Numberphile

Subscribers 4.7M

Videos 797

Views 718.0M

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Numberphile covers topics in numbers and mathematics, including number theory, mathematical explanations, and related concepts, through video content described as educational mathematics videos and tutorials. The channel presents in-depth explorations rather than rapid short-form content, with current uploads dating back to 2011. It has 4.7M subscribers, 718M total views, 797 videos published, and an average of approximately 324.4K views per video.

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89% relevance

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Videos 2.9K

Views 81.4M

Appearances 34

SERP 100%

Similarity 82%

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High overlap on searches like number theory and diophantine equations (89% match) with content focusing on advanced math topics; similar audience attracted to rigorous mathematical problem solving.

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58% relevance

Subscribers 10.5M

Videos 3.1K

Views 1.7B

Appearances 9

SERP 36%

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Shares audience interest in mathematics explanations and sequences like Fibonacci (content 73% match) despite a different primary focus, leading to overlapping viewers searching for math fundamentals.

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58% relevance

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Views 231.3M

Appearances 6

SERP 28%

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57% relevance

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Appearances 5

SERP 23%

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Views 5.5M

Appearances 11

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Videos 113

Views 75.8M

Appearances 4

SERP 12%

Similarity 84%

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Shares audience with continued fractions and number theory proofs (content 84% match), drawing math enthusiasts who enjoy deep theoretical explorations.

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Discovered competitors include The Organic Chemistry Tutor (58% match, 10.5M subscribers) and blackpenredpen (58% match, 1.4M subscribers) as top contenders by match strength, with Michael Penn at 89% match and 351K subscribers also showing strong alignment. The common ground lies in overlapping queries around mathematics explanations, infinite series, Fibonacci numbers, and number theory topics such as modular arithmetic and diophantine equations. Numberphile sits at 4.7M subscribers, while The Organic Chemistry Tutor and blackpenredpen have substantially larger audiences, with 10.5M and 1.4M subscribers respectively; Michael Penn has a smaller subscriber base at 351K but a very strong topic overlap. Shared queries include number theory, modular arithmetic, and Fibonacci numbers, indicating competition in educational math video searches.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Numberphile?

Numberphile's biggest competitors on YouTube are Michael Penn (89% match, 351K subscribers), The Organic Chemistry Tutor (58% match, 10.5M subscribers), and blackpenredpen (58% match, 1.4M subscribers). They share a focus on educational mathematics or related STEM topics and aim to teach through tutorials and problem-solving content.

What type of content does Numberphile make?

Numberphile creates educational math videos, as shown by titles like Mile of Pi, Feeling Grumpy about Pi Day, 3867632931 × 10^10001 +1, The 15-Game, and Tools of the Trade (for infinite sums). The channel has 4.7M subscribers, and videos average about 324.4K views; recent uploads include multiple topics and formats, with roughly 0–1 uploads per week (average views per video around 324K).

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