How to See How Many Videos a YouTube Channel Has

As a gaming and streaming enthusiast, I‘m always curious about the work ethic and effort it takes for channels to gain popularity on YouTube. One of the best ways to get perspective on a channel‘s consistency and posting patterns is to check their total video count.

In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll explain multiple methods to easily find how many videos a YouTube channel has uploaded. You‘ll learn the quickest ways to check video counts on desktop and mobile, along with answers to common questions around limits, privacy, and more.

By the end, you‘ll be a pro at assessing any YouTube channel‘s total video output so you can analyze their growth strategy. Let‘s dive in!

Why View a Channel‘s Total Video Count?

Here are some of the key reasons for checking how many videos a YouTube channel has uploaded:

Gain Insight into Creator Consistency

For us creators and streaming fans, analyzing total video counts reveals the perseverance and consistency needed to succeed on YouTube.

Top YouTubers often have thousands of videos showcasing their dedication to regular posting over many years. Seeing the big picture video count provides motivation to keep grinding.

Understand if Views are from One Viral Video or Steady Effort

It also gives perspective on whether a channel‘s high view count comes from a single viral video or continual quality content creation.

For example, Alex Wassabi has 1.8 billion views but only 76 videos. This shows most of his views stem from his biggest videos.

Meanwhile, Markiplier has over 13 billion views and 3,800 videos, pointing to more sustained effort over time.

Reveal Potential Copyright Infringement Accounts

In rare cases, some channels try to artificially inflate view counts by uploading stolen content at mass scale.

Accounts with an abnormally high number of videos in a short timeframe often get terminated for copyright issues. So monitoring for this can help identify policy violations.

Appreciate the Work Ethic of Favorite Creators

Checking video counts also allows fans to appreciate the immense work ethic of their favorite YouTube creators.

Seeing that JackSepticEye has over 3,000 videos and Markiplier has nearly 4,000 videos makes you respect the effort they‘ve put in over the years. It‘s a testament to their passion and commitment to creating entertaining content.

Research Competitors and Optimize Strategy

For aspiring YouTubers, analyzing competitors‘ total video output and patterns can inform your own channel‘s strategy.

You can get ideas for optimal posting frequency, video types, and formats to experiment with by studying channels in your niche. Their long-term production volume reveals helpful benchmarks to aim for.

Satisfy Curiosity on Videos Needed for Popularity

Finally, checking video counts simply satisfies curiosity. As a fan, you can discover how many videos it took for your favorite gaming or beauty guru to take off.

Seeing that it took PewDiePie over 3,000 videos before reaching 50 million subscribers shows that patience and persistence pay off.

So in summary, assessing total video counts provides various strategic insights for both creators and viewers. Now let‘s explore the best ways to find this valuable metric.

How to Check Video Count on YouTube Desktop

On a desktop, you can use two easy methods to discover any YouTube channel‘s total number of uploaded videos:

This first approach uses YouTube‘s search filter to isolate channels:

Go to YouTube.com and search for the channel‘s name in the search bar.
Click the filter icon below the search bar and select "Channel" to show only channel results.
Scroll to locate the channel in search results. The total video count will be shown next to their subscriber number.

For example, searching for "Markiplier" and filtering for channels shows:

"Markiplier – 34M subscribers – 3.8K videos"

This reveals Markiplier has uploaded ~3,800 videos.

"Play All" Method

The second way uses YouTube‘s "Play All" playlist function:

Search for the channel on YouTube.
Go to the channel‘s Videos tab.
Click "Play All" to queue all channel videos.
Check the playlist menu on the right. The total videos will be shown at the top.

If you "Play All" on Markiplier‘s channel, the playlist says:

"Uploads from Markiplier – Markiplier – 1 of 3.8K"

Again, this highlights his ~3,800 total videos.

How to Check Video Count on Mobile

You can also easily find the number of videos on the YouTube mobile app:

Open the YouTube app and search for the channel.
Tap the filter icon and select Channel to filter the search.
Find the channel in results and check video count next to subscribers.

This mirrors the search filter process on desktop. The filter icon is in the top right of mobile search.

"Play All" Technique

Alternatively, the "Play All" method works the same:

Go to the channel‘s page in the YouTube app.
Tap Videos > Play All.
Check total videos in the playlist menu.

So the steps are identical to desktop. Choose whichever approach you find fastest.

YouTube Video Limit, Privacy, and Other Questions

When viewing a channel‘s video total, you may notice it‘s lower than expected or have other questions. Let‘s cover some common FAQs:

Is There a Limit to YouTube Videos?

YouTube does not limit the number of videos a channel can upload. You can have unlimited videos on your channel.

However, channels with over 1 million videos tend to get terminated for copyright infringement or terms of service violations.

For example, the channel "CODblackopsPS" had over 1 million videos but was removed for multiple copyright strikes.

Why are Some Videos Excluded from the Count?

If the video total seems lower than it should based on the channel‘s age, there are a few possible reasons:

Private videos: Private videos are only viewable to the owner when logged in, so they are excluded from the public count.
Unlisted videos: Unlisted videos are also hidden from public counts. Only people with the direct video link can view them.
Deleted videos: If the channel owner deleted videos, this would also make the total video count lower than the actual number uploaded over time.

So a significant quantity of private, unlisted, and deleted videos can make the number appear misleadingly low.

Can I Check Video Counts Without Being Logged In?

Yes, you do not need to be logged into YouTube to check a channel‘s video total. Both the search filter and "Play All" methods work when signed out of YouTube.

What If I Can‘t Find the Channel in Search?

If you can‘t find the channel by searching their name directly, try these tips:

Check your search history for the channel name
Look in your Liked Videos playlist for one of their videos
Try searching for relevant keywords if their name is too generic (e.g. searching PewDiePie instead of "Felix")
Double-check the spelling and capitalization of the channel name

With the massive amount of channels on YouTube, you may need to try a few different search approaches to locate more obscure or lesser-known ones.

Can I See Video Counts on YouTube Studio?

Yes, creators can also check their total uploaded videos in YouTube Studio. To find it:

Go to YouTube Studio
Click on "Content" in the left menu
Select "Videos" from the tabs
The total upload count will show at the top

This is useful if you want to view your exact published videos as the channel owner.

Pro Tip: How to Analyze Top YouTubers‘ Video Counts

For streaming fans and aspiring creators, it‘s insightful to study the video counts of popular YouTubers:

PewDiePie – 4,397 videos
MrBeast – 1,055 videos
Markiplier – 3,862 videos
JackSepticEye – 3,071 videos
Ninja – 3,226 videos

What stands out is that it takes thousands of videos and consistent posting over many years to build an audience. Patience and perseverance are key.

You can also compare video counts in a table:

YouTuber	Total Videos	Total Views
PewDiePie	4,397	29B
Markiplier	3,862	13B
Ninja	3,226	843M

This gives you data to compare effort versus results. Markiplier has high views despite fewer total videos than PewDiePie, for example.

So take inspiration from top YouTubers‘ journey when assessing your own channel‘s video count and goals. The key is consistency over time.

Key Takeaways on Checking YouTube Video Counts

Here are the core tips on looking up how many videos a YouTube channel has:

Use search filter or "Play All" on desktop
Tap filter icon or playlist in mobile app
No upload limit, but private videos not counted
Shows creator persistence needed to succeed
Provides perspective on source of views
Lets you appreciate work ethic of favorites

I hope this guide gives you a comprehensive process for assessing video counts for your own or any YouTube channel. Remember, high video output with consistency over time is key for growth.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I‘m always happy to chat more about streaming and YouTube analytics.