Best Faceless YouTube Listicles Channels to Start in 2026
đ Market Intelligence Dashboard
| Metrics | Insights |
|---|---|
| Channels Audited | 5 |
| Opportunity Score | 6.6/10 |
| Average RPM | $4.8 |
| Market Saturation | High |
Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the listicles 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
zirrko (@zzirko0)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48.5k | 1.5x | 71.0k | $5 |
âVideos showing hand-drawn illustrations (pencil on paper) explaining historical deaths or events. Stop-motion style with narration.â
- Winning Strategy: Unique visual style that demands attention and encourages watching to the end.
- Growth Gap: Manual drawing is hard to scale, creating a barrier to entry. AI-generated drawing videos could automate this style.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Why do murderers cut off their fingers? #gaming #assassinscreed #games (17.8M views)
- This game punishes you for that⌠#gaming #videogames (13.3M views)
- the best fight in GTA #games #gta (10.9M views)
The Scribble Scholar (@TheScribbleScholarOfficial)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5k | 1.1x | 5.1k | $4 |
âRecaps and explanations of the TV show Stranger Things. Uses clips from the show and commentary to explain lore and timelines.â
- Winning Strategy: Capitalizes on current trends (Stranger Things popularity).
- Growth Gap: Over-saturated and IP-dependent.
Top Benchmark Videos
- How Every Notorious Pirate Died (295.2k views)
- The Worst Pop Star Deaths Ever (215.5k views)
- The Worst Gaming Deaths Ever (195.5k views)
HoopFlix (@HoopFlix)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 774.0k | 0.5x | 412.6k | $6 |
âComparison videos focusing on the wealth of NBA players (e.g., â$1 vs $50M itemsâ), using stock footage and images.â
- Winning Strategy: Clear, repetitive formula that viewers recognize and enjoy.
- Growth Gap: Saturated market with many channels doing similar âNBA Wealthâ content.
Top Benchmark Videos
- 10 MOST EMOTIONAL NBA MOMENTS (13.5M views)
- 10 Things You Didnât Know About LeBron James (8.8M views)
- GREATEST Game Winners In NBA History (6.5M views)
Weird History (@WeirdHistory)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7M | 0.0x | 30.4k | $6 |
âCompilation videos and listicles about strange, dark, or untold historical events.â
- Winning Strategy: Consistent upload schedule and clear niche focus.
- Growth Gap: Saturated market for history compilations.
Top Benchmark Videos
- The Real Five Points, The Neighborhood That Inspired âGangs of New Yorkâ (2.6M views)
- Why So Many Countries Use Bidets But the US Does Not (2.5M views)
- Where Common Terms And Phrases Originated (1.8M views)
BRIGHT SIDE (@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7M | 0.0x | 11.7k | $3 |
âHigh-volume output of list-based videos covering various random topics.â
- Winning Strategy: Massive volume and brand recognition.
- Growth Gap: BrightSide covers everything, leaving room for micro-niche specific âfactsâ channels (e.g., only âAviation Factsâ or only âPsychological Facts for Gen Zâ).
Top Benchmark Videos
- 20 Riddles That Turn Your Brain Inside Out (2.2M views)
- These 17 Riddles Will Trick Even the Best Detectives (2.0M views)
- 18 Riddles Where One Detail Changes Everything (1.5M views)
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