Does the YouTube Trending Page Still Exist?
Short answer: The old YouTube trending page is gone - but this tool is the replacement.
YouTube shut down its public trending page at youtube.com/feed/trending in 2023. The page no longer exists in Canada or any other country. YouTube replaced it with a personalised Explore tab that shows content based on your watch history.
However, YouTube's trending data still exists through the YouTube Data API. Every time you visit this page, we query that API and display the real-time top 50 trending videos in Canada. This is the closest replacement for the old YouTube trending page that actually works.
Did YouTube remove trending in Canada? Yes. YouTube removed the trending page globally in 2023. The data still exists via API - that's what powers this tool.
Why did YouTube remove trending? YouTube removed it to reduce controversy around what appeared on the list, and to push creators toward YouTube Studio analytics. The trending algorithm still runs internally.
What happened to the YouTube trending page? Shut down globally in 2023. Replaced by a personalised Explore tab. This tool uses YouTube's API to bring back the public trending list for Canada.
YouTube trending removed - is there an alternative? Yes - this page. It shows the same data the old trending page showed, pulled directly from YouTube's official API for Canada in real time.
Does the "trending page on YouTube" still exist? No. The dedicated trending page is gone. Use the tool above to see what's trending in Canada right now.
YouTube Trending Charts for Canada
The YouTube trending chart for Canada ranks the top 50 videos by view velocity, engagement rate, and upload recency. Unlike a static chart, our tool updates in real time - every time you visit, you see the current rankings. Here's how the different charts work:
All Trending Chart Top 50 videos across all categories in Canada. The broadest view of what Canadians are watching most right now.
Music Trending Chart Top trending music videos in Canada. Includes Canadian artists, US pop, K-pop, and viral TikTok crossovers. Updated throughout the day.
Gaming Trending Chart What gaming videos are trending in Canada. NHL content, Fortnite, Minecraft, and major esports events drive Canadian gaming trends.
Movies Trending Chart Trending trailers, reviews, and film content in Canada. Major Hollywood releases and Canadian film content appear here.
YouTube Trending Music in Canada
Music is consistently the top category on YouTube trending in Canada. Click the Music tab above to see trending songs and music videos in Canada right now. Canada has one of the most diverse music YouTube audiences in the world:
Canadian Superstars Drake, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, and Celine Dion - Canadian artists dominate both local and global YouTube music trending.
US Pop Crossovers US trending music reaches Canada's trending chart within 24-48 hours due to shared language and culture. Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kendrick Lamar consistently trend in CA.
K-pop and Multicultural Canada's diverse population drives strong K-pop, Bollywood, and Latin music trending. BTS, BLACKPINK, and Punjabi music artists consistently appear on Canadian trending music charts.
TikTok to YouTube Viral TikTok sounds from the US and Canada cross over to YouTube trending music daily. Canadian creators often adapt trending sounds faster than other markets.
Digital Trends on YouTube Canada
Canada has a strong tech and digital media YouTube community. Canadians search for "digital trends YouTube" to find content covering the latest in technology, AI, gadget reviews, and digital culture.
Popular digital trends YouTube content in Canada includes: smartphone and laptop reviews, AI tool demos, social media trend analysis, crypto and fintech commentary, and Canadian tech startup coverage. The Canadian tech YouTube audience is among the most educated and affluent in the world, commanding premium CPMs of $8-20 for tech content.
Major Canadian tech YouTube events that drive trending spikes include: iPhone and Apple product launches (Canada is a top Apple market), NHL tech integrations, and Canadian federal budget tech policy announcements. Monitor the All Trending tab on this page during major tech announcements to see how Canadian audiences react in real time.
Canada YouTube Market Statistics (2026)
Canada is one of the highest-CPM YouTube markets in the world, second only to the US and Switzerland in average ad revenue per 1,000 views. The Canadian market is unique in that it has two major linguistic communities - English-language Canada (similar trending patterns to the US) and French-speaking Quebec (which has its own distinct YouTube trending culture with Quebec-specific creators and content).
YouTube Trending vs. Google Trends Canada
Many Canadians search for "Google Trends YouTube" to understand what's popular. Here's the difference between this tool and Google Trends for YouTube in Canada:
Shows actual trending videos
Real-time data
View counts and likes
Shows trending search queries
Filter by category
YouTube official data source
For the best research: use this tool to see what's actually trending in Canada, then use Google Trends to understand why certain topics are trending (search volume, regional interest, related queries).
