Anton Petrov

Subscribers 1.6M

Videos 4.3K

Views 520.2M

Channels Like Anton Petrov

Anton Petrov covers science education through simulations, video games, and easy-to-understand explanations, focusing on topics like universe, astronomy, astrophysics, biology, chemistry, and physics. The channel uses educational simulations and games to teach science, with a mostly family-friendly approach, and uploads content that includes deep-dives and explainers; current data show 1.6M subscribers, 520.2M total views, 4300 videos, and activity since 2011, with an average of about 139.6K views per video.

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#1

History of the Universe

86% relevance

Subscribers 1.1M

Videos 55

Views 166.6M

Appearances 19

SERP 100%

Similarity 76%

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Similar audience and topics to Anton Petrov with high matching search interest in astronomy explained, cosmology basics, and universe origins evidence (86% match; content overlaps 76%), indicating comparable educational focus on cosmic topics.

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell view on YouTube ▶

73% relevance

Subscribers 25.1M

Videos 349

Views 3.6B

Appearances 16

SERP 70%

Similarity 75%

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Targets a broad science audience with astronomy explained, universe origins evidence, and life origins theories in search queries (73% match; content 75%), showing shared subject matter and engaging explainers despite a more animated, stylized delivery.

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StarTalk view on YouTube ▶

71% relevance

Subscribers 5.4M

Videos 1.7K

Views 947.9M

Appearances 12

SERP 61%

Similarity 79%

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Shares emphasis on astrobiology education and life origins theories, plus science simulations in searches (71% match; content 79%), indicating a similar science-communication niche with some thematic overlap and different production style.

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CrashCourse view on YouTube ▶

69% relevance

Subscribers 16.9M

Videos 1.6K

Views 2.2B

Appearances 20

SERP 71%

Similarity 68%

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Overlaps on astronomy explained, cosmology basics, and planetary moons discoveries (69% match; search 71%, content 68%), reflecting a broad educational scope with comparable topic coverage but varying pacing and format.

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Science Time

66% relevance

Subscribers 1.1M

Videos 562

Views 192.9M

Appearances 10

SERP 49%

Similarity 77%

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Astrum Extra view on YouTube ▶

65% relevance

Subscribers 276K

Videos 168

Views 52.5M

Appearances 6

SERP 39%

Similarity 83%

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Content Landscape

Top competitors include History of the Universe (86% match) and Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell (73% match). History of the Universe and Kurzgesagt both align with overlapping queries such as astronomy explained, cosmology basics, and universe origins evidence, making them direct competitors in science education and cosmology topics; StarTalk (71% match) also competes in related space and life-origin discussions. Anton Petrov has 1.6M subscribers, which is smaller than these top competitors: History of the Universe has 1.1M, Kurzgesagt 25.1M, and StarTalk 5.4M, while CrashCourse (16.9M) and Science Time (1.1M) are also in the mix for related search queries. All competing channels share focus areas like astronomy education, space science explanations, and life origins theories.

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#10	60%	BBC Earth Science	76%	1.8M	35%	12
#11	59%	Science Channel ▶	67%	5.3M	48%	12
#12	58%	Space Time Narratives	86%	14.7K	17%	2
#13	58%	Science ABC	73%	528K	36%	3
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#19	55%	PBS Space Time	79%	3.4M	19%	4
#20	55%	Domain of Science	74%	1.6M	27%	5
#21	55%	Destiny	83%	2.0M	13%	6
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#23	55%	Blue Planet Red with Brian Cory Dobbs	74%	12.1K	26%	2
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#26	54%	Now Next	79%	41.2K	17%	2
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#28	53%	NASA Astrobiology	76%	26.4K	19%	4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Anton Petrov?

History of the Universe — 86% match, 1.1M subscribers; Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell — 73% match, 25.1M subscribers; StarTalk — 71% match, 5.4M subscribers. They share a focus on science education and topics about space, cosmology, and science communication, similar to Anton Petrov.

What type of content does Anton Petrov make?

Anton Petrov creates educational science content about the universe, astronomy, and related fields, as seen in his video titles such as 'New Mathematical Proof for a Universe Powered by Black Holes' and 'Best James Webb Telescope Images of 2022, No Commentary.' He uploads multiple videos with an average around 139.6K views per video and posts content on topics like space, physics, and biology, often featuring educational explanations and discoveries.

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