Providing high-quality educational videos across a wide variety of subjects for free.
Crash Course offers free educational videos on subjects ranging from humanities to sciences. The channel believes that high-quality learning resources should be accessible to everyone. They have produced over 60 courses since their inception.
Latest recorded followers, subscribers and engagement on each platform.
17.2M
as of Oct 14, 2026
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CrashCourse is a renowned educational media collective founded in the United States by brothers Hank and John Green. Since its inception, the channel has dedicated itself to making high-quality, free educational resources available to students and lifelong learners globally. The project covers a vast range of subjects, from the humanities to complex scientific disciplines, delivered in an accessible English-language format.
The channel gained international fame through the launch of its initial series on World History and Biology, which utilized fast-paced narration and engaging animations. By providing curriculum-aligned content that was both entertaining and informative, it became a vital resource for teachers and students. The credibility and charisma of the Green brothers helped the channel rapidly become a cornerstone of educational YouTube.
CrashCourse is known for its high-energy, visually driven educational series that break down complex topics into digestible ten-to-fifteen-minute episodes. Their most famous series include World History, Literature, and Psychology, often featuring recurring hosts and distinctive 2D animations. The content is meticulously researched and designed to support both classroom learning and personal curiosity.
CrashCourse operates as part of Complexly, a production company that manages various educational projects. The channel sustains its operations through a combination of viewer support via platforms like Patreon, educational grants, and PBS partnerships. They have also expanded into physical media, including textbooks and educational materials, to further support their mission of free education.
While there is no single public estimate for the collective's net worth, it is a multi-million dollar educational operation. Money is generated through YouTube ad revenue, crowdfunding, and partnerships with organizations like PBS Digital Studios and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. These funds are reinvested into high-end animation and expert research for new courses.
The signature work of CrashCourse consists of over 60 completed courses that serve as a comprehensive digital library for global education. While primarily a digital entity, their production standards rival traditional television documentaries. The Green brothers, who host many segments, are also widely recognized for their work in literature and other media ventures.
The primary home for all CrashCourse content is their YouTube channel, which hosts an extensive library of educational series. Students and educators can also find their resources on the official CrashCourse website and through various educational platforms. The channel remains one of the most trusted names in online video-based learning.
CrashCourse has reached a staggering milestone of approximately 17.2 million followers on YouTube, making it one of the largest educational channels in existence. They have produced over 60 distinct courses, covering hundreds of academic topics. Their impact on global education has been recognized by academic institutions and media organizations worldwide.
CrashCourse has 17.2M followers in total, which puts this profile in the elite band (over 10m followers). The largest single audience is on YouTube with 17.2M followers — about 100% of the total reach.
Combined reach is the sum of followers and subscribers per platform. It is not unique people: audiences overlap, so treat it as a size indicator for shortlisting rather than a guaranteed audience.
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Here is where CrashCourse's audience actually sits, platform by platform, using the latest count we recorded on each one (last checked Oct 14, 2026).
Every handle above links to the official account, so you can open it and check the numbers yourself before you reach out.
| Platform | Followers / subscribers | Share of reach | Official handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 17.2M followers | 100% | @crashcourse |
Every handle on this page links to the official account. If you are verifying CrashCourse before a deal, open the profiles directly rather than trusting screenshots — the live number is always one click away.
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CrashCourse is based in USA and posts in English. For brands that usually means the core audience follows the same market and language, with a long tail from everywhere else — big accounts rarely stay local.
The content sits in education, so the people watching are self-selected for those interests. That is the useful part of a niche profile: a mid-size account inside the right category often beats a much larger general account, because the audience already cares about the subject.
If you need the same audience profile in another market, the country and language lists on CreatorFanBase let you line up comparable creators side by side instead of guessing.
If you are shortlisting CrashCourse for a campaign, these are the facts worth carrying into the brief. Everything here is stored data, refreshed on a schedule rather than typed in once.
A practical sequence: check the lead platform matches where your buyers are, check market and language, open the official account to see recent posting frequency, then ask for a media kit and rate card directly.
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CrashCourse's counts come from the platforms themselves via Apify YouTube public channel and are refreshed on a schedule; the most recent check was Oct 14, 2026. When a platform blocks a read, we keep the last verified number and show where it came from instead of filling the gap with an estimate.
Large jumps are treated as suspect: a sudden drop past our safety threshold is held back for review rather than published, which is why the numbers here tend to be lower-drama than screenshots circulating elsewhere. Found something out of date? The profile links on this page go to the official accounts, so the live number is always one click away.
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Follower growth is best judged across several comparable monthly checks, not a few days of snapshots. CreatorFanBase does not yet have enough monthly history to call a reliable rise or fall for CrashCourse; the current platform totals above remain the clearest view of audience size.
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How much does it cost to hire CrashCourse? A planning estimate for one sponsored post is $120K+ (estimate). Fees at this audience size are negotiated individually.
| Deliverable | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Story or short mention | $42K+ |
| Sponsored post, Reel or Short | $120K+ |
| Dedicated video or integration | $220K+ |
| Three-post campaign package | $310K+ |
Send a free brief and CreatorFanBase checks availability, then negotiates the fee and terms with CrashCourse for you.
Estimates use combined public follower counts. Up to 10 million followers, we show a planning range; above 10 million, we show an open-ended starting estimate because campaign scope drives the final fee.
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CrashCourse has about 17.2M YouTube subscribers in the latest snapshot stored on this profile. Quote the profile and the date together. Use the YouTube row when the brief is on that network. A newer snapshot replaces this one on regular updates described on the methodology page.
A sponsored post from CrashCourse is estimated at $120K+. For accounts above 10 million followers we show a starting estimate instead of a range, because fees at that size are negotiated individually. It uses the combined public follower count on this profile, with the YouTube rate band. CrashCourse sets the real fee. The method is on the methodology page.
The profile marks CrashCourse as verified. That flag means the handles were matched to the public accounts, so start there when you send a brief. A mismatch can be reported on the contact page and we check it against the official channel.
USA is the country on CrashCourse's profile. Use it when you need creators from that market, then open a recent post if the city matters. A city is not stored separately. The wider set of creators tagged USA is on the country list.
CrashCourse is tagged as English-speaking on this profile. Use that when the script or the voiceover has to be in English, then watch a recent post to confirm the mix. One tag can cover more than one language in the work. Other English creators can be filtered in search.
Education is how CrashCourse is grouped in the directory, with English as the language tag. Start there, then read a recent post before you decide the fit. The posts decide whether the label is enough. More people in that niche are on the Education category.
Send a collaboration brief from the form on this profile, or use the official links to reach CrashCourse directly. Our team reaches out and negotiates the fee for you. Write one clear deliverable and ask for their rate. This profile shows the handle and the official links. A plan only opens search results after the first 5, on pricing.
Similar profiles are linked on this page. For a wider set in the same niche, open the Education category and add a country or follower size if you need a shorter list. Read a few recent posts before you decide who to email.
The newest follower snapshot stored for CrashCourse is 14 October 2026. Counts are updated regularly, and a missing new reading keeps the previous date rather than inventing one. Put that date next to the number if you quote it. The schedule is on the methodology page.
CrashCourse is tagged Education, USA in the directory, so that is the audience a brand can start from. The tag is a filing label, not a sales result, so watch a recent post before you brief anyone. Then compare a few others with the same tag on the Education list.
You can ask. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile with the product, the deliverable and your dates, and the CreatorFanBase team reaches out to CrashCourse and negotiates for you. Audiences respond best when the product fits what the creator already posts, so pitch a format that matches recent posts. CrashCourse decides whether to accept. See the managed option on pricing.
Our planning estimate for one sponsored post from CrashCourse is $120K+. Stories usually cost less than a feed post or reel, and usage rights, exclusivity and extra posts raise the fee. It is an estimate, not a quote — CrashCourse sets the real rate. The method is on the methodology page.
CrashCourse is one of the Education profiles in USA on CreatorFanBase. Open the Education category and filter by country, language and follower size to see others ranked by audience. Every filter and follower count stays open; names after the first 5 results need a plan.
Start in search with the Education category and USA as the country, then set a follower range that fits the budget. Shortlist a few names like CrashCourse, compare their platform split, and send a brief — or let CFB Agency run outreach and negotiation for you.
CrashCourse is tagged English on this profile, so a script in English is a natural starting point. Check a recent post to confirm the language mix before you brief. Other English-speaking creators can be filtered in search.
We do not publish private management contacts. Use the official links on this profile, or send a brief from the collaboration form and the CreatorFanBase team will reach CrashCourse's team for you and negotiate the deal. Plans and the managed option are on pricing.
The official accounts we have for CrashCourse are the links on this profile, starting with YouTube. Use those when you write, and compare the handle with the channel you already know. Or send a brief from the profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out and negotiate for you. A wrong link can be flagged on the contact page.
CrashCourse has 1 platform with a stored follower or subscriber count on this profile, led by YouTube. A missing network means we do not have a public count for it yet, not that the account cannot exist. The rows are listed on the profile. Browse a single network from the creator lists.
Not through a forum post. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out to CrashCourse for you. Use the official links on the profile and ask CrashCourse for a fee. Plan prices for directory access are separate, on the pricing page.
Open this profile and save CrashCourse while you compare a few other names. Saving a name does not email the creator. Growth and Agency include unlimited shortlists. Starter includes three. The plan differences, starting at $29 a month, are on the pricing page.
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