Bob Ross
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Bob Ross · #900 US
6.6M subs · 799.5M views · 1,293 videos
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How many subscribers does Bob Ross have?
6.6M · #900 US
What is the 30-day growth?
+0.46%
How many videos has Bob Ross published?
1,293 · 15 yrs
How many total views?
799.5M · Below average
What is Bob Ross's most-viewed video?
Bob Ross - Island in the Wilderness (Season 29 Episode 1) · 52.4M views
When did Bob Ross publish their first video?
March 9, 2011
With 6.6M subscribers, Bob Ross is a major American YouTube channel with 799.5M total views and 1,293 videos published over 15 years.
The Bob Ross channel primarily covers Lifestyle (sociology) and Hobby.
Bob Ross has been active for 15 years and has published 1,293 videos in total. Its current pace is approximately 1.8 videos per day.
YouTube Rankings
According to our ranking, Bob Ross is currently ranked 900th in the US, 2377th globally.
Last 30 Days Activity
Over the last 30 days, Bob Ross published 54 videos — roughly 1.8 per day — and generated 10.5M additional views, subscriber base remaining stable.
Performance by format
On average, Bob Ross's videos generate 643K views. Long-form videos lead with 1.4M average views, compared to 85K for Shorts.
Top 5 Most Viewed Videos
Bob Ross's most-watched video is "Bob Ross - Island in the Wilderness (Season 29 Episode 1)" with 52.4M views. Other top performers include "Bob Ross - One Hour Special - The Grandeur of Summer" (47.2M views) and "Bob Ross - Secluded Bridge (Season 10 Episode 4)" (18.6M views).
Channel Origins
Bob Ross published their very first YouTube video on March 9, 2011, titled "Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting - A Cold Winter Scene". This video has been viewed 464K times since it was uploaded.
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About
The official YouTube channel of "The Joy of Painting" and Bob Ross. Watch and paint along with every episode of The Joy of Painting! Happy painting! You've seen Bob Ross before. He's the soft-spoken guy painting happy clouds, mountains, and trees in about 26 television minutes, using big house painting-type brushes and encouraging audiences with his gentle reminder, "you can do it." The Joy of Painting is an American half-hour instructional television show hosted by painter Bob Ross which ran from January 11, 1983, until May 17, 1994. In each episode, Ross taught techniques for landscape oil painting, completing a painting in each session.
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How many subscribers does Bob Ross have?
Bob Ross has 6.6M YouTube subscribers as of 8/21/2026.
How many total views does Bob Ross have?
The Bob Ross channel has accumulated 799.5M total views on YouTube.
What is Bob Ross's 30-day growth?
Bob Ross grew by +0.46% over the last 30 days.
What is the average view count for Bob Ross's videos?
Bob Ross's medium-length videos average 142K views. Performance: Below average.
When was the Bob Ross channel created?
Channel created in 2011 (15 years ago).
How many videos does Bob Ross publish per month?
Bob Ross published 54 videos over the last 30 days.
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