You’ve probably tapped that like button more times than you can count. But what video across all of YouTube has actually earned the most likes ever?
As of early 2026, the answer hasn’t changed from what it was in 2025: MrBeast’s YouTube Shorts clip “Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette?” still holds the crown as the most liked video on the platform. It’s not a song, not a blockbuster trailer just a short, wild challenge that somehow got the whole world hitting like.
Starting as a quirky 58-second challenge, this Short now sits at the top of the all-time likes leaderboard with well over 57 million likes.
Most Liked YouTube Video In 2026
- Video Title: Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette?
- Creator: MrBeast (Shorts)
- Uploaded: December 2022
- Likes (early 2026): ~57M+
- Category: Short/Challenge/Entertainment
This Short finally knocked “Despacito” off the top spot in January 2025, ending years of dominance from the music video.
Most Viewed YouTube Video (2026)
Likes and views don’t always go hand in hand.
When it comes to total views, “Baby Shark Dance” by Pinkfong still reigns supreme with over 16.5 billion views, making it the most viewed video in YouTube history.
Top Most Viewed Videos (early 2026)
- Baby Shark Dance – 16.5B+ views
- Despacito – ~8.9B+ views
- Wheels on the Bus – ~8B+ views
- Bath Song – ~7B+ views
So if you’re asking:
- Most viewed video ever? → Baby Shark Dance
- Most liked video ever? → MrBeast’s baguette challenge
Both are historic, but they’re big in very different ways. Views measure attention. Likes show intentional engagement.
Trillion Views on YouTube? Not Yet
No video has even come close to 1 trillion views. The highest sits around 16.5 billion impressive, but tiny compared to a trillion.
Even if every person on Earth watched Baby Shark 10 times a day, we wouldn’t hit that number anytime soon.
Fastest Video to 1 Billion Views
Still holding the record for the fastest to 1 billion views is “Butter” by BTS, which reached that milestone in just 13 days back in 2021.
Shorts and viral hits from creators like MrBeast are now cracking 500M–1B+ views in under a month, but “Butter” remains the benchmark.
Fastest to 1B (Not updated to 2026 official list)
- Butter – BTS: ~13 days
Shorts are accelerating view velocity, but high production music videos still dominate speed records.
What Makes MrBeast’s Baguette Video So Viral?
Here’s the real magic:
- It’s short and addictive – 58 seconds.
- The idea is wild, but simple: someone actually flew to Paris for a baguette.
- No language barrier – global viewers get it instantly.
- It has a clear payoff every time you watch.
MrBeast didn’t just make a video he made a moment.
Top 10 Most Liked YouTube Videos (2026 Snapshot)
This list blends long-form and Shorts, music and challenges:
| Rank | Video Title | Likes | Creator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette? | ~57M+ | MrBeast Shorts |
| 2 | Despacito | ~55M+ | Luis Fonsi |
| 3 | Baby Shark Dance | ~46M+ | Pinkfong |
| 4 | See You Again | ~45M+ | Wiz Khalifa |
| 5 | How Zach King Escapes Reality (Short) | ~35M+ | Zach King |
| 6 | MrBeast – I Gave Away a Private Island | ~32M+ | MrBeast |
| 7 | Shape of You | ~26M+ | Ed Sheeran |
| 8 | Squid Game Real Life (456 Players) | ~25M+ | MrBeast |
| 9 | Charlie Bit My Finger – Again! | ~28M+ | HDCYT |
| 10 | (Emerging Viral Short) | varies | Multiple Creators |
Numbers are approximate and based on aggregated data and recent rankings.
Tips for Creators Who Want Millions of Likes
If you want real engagement, here’s what top videos do:
- Grab attention in the first seconds.
- Deliver a clear payoff.
- Make content global and visual.
- Use smart titles and thumbnails.
- Ask for likes naturally.
Shorts are now the fastest path to huge likes and views.
The YouTube landscape keeps shifting. Shorts, creators with bold ideas, and global appeal are reshaping what millions of people choose to like.
In 2026 the most liked video isn’t a song or a trailer it’s a tiny masterpiece of absurdity and entertainment.
If you want to break records, make every second count.
❓FAQs
What video has the most likes on YouTube?
MrBeast’s “Would You Fly to Paris for a Baguette?” still leads.
Is there a video with 1 trillion views?
No. The top videos are in the tens of billions.
Does most liked mean most viewed?
Not necessarily. Likes show engagement, views show reach.
Muhammad Nawaz, tech guru & gaming aficionado. Your go-to for mobile news, gaming updates & expert blogging tips.