Outlier · YouTube intelligence
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Find the Shorts channels and videos blowing up before everyone else. We're letting people in in small batches.
Find breakout Shorts channels in any niche
Search a topic and filter by size, average views, channel age, and posting pace to surface the channels quietly winning with Shorts.
- Search by niche keywords
- Small channels with big views
- Recent Shorts at a glance
Catch channels in the middle of a breakout
Channels are snapshotted throughout the day, so you can sort by the views and subscribers they gained in the last 24 and 48 hours.
- Views gained in 24h and 48h
- Subscriber growth
- Fresh snapshots every few hours
Five breakout channels, picked every day
Each day Outlier scans rotating niches and surfaces the channels whose newest Shorts are outperforming their size by the widest margin.
- New niches every day
- Ranked by views vs. channel size
- No searching, no credits
See exactly how far a video beat its channel
Paste any video to get views per day, engagement, and an outlier score measured against that channel's recent uploads.
- Outlier score vs. channel median
- Views per day and engagement
- Works on Shorts and long-form
Questions, answered
What is Outlier?
Outlier is a research tool for YouTube creators. It finds channels and videos that are outperforming their size, especially on Shorts, so you can spot winning niches, formats, and ideas early.
When can I get in?
We're inviting people from the waitlist in small batches. Join with your email and we'll send your invite as soon as your spot opens.
How much does it cost?
Outlier is a paid subscription. Waitlist members get first access and will hear about launch pricing before anyone else.
Do I need to connect my YouTube account?
No. Outlier uses publicly available channel and video statistics, so there's nothing to connect.
Is Outlier affiliated with YouTube?
No. Outlier is an independent product and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google.
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