3Blue1Brown

Subscribers 8.2M

Videos 229

Views 727.0M

Channels Like 3Blue1Brown

3Blue1Brown covers mathematics and related topics (including physics and computer science) with a strong emphasis on visualizing core ideas through animation. The channel delivers tutorials and deep-dives on topics like neural networks, calculus, Fourier transforms, quantum computing, and convolution, aiming to simplify difficult problems. Uploads are frequent, with recent videos spanning topics from neural networks to Fourier series and the Central Limit Theorem, and the channel accumulates an average of about 8.3 million views per video.

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IBM Technology view on YouTube

84% relevance

Subscribers 1.6M

Videos 1.5K

Views 108.6M

Appearances 17

SERP 100%

Similarity 73%

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Both target audiences interested in fundamental machine learning and computing concepts (neural networks, transformers) and quantum basics, with IBM showing high search overlap (100%) but slightly lower content alignment (73%), indicating similar topics presented in a different, enterprise-focused style.

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#2

StatQuest with Josh Starmer view on YouTube

70% relevance

Subscribers 1.6M

Videos 293

Views 89.3M

Appearances 12

SERP 70%

Similarity 70%

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Shares emphasis on core ML and math concepts (neural networks, central limit theorem, transformers visuals) with high alignment in search and content, yielding balanced 70% match on both dimensions and a concise, educational, math-focused presentation.

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#3

freeCodeCamp.org view on YouTube

62% relevance

Subscribers 11.5M

Videos 2.1K

Views 954.1M

Appearances 7

SERP 47%

Similarity 72%

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Appeals to learners seeking deep dive explanations of quantum basics and ML concepts, overlapping in searches and delivering broader, thorough tutorials, resulting in a solid but broader 62% match with strong content relevance.

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59% relevance

Subscribers 1.4M

Videos 271

Views 153.9M

Appearances 8

SERP 28%

Similarity 79%

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Converges on math intuition and visualization (calculus intuition, Fourier transforms, linear algebra visuals) where 3Blue1Brown’s visual-first approach resonates, yielding substantial search overlap but differing in channel style emphasis.

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#5

Science ABC view on YouTube

56% relevance

Subscribers 528K

Videos 144

Views 55.8M

Appearances 4

SERP 26%

Similarity 76%

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Targets quantum basics and visuals with intuitive explanations similar to 3Blue1Brown’s visual explainers, giving a meaningful overlap in searches while maintaining a science-communication style that is visually focused.

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Brain Station Advanced

55% relevance

Subscribers 344K

Videos 234

Views 19.7M

Appearances 4

SERP 20%

Similarity 79%

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Intersects via mathematical visualization topics (Fourier transform visuals, calculus visualization) aligning with 3Blue1Brown’s visual pedagogy, though content breadth and target depth vary, producing a mid-range match.

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Top competitors identified are IBM Technology (84% match) and StatQuest with Josh Starmer (70% match). IBM Technology aligns through overlapping queries on neural networks, quantum computing basics, and transformers visuals, while StatQuest matches on neural networks, the central limit theorem, and transformers explanations. 3Blue1Brown has 8.2M subscribers; IBM Technology has about 1.6M and StatQuest about 1.6M as well, indicating smaller audience sizes for these competitors relative to 3Blue1Brown. Both competitors share queries like neural networks and quantum computing basics, connecting them to 3Blue1Brown’s topics even though 3Blue1Brown’s subscriber base is larger.

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#22	50%	Dennis Davis	72%	144K	18%	3
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Which YouTube channels are most similar to 3Blue1Brown?

IBM Technology — 84% match, 1.6M subscribers; StatQuest with Josh Starmer — 70% match, 1.6M subscribers; freeCodeCamp.org — 62% match, 11.5M subscribers. All three are YouTube channels that produce educational videos on topics related to mathematics, science, and computing, aligning with 3Blue1Brown's focus on math concepts.

What type of content does 3Blue1Brown make?

3Blue1Brown creates instructional math videos (e.g., neural networks, calculus, Fourier series, quantum computing) with high-views on recent uploads. The channel averages about 8.3M views per video and typically posts multiple videos, suggesting a regular upload frequency (approximately weekly to biweekly).

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