Funny compilations are one of the easiest formats to binge, and one of the hardest to do well. The channels below cracked the code: some with pacing, some with tight curation, and some simply by knowing their audience cold. Review them, spot the patterns, and adapt what fits your niche.
1. FailArmy
FailArmy (17.4M subs) started to build the internet’s biggest fail videos archive 13 years ago (long before everyone else caught on). Their dopamine-boosting formula keeps viewers hooked: short clips, instant comedic payoff, zero time for reflection.
What we can say… It’s enjoyable to watch people fall on ice or smash their brand-new TV.
Takeaway: Don’t let a viewer have time to think about turning your video off. Turn your long-form video into a TikTok experience. Build repeatable formats (Fails of the Week, Monthly Fails) so viewers always know what to expect.
2. America’s Funniest Home Videos
AFV (7.65M subs) has been curating family-friendly humor since the 90s. On YouTube, that legacy translates into trust: parents know it’s safe, brands know it’s clean, and creators know their clips won’t be borderline.
Takeaway: Leaning into “wholesome funny” can unlock broader audiences and more stable monetization.
3. The Pet Collective
The Pet Collective (9.25M subs) owns the “funny pet moments on YouTube” category. Their compilations combine the internet’s primary currency (cute animals) with snappy edits and light humor.
Did you notice how posts with animals often get much more likes than posts with people? Yeah, exactly. That’s because animals trigger an instant emotional response, and you can use this in your content strategy.
Takeaway: Cute lowers resistance. Animal content attracts broader audiences, boosts shareability, and makes viewers far more likely to hit play without overthinking it.
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4. Daily Dose of Internet
Daily Dose of Internet (20.6M subs) curates unintentionally funny 10–20 second clips. The calm, neutral narration adds just enough context to make each moment feel intentional and “safe to watch,” even when the clip itself is chaotic. It’s not really laugh-out-loud comedy, but it’s bingeable and interesting enough.
Takeaway: Context = originality. Even minimal narration, captions, or framing can transform reused clips into a distinctive format that feels premium and trustworthy.
5. This Is Happening
This Is Happening (2.11M subs) focuses on public freakouts, bizarre coincidences, and perfectly timed chaos. The humor comes from authenticity: these clips don’t feel staged, polished, or over-edited. You’re watching real life derail in real time.
The channel is not that active nowadays, but this type of evergreen content will always find a new audience (even if the videos are 10 years old) and can generate steady passive income.
Takeaway: Don’t overproduce everything. Sometimes the funniest content wins because it feels unfiltered, immediate, and slightly uncomfortable, like you weren’t supposed to see it.
6. Kyoot
Kyoot (5.87M subs) curates adorable kid moments that balance funny, heartwarming, and mildly chaotic energy. The pacing is gentle, the edits are soft, and nothing feels aggressive or mean-spirited. It’s “safe funny” designed for parents, families, and casual viewers who want smiles, not shock.
Takeaway: Match your editing style to your audience’s emotional expectations. Softer music, warmer visuals, and slower cuts can dramatically change who sticks around.
7. Funny Vines
Funny Vines (4.27M subs) started the channel with funny compilations from Vine (the platform that does not exist anymore). They later switched to TikTok and Shorts, but kept the spirit of Vine alive by compiling ultra-short, punchy jokes. No buildup, no explanations, just one absurd clip after another.
Takeaway: Short-form comedy never really dies; it just moves platforms. Tight timing and immediate payoff still outperform clever concepts with long setups.
8. MemePlanet
MemePlanet (440K subs) mastered the “clean” meme compilation formula: non-offensive, universally good humor, no dirty jokes, no politics, and tons of cool sound effects. Those videos can be shared even with a child.
The memes feel chaotic, but the structure is extremely controlled, which is why viewers can binge for 20 minutes straight without fatigue.
Also, their titles and thumbnails deserve their own art gallery. Check them out.
Takeaway: Family-safe humor + strict structure makes your content more shareable, more bingeable, and far easier to monetize long-term.
9. Laugh Trapped
Laugh Trapped (492K subs) leans into short-form, easy-to-digest humor built around awkward timing, unexpected reactions, and perfectly cut moments. The channel thrives on the best funny clips from all the social media platforms.
Their channel is almost entirely built on the “Try Not To Laugh” challenges. The videos usually start with something like “Don't laugh or even crack a smile while watching this video. If you laugh, you lose. 99.9% of viewers can't keep a straight face. Are you one of the unbreakable 0.1%?”
They dare to prove it and give viewers three rounds: beginner, pro, and the impossible.
Takeaway: Turn passive watching into a challenge. Framing your compilation as a game (levels, stakes, “prove you’re different”) gives viewers a reason to stay longer, rewatch, and test themselves instead of clicking away.
10. Just For Laughs Gags
Just For Laughs Gags (14.1M subs) perfected large-scale, hidden-camera pranks built on visual storytelling, exaggerated reactions, funny videos, and crystal-clear setups. The humor is instantly readable (even without sound), which is why their videos perform across cultures, age groups, and platforms.
No shock value, no punchlines to explain, just situations that spiral in funny, human ways.
Takeaway: Design viral comedy video compilations that don’t need translation. If a viewer can understand the joke in three seconds and on mute, it can scale worldwide.
Why These Channels Actually Work?
Different formats, same mechanics:
- Immediate payoff in the first seconds
- Predictable structure that rewards binge-watching
- Emotion-first editing (cute, awkward, chaotic, wholesome)
- Titles and thumbnails that sell the feeling, not the clip
Most compilation channels fail not because the clips are bad, but because there’s no retention logic behind them. No pacing strategy. No format consistency. No monetization plan beyond hoping the algorithm figures it out.
At AIR, we help creators and brands do exactly that: from scaling funny compilation channels and optimizing monetization, to protecting content, boosting reach, and long-term revenue.
If you’re building (or already running) a funny compilation channel and want to grow faster, get in touch with AIR Media-Tech. We know the patterns, the pitfalls, and what actually moves the needle in 2026.
