Although the official data hasn’t been updated in a while, we can safely say that Vevo is the world’s number one premium music video and original content provider. The platform has been working with artists to bring their music closer to a global audience. From industry legends to emerging artists, Vevo provides a global platform where everyone can find and grow their audience.
Most Popular US and Global Videos on Vevo in 2021
As always, the world’s leading music video network recently released a review of the year behind us, highlighting the most viewed music videos of 2021. The platform also had a chance to work together with some of these artists and create original content exclusive to Vevo viewers.
Just as a reminder, the platform is available in the UK, United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Philippines, and Spain. If your country is not on this list, you can use Vevo proxies to access the platform and enjoy your favorite videos. You’ll also be helping your favorite artists since Vevo pays artists more than other platforms.
US Top 10 Videos by View Count
Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears” tops both lists, which is no surprise. The incredible Superbowl performance we all still remember, followed by Billboard, Juno, and BRIT award wins, significantly fueled the song’s popularity and ensured a stellar year for the global superstar. The list features a lot of first-timers, from Lil Nas X to Olivia Rodrigo, the only artist who took two slots this year. According to Vevo’s data, Olivia’s viewership increased eight times in 2021.
- The Weeknd with “Save Your Tears”, 102.9M views
- Lil Baby with “On Me”, 94.0M views
- Lil Nas X with “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”, 91.3M views
- Polo G with “Rapstar”, 86.9M views
- DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, Lil Durk with “Every Chance I get”, 80.0M views
- Olivia Rodrigo with “Drivers License”, 79.9M views
- Olivia Rodrigo with “Good 4 U”, 64.8M views
- Doja Cat and SZA with “Kiss Me More”, 63.2M views
- Coi Leray and Lil Durk with “No More Parties (remix)”, 59.7M views
- Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, Giveon with “Peaches”, 442M views
Global Top 10 Videos by View Count
Moving on to the global list, the numbers get even more impressive. Weeknd still has a strong lead, followed by Latin superstars Karol G and Marian Angeliq, with Black Eyed Peas and Shakira at number three. “Peaches” by Justin Bieber, an instant fan favorite since its March 19 release, took fourth place, followed by the country music sensation Lil Nas X at number five.
- The Weeknd with “Save Your Tears”, 615M views
- KAROL G and Mariah Angeliq with “EL MAKINON”, 556M views
- Black Eyed Peas and Shakira with “GIRL LIKE ME”, 519M views
- Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, Giveon with “Peaches”, 442M views
- Lil Nas X with “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”, 402M views
- J Balvin and Maria Becerra with “Qué Más Pues?”, 384M views
- The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber with “STAY”, 371M views
- Sebastián Yatra and Myke Towers with “Pareja de Año”, 334M views
- KAROL G, Anuel AA, J Balvin with “LOCATION”, 331M views
- Olivia Rodrigo with “Drivers License”, 325M views
More Vevo Stats
If you watched your favorite music video online in the past decade, it’s probably thanks to Vevo. With over 26 billion views every month, one billion daily views, and users spending 1.5 billion hours watching videos on the platform, Vevo is a true music industry powerhouse. Most people know about it from the YouTube channels and subchannels.
However, that’s not all. Vevo also has a Roku channel with over 15,000 videos and playlists, an app for Apple TV, Samsung TV Plus, Alexa-enabled gadgets, Amazon Fire TV devices, Sky Q, Pluto TV, Now TV, and Xumo.
Let The Music Play
No matter how you look at it, streaming is growing. Video hosting sites are popping up faster than ever, so everyone can find something they can enjoy. It’s important to note that all of these platforms have limited availability and are often unavailable in different parts of the world. If you’re looking for a safe way to enjoy content on your favorite platform, be it Vimeo or any other, click here for more information.
Working as a cyber security solutions architect, Alisa focuses on application and network security. Before joining us she held a cyber security researcher positions within a variety of cyber security start-ups. She also experience in different industry domains like finance, healthcare and consumer products.
