Top 20 most-liked YouTube videos (July 2024)

For years, YouTube has been one of the best places to find viral content on the internet, with many videos racking up millions of likes – but what is the most liked video on YouTube?

With billions of users across the globe, YouTube has become the ultimate platform for content creators and viewers alike.

One metric that reflects a video’s impact on YouTube is the number of likes and dislikes it accumulates. These digital thumbs-up and thumbs-down gestures serve as a collective voice of the audience.

Some videos garner immense love, while others face the wrath of the dislike button for various reasons. But what are the most liked videos on YouTube? Here’s everything you need to know.

What category has the most liked videos on YouTube?

At one point, viral videos and uploads from full-time YouTubers dominated all YouTube lists but now, the majority are all about music.

Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’ is the most liked video on YouTube, and has been for several years after being a major hit when it came out in 2017, and is still one of the most played songs of the summer.

The video is shortly followed by the song “See you again” by Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, but it still has over ten million likes to go to get ahead of Despacito.

Marshmello’s hit ‘Alone’, which has been performed in Fortnite, features on the list

What are the most popular artists on YouTube?

Other popular music figures such as BTS, Psy, and Alan Walker among others, all made the cut with at least one song. Sheeran also joins the list by having his song “Shape of You” sitting inside the top 20.

However, several of the major artists who were previously part of the top 20, which included Adele and Maroon 5, have been knocked off the list after the release of YouTube Shorts.

MrBeast is one of two individuals YouTube creators to feature on the list multiple times, with videos like “Would you fly to Paris for a Baguette?”, “Make This Video The Most Liked Video On Youtube”, and “The Rock VS MrBeast for $100,000”.

MrBeast is the closest YouTuber to breaking onto the list.

The other creator appearing on the list multiple times is DanielLaBelle, who often goes viral for his hilarious sketches.

Top 20 most-liked videos on YouTube

The top 20 most liked YouTube videos on the platform, as of April 11, 2024, can all be found below. This article will be updated as and when the standings change.

20 – I drew Khaby Lame and Bella Poarch and gave it to them (crazy reaction!): Devon Rodriguez – 27.66 million likes

19 – Faded: Alan Walker – 27.79 million likes

18 – Gangnam Style: Psy – 28.22 million likes

17 – Boy with Luv: BTS feat. Halsey – 28.44 million likes

16 – Power Tools Racing is INTENSE: How Ridiculous – 28.69 million likes

15 – The Rock VS MrBeast for $100,000: MrBeast – 29.26 million likes

14 – Revenge: Lucas and Marcus – 29.71 million likes

13 – Make This Video The Most Liked Video On Youtube: MrBeast – 29.91 million likes

12 – How Zach King Gets Away With Doing Graffiti: dollarbill/Zach King – 30.99 million likes

11 – “Home Alone in a Rush: DanielLaBelle – 31.42 million likes

10 – Shape of You: Ed Sheeran – 32.64 million likes

9 – Giving iPhones Instead Of Candy on Halloween: MrBeast – 32.98 million likes

8 – OMG Best Teacher: Dednahype – 35.37 million likes

7 – Dynamite: BTS – 37.23 million likes

6 – If Cleaning Was a Timed Sport. Part 2: DanielLaBelle – 37.59 million likes

5 – Our MOST INTENSE Balloon Popping Race: How Ridiculous – 38.26 million likes

4 – Baby Shark Dance: Pinkfong Kids’ Songs and Stories – 42.55 million likes

3 – See You Again: Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth – 42.67 million likes

2 – Would you fly to Paris for a Baguette?: MrBeast – 45.99 million likes

1 – Despacito: Luis Fonsi – 52.86 million likes

LAST UPDATED: July 15, 2024 

That’s the list of the most popular top 20 YouTube videos. We’ll continually update this with new changes, so be sure to check back often.