Ted Kunchok's Bodhgaya Vlog Dominates as Growth Patterns Shift in Tibetan YouTube

This week’s data reveals fascinating shifts in the Tibetan YouTube landscape, with spiritual content leading engagement while smaller channels show promising growth momentum. Let’s dive into the numbers that tell the story of our community’s digital pulse.

Trending Video Dominance

Ted Kunchok’s “This place changes you | Bodhgaya Vlog” absolutely dominated this week, capturing 36,164 views in just one day since its January 29th release. This spiritual journey content resonated deeply with audiences, showcasing the continued appeal of authentic cultural and religious experiences.

Channel Growth Analysis

Rank	Channel	Subscriber Growth	View Growth	Growth Rate
1	Ted Kunchok	0	88,366	378,711
2	Kunsang Dolma	0	24,721	105,947
3	Bhuchung Kata བོད་ཁྱིམ།	0	17,659	75,681
4	Ten Tsepak Vlog	0	15,656	67,097
5	Tibetan Community Channel	20	14,192	60,823

Notable Subscriber Growth Winners

While most established channels maintained steady subscriber counts, three channels showed meaningful growth:

• Tibetan Community Channel: +20 subscribers (86% growth rate)
• Arya Queen 007: +10 subscribers (43% growth rate)
• Penzom’s Vlog: +10 subscribers (43% growth rate)

Engagement Rate Leaders

Channel	Engagement Rate	Likes per Video	Comments per Video
Bhu Dhondup	9.53%	561	104
Ten Tsepak Vlog	6.85%	614	79
Tsamchoe Yangme	6.81%	656	81
Ted Kunchok	6.55%	32,598	2,165
One of Tenzin	6.15%	299	42

Content Trend Analysis

Family content continues to perform strongly, with Tsering Wangmo’s surprise gift video earning 7,765 views. The trending videos this week show a diverse mix:

• Spiritual/Travel Content: Ted Kunchok’s Bodhgaya vlog leading
• Family Vlogs: Multiple family-centered videos in top 10
• Cultural Commentary: Political and social discussions gaining traction
• Lifestyle Content: Return-to-home narratives resonating with audiences

Channel Size Distribution

Mega Channels (500K+ subscribers):

• Ted Kunchok: 1,390,000 subscribers
• Sonam Topden: 608,000 subscribers

Large Channels (50K-500K subscribers):

• Lhakyila: 148,000 subscribers
• Tenzin Donsel: 58,000 subscribers

Medium Channels (10K-50K subscribers):

• Bhuchung Kata བོད་ཁྱིམ།: 37,000 subscribers
• Ten Tsepak Vlog: 29,800 subscribers
• Kunsang Dolma: 23,500 subscribers
• choesang95 vlog: 21,900 subscribers
• Namchoe Channel: 21,300 subscribers
• Tsamchoe Yangme: 18,400 subscribers
• Bhu Dhondup: 10,800 subscribers

Key Observations

1. Spiritual Content Dominance: Ted Kunchok’s Bodhgaya vlog’s massive success indicates strong audience appetite for authentic spiritual and cultural content.

2. Smaller Channel Growth: While mega-channels maintained their positions, meaningful growth is happening in the 1K-10K subscriber range, suggesting healthy ecosystem development.

3. Engagement Over Size: Channels like Bhu Dhondup (10,800 subscribers) achieving 9.53% engagement rates show that authentic connection often trumps pure reach.

4. Content Diversity: From family vlogs to political commentary to spiritual journeys, the Tibetan YouTube space continues to diversify.

Predictions for Next Week

Based on current trends, we expect:

• Continued spiritual content performance: The success of Ted Kunchok’s Bodhgaya vlog may inspire similar spiritual journey content
• Family vlog stability: Consistent performance in family-centered content should continue
• Emerging creator growth: Channels showing subscriber growth this week likely to maintain momentum
• Cultural event coverage: With ongoing political activities, expect increased engagement with community-focused content

The data shows a healthy, diverse ecosystem where both established mega-channels and emerging creators can find their audience. The key appears to be authentic content that resonates with the Tibetan community’s values and interests.

Stay tuned for next week’s analysis as we continue tracking the pulse of Tibetan YouTube!