Last Updated: August 2026
Source: Official YouTube music videos and publicly visible YouTube view counts. Learn more on the YouTube Help Center.
Note: Rankings are audited and updated regularly as official YouTube view counts change.
YouTube has become one of the world’s biggest platforms for music videos, with billions of views generated by songs from artists across different countries and genres. Below is the verified ranking of the Top 50 most viewed songs on YouTube of all time, based on publicly visible views from official music video uploads.
Quick Answer: Most Viewed Song on YouTube
The most viewed song and music video on YouTube of all time is “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee, with over 9.11 billion views. It is followed by “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth with approximately 7.07 billion views, and “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran with approximately 6.42 billion views.
Top 50 Most Viewed Songs on YouTube (Rankings Table)
| Rank | Thumbnail | Song | Singer / Movie | Year | Category | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Despacito | Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee | 2017 | Solo (Collab) | 9.11B |
| 2 |  |
See You Again | Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth | 2015 | OST (Furious 7) | 7.07B |
| 3 |  |
Shape of You | Ed Sheeran | 2017 | Solo | 6.42B |
| 4 |  |
Gangnam Style | PSY | 2012 | Solo | 6.02B |
| 5 |  |
Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars | 2014 | Solo (Collab) | 5.88B |
| 6 |  |
Shree Hanuman Chalisa | Hariharan / T-Series | 2011 | Solo (Devotional) | 5.66B |
| 7 |  |
Dame Tu Cosita | El Chombo ft. Cutty Ranks | 2018 | Solo | 5.60B |
| 8 |  |
Axel F | Crazy Frog | 2009 | Solo | 5.05B |
| 9 |  |
Counting Stars | OneRepublic | 2013 | Group | 4.40B |
| 10 |  |
Sugar | Maroon 5 | 2015 | Group | 4.37B |
| 11 |  |
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) | Shakira | 2010 | OST (FIFA 2010 Anthem) | 4.35B |
| 12 |  |
Roar | Katy Perry | 2013 | Solo | 4.30B |
| 13 |  |
Dark Horse | Katy Perry ft. Juicy J | 2014 | Solo | 4.15B |
| 14 |  |
Perfect | Ed Sheeran | 2017 | Solo | 4.14B |
| 15 |  |
Sorry | Justin Bieber | 2015 | Solo | 4.09B |
| 16 |  |
Let Her Go | Passenger | 2012 | Solo | 4.04B |
| 17 |  |
Faded | Alan Walker | 2015 | Solo | 4.02B |
| 18 |  |
Girls Like You | Maroon 5 ft. Cardi B | 2018 | Group | 3.95B |
| 19 |  |
Thinking Out Loud | Ed Sheeran | 2014 | Solo | 3.92B |
| 20 |  |
The Gummy Bear Song | Gummibär | 2007 | Solo | 3.90B |
| 21 |  |
Lean On | Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ | 2015 | Group | 3.80B |
| 22 |  |
Bailando | Enrique Iglesias ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona | 2014 | Solo (Collab) | 3.72B |
| 23 |  |
Blank Space | Taylor Swift | 2014 | Solo | 3.65B |
| 24 |  |
Shake It Off | Taylor Swift | 2014 | Solo | 3.60B |
| 25 |  |
Baby | Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris | 2010 | Solo | 3.45B |
| 26 |  |
Let It Go | Idina Menzel | 2013 | OST (Frozen) | 3.40B |
| 27 |  |
Mi Gente | J Balvin, Willy William | 2017 | Solo (Collab) | 3.38B |
| 28 |  |
We Don’t Talk Anymore | Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez | 2016 | Solo (Collab) | 3.34B |
| 29 |  |
Closer (Lyric Video) | The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey | 2016 | Group | 3.30B |
| 30 |  |
Hello | Adele | 2015 | Solo | 3.28B |
| 31 |  |
New Rules | Dua Lipa | 2017 | Solo | 3.25B |
| 32 |  |
Rockabye | Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie | 2016 | Group | 3.10B |
| 33 |  |
Stressed Out | Twenty One Pilots | 2015 | Group | 3.08B |
| 34 |  |
The Lazy Song | Bruno Mars | 2011 | Solo | 3.05B |
| 35 |  |
Chantaje | Shakira ft. Maluma | 2016 | Solo (Collab) | 3.02B |
| 36 |  |
Love The Way You Lie | Eminem ft. Rihanna | 2010 | Solo (Collab) | 2.98B |
| 37 |  |
Con Calma | Daddy Yankee & Snow | 2019 | Solo (Collab) | 2.95B |
| 38 |  |
Believer | Imagine Dragons | 2017 | Group | 2.92B |
| 39 |  |
Calma (Remix) | Pedro Capó, Farruko | 2018 | Solo (Collab) | 2.90B |
| 40 |  |
Work from Home | Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign | 2016 | Group | 2.88B |
| 41 |  |
This Is What You Came For | Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna | 2016 | Solo (Collab) | 2.85B |
| 42 |  |
Chandelier | Sia | 2014 | Solo | 2.78B |
| 43 |  |
Sunflower | Post Malone, Swae Lee | 2018 | OST (Spider-Man) | 2.75B |
| 44 |  |
Rolling in the Deep | Adele | 2010 | Solo | 2.65B |
| 45 |  |
Taki Taki | DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi B | 2018 | Solo (Collab) | 2.65B |
| 46 |  |
Criminal | Natti Natasha x Ozuna | 2017 | Solo (Collab) | 2.62B |
| 47 |  |
A Thousand Years | Christina Perri | 2011 | OST (Twilight) | 2.60B |
| 48 |  |
Starboy | The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk | 2016 | Solo (Collab) | 2.58B |
| 49 |  |
Treat You Better | Shawn Mendes | 2016 | Solo | 2.52B |
| 50 |  |
On The Floor | Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull | 2011 | Solo (Collab) | 2.45B |
Table of Contents
Methodology & Verification
- Official Artist & Label Channels: View statistics are audited directly from verified primary YouTube channels including Vevo, Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, T-Series, and independent artist footprints.
- Music Video Categorization: Tracks official commercial music videos, featured movie soundtrack themes (OSTs), official remixes, and devotional hymns. Standalone children’s nursery rhyme animations (such as Baby Shark Dance or Johny Johny Yes Papa) are tracked on dedicated global video charts to preserve chart clarity.
- Worldwide Aggregation: View figures encompass global lifetime viewership across every region and territory.
- Continuous Maintenance: Rankings and milestones are regularly updated on Songray to provide real-time accuracy.
Key Highlights & Global Streaming Insights
- The 9-Billion Benchmark: Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s Despacito stands alone as the only music video in history to exceed 9.0 Billion views.
- Latin Pop’s Digital Reign: Latin music accounts for a substantial percentage of the Top 50 (Despacito, Dame Tu Cosita, Bailando, Mi Gente, Chantaje, Con Calma, and Calma Remix), showing exceptional replay longevity among international audiences.
- Multi-Entry Giants: Ed Sheeran (3 entries), Katy Perry (2 entries), Justin Bieber (2 entries), Taylor Swift (2 entries), Adele (2 entries), Maroon 5 (2 entries), and Bruno Mars (2 entries) lead the chart in multi-billion view consistency.
- South Asian Representation: T-Series’ recording of Shree Hanuman Chalisa sung by Hariharan holds the #6 spot globally with over 5.66 Billion views, marking the highest-viewed Asian track on the planet.
Top 10 Global Music Videos Breakdown
1. Despacito – Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
Released in January 2017, “Despacito” became a historic global cultural force. Directed by Carlos Perez in La Perla, Puerto Rico, the infectious reggaeton-pop groove swept through global charts and holds the record as the most viewed music video in YouTube history with over 9.11 Billion views.
- Official Views: 9.11 Billion
- Artists: Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Universal Music Latino
2. See You Again – Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
Commissioned for the Furious 7 film soundtrack as a poignant tribute to late actor Paul Walker, “See You Again” blended Charlie Puth’s emotional piano melody with Wiz Khalifa’s heartfelt verses. The track became the first video on YouTube to hit 3 Billion views before Despacito’s rise, now standing at 7.07 Billion views.
- Official Views: 7.07 Billion
- Artists: Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth
- Release Year: 2015
- Category: Soundtrack (Furious 7 / Atlantic Records)
3. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
The lead single from Ed Sheeran’s blockbuster album ÷ (Divide), “Shape of You” established dominance across international radio and digital streaming platforms. Featuring a boxing-themed narrative directed by Jason Koenig, the track has accumulated an astonishing 6.42 Billion views.
- Official Views: 6.42 Billion
- Artist: Ed Sheeran
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Asylum / Atlantic Records
4. Gangnam Style – PSY
The video that broke the internet in 2012, “Gangnam Style” by South Korean artist PSY introduced K-Pop to global mainstream consciousness. It was the first video in history to surpass 1 Billion and 2 Billion views, holding a permanent place in digital pop culture with over 6.02 Billion views.
- Official Views: 6.02 Billion
- Artist: PSY
- Release Year: 2012
- Channel: officialpsy
5. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
An explosive funk-pop collaboration produced by British musician Mark Ronson and sung with electrifying swagger by Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk” dominated global airplay for months. Its energetic street-dance music video has garnered over 5.88 Billion views on YouTube.
- Official Views: 5.88 Billion
- Artists: Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
- Release Year: 2014
- Label: RCA Records
6. Shree Hanuman Chalisa – Hariharan / T-Series
Produced by Gulshan Kumar and sung by veteran Indian playback singer Hariharan, T-Series’ official upload of the sacred 40-verse Hindu prayer “Shree Hanuman Chalisa” is the most viewed Indian and devotional release of all time, amassing over 5.66 Billion views through daily organic spiritual listenership.
- Official Views: 5.66 Billion
- Singer / Producer: Hariharan / Gulshan Kumar
- Release Year: 2011
- Label: T-Series Bhakti Sagar
7. Dame Tu Cosita – El Chombo ft. Cutty Ranks
Originally recorded in 1997, Panamanian producer El Chombo’s track was paired with an animated dancing green alien named Popoy in 2018. The animated dance challenge exploded across social media and digital platforms, swiftly driving the music video past 5.60 Billion views.
- Official Views: 5.60 Billion
- Artists: El Chombo ft. Cutty Ranks
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Ultra Music
8. Axel F – Crazy Frog
The animated character Crazy Frog’s remix of Harold Faltermeyer’s 1984 synthesizer theme “Axel F” became one of the internet’s earliest and most enduring viral symbols. The music video has sustained immense multi-generational replay value, standing at over 5.05 Billion views.
- Official Views: 5.05 Billion
- Artist: Crazy Frog
- Release Year: 2009 (YouTube upload)
- Label: Ministry of Sound
9. Counting Stars – OneRepublic
Written by frontman Ryan Tedder, “Counting Stars” is an uplifting folk-pop anthem that propelled American band OneRepublic to worldwide stadium tours. The music video, depicting a basement rehearsal beneath a revival meeting, has surpassed 4.40 Billion views.
- Official Views: 4.40 Billion
- Artist: OneRepublic
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Mosley / Interscope Records
10. Sugar – Maroon 5
Directed by David Dobkin, “Sugar” featured Maroon 5 crashing real-life weddings across Los Angeles to perform surprise sets. The charming concept and dance-pop groove turned the video into a timeless romantic classic, rounding out the top 10 with over 4.37 Billion views.
- Official Views: 4.37 Billion
- Artist: Maroon 5
- Release Year: 2015
- Label: 222 / Interscope Records
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the most viewed song on YouTube of all time?
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee is the most viewed music video on YouTube of all time, with over 9.11 billion views.
Which artist has the most songs in the Top 50 most viewed music videos?
Ed Sheeran leads solo artists with three entries in the Top 20: “Shape of You” (6.42 billion views), “Perfect” (4.14 billion views), and “Thinking Out Loud” (3.92 billion views). Other artists with multiple entries include Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Adele, Maroon 5, and Bruno Mars.
What was the first music video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube?
“Gangnam Style” by South Korean artist PSY was the first music video to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube in December 2012.
What is the most viewed movie soundtrack song on YouTube?
“See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth from Furious 7 is the highest-viewed movie soundtrack song in this ranking, with over 7.07 billion views.
Final Thoughts
The most viewed songs on YouTube highlight the global reach of music across different artists, countries, languages, and genres. Songs such as “Despacito,” “See You Again,” and “Shape of You” have reached billions of views, making them some of the biggest music videos in YouTube history.
YouTube view counts continue to change as these videos gain new views, so the rankings may change over time. Songray will continue to track and update the list using publicly visible YouTube view counts from official uploads.
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