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Best Faceless YouTube Relaxation Channels to Start in 2026

Best Faceless YouTube Relaxation Channels to Start in 2026

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MetricsInsights
Channels Audited7
Opportunity Score7.0/10
Average RPM$7.0
Market SaturationMedium

Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the relaxation 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


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).

Top Benchmark Videos


Mizu ASMR Relax (@MizuASMRRelax)

Mizu ASMR Relax Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
34.5k3.5x120.0k$3

“Animated characters performing relaxing tasks (foot care, eye spa, pore cleansing) with soothing sound effects.”

  • Winning Strategy: Visuals are soothing and unique (3D character focus).
  • Growth Gap: ASMR animation is growing, but competitive. Niche is served well by this channel.

Top Benchmark Videos


ASMR Rush (@ASMRRUSHdaily)

ASMR Rush Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.5k0.6x1.5k$2

“AI-generated visuals paired with relaxing sounds or triggers.”

  • Winning Strategy: Visually hypnotic and trendy.
  • Growth Gap: Most ASMR is human-centric. AI-generated ‘satisfying patterns’ or ‘dreamscapes’ is a new visual niche.

Top Benchmark Videos


Sleepy History (@SleepyHistoryShow)

Sleepy History Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
20.4k0.3x5.4k$3

“Very long (10k seconds), calm history narrations designed to help people sleep.”

  • Winning Strategy: Fills a specific functional need.
  • Growth Gap: Low monetization makes it less attractive for automation channels.

Top Benchmark Videos


La Hiperc lula (@LaHiperc lula)

La Hiperc lula Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
12.6k0.2x2.2k$8

“Long-form ambient footage from bird feeders or nature scenes, often used as background noise for relaxation or sleep.”

  • Winning Strategy: High watch time per viewer (passive viewing).
  • Growth Gap: Niche for sleep/study is crowded but still growing.

Top Benchmark Videos


SleepWise (@WiseSleep)

SleepWise Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
227.0k0.1x11.9k$4

“Extremely long videos (2+ hours) with calm narration over relaxing visuals, designed for sleeping.”

  • Winning Strategy: High retention time (users fall asleep, boosting algorithm).
  • Growth Gap: There is a rising demand for ‘educational sleep content’ (learning while falling asleep) rather than just generic rain sounds.

Top Benchmark Videos


SciFX (@SciFxofficial)

SciFX Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
28.2k0.0x1.1k$4

“Short, soothing ASMR videos featuring AI-generated or 3D-rendered visualizations of food and objects, often with crunching sounds.”

  • Winning Strategy: Unique visual aesthetic (glass/crystal food) is highly distinctive.
  • Growth Gap: AI-generated texture videos (glass, slime, crystal) are a new trend that hasn’t been exploited fully.

Top Benchmark Videos

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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.