3Blue1Brown

Subscribers 8.2M

Videos 229

Views 727.0M

Channels Like 3Blue1Brown

3Blue1Brown covers mathematics and related fields such as physics and computer science through visually driven tutorials that emphasize core ideas using animation. The channel features deep-dives into topics like neural networks, calculus, Fourier transforms, quantum computing, and convolution, with a focus on intuition and visualization. Uploads appear frequent, and videos regularly attract high engagement, with recent videos reaching several million views (e.g., neural networks and calculus-related titles).

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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 neural networks and quantum topics, with high search overlap (neural networks, transformers visual explanations) and substantial but not identical content style to 3Blue1Brown.

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#2

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70% relevance

Subscribers 1.6M

Videos 293

Views 89.3M

Appearances 12

SERP 70%

Similarity 70%

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Shares visual explanations of neural networks and transformers and hits core math concepts like the central limit theorem, mirroring 3Blue1Brown's emphasis on intuition and visuals, with balanced search and content similarity.

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#3

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62% relevance

Subscribers 11.5M

Videos 2.1K

Views 954.1M

Appearances 7

SERP 47%

Similarity 72%

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Appeals to learners of deep learning and machine learning concepts similar to 3Blue1Brown, but with broader coding-focused tutorials, leading to moderate search overlap and higher content alignment on core concepts.

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59% relevance

Subscribers 1.4M

Videos 271

Views 153.9M

Appearances 8

SERP 28%

Similarity 79%

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Provides calculus intuition and Fourier transform visuals akin to 3Blue1Brown's style, resulting in strong content similarity but lower search alignment due to more niche audience.

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#5

Science ABC

56% relevance

Subscribers 528K

Videos 144

Views 55.8M

Appearances 4

SERP 26%

Similarity 76%

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Delivers quantum basics visuals and chaos theory intuition that intersect with 3Blue1Brown's mathematical visualization approach, yielding solid content overlap with moderate search overlap.

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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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Offers Fourier transform visuals and calculus visualization in a style close to 3Blue1Brown, producing high content similarity but only moderate search overlap due to broader topic spread.

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Top competitors are IBM Technology (84% match) and StatQuest with Josh Starmer (70% match), both linked to neural networks, quantum computing basics, and transformers visual explanations. FreeCodeCamp.org (62% match) overlaps on quantum computing basics and deep learning concepts, while Zach Star (59% match) and Science ABC (56% match) align with calculus intuition, Fourier transform visuals, and quantum concepts. 3Blue1Brown has 8.2M subscribers; IBM Technology and StatQuest both have about 1.6M subscribers, FreeCodeCamp.org has 11.5M, Zach Star has 1.4M, and Science ABC has 528K, indicating a wide range of audience sizes among competitors while sharing similar educational topics.

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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 math, science, or technology education channels that produce explanatory videos and tutorials, similar to 3Blue1Brown's educational content.

What type of content does 3Blue1Brown make?

3Blue1Brown creates educational math videos, with titles like But what is a neural network? and The essence of calculus, plus topics on holograms and quantum computing. The channel averages about 8.3M views per video and posts content regularly, indicating a frequent upload schedule.

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