Best Faceless YouTube Culture Channels to Start in 2026
đ Market Intelligence Dashboard
| Metrics | Insights |
|---|---|
| Channels Audited | 7 |
| Opportunity Score | 6.6/10 |
| Average RPM | $7.7 |
| Market Saturation | Medium |
Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the culture niche. We focus on âAlphaâ channelsâthose generating views significantly higher than their subscriber count, representing the highest growth potential for new creators in 2026.
đ Top Performer Leaderboard
SideQuest - Animated History (@PaintHistory1)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2k | 77.3x | 482.3k | $5 |
âShort animated videos explaining historical events and geopolitical questions, using simple 2D animations and narration.â
- Winning Strategy: Excellent question-based titles that drive clicks and search.
- Growth Gap: There are established channels like âHistory Mattersâ doing this well. Need a visual or narrative twist.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks? (4.2M views)
- What Happened to the Debts of Conquered Countries? (4.0M views)
- Where Did Pirates Repair Their Ships? (3.0M views)
Brave New Slop (@BraveNewSlop)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.7k | 9.5x | 206.5k | $10 |
âVery short videos (under 2 mins) featuring clips from movies/TV shows with voiceover reflections on masculinity, fatherhood, and culture.â
- Winning Strategy: High engagement rates and shareability.
- Growth Gap: Saturated but still growing. Key is unique editing style and script quality.
Top Benchmark Videos
- We Need More Men Like You (967.7k views)
- We Need More Men Like This (936.3k views)
- We Need More Women Like This (457.3k views)
Canadiana (@Canadiana)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123.0k | 2.7x | 330.0k | $8 |
âHigh-quality documentary series featuring a host on-location, discussing forgotten stories of Canadian history using B-roll and narration.â
- Winning Strategy: Premium production value and storytelling build authority.
- Growth Gap: There is a massive opportunity to create âfacelessâ versions of this for other countries (e.g., âThe Unknown History of Polandâ or âBrazilian History Explainedâ).
Top Benchmark Videos
- The Engineering Marvel Built to Defend Against Americans The Grisly History of the Rideau Canal (1.3M views)
- How The American Civil War Made Canada (1.2M views)
- When Americans Built a Road Across Canada (643.1k views)
KhAnubis (@KhAnubis)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280.0k | 0.7x | 186.0k | $6 |
âLong-form educational videos answering complex questions about history, geography, and culture. Heavy use of animated maps and diagrams.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique knowledge base (geography/linguistics) creates authority.
- Growth Gap: Few creators specialize in the intersection of geography, linguistics, and history with high-quality animations.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Why Does The Gambia Exist? (2.6M views)
- Why Does Europe Have So Many Microstates? (1.9M views)
- Everything You Need to Know About Your Passport (1.7M views)
Sapien (@SapiensInsights)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.8k | 0.3x | 31.8k | $5 |
âShort clips from interviews with experts on various topics, likely in Turkish.â
- Winning Strategy: Expert-led content provides high credibility.
- Growth Gap: High-quality educational content in Turkish is less saturated compared to English.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Sinan Canan le Hayat n Anlam : slam m d r? (1.3M views)
- Sinan Canan ile Hayat n Anlam : Mutluluk mudur? - Beklenti psikolojik bir rahats zl kt r (865.4k views)
- A l k Sa l kl M d r? - Oru , Aral kl Oru , OMAD | Sinan Canan ile B y k Sorular (836.2k views)
TREY the Explainer (@TREYtheExplainer)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1M | 0.3x | 325.9k | $12 |
âLong-form video essays exploring obscure scientific, historical, and cultural topics with a strong narrative focus.â
- Winning Strategy: Deep, engaging storytelling that holds viewer attention for long durations.
- Growth Gap: This is a saturated faceless niche, though TREY is performing well within it.
Top Benchmark Videos
- The Archaeology Iceberg Explained (9.4M views)
- Disabilities in Prehistory (4.5M views)
- What Happened to the Pre-Contact Dogs? (4.5M views)
KnowledgeHusk (@knowledgehusk)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 893.0k | 0.2x | 197.5k | $8 |
âPhilosophical and cultural commentary on tech trends and society, using a mix of face-cam and visuals.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique takes on popular topics.
- Growth Gap: Many creators use face-cam. A faceless channel focusing on âDigital Stoicismâ or âAI Ethicsâ could carve a niche.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Early CGI Was Horrifying (3.5M views)
- Could You Drive From Argentina to London? (2.9M views)
- Why the Vikings Disappeared (2.7M views)
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