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Live · Updated Aug 3, 2026

Today in the United States, "Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'Surfin' Boy' MV" by SMTOWN (915K views) is leading YouTube trending. Today's top 10 spans 10 different creators. Per CreatorDB, SMTOWN sits in 34M subscribers — the top 0.1% of all YouTube channels by audience. CreatorDB has verified creator analytics for 18 of today's top 20.

22MTop 10 combined views
915K#1 video views
20Videos in chart
8 hours agoFreshest entry

THE PODIUM

★ Ranks 01 – 03

HOT STREAK

★ Ranks 04 – 10
  1. 04

    Ariana Grande - petal (official music video)

    ArianaGrandeVevo · 3 days ago
    CreatorDBTop 99.7% worldwide3.8% engagement✔ Verified
    10M
  2. 05

    Spider-Man Brand New Day Box Office Opening Weekend - $355 Million, Doomsday vs Dune 3 Preview?!

    Beyond The Trailer · 22 hours ago
    CreatorDB937K subscribersTop 2.4% worldwide5.0% engagement💼 Brand deals
    92K
  3. 06

    BABYMONSTER - 'MOON' M/V

    BABYMONSTER · yesterday
    CreatorDB13M subscribersTop 0.1% worldwide7.7% engagement✔ Verified
    8.7M
  4. 07

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3 Episode 8 Trailer Breakdown | The Battle Of Tumbleton

    Heavy Spoilers · 9 hours ago
    CreatorDB1.7M subscribersTop 1.2% worldwide4.2% engagement✔ Verified💼 Brand deals
    28K
  5. 08

    Minecraft Hunger Games (Ft. anthony's mom)

    Bunch of Friends · 20 hours ago
    CreatorDB739K subscribersTop 3.1% worldwide7.7% engagement✔ Verified
    345K
  6. 09

    La Formula

    El Rabbanito - Topic · 5 days ago
    238K
  7. 10

    Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother | Official Trailer

    Amazon MGM Studios · 8 hours ago
    CreatorDB1.8M subscribersTop 1.1% worldwide1.6% engagement✔ Verified
    40K

THE REST OF THE CHART

★ Ranks 11 – 20
★ Today’s top 20 — updated daily

Today’s trending in the US, analysed

As of Aug 3, 2026, “Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'Surfin' Boy' MV” by SMTOWN is the #1 trending video in the United States, with 915K views. The top 20 have drawn 25M combined views across 20 different creators. 14 of the 20 were published in the last 24 hours — a fast-moving board where breakout videos are climbing quickly.

The largest creator on the board is Markiplier (39M subscribers, top 0.1% of all YouTube channels worldwide, per CreatorDB). CreatorDB tracks 18 of the 20 creators on today’s board — 12 are verified — 7 actively run brand deals (39% of the tracked set).

25MCombined views · top 20
20Unique creators
14 of 20New in last 24h
Amazon MGM StudiosFreshest entry
Markiplier · 39MBiggest creator
18 of 20Tracked by CreatorDB
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Every trending creator, decoded

We don’t just mirror YouTube’s chart — every creator above is enriched with CreatorDB’s own data: subscriber rank, engagement rate, brand-deal history and audience reach. Today, 18 of the top 20 are matched in our index.

What’s Trending on YouTube Today?

This tool shows you the top YouTube trending videos right now — refreshed daily across 100+ countries and 14 categories. Whether you want to see YouTube trending in the US, check what’s trending on YouTube in India, Japan, South Korea, or browse by category like Gaming, Music, or News, CreatorDB’s free trending tracker has you covered.

How YouTube Trending Works

YouTube’s trending list surfaces the most-viewed and fastest-rising videos in each country. It factors in view count, rate of growth, where views come from, and how old the video is — rewarding videos that appeal broadly rather than just to existing subscribers. CreatorDB captures this data daily so you can track YouTube trending videos today without needing a YouTube account.

Why Track YouTube Trending?

For influencer marketers and content strategists, trending data reveals which topics, formats, and creators are breaking through right now. Spotting a trending creator early gives brands a window to negotiate better rates before their audience explodes. Use the category filters to focus on niches relevant to your campaigns — Gaming, Beauty, Finance, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does YouTube trending update?
YouTube refreshes trending roughly every 15 minutes; CreatorDB captures a daily snapshot.
Who decides what’s trending?
YouTube’s algorithm ranks by view count, rate of growth, where views come from, and video age — favouring broad appeal over an existing subscriber base.
Trending vs. recommended?
Trending is one public list, identical for everyone in a country. Recommended is personalised to your own watch history.
Can I see which creators trend most often?
For creator performance over time — engagement, audience, brand deals — use CreatorDB’s search tool or open any creator profile.
Can a small channel trend?
Occasionally — the algorithm rewards velocity over raw subscriber count, so a fast-growing breakout can trend, especially in Music and Comedy.
Why is trending different per country?
Viewing habits, languages and culture vary by market, so YouTube runs a separate trending list for each country.

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YouTube Trending by Country

Browse today’s top trending videos from 15 of the world’s biggest YouTube markets.

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United States

The most-watched trending chart globally — skews toward Music, Entertainment, and Sports. Major label drops, NFL/NBA highlights, and late-night clips regularly dominate the top 10. Real-time signal of what mainstream America is watching.

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India

YouTube's largest market by viewership. Bollywood music videos, cricket highlights, devotional content, and a fast-growing tier of Hindi-language comedy define the feed — essential for South Asia campaigns.

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Brazil

Latin America's largest YouTube market. Funk, pagode, and sertanejo music dominate the chart alongside football highlights and fast-growing comedy channels. Brazil frequently produces videos that cross over to Spanish-language and global trending charts.

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South Korea

K-pop releases and K-drama trailers are permanent fixtures, alongside gaming, food vlogs, and lifestyle creators with outsized global followings. Videos trending here often cross over to global charts within days.

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United Kingdom

Blends American pop-culture spillover with British humour, football coverage, and a strong independent music scene. One of the more diverse trending lists among English-speaking markets.

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Japan

Anime openings, J-pop releases, and gaming content from major publishers sit alongside viral cooking and travel vlogs. Japan's list moves fast — a single idol group can sweep the entire top 10 in hours.

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Germany

One of Europe's biggest YouTube markets. German-language pop and hip-hop sit alongside Bundesliga highlights, tech reviews, and a strong gaming creator scene. Cross-over with English content is high among younger audiences.

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France

French rap dominates the trending chart, with Ligue 1 football highlights, cooking content, and a vibrant creator culture. France is one of the top markets for beauty and lifestyle influencers on YouTube.

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Mexico

Spanish-language trending leader. Corridos, banda, and regional Mexican music regularly sweep the top 10. Football and comedy sketches round out a chart that closely influences the broader Latin American region.

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Australia

Mirrors UK and US trends but with local flavour — AFL, cricket, and rugby highlights, surf and outdoor lifestyle content, and a strong comedy creator community. High overlap with English-language global trending.

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Indonesia

One of the world's fastest-growing YouTube audiences. Mobile gaming, Islamic educational videos, and local music dominate. Indonesia's chart reflects a young, mobile-first audience with distinct tastes from the broader Southeast Asia region.

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Philippines

OPM (Original Pilipino Music) and teleserye (TV drama) clips are trending staples alongside gaming and vlog content. Filipino audiences are among the most engaged on YouTube globally — high comment and share rates relative to view count.

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Canada

Closely mirrors US trending but with more hockey coverage, French-language Canadian content, and a distinct cohort of Canadian creators across comedy, gaming, and lifestyle. A useful cross-check for US-adjacent campaigns.

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Nigeria

Africa's largest YouTube market. Afrobeats music videos, Nollywood film clips, and comedy skits dominate — with several Nigerian artists regularly crossing over to global trending. A key market for brands targeting African diaspora audiences worldwide.

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Thailand

Thai pop (T-pop) and lakorn (TV drama) clips sit alongside gaming content and lifestyle vlogs. Thailand's chart moves quickly around entertainment releases and is an important window into Southeast Asian consumer culture.

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