Animagraffs

Subscribers 1.8M

Videos 45

Views 165.5M

Channels Like Animagraffs

Animagraffs creates 3D animated explainer videos that aim to be accurate, smart, and entertaining, covering topics like how engines, propulsion, ships, and mechanical systems work. The channel produces tutorials and deep-dives, with videos such as How a Jet Airliner Works and How a Mechanical Watch Works, and uploads with an average of about 0.1 videos per week, averaging roughly 10.3M views per video overall. It has 1.8M subscribers and 165.5M total views since joining May 9, 2016, in the United States.

Results last updated 3 months ago.

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Videos 146

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Appearances 10

SERP 100%

Similarity 66%

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Subscribers 909K

Videos 533

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Appearances 12

SERP 67%

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70% relevance

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Videos 322

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Appearances 7

SERP 65%

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Content Landscape

Top competitors include ERAU SpecialVFR at 80% match with 234K subscribers, Oceanliner Designs at 71% match with 909K subscribers, and Free Documentary - Engineering at 70% match with 522K subscribers. All three overlap with Animagraffs on queries about aircraft systems, propulsion, historical ships, and locomotive engineering, indicating a shared focus on technical explanations and engineering topics. Animagraffs has a larger subscriber base than ERAU SpecialVFR and Oceanliner Designs, while Free Documentary - Engineering is closer in size to the mid-tier range; these channels collectively indicate a niche of visual, instructional engineering content that targets enthusiasts and learners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Animagraffs?

ERAU SpecialVFR — 80% match, 234K subscribers; Oceanliner Designs — 71% match, 909K subscribers; Free Documentary - Engineering — 70% match, 522K subscribers. They have in common a focus on educational engineering topics and mechanical systems explained in accessible formats.

What type of content does Animagraffs make?

Animagraffs creates explanatory videos about how machines and vehicles work, based on titles like How a Jet Airliner Works, How a Car Engine Works, and How an 18th Century Sailing Warship Works. The channel posts roughly 0.1 uploads per week, and videos average about 10.3M views per video.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Animagraffs?

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