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Alexander the ok
Subscribers 163K
Videos 43
Views 17.2M

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Alexander the ok covers topics at the intersection of electronics, data science, machine learning, Soviet and vintage technology, restoration, and engineering, with documentary-style deep-dives and explorations into safety and IoT. Content is presented as long-form explorations and explainers rather than shorts or quick tutorials, with recent videos ranging from 16 minutes to over an hour and averaging around 218.8K views per video and about 0.3 uploads per week.

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They share a strong focus on historical rockets and space propulsion history (high search and content alignment), appealing to viewers who seek detailed propulsion history and spaceflight milestones.

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Top competitors by match strength are The Space Race (84% match) and MAD LAB (81% match). Both share overlapping queries with Alexander the ok such as historical rockets, space propulsion history, weapons technology, and defense/space engineering topics. Scott Manley (74% match) also competes on historical rockets and space propulsion history. Compared to Alexander the ok, The Space Race (712K subs) and MAD LAB (4.1M subs) have far larger audiences, while Scott Manley (1.8M subs) also exceeds Alexander the ok in subscriber count. All three channels connect through queries about space propulsion, historical rocket design, and related military/space tech topics.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Alexander the ok?

The Space Race — 84% match, 712K subscribers; MAD LAB — 81% match, 4.1M subscribers; Scott Manley — 74% match, 1.8M subscribers. All three channels share a focus on aerospace, space technology, and engineering topics, with high-interest, technical science content that appeals to hobbyists and enthusiasts.

What type of content does Alexander the ok make?

Alexander the ok creates documentary-style videos focused on electronics, data science, machine learning, vintage technology, and restoration, as evidenced by titles like Polaroid: A Chemical, Mechanical and Optical Miracle and Historically Accurate Oceangate Titan Build. Uploads occur at about 0.3 per week, with recent videos averaging around 218.8K views each.

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