Is challenges & stunts a good niche?
Challenges & stunts is a steady niche, but we don’t see clear momentum for new channels. RPM is on the low side, around $1.6–$4 per 1,000 views, so you need a lot of views to earn well. We haven’t seen any new channels here in the last 90 days. Only 17% of channels are faceless: viewers here mostly come for a person on camera.
Pros
- The median channel earns an estimated $11.4K – $28.5K a month
- Videos get a median of 121.7K views
- Fewer rivals: we track 6 channels here
Cons
- Low RPM: $1.6–$4 per 1,000 views
- Only 17% faceless: mostly on-camera channels
- No new channels in the last 90 days
Examples worth studying
The channels beating their niche average by the most, and the biggest breakout videos of the last 90 days. The full list is in the app.
Channels beating the average
Yow Mohi334K subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)16×$13K – $32.5KByNiche estimate, monthly
Ding & Doge647K subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)14×$47.4K – $118.5KByNiche estimate, monthly
SwagSixer167K subscribersShorts(opens YouTube in a new tab)12×$1.7K – $4.2KByNiche estimate, monthly
Breakout videos, last 90 days
- Order Sanwei gear via the link in bio🏓 @SANWEIOfficial #sanwei #tabletennis #pingpongPongoholics, 27.4M views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
1,442× - Se Burló De RUBIUS Y Tubo Su MERECIDO😱🔥 #shortsMotivaciónInfinita, 26.8M views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
296× - Screaming Nonchalantly 😌ChicknLegs, 4.6M views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
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How to start a challenges & stunts channel
Only 17% of channels in this niche are faceless. Viewers expect a face and a personality, so being ready to go on camera makes it a lot easier.
The most common formats among the channels we track: vlog (26%), compilation / clip montage (23%), person talking to camera (23%).
Study the example channels below: which titles and thumbnails multiply their average, and how long are the videos?
Pick a narrower angle inside challenges & stunts: focus on one audience or one question instead of the generic videos everyone makes.
Aim for the median first: here that’s 121.7K views per video. Ship your first 10 videos in one format, then adjust from the data.
Do the math honestly: 100,000 monthly views in this niche earn roughly $160 – $400. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to monetize.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube RPM for challenges & stunts?
Long videos in challenges & stunts earn an estimated $1.6–$4 per 1,000 views (Entertainment category). Shorts pay much less: about $0.04–$0.1 per 1,000 views. RPM also shifts with your viewers’ countries and the ad season.
Can you run a faceless challenges & stunts channel?
17% of the 6 channels we track here are faceless. The most common formats: vlog (26%), compilation / clip montage (23%), person talking to camera (23%).
How competitive is the challenges & stunts niche?
We track 6 channels. We haven’t seen any new channels in the last 90 days. We haven’t seen new channels break in yet.
How much does a challenges & stunts channel make?
The median channel earns an estimated $11.4K – $28.5K a month and gets a median of 121.7K views per video. The estimate comes from the last 30 days of views and the niche’s RPM range; the biggest channels earn far more.