Rumble CEO claims they can “take on YouTube” after breaking viewership record

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must admit that the rise of Rumble has been nothing short of astounding. For too long, YouTube has reigned supreme in the world of streaming and video content, but it seems that the tide is turning. The recent events, particularly the record-breaking viewership on November 6, have solidified my belief that Rumble truly is a force to be reckoned with.


According to Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski, the platform has demonstrated its ability to compete with YouTube as it surpassed the popular Google-owned video site and established a new viewership record.

For several months, Rumble has consistently grown its position among leading streaming and video platforms. However, November 6 marked a significant milestone in its history.

Based on data from StreamsCharts, the victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election led to a significant increase in viewership on Rumble. At its peak, over 1.79 million viewers were using the site. Among the broadcasts that drew particularly large viewer numbers were those by Dan Bongino who attracted 515,000 viewers and Steven Crowder with 460,000 viewers.

During the recent Stream Fighters 3 event, I managed to outdo Kick’s record of 1.75 million viewers from last month! It feels incredible to be part of a community that draws such a massive audience.

Rumble CEO claims they can “take on YouTube” after breaking viewership record

In the course of the election period, Rumble experienced significant growth in popularity, surpassing both Twitch and YouTube to rank as the third most downloaded app, trailing only Instagram and the video editing tool CapCut.

Many have their doubts about Rumble, yet they persist in choosing YouTube due to perceived audience presence. However, Pavlovski asserted, showing a screenshot from the app store, that this assumption is completely off-base.

There’s a common misconception that Rumble isn’t as effective as YouTube due to skepticism from some quarters. However, this notion is fundamentally flawed.

— Chris Pavlovski (@chrispavlovski) November 6, 2024

He continued in a series of follow-up tweets, highlighting Rumble’s success, “The technology feat Rumble accomplished last night will be studied. Our engineers rose up to the challenge on our biggest night, we took #1 in streaming, and we did it without a single hiccup. Oh ya, we did it on our own software, not someone else’s software and cloud.”

On November 6, it was clear that Rumble’s live streams were the stars of the event. However, when it comes to video sites, its main competitor remains YouTube. Nonetheless, Pavlovski is optimistic about the future, believing that even better days lie ahead.

Never before have I felt this level of anticipation for Rumble. We’ve proven our capabilities, and we’re ready to compete with the likes of YouTube.

I’ve never felt this level of anticipation for Rumble. We demonstrated our capabilities to the world, proving that we can compete with YouTube.

On a more significant note, corporate advertisers will have to reconsider their strategies. Gone are the days where they can manipulate the system and boycott large segments of society.

— Chris Pavlovski (@chrispavlovski) November 6, 2024

With Rumble expanding, there’s been talk among some circles about a well-known streamer possibly joining the platform. A notable figure rumored to do so is Dr Disrespect, hinting at a “potential biggest opportunity yet” should YouTube decide not to monetize his channel.

Additionally, the streamer managed to grab the attention of the CEO at Rumble by posting “Let’s Make Gaming Great Again” before launching a fresh collection of merchandise on his own website.

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2024-11-06 23:18