Numberphile

Subscribers 4.7M

Videos 797

Views 718.0M

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Numberphile covers numbers and mathematics through videos featuring explanations and explorations of mathematical concepts, as indicated by keywords like Numbers, Maths, and Mathematics and descriptions of videos about numbers. The channel appears to use a tutorial/deep-dive style with occasional thematic video titles such as Euclid's Algorithm and Base Fibonacci, and current videos range across problem proofs, curiosity-driven topics, and overly large computations. It publishes content since Sep 15, 2011, with 797 videos and an average view count around 324.4K per video, totaling 4.7M subscribers and 718M total views.

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#1

Michael Penn view on YouTube ▶

89% relevance

Subscribers 351K

Videos 2.9K

Views 81.4M

Appearances 34

SERP 100%

Similarity 82%

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Both appeal to math enthusiasts with number theory-focused content such as Euclidean algorithm and Diophantine equations, sharing high search overlap (100%) and substantial content similarity (82%), though Numberphile presents concepts visually while Penn emphasizes algorithmic problem solving.

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The Organic Chemistry Tutor view on YouTube ▶

58% relevance

Subscribers 10.5M

Videos 3.1K

Views 1.7B

Appearances 9

SERP 36%

Similarity 73%

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Similar audience interest in mathematics explanations and sequences like Fibonacci, indicated by high content similarity (73%) and notable search overlap (36%), though Organic Chemistry Tutor covers broader math topics in a more instructional, problem-solution style rather than Numberphile’s puzzle-video format.

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#3

blackpenredpen

58% relevance

Subscribers 1.4M

Videos 2.4K

Views 231.3M

Appearances 6

SERP 28%

Similarity 77%

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Shares emphasis on number theory topics such as modular arithmetic, proofs, and continued fractions with strong content alignment (77%) and solid search overlap (28%), but blackpenredpen often favors problem-solving speed runs rather than Numberphile’s documentary-style explorations.

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SyberMath

57% relevance

Subscribers 156K

Videos 2.5K

Views 47.8M

Appearances 5

SERP 23%

Similarity 79%

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Targets Diophantine equations and modular arithmetic similar to Numberphile’s mathematical flavor, with moderate search match (23%) and high content similarity (79%), indicating a like-minded but smaller audience and a slightly more instructive presentation.

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#5

Alvaro Lozano-Robledo

55% relevance

Subscribers 18.3K

Videos 1K

Views 5.5M

Appearances 11

SERP 29%

Similarity 73%

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Covers advanced number theory topics such as prime gaps and p-adic numbers, aligning with Numberphile’s theoretical math interest (29% search, 73% content), appealing to deep-dives though with a narrower, more specialized focus.

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Mathologer

55% relevance

Subscribers 967K

Videos 113

Views 75.8M

Appearances 4

SERP 12%

Similarity 84%

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Shares deep dives into number theory concepts like continued fractions and Fermat’s little theorem with very high content similarity (84%) and solid audience overlap due to niche math interest, though Mathologer’s videos are often longer and more lecture-like.

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Top competing channels by match strength are The Organic Chemistry Tutor (58% match) and blackpenredpen (58% match), followed by SyberMath (57% match) and Michael Penn (89% match). The overlaps center on mathematics explanations, number theory topics (Euclidean algorithm, diophantine equations), and modular arithmetic, with The Organic Chemistry Tutor also pulling from broader math topics like infinite series and Fibonacci numbers. Compared to Numberphile, these competitors vary in size: The Organic Chemistry Tutor has 10.5M subscribers, blackpenredpen has 1.4M, SyberMath has 156K, and Michael Penn has 351K, while Numberphile has 4.7M. Shared queries include number theory, modular arithmetic, and Fibonacci numbers, indicating overlapping search interest despite different audience focuses.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Numberphile?

The Organic Chemistry Tutor (58% match, 10.5M subscribers) and blackpenredpen (58% match, 1.4M subscribers) are Numberphile's biggest competitors. Michael Penn has 351K subscribers and a 89% match. All three channels produce math- or science-themed tutorials or problem-solving content, overlapping with Numberphile in educational math videos.

What type of content does Numberphile make?

Numberphile creates math-focused videos, as shown by titles like Mile of Pi, Feeling Grumpy about Pi Day, and 3867632931 × 10^10001 +1. The channel’s videos have an average of about 324.4K views, and the information mentions uploads per week but does not provide a precise frequency.

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