Channels Like US National Archives

US National Archives YouTube channel thumbnail
US National Archives
Subscribers 499K
Videos 3.8K
Views 111.3M

US National Archives covers topics related to US history, government records, and archival collections, as reflected by video titles and keywords such as Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, World War, Civil War, photographs, and documents. The channel appears to offer tutorials and informational deep-dives (e.g., Genealogy Series, FOIA advisory meetings, research tips) with an overall educational style. It publishes across an ongoing cadence since 2009, with an average of about 10.6K views per video and multiple uploads over time, totaling 3800 videos and 111.3M total views.

Content Landscape

Top competitors by match strength are Genealogy TV (86% match) and The National Archives UK (71% match). Ancestry Aimee (60% match) and Ancestry (57% match) also share overlaps, with overlapping queries such as genealogy research archives, archival research tips, and american genealogy research. US National Archives and Genealogy TV both target genealogy research archives and document preservation topics; UK National Archives overlaps on national archives research and archival tips, reflecting similar search intents. In terms of scale, US National Archives has 499K subscribers, while Genealogy TV has 116K and The National Archives UK has 18.8K, indicating US National Archives sits between smaller and larger competitor sizes. Shared queries include national archives research, archival research tips, and genealogy research archives.

Similar Channels

We found 33 YouTube channels similar to US National Archives

Genealogy TV YouTube channel thumbnail
#1 Genealogy TV

86% relevance

Subscribers 116K
Videos 527
Views 8.7M
Appearances 39
SERP 100%
Similarity 76%
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They share an audience interested in genealogy and archival documents, with high overlap in searches like genealogy research archives and document preservation archives, matching US National Archives' focus on historical records.

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#2 The National Archives UK

71% relevance

Subscribers 18.8K
Videos 648
Views 3.0M
Appearances 35
SERP 68%
Similarity 73%
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Both channels serve archival research audiences and offer guidance on archival research and genealogy research archives, aligning with US National Archives' mission to provide access to national records.

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#3 Ancestry Aimee

60% relevance

Subscribers 35.9K
Videos 286
Views 2.4M
Appearances 18
SERP 44%
Similarity 71%
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Similar emphasis on national and American genealogy research and access to genealogical records, reflecting US National Archives' role as a key source for historical records for research.

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#4 Ancestry

57% relevance

Subscribers 609K
Videos 1.9K
Views 261.6M
Appearances 21
SERP 37%
Similarity 70%
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Caters to genealogy and historic records access, appealing to viewers seeking national/american archival material and records, paralleling US National Archives' content niche.

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#5 LisaLisson

51% relevance

Subscribers 15.9K
Videos 546
Views 807.1K
Appearances 4
SERP 15%
Similarity 74%
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Targets genealogy and census records research for ancestors, overlapping with US National Archives in presenting historical records and archival materials for family history.

Immigration History Research Center YouTube channel thumbnail
Subscribers 1.3K
Videos 409
Views 530.5K
Appearances 5
SERP 12%
Similarity 73%
immigrant records research

Focuses on immigrant records research, aligning with US National Archives' function as a repository of national historical documents and records about immigration history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to US National Archives?

Genealogy TV — 86% match, 116K subscribers; The National Archives UK — 71% match, 18.8K subscribers; Ancestry Aimee — 60% match, 35.9K subscribers. All three have content related to history and records, with US National Archives sharing a focus on historical documents and US history alongside these channels’ archival or genealogical content.

What type of content does US National Archives make?

US National Archives creates videos about historical documents and records, US history, and national archives topics. Recent videos include topics like research at the National Archives, FOIA Advisory Committee meetings, and museum openings, with an average of about 10.6K views per video and multiple uploads per week.

How do we determine which channels are similar to US National Archives?

We analyze US National Archives'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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