8 YouTube Ideas That Actually Work

Launch a successful YouTube channel in 2025 with these 8 proven video ideas. Engage audiences, grow subscribers, and monetize!

Teach skills like coding, cooking, or UPSC prep. Channels like Unacademy earn ₹1L+/month with 1M+ subs. 

1. Educational Tutorials

Review gadgets, beauty, or books. TechBurner hits 10M subs, earning ₹50K-₹2L/video via affiliates.

2. Product Reviews

Share student life, travel, or homemaker routines. Flying Beast has 8M subs, ₹1L+/video from sponsorships.  

3. Vlogs & Daily Life

Play PUBG, Free Fire; stream live. CarryMinati's 40M subs earn ₹2L+/video via ads, merch. 

4. Gaming & Esports

Workout routines, yoga tips. Fit Tuber’s 7M subs monetize ₹50K-₹1L/video with wellness brands. 

5. Health & Fitness

Funny sketches on daily life. Ashish Chanchlani’s 30M subs earn ₹1L+/video from humor.

6. Comedy Skits

Stock tips, budgeting. CA Rachana Ranade’s 4M subs earn ₹50K-₹2L/video via courses.  

7. Finance & Investment

Home decor, crafts tutorials. DIY Perks has 4M subs, ₹30K-₹1L/video from creative ideas. 

8. DIY & Crafts