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Best Faceless YouTube Psychology Channels to Start in 2026

Best Faceless YouTube Psychology Channels to Start in 2026

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MetricsInsights
Channels Audited35
Opportunity Score7.3/10
Average RPM$12.9
Market SaturationMedium

Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the psychology niche. We focus on “Alpha” channels—those generating views significantly higher than their subscriber count, representing the highest growth potential for new creators in 2026.

🏆 Top Performer Leaderboard


MonetizeMind by Sam (@MonetizeMindbysam)

MonetizeMind by Sam Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
13.5k325.0x4.4M$14

“Whiteboard-style animation or motion graphics explaining concepts from popular non-fiction books.”

  • Winning Strategy: Visual style makes complex ideas easy to digest.
  • Growth Gap: Established niche, but the audience is loyal and always looking for the next good summary.

Top Benchmark Videos


DreamMelts (@DreamMelts_ASMR)

DreamMelts Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
5.7k120.4x681.4k$25

“Detailed analysis of air accidents using flight simulator footage, animations, and pilot interviews/discussions.”

  • Winning Strategy: Authority of the host (actual pilot) builds immense trust.
  • Growth Gap: Established niche with high barriers to entry (technical knowledge).

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Anyway, I ll Explain (@anywayexplains)

Anyway, I ll Explain Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
39.0k12.2x474.7k$20

“Short, science-backed videos explaining fitness and nutrition concepts.”

  • Winning Strategy: Takes an authority stance using data.
  • Growth Gap: Competitive, but the ‘science’ angle filters out low-quality bro-science channels.

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Voided Thoughts (@voidedthoughts)

Voided Thoughts Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
26.9k7.3x197.3k$7

“Deep, introspective videos (6-10 mins) with a static or slowly panning visual (nature, abstract) and a calm, thoughtful narration about the mind and universe.”

  • Winning Strategy: Deep connection with audience through relatable thoughts.
  • Growth Gap: Most channels quote ancient philosophy. Modern, practical philosophy regarding digital life, anxiety, and AI is underserved.

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UnordinaryMind (@unordinarymind)

UnordinaryMind Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
57.8k6.1x350.0k$6

“Long-form visual essays analyzing psychological concepts (e.g., HSP, Dark Tetrad) using simple visuals (stock footage, text).”

  • Winning Strategy: Targets very specific, high-intent keywords (e.g., ‘HSP career guide’).
  • Growth Gap: Most psychology channels cover general topics. This channel targets specific psychological profiles (HSP, Polymath) which have high search intent but few dedicated video resources.

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Curiosity Code (@CuriosityCode_official)

Curiosity Code Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
77.7k5.9x460.3k$15

“Medium-length psychological/self-help videos (5-10 minutes) featuring IQ tests, brain exercises, and psychology facts. Uses graphics, animations, and engaging narration.”

  • Winning Strategy: Viral potential with IQ test format, high engagement
  • Growth Gap: Science-based psychology content is underserved compared to vague self-help. Specific cognitive health, brain science, and mental wellness topics are underserved. IQ test format has viral potential.

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Dumanity (@DumanityDavid)

Dumanity Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
97.0k4.0x388.5k$12

“Long-form commentary videos analyzing societal trends, failures of education, and cultural shifts using B-roll and talking head footage.”

  • Winning Strategy: Viral topic selection and deep research.
  • Growth Gap: Most channels in this niche use face cams. A strictly faceless, highly visual approach is rare and can stand out.

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What s The Next Level (@WutNexLev)

What s The Next Level Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
55.6k3.1x171.9k$8

“Short to medium-length animated explainers using stick figure visuals to break down complex psychological and productivity concepts.”

  • Winning Strategy: Unique visual storytelling that is memorable and shareable.
  • Growth Gap: Stick figure animation is a distinct visual style that cuts through the noise of generic AI videos. It appeals to viewers tired of over-polished but generic visuals.

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Know a Bit More (@KnowaBitMoreOfficial)

Know a Bit More Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
41.9k2.0x82.4k$12

“Short, punchy videos listing tips, hacks, and psychological insights for daily life.”

  • Winning Strategy: High click-through potential due to listicle format.
  • Growth Gap: Saturated market but volume works here. Quality is more important than uniqueness.

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Mr No Plan A (@MrNoPlanA)

Mr No Plan A Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
72.3k1.5x110.0k$8

“Black screen with text or simple stock footage, narrating advice on dealing with toxic people, building discipline, and mindset shifts.”

  • Winning Strategy: High retention and shareability (shorts format friendly).
  • Growth Gap: Well-served niche, but always in demand.

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Revers Hub (@ReversHub)

Revers Hub Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
108.0k1.3x136.8k$20

“Short-to-medium videos using stock footage and text overlays to explain psychological traits and societal trends.”

  • Winning Strategy: Unique angle of categorizing by generation (Boomers, Gen X) which drives relatability.
  • Growth Gap: The channel is performing well, proving the model works.

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The Archetype (@TheArchetype2303)

The Archetype Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.3k0.7x1.6k$20

“Videos analyzing psychological traits and behaviors of specific personality types, using stock footage and text overlays.”

  • Winning Strategy: Targeted niche focusing on specific psychological behaviors.
  • Growth Gap: Growing niche but becoming more competitive. Needs unique insights to stand out.

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Y si? (@YsiOficial)

 Y si? Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
1.1M0.5x540.8k$8

“Broad knowledge videos answering ‘What if’ questions and listing facts about geography, science, and psychology.”

  • Winning Strategy: High views and consistent performance.
  • Growth Gap: Saturated but high demand.

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The Simple Nerd (@TheSimpleNerd)

The Simple Nerd Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.3k0.4x1.0k$8

“Short to medium psychological explanation videos focusing on social behavior and self-improvement. Simple visual presentation.”

  • Winning Strategy: Clear focus on practical psychology
  • Growth Gap: Highly saturated market with established creators. Differentiation is difficult.

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Stoic Trader (@StoicTA)

Stoic Trader Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
63.5k0.4x24.5k$25

“Very long, in-depth technical analysis and trading strategy videos. Focuses on market structure, order flow, and trading psychology.”

  • Winning Strategy: Unique angle combining stoicism and trading.
  • Growth Gap: Most finance channels focus on ‘getting rich quick’. The intersection of philosophy (Stoicism) and finance is underutilized for specific trading strategies.

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Lazy Owl (@LazyOwl)

Lazy Owl Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
311.0k0.4x119.5k$8

“Narrative-driven, animated short films (3-6 mins) with a calm, deep narrator, exploring philosophical and psychological concepts through storytelling.”

  • Winning Strategy: Exceptional storytelling and production value.
  • Growth Gap: Stoicism/Philosophy is a top-tier target for male audiences already.

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Koo Psychology (@KooPsychology)

Koo Psychology Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
25.3k0.4x9.4k$10

“Short videos explaining psychological concepts and behaviors using simple visuals and narration.”

  • Winning Strategy: High utility content that viewers bookmark and share.
  • Growth Gap: Many people search for specific ‘symptoms’ of behavior (e.g., ‘silent treatment psychology’). A channel focusing on ‘Clinical Psychology Explained’ is underserved compared to ‘Self-Help’.

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Unbothered (@beunbothered)

Unbothered  Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
20.8k0.3x6.8k$6

“Short to medium philosophical/motivational videos. Uses stock footage and calm narration to discuss mindset and psychology.”

  • Winning Strategy: Calming aesthetic and voice.
  • Growth Gap: Extremely saturated market.

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BoNa (@BonaOF)

BoNa Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
102.0k0.2x23.6k$6

“Text-heavy, fast-paced educational videos explaining concepts (e.g., hormones, thinking errors) using motion graphics and text animation.”

  • Winning Strategy: High retention format (list/explanation).
  • Growth Gap: Crowded niche, but high performant format.

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Sketchinance (@Sketchinance)

Sketchinance Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
21.3k0.2x4.3k$25

“Short educational videos using sketch-style animation and voice-over to explain financial concepts and psychology.”

  • Winning Strategy: Visual explanation helps retention; high RPM potential.
  • Growth Gap: High-quality animated finance content is less common than talking-head videos.

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Thought Architect (@ThoughtArchitectt)

Thought Architect Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
42.5k0.2x7.7k$6

“Deep dives into philosophical texts (Schopenhauer, Nietzsche) applied to modern life. Static visuals with stock footage.”

  • Winning Strategy: Deep dive into a specific philosopher.
  • Growth Gap: Niche audience limits growth potential.

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StickFigure Explains (@StickFigure_Explains)

StickFigure Explains Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
88.9k0.2x16.0k$4

“Short videos (5-10 mins) featuring simple stick-figure animations explaining self-help concepts and productivity hacks.”

  • Winning Strategy: Relatable, funny, and visually distinct from text-based videos.
  • Growth Gap: Most self-help content is long-form or podcast-style. High-quality, short animated skits for self-help are rare and highly shareable (TikTok/Shorts crossover potential).

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Unf*ck Everything (@UnfuckEverythingYT)

Unf*ck Everything Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
32.3k0.1x4.0k$15

“Raw, direct-to-camera style narration (faceless) offering advice on self-improvement, targeting men.”

  • Winning Strategy: Consistent upload schedule.
  • Growth Gap: Oversaturated market.

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Pursuit of Wonder (@PursuitofWonder)

Pursuit of Wonder Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
3.4M0.1x399.2k$12

“Philosophical video essays using simple animation and narration to explore complex ideas about life, death, and consciousness.”

  • Winning Strategy: Exceptional scriptwriting and calming narration.
  • Growth Gap: Many philosophy channels are dry. There is a gap for ‘Applied Philosophy’ using ancient wisdom to solve modern problems (e.g., ‘How Nietzsche would use TikTok’).

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Aperture (@ApertureThinking)

Aperture Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.5M0.1x176.9k$8

“Long-form video essays exploring philosophical concepts, psychology, and societal trends using voiceover and abstract stock footage.”

  • Winning Strategy: Excellent storytelling and high audience retention.
  • Growth Gap: Philosophy is becoming a standard niche in faceless automation.

Top Benchmark Videos


Better Than Yesterday (@BetterThanYesterday)

Better Than Yesterday Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.6M0.1x145.7k$14

“Medium-form videos using stock footage, motion graphics, and narration to distill lessons from psychology and self-help books.”

  • Winning Strategy: High consistency and quality that builds viewer trust and loyalty.
  • Growth Gap: This is a competitive space, but the high view counts show there is ample room for quality content.

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After Skool (@AfterSkool)

After Skool Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
3.7M0.0x177.0k$25

“Animated videos explaining complex philosophical, psychological, and motivational concepts using narration and simple animation.”

  • Winning Strategy: Excellent production quality and strong engagement on popular topics.
  • Growth Gap: This is a core saturated niche in faceless automation. No underserved aspect here.

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VULTUS (@VULTUS-US)

VULTUS Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
48.7k0.0x2.2k$8

“Cinematic slideshows with quotes from philosophers (Nietzsche, Machiavelli) over moody stock footage.”

  • Winning Strategy: Captures a high-value, loyal demographic.
  • Growth Gap: Highly competitive but high demand.

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Einzelg nger (@Einzelg nger)

Einzelg nger Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.4M0.0x101.9k$15

“Minimalist videos using stock footage/animation to explore philosophical concepts and life advice.”

  • Winning Strategy: High production value and consistent upload schedule.
  • Growth Gap: Highly saturated. Existing channels have strong authority.

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Academy of Ideas (@academyofideas)

Academy of Ideas Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.0M0.0x72.8k$8

“Intellectual video essays connecting philosophy, psychology, and literature to modern life struggles, using stock footage and text overlays.”

  • Winning Strategy: Timeless content; videos have long shelf-life (evergreen).
  • Growth Gap: Established market.

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Thynksee (@Thynksee)

Thynksee Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
109.0k0.0x1.2k$6

“Calm, introspective videos analyzing quotes and concepts from philosophers and psychologists, using abstract visuals or stock footage.”

  • Winning Strategy: Strong niche selection (Carl Jung/Philosophy).
  • Growth Gap: While Jung and Philosophy are popular, there are few channels using high-quality AI visuals (instead of stock footage) to visualize these abstract concepts.

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Escaping Ordinary (B.C Marx) (@escaping.ordinary)

Escaping Ordinary (B.C Marx)  Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
1.7M0.0x15.4k$9

“Long-form videos discussing the darker side of human psychology, often using dark imagery or stock footage.”

  • Winning Strategy: Taps into a timeless fascination with power and manipulation.
  • Growth Gap: Oversaturated with copycats.

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Audio Books Office (@AudioBooksOffice)

Audio Books Office Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
319.0k0.0x2.1k$15

“Long-form audio readings of self-help and philosophy books, often accompanied by static or slow-moving nature visuals.”

  • Winning Strategy: Consistent upload schedule.
  • Growth Gap: Saturated. Many channels read public domain books.

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Green Dot Aviation (@GreenDotAviation)

Green Dot Aviation Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
570.0k0.0x1.7k$40

“Motivational and educational videos on trading psychology using generic stock footage (charts, money, people) and AI voiceover.”

  • Winning Strategy: High RPM potential and evergreen topics.
  • Growth Gap: Most trading channels focus on ‘how to’ technical analysis. A channel focusing strictly on ‘psychology and stoicism in trading’ is underserved.

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BRIGHT SIDE (@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL)

BRIGHT SIDE Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
44.7M0.0x11.7k$3

“High-volume output of list-based videos covering various random topics.”

  • Winning Strategy: Massive volume and brand recognition.
  • Growth Gap: BrightSide covers everything, leaving room for micro-niche specific ‘facts’ channels (e.g., only ‘Aviation Facts’ or only ‘Psychological Facts for Gen Z’).

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Methodology: Our data team analyzed 1,291 channels using proprietary metrics including View-to-Sub Arbitrage (VSR) and AI-driven niche sentiment analysis to identify these top performers.