Swim University

Subscribers 327K

Videos 777

Views 61.2M

Channels Like Swim University

Swim University provides tutorials and guidance on pool and hot tub care, covering topics from maintenance, chemistry, and winterizing to leak detection and equipment operation. The channel emphasizes practical how-to content, with a mix of step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting, and leverages keywords related to pool types, maintenance for beginners, and hot tub upkeep. It publishes content that appears to be long-form tutorials and how-to guides, with an average view count around 36.8K per video, across a catalog of 777 published videos since 2010, indicating a steady upload rhythm.

Similar Channels

We found 42 YouTube channels similar to Swim University

#1

Inyo Pools view on YouTube ▶

89% relevance

Subscribers 62.7K

Videos 449

Views 34.6M

Appearances 17

SERP 100%

Similarity 81%

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Both target pool owners with high overlap on queries like pool maintenance tips and drain pool guidance, and while Swim Universe's content is broader, Inyo Pools aligns on practical maintenance steps (81% content match) and 89% overall similarity due to common searches.

#2

Hallmark Pool Supplies

82% relevance

Subscribers 86.5K

Videos 92

Views 11.9M

Appearances 16

SERP 72%

Similarity 88%

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They share a strong audience around pool winterizing steps and leak detection, with Hallmark’s content focusing more on product-oriented guidance (88% content match) and a solid overall alignment (82% match) through similar searches.

#3

Hot Tub Owner HQ

74% relevance

Subscribers 46.6K

Videos 158

Views 5.4M

Appearances 12

SERP 58%

Similarity 84%

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Both channels cover essential maintenance topics like oxidizer vs chlorine and general care, but Hot Tub Owner HQ skews toward hot tub specifics (84% content match) while sharing relevant search terms (74% overall match).

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#4

Swimming Pool Steve view on YouTube ▶

73% relevance

Subscribers 85.5K

Videos 1.2K

Views 22.3M

Appearances 17

SERP 54%

Similarity 86%

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Steve and Swim University both tackle pool maintenance tips and leak detection with similar search interests (54% search overlap) and high content alignment on water circulation and care (86% content match).

#5

Dale's Backyard

65% relevance

Subscribers 30.8K

Videos 52

Views 5.1M

Appearances 8

SERP 38%

Similarity 83%

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They share interest in above-ground pool care and vacuuming guidance, with Dale’s focusing more on kits and above-ground specifics (83% content match) and a moderate overall similarity through common queries (65% match).

#6

Swimming Pool Science

62% relevance

Subscribers 33.5K

Videos 128

Views 8.1M

Appearances 4

SERP 29%

Similarity 85%

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Both cover above-ground pool care and leak detection, attracting overlapping search queries, though Swimming Pool Science emphasizes detection techniques (85% content match) and shares a substantial audience (62% overall match).

Content Landscape

Competitors identified include Inyo Pools (61.8K subscribers, 89% match) and Hallmark Pool Supplies (78.7K subscribers, 82% match) as the top two by match strength, both overlapping on queries like pool maintenance tips, winterizing steps, and drain pool guidance. Hot Tub Owner HQ (46.6K subscribers, 74% match) also overlaps on topics such as shock vs oxidizer and hot tub maintenance. Swimming Pool Steve (82.5K subscribers, 73% match) similarly competes on pool maintenance tips and leak detection. Dale's Backyard (30.8K subscribers, 65% match) touches on above ground pool care and vacuuming. Swim University has shown authority with 327K subscribers and 61.2M total views, significantly larger than the competitors, suggesting a solid lead in audience size while facing overlapping queries across pool chemistry, winterizing, vacuuming, and leak detection.

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#9	60%	Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To - SPL ▶	83%	132K	25%	10
#10	60%	Doheny's Pool Supplies	88%	5.1K	17%	1
#11	59%	Leslie's	83%	13.3K	25%	8
#12	59%	Pool elementary	87%	24.3K	17%	7
#13	57%	The Pool Nerd	77%	8.1K	27%	8
#14	57%	Clear Water Chronicles	87%	3.3K	13%	3
#15	56%	Chlorine King Pool Service	84%	30K	15%	4
#16	56%	Silver Cymbal ▶	75%	1.0M	28%	4
#17	56%	Fix It With Jake	71%	13K	33%	5
#18	55%	Poolonomics	85%	1.9K	10%	3
#19	54%	Mike the Poolman	79%	2.8K	17%	2
#20	54%	Picture Perfect Pool Services Inc.	82%	41.9K	11%	2
#21	52%	Next Level DIY	80%	27K	10%	4
#22	52%	Leaktools	79%	2.2K	11%	3
#23	52%	Pool Warehouse	80%	16.5K	9%	2
#24	51%	LeakTronics	77%	8.8K	13%	4
#25	51%	VIP Pools and Spas	76%	54.3K	13%	5
#26	51%	Pick Adviser	65%	18.2K	30%	2
#27	51%	BuildersSA	70%	177K	22%	3
#28	50%	J&M Pool Company	70%	1.0K	20%	2
#29	50%	Jonathan Portukalian	75%	15.5K	11%	2
#30	50%	DIY Dad Life	69%	18.2K	21%	6
#31	49%	Lowe's Home Improvement ▶	66%	1.3M	23%	7
#32	49%	thep00lguy ML	76%	3.2M	9%	2
#33	49%	Taylor Water Technologies	73%	2.5K	13%	3
#34	47%	Dr. Eric Berg DC ▶	70%	14.5M	13%	1
#35	47%	American Water College	71%	37.9K	11%	2
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#37	46%	Original Leak Detective	70%	71.4K	9%	3
#38	45%	DIY Smart Home Guy	69%	42.1K	9%	1
#39	44%	DoItYourselfDad	66%	181K	12%	4
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#42	42%	The Engineering Mindset ▶	64%	4.3M	10%	2

Search Queries Used

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Swim University?

Inyo Pools — 61.8K subscribers, match 89%; Hallmark Pool Supplies — 78.7K subscribers, match 82%; Hot Tub Owner HQ — 46.6K subscribers, match 74%. They all compete in pool and hot tub maintenance/shopping content with overlap on pool care, equipment, and winterizing topics.

What type of content does Swim University make?

Swim University creates how-to guidance on pool and hot tub maintenance, pool chemistry, cleaning, and equipment care, as evidenced by videos like 'Take the Scary Out of POOL and HOT TUB Maintenance' and 'How to CLOSE an ABOVE GROUND POOL (Winterizing Step-by-Step)'. The channel averages about 36.8K views per video, with a mix of topics around pool maintenance, winterizing, and vacuuming; posting frequency is roughly multiple uploads per week.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Swim University?

We analyze Swim University'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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