The 10 most-liked videos on YouTube
Find out which YouTube videos have the most likes.
What is the most-liked YouTube video of all time?
The most-liked YouTube video of all time is Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? by MrBeast. Check out this list for the top 10.*
| Video | Channel/artist | Country | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? | MrBeast | United States | 58.83 million likes |
| 2. Despacito | Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee | Puerto Rico | 56.77 million likes |
| 3. See You Again | Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth | United States | 47.12 million likes |
| 4. Baby Shark Dance | Pinkfong | South Korea | 47.07 million likes |
| 5. Our MOST INTENSE Balloon Popping Race | How Ridiculous | Australia | 42.99 million likes |
| 6. Giving iPhones Instead Of Candy on Halloween | MrBeast | United States | 42.69 million likes |
| 7. Dynamite | BTS | South Korea | 39.70 million likes |
| 8. If Cleaning Was a Timed Sport. Part 2 | Daniel LaBelle | United States | 38.70 million likes |
| 9. Katana Vs Bullet | MrBeast | United States | 38.57 million likes |
| 10. The Rock Vs MrBeast For $100,000 | MrBeast | United States | 36.47 million likes |
The 10 most-liked YouTube videos of all time
1. Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? – 58.83 million likes
MrBeast is the most-subscribed YouTube channel ever, comfortably securing his place at the top of the most-liked list. The one-man content machine’s Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? 2022 Short delivers on its title’s promise, sending a member of the public from the United States to France to buy a baguette in exchange for $300.
Well, 12 baguettes. And more than $300.
Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? has around two billion views, which pales in comparison to the most-viewed YouTube video: Baby Shark Dance, with over 17 billion views. This discrepancy between views and likes shows how well a snappy, well-executed Short can perform.
MrBeast’s larger-than-life challenges and giveaways make him the second-most-followed person on social media, and one of the most-viewed YouTube channels in the world. Unsurprisingly, more of the US creator’s videos feature in this list.
2. Despacito – 56.77 million likes
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s Despacito is already the third-most-viewed YouTube video, securing the number-two spot here. The Puerto Rican reggaeton-pop hit’s irresistible hooks caused a sensation back in 2017, but it’s got staying power. Despacito became the first YouTube video to reach 50 million likes in October 2022, and was the most-liked clip until MrBeast took the lead.
3. See You Again – 47.12 million likes
Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s See You Again was the most-liked video on YouTube until Despacito muscled in. The US artists’ collab was a massive success following its 2015 release, its music video paying tribute to the Fast & Furious film franchise’s late star, Paul Walker.
4. Baby Shark Dance – 47.07 million likes
Pinkfong’s Baby Shark Dance took the world by storm in 2016 and still influences popular culture today. The simple “da da da” chant struck a chord with viewers worldwide, smashing language barriers to give kids and adults alike something to hum. As a result, the South Korean channel’s video is the most-viewed on YouTube.
5. Our MOST INTENSE Balloon Popping Race – 42.99 million likes
Australian YouTubers How Ridiculous lived out the ultimate ASMR fantasy: popping a whole bunch of balloons. This 55-second Short from 2022 is as satisfying as it is stressful, pitting two fully grown adults against a gauntlet of hot air.
6. Giving iPhones Instead Of Candy on Halloween – 42.69 million likes
MrBeast’s second-most-liked video follows a similar formula to Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? Also released in 2022, Giving iPhones Instead Of Candy on Halloween does exactly that, stunning kids and grown-ups alike. His fondness for gift-giving is arguably why so many viewers love his outside-the-box challenges: they know there’s a cash prize at the end.
7. Dynamite – 39.70 million likes
South Korean boy band BTS are astronomically popular, having once been the world’s tenth-most-followed TikTok account. 2020’s Dynamite is the group’s most-liked and -viewed YouTube video, exploding onto screens in a pastel-palette flurry of slick choreography and nostalgic set dressing.
8. If Cleaning Was a Timed Sport. Part 2 – 38.70 million likes
Daniel LaBelle’s physical comedy is successful because it’s simple: he just runs really fast. Released in 2022, the US content creator’s most-liked video is extreme, funny, and relatable to anyone who’s cleaned up in a rush.
9. Katana Vs Bullet – 38.57 million likes
MrBeast’s most-liked videos are about giving. Kindness. The selflessness afforded by incredible wealth. 2023’s Katana Vs Bullet still does that…but someone literally slices a bullet in half.
10. The Rock Vs MrBeast For $100,000 – 36.47 million likes
MrBeast’s fourth and final video in the most-liked YouTube list is his third from 2022. This time, it’s a heated rock-paper-scissors match against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, betting $100,000 for charity.
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Frequently asked questions about the most-liked videos on YouTube
What is the most-liked video on YouTube Shorts?
Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? by MrBeast is the most-liked video on YouTube Shorts. It’s also the most-liked non-music video on YouTube and the most-liked video overall.
What is the most-liked music video on YouTube?
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s Despacito is the most-liked “traditional” music video on YouTube.
Who has the most videos on the most-liked YouTube list?
Four of MrBeast’s videos feature on the 10 most-liked YouTube list: Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette?, Giving iPhones Instead Of Candy on Halloween, Katana Vs Bullet, and The Rock Vs MrBeast For $100,000.
Is the most-liked YouTube video also the most-viewed?
No. The most-viewed YouTube video is Pinkfong’s Baby Shark Dance, which has more than 17 billion views. The most-liked YouTube video, MrBeast’s Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette?, has around two billion views.
Does the most-subscribed YouTube channel have the most-liked video?
Yes. MrBeast is the most-subscribed YouTube channel, and his Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? clip is the most-liked video on YouTube. However, none of MrBeast’s videos feature in the 10 most-viewed YouTube videos list.
How often do the rankings for the most-liked YouTube videos change?
The most-liked YouTube video rankings change frequently, as several of the videos’ like counts are so similar. In some cases, there’s not even 100,000 likes between rankings.
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*Data and rankings updated October 29, 2026