Best Faceless YouTube Relaxation Channels to Start in 2026
đ Market Intelligence Dashboard
| Metrics | Insights |
|---|---|
| Channels Audited | 7 |
| Opportunity Score | 7.0/10 |
| Average RPM | $7.0 |
| Market Saturation | Medium |
Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the relaxation 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
DreamMelts (@DreamMelts_ASMR)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7k | 120.4x | 681.4k | $25 |
âDetailed analysis of air accidents using flight simulator footage, animations, and pilot interviews/discussions.â
- 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
- All Glass Foods ASMR (143.9k views)
- Glass Korean Street Food ASMR | Tteokbokki, Gimbap, Hotdog (130.4k views)
- Glass Izakaya Feast ASMR | Karaage, Yakitori, Sashimi (77.3k views)
Mizu ASMR Relax (@MizuASMRRelax)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5k | 3.5x | 120.0k | $3 |
âAnimated characters performing relaxing tasks (foot care, eye spa, pore cleansing) with soothing sound effects.â
- 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
- baby elephantâs earwax removal & cleaning | ASMR Animation (505.1k views)
- elephant trunk pore cleansing | ASMR Animation (336.7k views)
- Mizuâs ear cleaning compilation | ASMR Animation (Part 2) (223.1k views)
ASMR Rush (@ASMRRUSHdaily)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5k | 0.6x | 1.5k | $2 |
âAI-generated visuals paired with relaxing sounds or triggers.â
- Winning Strategy: Visually hypnotic and trendy.
- Growth Gap: Most ASMR is human-centric. AI-generated âsatisfying patternsâ or âdreamscapesâ is a new visual niche.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Satisfying AI ASMR Planet Spread | Oddly Satisfying Toast (617.5k views)
- The Best AI ASMR Eyeshadow Effects Ranked | Relaxing & Satisfying Sounds (33.6k views)
- The Best Satisfying AI ASMR Toast Spread | National Flags Edition (21.3k views)
Sleepy History (@SleepyHistoryShow)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.4k | 0.3x | 5.4k | $3 |
âVery long (10k seconds), calm history narrations designed to help people sleep.â
- Winning Strategy: Fills a specific functional need.
- Growth Gap: Low monetization makes it less attractive for automation channels.
Top Benchmark Videos
- Sleepy History of London | What lies beneath Trafalgar Square? (647.7k views)
- Sleepy History of The Industrial Revolution | The Invention that Changed EVERYTHING (91.2k views)
- Sleepy History of King Henry VIII | Was He Really As Bad As They Say? (46.9k views)
La Hiperc lula (@LaHiperc lula)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.6k | 0.2x | 2.2k | $8 |
âLong-form ambient footage from bird feeders or nature scenes, often used as background noise for relaxation or sleep.â
- Winning Strategy: High watch time per viewer (passive viewing).
- Growth Gap: Niche for sleep/study is crowded but still growing.
Top Benchmark Videos
- SOLDADOS MODERNOS VS COLISEO ROMANO (438.6k views)
- Could 22 Marines conquer Cleopatraâs Empire? (429.0k views)
- Podr an 30 soldados modernos conquistar el Imperio Azteca? (392.2k views)
SleepWise (@WiseSleep)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227.0k | 0.1x | 11.9k | $4 |
âExtremely long videos (2+ hours) with calm narration over relaxing visuals, designed for sleeping.â
- Winning Strategy: High retention time (users fall asleep, boosting algorithm).
- Growth Gap: There is a rising demand for âeducational sleep contentâ (learning while falling asleep) rather than just generic rain sounds.
Top Benchmark Videos
- 3 Hours of Life Changing Paradox to Fall Asleep to (1.7M views)
- 3 Hours of Darkest Psychology Tricks to Fall Asleep to (1.3M views)
- 3 Hours of Mind F*ck Thought Experiments to Fall Asleep to (1.1M views)
SciFX (@SciFxofficial)
| Subscribers | Efficiency | Avg Views | RPM Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.2k | 0.0x | 1.1k | $4 |
âShort, soothing ASMR videos featuring AI-generated or 3D-rendered visualizations of food and objects, often with crunching sounds.â
- 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 hasnât been exploited fully.
Top Benchmark Videos
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