This statistic ranks the fastest viral videos based on the numbers of views generated in 24 hours. In August 2018, k-pop band BTS broke the record for the fastest viral music video by generating 45 million views within 24 hours with their new music video "Idol". The overall first-ranked video based on view count in the first 24 hours was a Facebook prank video based on the horror film "Rings" (2017).
Fastest viral videos as of May 2018, based on number of views in 24 hours after upload (in millions)
This statistic ranks the fastest viral videos based on the numbers of views generated in 24 hours. In August 2018, k-pop band BTS broke the record for the fastest viral music video by generating 45 million views within 24 hours with their new music video "Idol". The overall first-ranked video based on view count in the first 24 hours was a Facebook prank video based on the horror film "Rings" (2017).
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| Views generated in 24 hours post-release in millions | |
|---|---|
| Facebook: Rings – Hidden Camera Prank | 200 |
| Facebook: Chewbacca Mask Lady | 50 |
| YouTube: BTS - "Idol" | 45 |
| YouTube: Taylor Swift – "Look What You Made Me Do" | 43.2 |
| Facebook: Massive Pillow Chair | 42 |
| YouTube: Rewind: The Ultimate 2016 Challenge | 38.9 |
| YouTube: The Shape of 2017 | 38.8 |
| YouTube: BLACKPINK - "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" | 36.2 |
| YouTube: Psy – "Gentleman" | 36 |
| YouTube: BTS - "Fake Love" | 35.9 |
| YouTube: Nicky Jam (ft. J Balvin) - X (EQUIS) | 29.7 |
| YouTube: Kylie Jenner - To Our Daughter | 28.5 |
| Facebook: Old Man Strength | 28 |
| YouTube: Adele – "Hello" | 27.7 |
| YouTube: Rewind: Now Watch Me 2015 | 24.9 |
| YouTube: RedOne – "Boom Boom" | 24.1 |
| YouTube: Miley Cyrus – "Wrecking Ball" | 22.6 |
| YouTube: Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee – "Despacito (Remix)" featuring Justin Bieber | 22.4 |
| YouTube: BTS – "DNA" | 22.3 |
| YouTube: Major Lazer - "Sua Cara" featuring Anitta & Pabllo Vittar | 20.2 |
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