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Top YouTube Categories: Ranking Global Popularity
A data-driven breakdown of the 15 YouTube categories ranked by views, likes, and comments — with regional variations that surprise.
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Not all YouTube categories are created equal. Music consistently leads in raw views, but Gaming generates 3x more comments per view. News & Politics has the highest engagement rate despite lower view counts. PJQ Watchtower aggregates data from trending videos across 15 categories to reveal which ones actually drive audience interaction — not just passive watching.