Discover 200+ YouTube Video Ideas for creating a YouTube content strategy and finding what could be your next viral video.
It’s a known thing that everyone who has a YouTube channel wants to create more and more viral videos. right?
With more than 15 million creators uploading 80 million videos every month, competition has become tough and stronger than ever.
Creating viral videos isn’t easy, finding new video ideas can become a full-time job. This exactly why we’ve created this resource for you.
Here, we’ll lay the top 200+ YouTube video ideas for you to choose from.
We’ve analyzed 1000’s of video ideas for you so you won’t need to do all this work. So let’s get started already!
200+ YouTube Video Ideas:
General Video Ideas:
- Collaborations with other YouTubers
- Day in the life videos
- Reaction videos (e.g., to a news article, current event, etc.)
- Q&A videos
- Favorites videos (e.g., monthly favorites, favorite books, etc.)
- Tag videos (e.g., the "50 questions" tag, the "would you rather" tag, etc.)
- Interviews with interesting people
- "How I became ___" videos
- Comments on popular trends or current events
- Sharing your life story
- Thoughts on controversial topics (e.g., abortion, gun control, etc.)
- "Annoying things that people do" videos
- Bucket list videos
- "How to spot a fake ___" videos
- Gear reviews (e.g., microphones, software, etc.)
- "Why I'm quitting ___" videos
- "Things that make me happy/sad/angry" videos
- Cover songs
- ASMR videos (*Warning: may be triggering for some viewers)
Products & Reviews Video Ideas:
- Reviews of products/services
- Hauls (e.g., product hauls, book hauls)
- Gift guide videos
- Cheap vs. expensive versions of a product category (ex. Cheap iPhone vs. expensive iPhone)
- Unboxing videos
- Movie reviews
- TV show reviews
- Food reviews
- Restaurant reviews
- Game reviews
- App reviews
- Product comparisons
- Product demonstrations (e.g., how to use a curling iron, how to put on false eyelashes)
- "Would you buy it again?" videos (reviewing products you've already purchased)
- "Hits and misses" videos (i.e., sharing what products worked well for you and which ones didn't)
- "My top ___ picks" videos (e.g., "my top five books of all time")
- "Best ___ for ____" videos (e.g., "best mascara for short lashes")
- "Worst ___ ever" videos
- Product empties videos (i.e., sharing which products you've used up and whether you would repurchase them)
- Monthly favorites videos
Funny Video Ideas:
- Funny skits "Try Not To Laugh Watching Funny Skits Video..."
- Holidays themed videos
- Challenges (e.g., the ice bucket challenge, no-makeup makeup challenge, etc.)
- Pranks
- Comedy sketches
- "Funny things that have happened to me" videos
- A day in the life of a ___ (e.g., dog, cat, baby, etc.)
- Parodies
- Accents Challenge
- Improv comedy
- hidden camera videos
- Celebrity impressions
- "Funniest ___ ever!" videos (e.g., fails, Vine videos, etc.)
- Reenactments of funny conversations or texts
- Funny songs
- "Crazy things that have happened to me" videos
- Vlogs with a comedic twist
- Skits with a moral lesson (i.e., "Don't do drugs," "Stranger danger," etc.)
- "What if ___ happened?" videos (e.g., "What if the world was flat?")
- Fictional stories with a funny twist
- "How to be ___" videos (e.g., "How to be a hipster," "How to be popular," etc.)
- "Things that ___ do" videos (e.g., "Things that parents do," "Things that guys do but don't talk about," etc.)
- Imagining what life would be like in different situations (e.g., if animals could talk, if the world was turned into a video game, etc.)
- Challenges between friends (e.g., who can stay quiet the longest, who can make the best puns, etc.)
- "Banned from ___" videos (e.g., "Banned from Walmart," "Banned from the internet")
- Funny texts or conversations between friends/family members
Vlog Video Ideas:
- Vlogs (i.e., daily vlogs)
- Videos documenting your hobbies or interests
- "Get ready with me" videos
- Room tour videos
- Outfit of the day videos
- Collection videos (e.g., makeup collection, book collection, etc.)
- Empty room tour
- What's in my purse/bag?
- "Back to school" videos
- Vlogs from events (e.g., a music festival, a book signing, etc.)
- Monthly/weekly vlogs summary
- Decorate my room videos
- Parenting advice or vlog
- "How to fix something around the house" videos
- "My reaction to ___" videos (e.g., a new trailer for a movie you're excited about, an announcement from your favorite band, etc.)
Educational Video Ideas:
- How-to videos: cooking, beauty, fashion, etc.
- Tips for living a healthier life
- Educational videos (e.g., how to Budget)
- Hacks videos (e.g., beauty hacks, life hacks)
- Recipe videos
- Organization and decluttering videos
- Workout routine/fitness tips
- School-related advice (e.g., how to make friends in a new school, choosing the right college, etc.)
- Life advice (e.g., how to deal with anxiety, how to be successful, etc.)
- Learning a new skill (e.g., how to play the guitar, how to knit, etc.)
- TED Talks or other educational videos
- Creative content (e.g., a makeup tutorial inspired by a book character, a DIY project, etc.)
- "How to get over ___" videos (e.g., a break-up, anxiety, etc.)
- "Things I wish I knew when I was ___" videos (e.g., "Things I wish I knew when I was a teenager," "Things I wish I knew when I was pregnant")
- How to deal with difficult situations (e.g., how to deal with a break-up, how to handle stress)
- "What is ___?" videos (e.g., "what is ADHD," "what is a panic attack")
- "___ for beginners" videos (e.g., "cooking for beginners," "gardening for beginners")
- Learning a new language
- History lessons
- Science experiments/lessons
- Art history lessons or tutorials
Travel Video Ideas:
- Documenting a trip (e.g., day-by-day, vlog style)
- What I packed for my trip videos
- City guides (e.g., what to do in New York City, London, etc.)
- Travel tips videos
- Things to do in ___ videos (e.g., "25 things to do in Bangkok", etc.)
- Food or restaurant recommendations in different cities/countries
- Bucket list ideas for different places
- "Places you have to see before you die" videos
- Reviews of hotels, Airbnbs, etc.
- Comparing different modes of transportation (e.g., driving vs. flying to a holiday location)
- Funny travel stories
- Culture shock experiences or videos
- Videos about the culture of a certain country or city
- "Top ___ places to see in ___" videos (e.g., "Top five places to see in Japan," "Ten places to see in Europe before you die")
- Documenting a cross-country road trip
- Interviewing locals
- Scary/adventurous experiences while traveling
Beauty & Fashion Video Ideas:
- Hair tutorials
- Makeup tutorials
- How to style your hair/how to put on makeup
- Tips for dressing well on a budget
- Fashion lookbooks
- OOTD (outfit of the day) Videos
- Fashion trends
- Style challenges (e.g., "30 days of summer style")
- Shopping trips
- Wardrobe malfunctions
- Clothing swaps
- Beauty products reviews
- DIY beauty treatments
- BEAUTY/FASHION Q&A videos
- Thrift shopping videos/hauls
- Makeup collection/storage
- Fashion inspiration videos
- Style advice for different occasions (e.g., job interviews, first dates, etc.)
- "How to shop for ___" videos (e.g., jeans, shoes, etc.)
Cooking/Baking Video Ideas:
- Breakfast recipes
- Lunch recipes
- Dinner recipes
- Appetizer recipes
- Snack recipes
- Dessert recipes
- Baking tutorials (e.g., how to make a cake, how to make cookies, etc.)
- Food hacks
- Mukbang (i.e., eating show) videos
- Cooking with limited ingredients
- "How to make ___ in under five minutes/ten minutes" videos
- Meal prep videos/tutorials
- Cooking while blindfolded
- Taste test videos
- Reviewing different foods (e.g., taste testing fast food, reviewing new snacks, etc.)
- Eating contest videos
- Cooking in strange places (e.g., in the car, in the shower, etc.)
- Recreating iconic dishes from movies/TV shows
- Making a dish using only one ingredient
- "How to make ___ with ___" videos (e.g., "How to make sushi with tuna," "How to make a pizza with dough")
- "One-pot meals" videos
- Cooking with weird combinations of ingredients
- "Healthy ___ recipes" videos (e.g., "healthy breakfast recipes," "healthy snack recipes")
- Cooking while drunk
- Making a dish using only unhealthy ingredients
- Reacting to cooking videos/tutorials from other countries
- Vegan/vegetarian recipes
- Healthy eating tips
Music Video Ideas:
- Cover songs
- Collaborations
- Original music
- Inspirational/motivational music videos
- Vlogs (e.g., tour footage, recording sessions, etc.)
- Festival experiences
- Favorite albums or artists
- Music theory videos (e.g., "The basics of chord progressions")
- "How to play ___ on the guitar/piano" videos
- Learning a new instrument
- Songwriting tutorials
- Mixing and mastering audio tutorials
- Gear reviews (e.g., microphones, software, etc.)
- Concert footage
Camera & Photography Video Ideas:
- Photography tips and tutorials
- Camera reviews/recommendations
- Editing tutorials
- How to start a photography business
- Photo challenges
- "A day in the life of a photographer" videos
- Shooting in manual mode tutorial
- Lighting techniques for photography
- Composition tips for taking better photos
- Photography equipment reviews
- Behind the scenes of a photoshoot
- B-roll footage of different locations
- "How to take better ___ photos" videos (e.g., nature photos, pet photos, etc.)
- Street photography tips
- Interviewing other photographers
- Showcasing a photo portfolio
- Do-it-yourself (DIY) photography projects
- Camera and photography Q&A videos
- Capturing special moments (e.g., a proposal, a birth, etc.)
- Photo stories or photo essays
- Tips for taking better travel photos
- Landscape/Wildlife/Macro photography tips and tutorials
YouTube Video Ideas Examples
General Ideas
1) An Introduction Video
A video where you talk about your story – explaining why you started a YouTube channel.
2) 50 Facts About Me
A video where you talk about yourself. It could be fun to watch and make your viewers feel closer to you.
3) 50 facts about…
You talk about 50 facts related to your topic. This isn’t exactly an easy video to do, but it’ll bring a lot of value to your viewers.
4) Step-by-step guide
Title Example: “{your topic} Step-by-Step Beginners Guide”
A video where you make a guide about a certain topic. It can be a guide for beginners, intermediate or advanced viewers of your topic.
5) Do’s and Don’ts Video
A video where you explain the dos and don’ts of your topic.
6) Q&A Video
A video where you answer viewers questions from comments of your videos
7) A Reaction Video – “X React To Y”
A Video where you or someone else react to a show/brand/people or any other subject that is interesting. The more the interesting react combination you find the more chance of it to be a viral video
8) Review of a product or product comparison
A video where you review a product ins and outs or make a product comparison between two products in your niche.
9) “How to” Video
Title Example: “How to {your topic}”
A video where you teach something new in your niche. A title should be
10) “How I turned x into y” Video
A video where you explain how you turn one thing into another. It could work in any niche. Those videos work best when there is a big goal that you’ve achieved.
11) Event Recap Video
Were you in an event related to your niche lately? If yes, you can make a review or a recap about that event.
12) Unboxing products
Those videos are very popular. No need to say more about them.
13) A Workflow Video
Do you talk about a practical topic? Show how you do things and teach others to be as great as you.
A title could be “My Morning Routine | {your name}” Or “How to {your topic} | {niche name} Workflow Tutorial”
14) Behind The Scenes Video
Show how you shoot your videos, with which cameras, lighting, and other tools you use to make your videos.
15) Give Away Video
A video where you run a mini-contest for your audience and give away something you don’t need anymore. This is a good way of using this popular marketing technique without a huge budget. Just at least make sure the product works just as well as when it was new and it’s not falling apart.
16) Interview Influencers
Do a talk show where you interview people who are related to your niche.
17) A Day in Your Life Video
A video where you share your lifestyle from the first thing you do when you wake up to the last thing.
18) A Challenge Video
Set up a goal or a challenge for yourself with a timeline and post every day your progress towards that goal.
19) Behind The Scenes Video
Show what equipment you’re using, how does your video studio is looking like and share your best tips on how you’re making better YouTube videos
20) What’s On My Phone?
A video that shows which apps you use on your phone and what you use those apps for.
21) YouTube Rewind
Did you ever see that Official YouTube rewind video? You can make one for your own YouTube channel to show your viewers how good of a year it was for you.
22) “My Favorite X” Video
Title Example: “My All Time Favorite {Your Topic}”
This video showcase your favorite books/shows/movies/things you want to share with your audience. It helps viewers from all around the web connect with you on a dipper level through the things you like.
23) Bust A Scam Or A Myth
Find a topic that popular in your niche and give all the reasons why it’s a myth or a scam (only if it’s true of course).
24) Explain a Term or a Concept
Title example: “What is {your topic}? Everything you want to know“
Take a term in your niche that wasn’t being explained too much and create a video that explains every aspect of this term or concept.
25) Productivity Tips
Title example: “Top 20 tips for {your topic}” or “These 20 tricks will help you {your topic}“
How can you save time for your audience? Pick different tricks that will save time in doing almost every subject you choose
26) Response To Comments Video
Basically, as the title says – creating a video that responds to the most frequently asked questions or suggestions in your comment sections.
Food and Cooking
27) Recipes by Seasons
If you do a vlog about cooking, use seasonal recipes to make your audience be interested all year. For example “{recipe} | Summer Recipe”
28) Recipes by Themes
You can categorize your recipes by a common theme. For example “{recipe} | Party Recipe”
29) Recipes by Holidays
You can categorize your recipes by holidays. For example “{recipe} | Christmas Recipe”
30) Recipes by your Family Tradition
You can categorize your recipes by your family tradition. For example “{recipe} | My Family Secret Recipe”
31) Restaurant Review
Make a review the next time you go to a cool restaurant. It will also be easy to monetize these kinds of videos.
32) Your Cooking Story
Talk about your cooking journey from the day you’ve started until now. You can recommend your favorite mentors or courses to watch online.
33) Share Your go-to Meals
Make a video where you share you meals for different needs: diet, fun, happiness etc. For example “5 dishes that would make you 100% happier”
34) Share your favorite food vlogs or blogs
Make a video where you share your favorite food vlogs or blogs for your audience to watch.
35) Cookbook Sneak Peek and Review
Make a video where you share your favorite cookbook and do a full review about it.
36) Single Ingredient Recipes
Create a recipe series based on a single ingredient.
DIY and Crafts
37) DIY Furniture
If you like building things around the house, build them on camera. You can either make projects from zero or show reconditioning techniques for older furniture.
38) DIY Repurposed Stuff
There are numerous awesome things you can make from repurposed items. Furniture from pallets, armchairs from tires, a clock from silverware.
39) DIY clothes
If you like to cut, paint, and make adjustments to your clothes, this is one of the best YouTube video ideas for fashion. Teach your followers how to save old clothes instead of throwing them all out.
40) DIY Gifts
Make a video where you teach how to make your own gifts. Most of the time finding gifts are time-consuming and expensive so why not do it yourself?
41) Make Pinterest IRL
Find a DIY project on Pinterest and try to do it yourself.
42) DIY Life Hacks
Make a video about simple life hacks that would make your audience lives much easier.
Travel Niche
43) Make an Insider’s Guide
Make a video about your favorite destinations in a city/state that only the locals know about.
44) Put Together a Tourist Guide
Find and try tourist spots in your hometown/state (check TripAdvisor for ideas).
45) How to Travel on a Budget
Make a video about the best hotel deals, car rental or trip advice you know about traveling to a specific destination
46) Best {Items} in {City}
Find an item that a city is known for (coffee in Seattle, Baguette in Paris, pizza in New York) and make a review about restaurants that serve these items.
47) Traveling for Free
Make a review of free things to do in a certain city when visiting it.
48) What’s In My Travel Bag
Take a spin on the what’s in my bag challenge, and do a what’s in my travel bag or suitcase vlog. Let your viewers get a peek into what it looks like when you travel. What tips and tricks do you have for traveling that you can share with viewers to make the actual act of traveling practically?
49) Your Latest Adventure
Tell your audience about your last travel, why you chose this travel destination, your favorite thing about the trip, your least favorite thing about your trip etc.
50) Top Destinations to Travel
If you travel often, compile some of the best destinations you have visited and share advice on the food to eat, and places to visit.
51) Basic Equipment for Travel Vlogging
Share a video with your audience where you explain what basic gear they should acquire in order to start their travel vlog.
Unboxing & Reviews
52) Unboxing Tech Gadgets
Unboxing videos aren’t a new idea. Still, there are thousands of new products launched each month, so these kinds of videos will never stop being searched. If it’s a new product you bought, you got yourself new content.
53) Unboxing Kids Toys
Make a video where you’re unboxing kids’ toys.
54) Book Review
Have you read a good book lately? Make a book review that would help your audience understand your topic better.
55) Product Competition Review
Make a review video on an entire market of products. Where you take the leader product of this market (for example smartphones) and make a comparison video with its competitors.
56) Product Price Comparison
Pick a product that you love and find the best price online for it. Then, you can make a video comparing this product’s prices on various sites.
57) Review a YouTuber or an Instagram Account
Do you follow mentors or influencers on social media? Make a review about them (you can also share it with them)
58) Unboxing Brand Products
Find brand products on any niche like fashion, beauty, travel etc. And do an unboxing video of it.
59) Review a Service
Find a service you’ve used lately (TV cables, Phone Carrier etc.) and make a review of its service.
60) Review a software
Review the software you use every day from iOS to Android to Mac OS to Windows and so forth.
61) Review Something Unexpected
Review something you wouldn’t normally review, like the worst movies of all time (look at IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes).
Wrapping Up
Finding YouTube video ideas is not an easy task. But with our help you can save hours and hours of work looking for your best next YouTube video idea.
Comment down below to add more video ideas and make this list even better!
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