NPR Music
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NPR Music · #390 US
12.9M subs · 4.5B views · 3,024 videos
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How many subscribers does NPR Music have?
12.9M · #390 US
What is the 30-day growth?
+0.78%
How many videos has NPR Music published?
3,024 · 18 yrs
How many total views?
4.5B · Average
What is NPR Music's most-viewed video?
Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert · 148.6M views
When did NPR Music publish their first video?
January 3, 2008
NPR Music is one of the largest American YouTube channels with 12.9M subscribers. Launched in 2008, it has accumulated 4.5B total views and published 3,024 videos, spanning 18 years of continuous activity.
The NPR Music channel primarily covers Soul music, Music and Pop music.
NPR Music has been active for 18 years and has published 3,024 videos in total. Its current pace is approximately 0.4 videos per day.
YouTube Rankings
According to our ranking, NPR Music is currently ranked 390th in the US, 1120th globally.
Last 30 Days Activity
Over the last 30 days, NPR Music published 11 videos — roughly 0.4 per day — and generated 41.8M additional views, subscriber base remaining stable.
Performance by format
On average, NPR Music's videos generate 1.5M views. Long-form videos lead with 1.9M average views, compared to 45K for Shorts.
Top 5 Most Viewed Videos
NPR Music's most-watched video is "Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert" with 148.6M views. Other top performers include "Mac Miller: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert" (145.3M views) and "Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert" (122.0M views).
Channel Origins
NPR Music published their very first YouTube video on January 3, 2008, titled "Jesca Hoop Performs "Enemy" at NPR". This video has been viewed 83K times since it was uploaded.
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About
The official YouTube channel for NPR Music featuring Tiny Desk Concerts, live shows, documentaries and more. Find more at www.npr.org/music
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How many subscribers does NPR Music have?
NPR Music has 12.9M YouTube subscribers as of 8/21/2026.
How many total views does NPR Music have?
The NPR Music channel has accumulated 4.5Md total views on YouTube.
What is NPR Music's 30-day growth?
NPR Music grew by +0.78% over the last 30 days.
What is the average view count for NPR Music's videos?
NPR Music's medium-length videos average 1.6M views. Performance: Average.
When was the NPR Music channel created?
Channel created in 2008 (18 years ago).
How many videos does NPR Music publish per month?
NPR Music published 11 videos over the last 30 days.
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