What YouTube Channels Are Middle Schoolers Watching?
Over here at XP3 Middle School, we’ve been reading all we can about Generation Z, with hopes to better understand the recent trends we’ve been noticing among middle schoolers all over the country.
One of the most prominent things we’ve noticed as we’ve studied this generation is the increase in middle schoolers’ involvement with social platforms, and especially their involvement with YouTube. In fact, recent studies have shown between 80-95% of Generation Z uses YouTube more than any other social media platform.
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This led us to ask the question: What are they watching?
So, we asked middle schoolers from all over the country what their favorite YouTube channel was as of today (because we all know it changes in the blink of an eye). Here’s what they said:
- How to Basic
- Bizaardvark
- Maddie Ziegler
- Vat19
- TV Filthy Frank
- So Crispy Media
- Dude Perfect
- RomanAtwoodVlogs
- AlishaMarieVlogs
- Dan and Phil
- Safiya Nygaard
- The Merrell Twins
- Jacksepticeye
- Markiplier
- DanTDM
There you have it! This list is by no means exhaustive. These are just the channels that kept being mentioned!
Know of any other YouTube channels your middle schoolers can’t seem to get enough of? Let us know in the comments!
Topics: Orange Strategy
Ashley Bohinc
Director of Middle School Strategy
Ashley Bohinc serves as the Director of Middle School Strategy at Orange and is the co-author of The Art of Group Talk. She’s worked with students in public education, athletic, and ministry settings since 2005. Ashley is most passionate about resourcing the local church, communicating onstage, developing leaders, working with students, and engaging in world missions. Additionally, she’s the USA Director of Carry 117. In her downtime, you’ll find her watching Friends, cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers, traveling, reading, or on one of her Fairytale Friday Adventures.
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