Michael Penn

Subscribers 351K

Videos 2.9K

Views 81.4M

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Michael Penn covers math topics spanning calculus, differential equations, number theory, proofs, and abstract algebra, with tutorials and deep-dives presented through long-form videos. The creator emphasizes theory-to-application content, including topics like Lie algebras, primality, and prime generation methods, and runs a second channel MathMajor for more structured course material. The channel publishes roughly 3.1 uploads per week with an average of about 18.4K views per video, and has accumulated 81.4M total views from 351K subscribers since May 24, 2013.

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The Organic Chemistry Tutor view on YouTube ▶

82% relevance

Subscribers 10.5M

Videos 3.1K

Views 1.7B

Appearances 16

SERP 100%

Similarity 70%

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Both target math-leaning learners with clear, structured explanations and multiple problem-solving strategies, sharing strong overlap on calculus topics and differential equations evident in high search alignment (100%) though Organic Chemistry Tutor’s content style (70%) diverges from Penn’s.

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#2

3Blue1Brown view on YouTube ▶

68% relevance

Subscribers 8.2M

Videos 229

Views 727.0M

Appearances 11

SERP 62%

Similarity 72%

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Both appeal to audiences seeking deep mathematical intuition, with substantial overlap on differential equations and abstract topics (group theory, Lie algebras, prime methods) indicated by a solid search match (62%), while 3Blue1Brown emphasizes visual, conceptual delivery that differs from Penn’s approach (content 72%).

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#3

Eric Rowland

63% relevance

Subscribers 63.3K

Videos 15

Views 13.0M

Appearances 6

SERP 34%

Similarity 82%

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Both channels cover number theory and prime-related topics, reflected in notable search overlap (34%) despite Eric Rowland’s methodical, lecture-style presentation yielding high content similarity (82%) to Penn’s math-oriented content.

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Mathemaniac

62% relevance

Subscribers 266K

Videos 94

Views 12.8M

Appearances 5

SERP 35%

Similarity 79%

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Both serve mathematically inclined viewers with topics spanning group theory and complex analysis, showing moderate search overlap (35%) but very high content similarity (79%), indicating similar subject matter delivered in a comparable instructional depth.

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Dr. Trefor Bazett

60% relevance

Subscribers 585K

Videos 615

Views 78.2M

Appearances 11

SERP 43%

Similarity 72%

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Both channels emphasize rigorous math topics like proofs and graph theory, evidenced by a meaningful search overlap (43%) and strong content alignment (72%), though Penn and Bazett may differ in pacing and presentation style.

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The Math Sorcerer

59% relevance

Subscribers 1.3M

Videos 9.9K

Views 164.4M

Appearances 13

SERP 36%

Similarity 74%

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Both focus on core mathematical topics and proof techniques, with notable search overlap (36%) and solid content similarity (74%), suggesting comparable subject matter and instructional depth.

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Discovered competitors include The Organic Chemistry Tutor (82% match, 10.5M subscribers) and 3Blue1Brown (68% match, 8.2M subscribers). They compete on overlapping queries such as calculus topics, differential equations, trigonometric equations, and concepts related to group theory and prime generation. Eric Rowland (63% match, 63.3K subscribers) also shares overlap around prime generation methods and prime number patterns, placing him as a smaller but relevant competitor. Michael Penn has 351K subscribers, while the top competitors range from ~63K to 10.5M, indicating a wide gap in audience size but overlap in mathematical topics and search terms.

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#15	54%	zeropercent	75%	6.9K	22%	3
#16	54%	SyberMath	84%	156K	10%	3
#17	54%	MindYourDecisions	74%	3.3M	23%	5
#18	53%	PurpleMind	80%	44.9K	13%	2
#19	53%	Mike, the Mathematician	82%	26K	10%	1
#20	53%	Professor Leonard ▶	74%	1.1M	21%	5
#21	52%	Ellie Sleightholm ▶	79%	149K	12%	3
#22	52%	Alvaro Lozano-Robledo	73%	18.3K	20%	2
#23	52%	Neso Academy	66%	3.1M	30%	5
#24	51%	ThoughtThrill	78%	57.3K	12%	5
#25	51%	Math Curator Zanachan	78%	5.1K	10%	1
#26	50%	Eddie Woo	73%	2.0M	17%	5
#27	50%	Professor Dave Explains ▶	68%	4.2M	24%	7
#28	50%	yaymath	77%	248K	10%	1
#29	50%	mathantics	76%	3.8M	10%	1
#30	49%	Zach Star ▶	73%	1.4M	15%	2
#31	49%	Cognito ▶	73%	1.2M	13%	1
#32	49%	The Bright Side of Mathematics	75%	236K	10%	1
#33	49%	Reducible ▶	74%	333K	10%	1
#34	48%	LIVE by Po-Shen Loh	72%	70.5K	13%	1
#35	47%	Mario's Math Tutoring	71%	498K	11%	3
#36	47%	Samuel Bosch	69%	84.9K	13%	2
#37	47%	1st Class Maths	70%	279K	11%	4
#38	46%	Fireship ▶	69%	4.1M	13%	2
#39	46%	MIT OpenCourseWare ▶	69%	6.2M	12%	4
#40	46%	TrevTutor	70%	325K	10%	3
#41	46%	Khan Academy	69%	9.3M	11%	3
#42	45%	TED-Ed ▶	67%	22.4M	13%	5
#43	45%	Visually Explained	68%	79.7K	10%	1
#44	45%	Steve Brunton	65%	510K	15%	4
#45	45%	Vsauce ▶	68%	24.7M	10%	1
#46	45%	Socratica	64%	1M	16%	3
#47	44%	Khan Academy Labs	64%	59.2K	13%	3

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Michael Penn?

The Organic Chemistry Tutor — 82% match, 10.5M subscribers; 3Blue1Brown — 68% match, 8.2M subscribers; Eric Rowland — 63% match, 63.3K subscribers. All are math- or science-focused educational channels with substantial subscriber bases and in-depth tutorials or explanations.

What type of content does Michael Penn make?

Michael Penn creates math-focused videos, including topics like calculus, differential equations, number theory, and abstract algebra (as indicated by channel keywords and titles). He uploads roughly ~3.1 videos per week, with an average of about 18.4K views per video; recent titles show mathematical problem-solving, explanations of classic results, and educational demonstrations.

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