Brodie Robertson

Subscribers 118K

Videos 2.2K

Views 45.4M

Channels Like Brodie Robertson

Brodie Robertson covers Linux-focused tutorials, configurations, and tutorials on topics like i3, bspwm, polybar, vim, zsh, and general Linux workflows, along with Linux rants and tech news. The content appears to mix tutorials and Linux-centric deep-dives with commentary, livestream-style chat, and rants, with an average of around 46.7K views per video and a long history since joining July 3, 2013, totaling 2,200 videos and 118K subscribers.

Similar Channels

We found 47 YouTube channels similar to Brodie Robertson

#1

Michael Horn view on YouTube ▶

89% relevance

Subscribers 94.8K

Videos 238

Views 18.0M

Appearances 19

SERP 100%

Similarity 82%

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Both target Linux enthusiasts with high overlap on searches for linux desktop environments and hardware compatibility, but MichaelHorn’s content is less aligned (82% content match) with Brodie’s style, indicating similar topics yet a different delivery.

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The Linux Experiment view on YouTube ▶

81% relevance

Subscribers 419K

Videos 1.4K

Views 77.4M

Appearances 16

SERP 80%

Similarity 81%

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Significant audience overlap for queries like linux desktop environments and open source software, and a strong content similarity (81%), making their content feel comparable to Brodie Robertson while maintaining distinct channel voice.

#3

Learn Linux TV

76% relevance

Subscribers 1.1M

Videos 997

Views 54.3M

Appearances 17

SERP 70%

Similarity 81%

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Shares heavy emphasis on linux desktop environments and hardware compatibility (high search alignment) with Brodie, and very similar content focus (81%), indicating parallel subject matter and format.

#4

Fireship view on YouTube ▶

75% relevance

Subscribers 4.1M

Videos 790

Views 673.5M

Appearances 16

SERP 77%

Similarity 73%

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Converges with Brodie on linux open source topics and hardware compatibility, and a solid content similarity (73%), though Fireship often injects broader tech storytelling and rapid delivery.

#5

Linux Tex

70% relevance

Subscribers 142K

Videos 265

Views 17.4M

Appearances 7

SERP 59%

Similarity 78%

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Overlap exists in linux performance tweaks and gaming on open source, with moderate search alignment but high content similarity (78%), implying topic similarity with a different presentation angle.

#6

Chris Titus Tech

70% relevance

Subscribers 752K

Videos 696

Views 108.1M

Appearances 14

SERP 59%

Similarity 77%

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Competes on linux desktop environments and distribution comparisons, with a similar content scope (77%) that mirrors Brodie’s tutorials, though Chris Titus Tech has a distinct host style.

Content Landscape

Top competitors by match strength are The Linux Experiment (81% match) and Learn Linux TV (76% match). The Linux Experiment overlaps on linux desktop environments, open source software, and Wayland session restore; Learn Linux TV overlaps on linux desktop environments, linux hardware compatibility, and linux software editors. Michael Horn (89% match) also appears as a strong match with overlapping queries in linux desktop environments, linux hardware compatibility, and linux distribution comparisons. Comparators are larger in subscriber counts, notably Learn Linux TV (1.1M) and The Linux Experiment (419K) compared to Brodie Robertson (118K), with Fireship (4.1M) and Linux Tex (142K) also present as relevant voices, reflecting a landscape rich in Linux tutorials, distributions, and open-source topics. All identified competitors share queries around linux desktop environments and hardware/software compatibility, indicating a common focus on practical Linux setup and optimization content.

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#23	54%	linux.conf.au	81%	32.9K	12%	1
#24	53%	NetworkChuck ▶	75%	5.2M	22%	4
#25	53%	DJ Ware	79%	58.6K	15%	6
#26	53%	Chris Titus Technical	80%	57.9K	14%	3
#27	53%	Lewboski	77%	18.1K	17%	2
#28	52%	PulsarTECH	74%	36.9K	19%	5
#29	52%	Techlore ▶	74%	299K	19%	2
#30	52%	IBM Technology ▶	66%	1.6M	31%	4
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#32	51%	FOSDEM	76%	27K	12%	2
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Search Queries Used

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Brodie Robertson?

The Linux Experiment (81% match, 419K subscribers) and Learn Linux TV (76% match, 1.1M subscribers) are Brodie Robertson's top competitors. Michael Horn (89% match, 94.8K subscribers) is also listed as a competitor. They all produce Linux-focused tutorials and tech explainers about Linux distributions, tutorials, and general Linux education.

What type of content does Brodie Robertson make?

Brodie Robertson creates Linux-focused tutorial and explainer content, including topics like Arch Linux, BSPWM, i3, Vim, Bash, and general Linux rants and news. His videos show titles such as 'This Dev Booted Linux 292,612 Times To Fix A Bug' and 'Low VRAM GPUs Just Got Way Better On Linux,' with an average of about 46.7K views per video. Upload frequency is implied by the 'Average: 46.7K views/video, ~? uploads/week' note, but an exact number of uploads per week is not specified.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Brodie Robertson?

We analyze Brodie Robertson'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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