This week, YouTube trends showcased a strong presence of Gaming and Music across multiple regions. Notably, "Exploring My Abandoned Minecraft Server" by MrBeast Gaming dominated the US and GB, while the Entertainment category saw significant hits in Asia and Canada. The diversity in trending content reflects regional preferences, with some videos achieving cross-country popularity in Europe and Asia.
The Week in Numbers
| Region | Top category | Share | Runner-up | Trending slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Gaming | █████████░ 42.9% | Music (40.8%) | 49 |
| UK | Gaming | █████████░ 46.9% | Music (34.7%) | 49 |
| India | Music | ██████░░░░ 32.0% | Gaming (32.0%) | 50 |
| Canada | Gaming | ███████░░░ 36.7% | Music (34.7%) | 49 |
| Europe | Music | ████████░░ 39.0% | Gaming (37.6%) | 295 |
| Turkey | Music | ██████████ 50.0% | Gaming (37.5%) | 48 |
| Asia | Gaming | █████████░ 43.3% | Music (41.6%) | 298 |
What Trended on YouTube, Jul 27 - Aug 3
USA
In the US, Gaming led the trending slots with 21 out of 49, closely followed by Music with 20. The top video was "Exploring My Abandoned Minecraft Server" by MrBeast Gaming, which garnered 22,466,881 views. Music videos also performed well, with Ariana Grande's "petal" and BABYMONSTER's "MOON" achieving 8,940,118 and 4,604,627 views respectively. Other notable entries included KATSEYE's "Animal" and a collaboration featuring benny blanco, Selena Gomez, and Becky G.
UK
The UK mirrored the US trends with Gaming occupying 23 slots and Music 17 out of 49 total trending videos. MrBeast Gaming's "Exploring My Abandoned Minecraft Server" again topped the charts with 22,466,881 views. Ariana Grande's "petal" and BABYMONSTER's "MOON" also featured prominently, reflecting a strong interest in both Gaming and Music. Additionally, KATSEYE's "Animal" and The Living Tombstone's music video for "Five Nights at Freddy's" added to the mix.
India
In India, the trending landscape was evenly split between Music and Gaming, each claiming 16 of the 50 slots. The top video was the "RAMAYANA - Official Trailer" by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which attracted 17,865,405 views. Other significant entries included a release trailer from Sun TV and various gaming streams, highlighting a blend of entertainment and gaming content. The presence of Film & Animation was also noted with a trailer for "I'M GAME".
Canada
Canada's trends reflected a similar pattern to India, with Gaming at 18 slots and Music at 17 out of 49. The standout video was again the "RAMAYANA - Official Trailer" with 17,865,405 views. Following closely was Banjaare's "Barsaat - Banjaare (Official Video)" and a trailer from UV Creations. The diversity of content indicates a balanced interest in both entertainment and music among Canadian viewers.
Europe
Europe's trending landscape was dominated by Music, which accounted for 115 of the 295 slots, while Gaming followed closely with 111. The top video was the "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer, which amassed 56,384,375 views. KATSEYE's "Animal" music video also performed well, indicating a strong preference for both cinematic and musical content. Cross-country hits included benny blanco's collaboration and Shakira's live performance, showcasing the region's varied interests.
Turkey
In Turkey, Music was the leading category with 24 out of 48 trending slots, while Gaming followed with 18. The top video was CAKAL's "TEXAS (Official Music Video)" with 980,013 views. Other notable entries included various gaming content, reflecting a vibrant interest in both music and gaming among Turkish viewers. The presence of entertainment and sports content was minimal but still contributed to the overall diversity.
Asia
Asia's trending videos were heavily skewed towards Gaming, which claimed 129 of the 298 slots, while Music followed with 124. The top video was the "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer, with 56,384,375 views, indicating a strong interest in cinematic content. KATSEYE's music video also ranked highly, alongside Jennie's "Less than a Lover," which trended in two countries. The mix of gaming and music reflects the diverse tastes of viewers across the region.
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