12 Best Youtube Channel Ideas Without Showing Your Face in 2021

                    So you want to start a YouTube channel, but you don't want to show your face on the screen. Luckily, there are tons of ways to create engaging video content without even using a camera. So without any further ado, 

            Let's get into the 12 best YouTube channel ideas without showing your face.

 First up is educational videos. 

                        YouTube is a learning platform where millions of people come to answer questions or solve problems. So maybe you could use an existing passion for a certain subject to make interesting videos. Now, admittedly, this is a pretty broad niche, so let's narrow it down into some specific examples. 

Simple History is a channel 

                creating animated videos about historic events. They use voiceover to tell the story, but nobody ever appears on the screen. You also have channels like In a Nutshell that uses the same animation method to make videos about science. If you're not an animator, you could try using stock footage to create these kinds of videos. Or maybe you could consider making videos

 Science experiments 

                where you solely film the process, and not yourself. And of course, there are so many other subjects you could do videos on, like geography and maths. And by the way, I'm gonna leave a link to all of the channels mentioned in this video down in the description below.

Food videos

                who doesn't love food? Recipe videos are massively popular on YouTube, and there are tons of very successful channels using a simple top-down camera setup, focusing solely on the cooking process, and maybe having some hands in the frame. And don't feel like they have to be super complicated recipes either. Very simple tutorials with limited ingredients are extremely popular. You can use text on the screen to explain each step or to make things even clearer, you could add a voiceover. And this sort of content is very easy to repurpose onto other platforms, like Facebook or Instagram, and that can help grow your audience even further. 

            There are some other variations on the food niche. You could consider making top 10 recipes about exotic foods, or most disgusting foods, or maybe luxury foods, like the top 10 most expensive dishes to eat. And you can create this style of video by using stock footage and pictures that you find online.

 Gaming

                     gaming was always going to make it onto a list of the best faceless niches. This genre is huge, but it's also extremely competitive. All you need to start making gaming videos is a decent screen recorder and a microphone. And of course, something to play the games on. But the main issue with gaming content is that it's very difficult to stand out from the ever-growing crowd.

                 So instead of making quite straightforward videos just playing through a game, try to offer your audience some more value. You could try making specific how-to videos on how to beat certain levels or bosses, or maybe how to uncover certain features within a game. This can help to make your videos easier to find via search, which is a great way to start growing your audience. 

 Quizzes and brain teasers. 

                This style of video is very shareable, and it can appeal to a broad range of ages. Take a look at a channel called BRIGHT SIDE, which uploads animated riddles and brain teaser videos to over 40 million subscribers. And it's very easy to source new content ideas by finding new riddles and quizzes online. Another bonus is that this style of content is evergreen, meaning that you can be getting views on these videos months and months or even years into the future. 

Tech

                Before buying a new phone or gadget, people love to watch detailed reviews and unboxing videos on YouTube. Much like the food niche, people aren't that interested in what you look like. They just want to see the product that you're unboxing or reviewing. And channels like Android Authority use this exact method very successfully. And unboxing videos go way beyond the tech niche. There are some massive channels that focus on unboxing children's toys and collectables, and you could gain millions of subscribers by doing this well. Within the tech niche, 

  how to use the software on Mac or PC.

                     Once again, all you need is a decent screen recorder and a microphone. And by the way, if you are looking for a really good free screen recorder, I've left another link down in the video description.

 ASMR

                    which is a genre that is often misunderstood. Millions of people come to YouTube to find content to help them relax or sleep. Lots of ASMR content involves personalities appearing on screen, but there's also a massive audience looking for faceless content too. Channels like ASMR Bakery create relaxing videos using only objects, growing their audience to over 1 million subscribers. However, you will need a very powerful microphone, and a decent camera setup to get into this niche. So if you're just starting, and you're on a budget, this might not be the best option. 

  The theme of relaxing content

                     You could try and create long relaxation montages using stock footage, or if you have your own drone, you could use it to capture some amazing nature shots. Channels like Nature Relaxation Films have built a huge audience using this exact method, staying along this train of thought, 

Travel

                    this is a niche that is mainly dominated by vloggers, but that's not the only way to create engaging travel content. Remember that people come to YouTube for information, and a really good travel video about a certain destination can be even better than a guidebook. 

You could make top 10 lists of things 

                    when you visit a certain country or focus down on one city or region. And you could do this by using footage that you filmed yourself from a trip you've taken. Or once again, you could try using stock footage. You could also make fully original travel videos without ever showing your face. Urban exploration could be considered a part of the travel niche. And all you need to do is strap a GoPro, or an action camera to your head, and focus on these amazing locations without ever showing your face. 

  Urban Life 

                    That creates long POV videos, exploring cities and cool locations in real-time. At number eight is music. And why not try using an existing talent to start your YouTube channel? You could make how-to videos about how to play certain songs or sounds on an instrument.

The camera is usually focused on the instrument itself 

                 This adds the most value to the audience. Try to think of some unusual covers, or trending songs to help reach a bigger audience. Drama channels can attract a lot of eyeballs, but they're not without controversy. If you're willing to put yourself out there by dissecting topics around celebrities and YouTubers, then putting them in your thumbnail can often attract a lot of views. 

YouTube drama. 

                    But he now appears on screen with his face covered, which hasn't stopped him from reaching over 4 million subscribers. And the whole faceless thing has become a part of his YouTube identity. Along the same lines, you could make review videos about TV shows or films just by using clips, but you just need to be careful about not using anything that's copyrighted. 

 finance or cryptocurrency

                    You already know that this is a massive topic on YouTube, and it's a very easy one to get into without showing your face. You can give tips on investing, or talk about trending news in the market just by using screen recordings. Or you could even make how-to guides for beginners on how to get started. 

Next up is art

                    Much like the food niche, you can make a variety of different arts and crafts videos just by focusing on the subject, and maybe using your hands in the frame. Painting tutorials can be very informative, but they can also just be relaxing for people to watch too. You could also make step-by-step guides on how to create certain crafts, or show the process of a mindblowing restoration project. So again, this is a great niche to turn an existing talent or passion into a successful YouTube channel. And finally, 

 The luxury genre 

                    People love watching videos about expensive houses, hotels, and vehicles. And seeing as this is all based on a location, or a specific item, you never need to show your face. You could try and gain access to some of these places, and film them yourself. Or once again, you could just use stock footage to get some high-quality clips without ever leaving your computer. So that is 12 great ways to start a YouTube channel without ever showing your face. And that really only scratches the surface when it comes to faceless channels. So if you want part two of this video, let me know down in the comments below. In the meantime thanks for watching, and I'll see you guys next time.