Rankings of UK radio stations on YouTube and Instagram
Updated on 6 October 2026
Which radio stations have the largest followings on YouTube and Instagram? Which radio videos get the most views? SOCIAL RADIO publishes monthly rankings of French and UK stations on social media.
These rankings measure the audience that radio stations build off-air. They enable stations in France and the United Kingdom to be compared with one another.
France
Ranking of the most-followed French radio stations on YouTube
Stations ranked by the number of subscribers to their official YouTube channel.
Ranking of the most-viewed radio videos on YouTube
Videos published by French radio stations this month, ranked by number of views.
Ranking of the most-followed French radio stations on Instagram (in progress)
Stations ranked by the number of followers on their official Instagram account.
Ranking of the most followed French radio stations on Instagram (in progress)
Instagram content from French radio stations with the most engagement.
United Kingdom
Most-followed UK radio stations on YouTube
UK stations ranked by the number of subscribers to their official YouTube channel.
Most-viewed UK radio videos on YouTube
Videos posted by UK radio stations this month, ranked by views.
Most-followed UK radio stations on Instagram (in progress)
UK stations ranked by the number of followers on their official Instagram account.
Top-performing UK radio posts on Instagram (ongoing)
UK stations ranked by the number of followers on their official Instagram account.
Methodology
- YouTube scope: 35 channels and programme accounts in France, 22 in the United Kingdom on YouTube. Official accounts and channels only. Full list here.
- Instagram scope : 19 stations in France, 9 in the UK. Official accounts and channels only. Full list here.
- Source: public figures obtained via the YouTube API and Metricool
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which radio station has the most subscribers on YouTube in France?
As of 6 October 2026, it is Skyrock, with 7.2 million subscribers and
Which radio station has the most followers on Instagram in France?
As of 6 October 2026, it is Skyrock, with 1.84 million followers.
Which UK radio station has the most YouTube subscribers?
As of 6 October, it is BBC Radio 1, with 8.5 million subscribers.
Which UK radio station has the most Instagram followers?
As of 6 October, it is BBC Radio 1, with 2.11 million followers.
How often are the rankings updated?
Every month. The date of the last update is shown at the top of each page.