 7 2011 - Baby (Justin Bieber)


    2011

    Baby (Justin Bieber)

    February 19, 2010

    450,000,000$

  8. 8 2012 - Gangnam Style (Psy)


    2012

    Gangnam Style (Psy)

    July 15, 2012

    803,700,000$

  9. 9 2013 Gangnam Style (Psy - Retained the title)


    2013

    Gangnam Style (Psy)

    July 15, 2012

    (Retained the title)

  10. 10 2014 Gangnam Style (Psy - Retained the title)


    2014

    Gangnam Style (Psy)

    July 15, 2012

    (Retained the title)

  11. 11 2015 - Gangnam Style (Psy - Retained the title)


    2015

    Gangnam Style (Psy)

    July 15, 2012

    (Retained the title)

  12. 12 2016 - Gangnam Style (Psy - Retained the title)


    2016

    Gangnam Style (Psy)

    July 15, 2012

    (Retained the title)

  13. 13 2017 - Despacito (Luis Fonsi)


    2017

    Despacito (Luis Fonsi)

    January 12, 2017

    3,000,000,000$

  14. 14 2018 - Despacito (Luis Fonsi - Retained the title)


    2018

    Despacito (Luis Fonsi)

    January 12, 2017

    (Retained the title)

  15. 15 2019 - Despacito (Luis Fonsi - Retained the title)


    2019

    Despacito (Luis Fonsi)

    January 12, 2017

    (Retained the title)

  16. 16 2020 Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong)


    2020

    Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong)

    June 17, 2016

    7,000,000,000$

  17. 17 2021 - Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong - Retained the title)


    2021

    Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong)

    June 17, 2016

    (Retained the title)

  18. 18 2022 - Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong - Retained the title)


    2022

    Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong)

    June 17, 2016

    (Retained the title)

  19. 19 2023 - Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong - Retained the title)


    2023

    Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong)

    June 17, 2016

    (Retained the title)

  20. 20 2024 - Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong - Retained the title)


    2024

    Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong)

    June 17, 2016

    (Retained the title)

  21. 21 2025 - Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong - Retained the title)


    2025

    Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong)

    June 17, 2016

    (Retained the title)


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