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James Charles

James Charles

@jamescharles📍 US📅 Channel created in 2015 (11 years ago)🔄 Updated July 17, 2026
Lifestyle (sociology)

James Charles is one of the largest American YouTube channels with 23.7M subscribers. Launched in 2015, it has accumulated 4.8B total views and published 710 videos, spanning 10 years of continuous activity.

The James Charles channel primarily covers Lifestyle (sociology).

Subscribers
23.7M
#156 US
30d growth
-0.42%
📈
Total views
4.8B
Above average
Videos published
710
10 years

James Charles has been active for 10 years and has published 710 videos in total. Its current pace is approximately 0.2 videos per day.

YouTube Rankings

🇺🇸
#156
in the US
🌍
#514
globally

According to our ranking, James Charles is currently ranked 156th in the US, 514th globally.

Last 30 Days Activity

6.6M
Views generated
7
Videos published
0.2
Videos / day
-0.42%
Subscriber growth

Over the last 30 days, James Charles published 7 videos — roughly 0.2 per day — and generated 6.6M additional views, subscriber base remaining stable.

Performance by format

Short < 4min
5.0M
views / video
Medium 4–20min
6.4M
views / video
Long > 20min
8.1M
views / video

On average, James Charles's videos generate 6.7M views. Long-form videos lead with 8.1M average views, compared to 5.0M for Shorts.

Quick Answers

How many subscribers does James Charles have?

James Charles is one of the largest American YouTube channels with 23.7M subscribers. Launched in 2015, it has accumulated 4.8B total views and published 710 videos, spanning 10 years of continuous activity.

How many videos has James Charles published?

James Charles has been active for 10 years and has published 710 videos in total. Its current pace is approximately 0.2 videos per day.

When did James Charles publish their first video?

James Charles published their very first YouTube video on December 1, 2015, titled "BLUE/BROWN SERPENT Makeup Tutorial | JCharlesBeauty". This video has been viewed 4.3M times since it was uploaded.

What is James Charles's most-viewed video?

James Charles's most-watched video is "No More Lies" with 58.5M views. Other top performers include "I Bought A FAKE James Charles Palette" (54.8M views) and "Playing Among Us In Real Life 2!" (53.1M views).

Top 5 Most Viewed Videos

James Charles's most-watched video is "No More Lies" with 58.5M views. Other top performers include "I Bought A FAKE James Charles Palette" (54.8M views) and "Playing Among Us In Real Life 2!" (53.1M views).

Channel Origins

BLUE/BROWN SERPENT Makeup Tutorial | JCharlesBeauty
🕰️ First video · December 1, 2015
BLUE/BROWN SERPENT Makeup Tutorial | JCharlesBeauty
4.3M views

James Charles published their very first YouTube video on December 1, 2015, titled "BLUE/BROWN SERPENT Makeup Tutorial | JCharlesBeauty". This video has been viewed 4.3M times since it was uploaded.

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FAQ

How many subscribers does James Charles have?

James Charles has 23.7M YouTube subscribers as of 7/18/2026.

How many total views does James Charles have?

The James Charles channel has accumulated 4.8Md total views on YouTube.

What is James Charles's 30-day growth?

James Charles grew by -0.42% over the last 30 days.

What is the average view count for James Charles's videos?

James Charles's medium-length videos average 6.4M views. Performance: Above average.

When was the James Charles channel created?

Channel created in 2015 (11 years ago).

How many videos does James Charles publish per month?

James Charles published 7 videos over the last 30 days.

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