They share a strong audience for space topics (high 87% overall match) because both rank highly for searches like space photography and newest planet images, though Space Junkies’ content style differs (79% content similarity) from The Secrets’ broader narrative approach.
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AstroKobi and Space Junkies overlap on space basics and universe size comparisons (search overlap 73%), indicating similar audience interests, with AstroKobi’s content delivering more timeline and size-focused videos (80% content match) than Space Junkies.
Both channels target viewers interested in space exploration timelines and cosmic scale (search overlap 68%), but History of the Universe leans more on astronomy basics (78% content) while Space Junkies covers a wider range of topics with similar overall themes (74% match).
They share interest in advanced space topics like supernova effects and gravity vs time (search overlap 68%), but PBS Space Time delivers more theoretical depth (content 76% similarity) compared to Space Junkies’ broader presentation.
SEA and Space Junkies both discuss cosmic scale and distances (search overlap 59%), yet SEA emphasizes oldest planet images and cosmic distances with higher content focus (76% content) than Space Junkies’ style.
Both channels feature space photography and astro photography tips (search overlap 54%), indicating a shared hobbyist audience, though AstroBackyard centers on practical photography tips (74% content) while Space Junkies covers a wider range of space topics.
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| Rank | Relevance | Channel | Similarity | Subscribers | SERP | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | 65% | Astrum | 80% | 2.8M | 44% | 10 |
| #8 | 63% | Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell ▶ | 70% | 25.1M | 53% | 8 |
| #9 | 62% | Arctic Audio | 70% | 3.2K | 49% | 4 |
| #10 | 61% | The Space Race ▶ | 73% | 712K | 44% | 4 |
| #11 | 61% | NASA Space News | 79% | 605K | 34% | 8 |
| #12 | 59% | Global Data | 71% | 734K | 42% | 6 |
| #13 | 59% | Nature Relaxation Films | 69% | 1.0M | 45% | 4 |
| #14 | 59% | Fexl | 78% | 247K | 31% | 4 |
| #15 | 58% | Beyond Horizons | 80% | 52K | 26% | 6 |
| #16 | 58% | Boring Space | 81% | 39.3K | 24% | 5 |
| #17 | 58% | Sleepy Science Channel | 70% | 242K | 41% | 6 |
| #18 | 58% | V101 SPACE | 83% | 1.0M | 20% | 4 |
| #19 | 58% | Astrum Extra | 81% | 276K | 23% | 4 |
| #20 | 57% | Kosmo DOC [EN] | 76% | 64.1K | 29% | 5 |
| #21 | 57% | Space Dude | 83% | 19.8K | 19% | 1 |
| #22 | 57% | Destiny | 75% | 2.0M | 31% | 9 |
| #23 | 57% | Sabine Hossenfelder | 74% | 1.8M | 32% | 4 |
| #24 | 56% | David Peterson | 78% | 49K | 24% | 3 |
| #25 | 55% | Swegle Studios | 72% | 465K | 30% | 4 |
| #26 | 54% | Alex Evett | 79% | 735K | 17% | 2 |
| #27 | 54% | SciShow Space | 80% | 1.4M | 16% | 2 |
| #28 | 54% | Actual Space | 80% | 43.6K | 16% | 2 |
| #29 | 54% | Insane Curiosity | 79% | 620K | 16% | 6 |
| #30 | 54% | Veritasium ▶ | 72% | 20.4M | 27% | 4 |
| #31 | 54% | List 25 | 77% | 2.8M | 18% | 3 |
| #32 | 53% | Ian Lauer Astro | 77% | 97.8K | 18% | 4 |
| #33 | 53% | Space Matters | 78% | 322K | 16% | 3 |
| #34 | 53% | CrashCourse ▶ | 64% | 16.9M | 35% | 6 |
| #35 | 53% | Astral Curiosity | 77% | 33.5K | 16% | 4 |
| #36 | 52% | Estudio Arkano | 75% | 143K | 19% | 1 |
| #37 | 52% | Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics | 73% | 231K | 21% | 2 |
| #38 | 52% | Professor Dave Explains ▶ | 62% | 4.2M | 37% | 9 |
| #39 | 52% | Science Time | 71% | 1.1M | 24% | 4 |
| #40 | 51% | NOVA PBS Official | 74% | 1.4M | 16% | 3 |
| #41 | 51% | John Michael Godier | 73% | 491K | 18% | 3 |
| #42 | 50% | StarTalk | 73% | 5.4M | 16% | 5 |
| #43 | 50% | South Florida PBS | 63% | 113K | 30% | 2 |
| #44 | 49% | TED-Ed ▶ | 66% | 22.4M | 24% | 4 |
| #45 | 49% | Big Think | 70% | 8.6M | 17% | 4 |
| #46 | 48% | djxatlanta | 69% | 15.7K | 17% | 2 |
| #47 | 47% | Martian Colonist | 65% | 59.7K | 19% | 2 |
| #48 | 45% | National Geographic ▶ | 61% | 25.9M | 20% | 3 |
| #49 | 43% | TODAY ▶ | 60% | 5.0M | 16% | 2 |
| #50 | 43% | NBC News ▶ | 58% | 11.8M | 19% | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which YouTube channels are most similar to Space Junkies?
The Secrets of the Universe — 87% match, 1.8M subscribers; AstroKobi — 77% match, 3M subscribers; History of the Universe — 74% match, 1.1M subscribers. They share a focus on space and astronomy topics, targeting viewers interested in cosmic history, astronomy facts, and space exploration.
What type of content does Space Junkies make?
Space Junkies creates educational space content, with video titles like '10 Space Facts to Blow Your Mind', 'The History of Space Exploration: a Timeline', 'Vintage Space Photography | Then vs Now', 'The Scale of the Universe | Size Comparison', and 'What Would Happen if the Sun Went Supernova?'. They upload about 0.1 videos per week on average, with an average video view count around 200.2K.
How do we determine which channels are similar to Space Junkies?
We analyze Space Junkies's recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.
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