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The most-watched video in YouTube history — which one deserves the crown?
🏆 Leading: Despacito (Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee) — the reggaeton hit was the first video to hit 5 billion views and briefly broke YouTube's view counter in 2017, sitting at over 9 billion views today

Despacito (Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee) — the reggaeton hit was the first video to hit 5 billion views and briefly broke YouTube's view counter in 2017, sitting at over 9 billion views today is leading so far with 43%.

Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong) — with over 17 billion views, this children's sing-along is the single most-watched video ever uploaded to YouTube, driven by endless replays from toddlers worldwide is second. On this few votes the split is still anyone's guess.

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📊 poll results
The most-watched video in YouTube history — which one deserves the crown?
43%
Leading answer
Despacito (Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee) — the reggaeton hit was the first video to hit 5 billion views and briefly broke YouTube's view counter in 2017, sitting at over 9 billion views today
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Baby Shark Dance (Pinkfong) — with over 17 billion views, this children's sing-along is the single most-watched video ever uploaded to YouTube, driven by endless replays from toddlers worldwide
Despacito (Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee) — the reggaeton hit was the first video to hit 5 billion views and briefly broke YouTube's view counter in 2017, sitting at over 9 billion views today
Gangnam Style (PSY) — the 2012 K-pop phenomenon was the first video ever to reach 1 billion views and remains one of the most culturally significant viral videos in internet history.
See You Again (Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth) — written as a tribute to actor Paul Walker, this emotional song held the #1 most-viewed spot on YouTube for over three years.

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