One of the hardest things about figuring how to start your YouTube channel is brainstorming ideas on a YouTube channel. It’s not only a matter of interest, but whether or not the content you create will attract viewers.
As trends come and go you may find what used to be in demand is hardly a thought nowadays. That those challenge videos are no longer getting that many views, and DIYs are now a relic of the past.
Who even remembers the same Vines that used to circulate YouTube?
Get with the times, boomer.
YouTube channel ideas
You need to know what’s fresh and trendy to be able to adapt to the modern audience and grow your channel. So, here they are.
Gaming
What was popular a decade ago has only gained even more fans in 2025 as more and more people tune into live game streaming.
And although Let’s Plays may not be as prominent as they once were, they are by no means forgotten either and have only been transformed into another media.
Some of the most popular YouTuber channels of all time are gaming channels.
Popular content includes horror, first person shooter, and MOBAs like League of Legends.
Some games require significantly more skill than others, so before you whip out the mouse for League of Legends, you need to actually be good enough to do it.
If not, maybe try Phasmophobia.
Reviews
People want to know if that trending tv show is worth watching, or they want confirmation that the book they just read was really that awful.
In terms of content it isn’t that difficult to create either because it is just sharing your thoughts on media that you consumed, or products that you tested. This can range from trying out software to eating at a new restaurant.
There really is no limit to the number of things you can review. And both in depth essays and brief overviews do well.
Something that has gained traction recently are poorly animated reviews for laughs.
Educational content
This one’s more broad because this can truly apply to anything. What kind of knowledge do you possess? Is it about cooking? Have a PhD in astrophysics? Perhaps not.
Make a video on how to throw a mug on the wheel, then how to fire it and glaze.
There are hundreds of techniques in pottery to do similar things. Someone may be interested in amateur home gardening and you might be able to provide the basics.
Aside from physical skills, there’s educating people on topics they may not know about like finance management.
The point being that articles on websites oftentimes do not provide enough guidance for people as we need visual and audio learning to supplement what we are trying to understand.
This one does require sufficient knowledge or experience in a subject to be able to teach it to somebody, so if that isn’t something you can provide then maybe skip this one.
Skincare, makeup, and fashion
Makeup has always been a hit for YouTube channel ideas, but skincare in recent years has become a great choice. Women and even men too are stepping up their morning routine to achieve the best glowing skin.
This can learn more into the review area if you wish to review new products, but there can also be content on your journey to finding the right routine, makeup styles and tutorials, information on what ingredients are best for your skin, etc.
Pair that with fashion tips, and perhaps commentary on fashion trends, and you’ll be golden.
Vlogs
The classic travel vlogs are not a bad idea if you spend a lot of time traveling, but let’s be honest here, you’re most likely not taking that many trips. Though if you are, great! More content for you.
Daily vlogs are now common to see as we become interested in what kind of lives others are living and how they compare to ours.
It can be as simple as going to the cafe and recording what it is that you ate and drank and how long it took to walk back home.
Perhaps daily vlogs at some point would become redundant, but they’re a nice way to do something easy to supplement the content you’re already creating.
More ideas on YouTube channels
Maybe none of these suit your fancy and you need more ideas on YouTube channels. In that case, lean more into your interests. You come up with the kind of videos you’d like to watch.
Find communities online that you like and engage with them. You’re into knitting? Go to that subreddit and research and start creating content.
There are so many niche communities with dedicated followers that you’re certain to find a place, you just have to seek them out.
The truth is (and I know I’m contradicting myself a bit here) while it is smart to target what has already proven successful, the most important thing is the satisfaction you get from the quality of the content you create being what you’re interested in.
If you could talk all day about philosophy, then do exactly that.
It’s also important to consistently post quality content which you can only realistically do if it’s something you like. The people who force themselves to learn accounting in college aren’t very happy, are they. And they suck.
Once you have picked the idea for your YouTube channel, then you should start thinking about how to make a YouTube banner to reflect that.
Enhance your content with TTS
Coming up with an idea for your YouTube channel is hard enough, and you haven’t even begun to create the videos for it.
When you do get around to it, why not use Typecast’s text-to-speech feature to make scripting and editing a little easier? Explore over 500 voices to voice your script without having to worry about reading it aloud yourself.
Typecast has much more to offer as well in the realm of AI, so I would suggest taking a look.
