After researching hundreds of faceless YouTube channels, I’ve pinpointed seven profitable niches that can actually generate revenue in 2024. But before diving into those niches, let me share something interesting. I posted a video on one of my faceless YouTube channels that racked up 45,000 views, and another video on a different channel that soared to 500,000 views.
Now, you’d assume the 500,000-view video earned ten times more than the 45,000-view one, right? It’s only natural to think more views mean more money. But surprisingly, that wasn’t the case. The 500,000-view video brought in $920, while the 45,000-view video earned me $641. Sure, the 500,000-view video made more money, but not ten times more. So, what’s the catch? It all boils down to the niche.
The 500,000-view video was from a gaming channel with a CPM (cost per thousand impressions) of $3.99, meaning I earned $1.85 for every 1,000 views. On the other hand, the 45,000-view video came from a personal development channel, where the CPM was an impressive $51.50—15 times higher than gaming. With an RPM (revenue per thousand impressions) of $14, that small 45,000-view video turned out to be a gold mine compared to the gaming channel.
This illustrates the importance of choosing the right niche. You could put the same effort into two videos, both reaching a million views, but one could make you as little as $100, while the other brings in over $2,000. It all depends on the niche.
To help you maximize your earning potential, I’ve compiled a list of the top seven faceless YouTube niches. I’ve ranked them based on two crucial criteria: high earning potential and ease of content creation, even for beginners.
#7: Self-Improvement
With an earning potential score of 6/10 and a video creation ease score of 5/10, self-improvement is a solid niche. Channels like “Improvement Pill,” boasting 3.5 million subscribers, generate an estimated $63,000 monthly from ads. Another great example is “J Wisdom,” which earns $1,000 per month by posting just one video monthly, using simple stock footage. The simplicity of creating these videos makes it a manageable entry point for creators.
#6: Psychology Facts
Scoring 5/10 in earning potential and 9/10 in ease of creation, psychology facts are a great option. Channels like “TopThink” with 2.67 million subscribers pull in $65,000 per month, primarily through listicle-style videos. With minimal animation and reliance on stock footage, channels like “Psychology Arcade” have sprung up in recent years and found success. This niche is perfect if you want low-effort, high-impact content.
#5: Health and Wellness
The health and wellness niche scores 6/10 for earning potential and 9/10 for ease of creation, giving it an overall score of 7.5/10. Channels like “Bestie Health” and “Body Hub” make up to $7,700 monthly using basic stock footage and text motion graphics. With the wellness industry expected to grow exponentially, this niche is ripe for new creators.
#4: History Stories
With an earning potential score of 8/10 and ease of creation score of 8/10, history stories are a lucrative niche. “Alternative History Hub” makes up to $113,000 monthly from AdSense, using a combination of stick-figure animations and historical visuals. A newer channel, “History Verse,” has exploded in popularity, gaining 70,000 subscribers and 40 million views in just a few months, proving that this niche still has room for growth.
#3: Book Summaries
The book summaries niche scores 7/10 for earning potential and 10/10 for ease of creation, making it a great option for content creators. Channels like “Escaping Ordinary” earn up to $43,000 monthly by summarizing popular books. With tools like ChatGPT for book summaries and AI tools like InVideo for video generation, you can streamline content creation and focus on growing your audience.
#2: Business Stories & Documentaries
This niche is a top performer with a perfect 10/10 for earning potential and 8/10 for ease of creation. Channels like “Magnates Media” and “Company Man” earn anywhere from $8,700 to $26,000 monthly by producing evergreen content using stock videos and a voice-over. The challenge lies in finding compelling stories, but with tools like ChatGPT, scripting becomes easier than ever.
#1: AI News & Updates
With perfect 10/10 scores for both earning potential and ease of creation, the AI news niche tops the list. Channels like “The AI Grid” and “AI Revolution X” have seen meteoric growth, earning between $19,200 and $558,000 within a year. With AI’s rapid development, this niche is poised for long-term success, and creating videos using stock footage and AI-generated content is a breeze.
Creating videos for these niches can be simpler than you think. Tools like InVideo allow you to enter a script, and it automatically generates scenes, clips, and even AI voiceovers that match your content. You just download the video and upload it to YouTube.