Random YouTube video picker
Get one random well-known YouTube video when you can't decide what to watch. The button opens a YouTube search for it.
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- Source
- Well-known
- Action
- Opens search
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This random YouTube video picker chooses from a list of 40 famous uploads we picked by hand. There's Me at the zoo, the first video ever posted to YouTube, big music videos like Gangnam Style and Despacito, and explainers from channels like Kurzgesagt, Veritasium, and Vsauce. You get one title at a time. Click Watch on YouTube and a search for it opens in a new tab.
How to use the random YouTube video picker
- Click Surprise me to get a random title, usually with the channel name.
- Click Watch on YouTube to search for it in a new tab.
- Click Another if it doesn't suit your mood.
- Use Copy title to send it to someone.
When this comes in handy
- Background viewing: put on something you already know is good instead of scrolling recommendations.
- Nostalgia: Charlie bit my finger is still on the list.
- Sending a friend something: a random classic makes a change from another algorithm pick.
- Video trivia: guess the year it was uploaded before you click through.
Frequently asked questions
How does the random YouTube video picker work?
Your browser loads the list of 40 titles from this site and picks one at random. It doesn't use the YouTube API, and nothing goes to YouTube until you click the button.
What videos are in the list?
Exactly 40. A little under half are big music videos such as Despacito, Uptown Funk, and Bad Guy. The rest are viral classics, TED talks, and science explainers. The list is fixed, so don't expect anything recent.
Does it open the video directly?
No. It opens a YouTube search for the title and channel. The right video is usually near the top of the results, but check before you press play.
Is this affiliated with YouTube or Google?
No. This is an independent tool with no affiliation to YouTube or Google. It only links to YouTube searches.
Built and maintained by Bipul Kumar. Found a wrong number or a broken result? Tell me and I'll fix it.