Top 10 Most Watched YouTube Music Videos of All Time (2024)

1. Despacito

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2. See You Again

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3. Shape Of You

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4. Uptown Funk

[{"selector":"#anim-3711da42-82c4-49a6-b8e4-c8b59b1daa85","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f83668b9-b33a-4150-ad35-ca45d7de205c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":390,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1f01bcfd-1f16-4ac3-9b88-1812552811eb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-116.59192%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":390,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8fc3e943-b814-4aaf-9ba1-ddd218aa4383","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fec72f8b-9588-4a79-b970-770352c107b7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.25806%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] "Uptown Funk," with its infectious rhythm and Bruno Mars' charm, has dominated radio and YouTube, remaining a beloved hit across all ages. Learn More Arrow

5. Gangnam Style

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6. Sugar

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7.Counting Stars

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8. Waka Waka

[{"selector":"#anim-bf7701d1-ac49-4cf5-8845-5f7075c707e1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bf0725bd-27b5-49d1-a140-9ddb5bd3bac1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":390,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1d18ceba-2ad2-4d64-a9f4-c0875c41ffef","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-116.59192%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":390,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2e5d80de-ed7c-48d6-ac66-6f62795d6eca","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-944b6e77-a076-4aa5-8cd3-2bad4ed7054d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.25806%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Shakira's "Waka Waka," the 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem, gained billions of views with its catchy rhythm and lively visuals, especially among sports fans. Learn More Arrow

9. Roar

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10. Sorry

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