Have you ever wondered what would happen if gravity turned off for an hour? Or what if Earth had rings like Saturn? Well, you’re not the only one. There’s a viral niche on YouTube quietly gaining millions of views—and it’s still a hidden gem.
In this post, you’ll learn how one faceless YouTube channel reached nearly 1 million subscribers with just 24 videos in the “What If” niche, and how you can replicate their strategy—even if you’re starting from scratch.
After uploading a video in a similar niche that quickly went viral, I noticed something incredible: my viewers started following the same strategy and were getting insane results within just two weeks.
That’s when I started digging deeper.
I came across a channel in the hypothetical science and “What If” space. This channel gained 900,000 subscribers, with every video (except two) crossing 1 million views. According to Social Blade, they’re averaging around $20,000/month in ad revenue—and that’s without selling any products or sponsorships.
So, what’s the secret? It’s all in the presentation.
While most science-based YouTube channels use complex 3D animations or high-budget visuals, this channel keeps things simple—stick figure animations.
That’s right. Stick figures + compelling voiceovers + creative “what if” scenarios = a winning formula.
Here’s the good news: you can recreate this style using free and AI-powered tools like Canva, ChatGPT, Leonardo AI, and Dubdub AI. No need for a camera or expensive editing software.
Name Idea: Use ChatGPT or DeepSeek AI to generate 15 unique names.
Example: Altiverse — simple, sci-fi, and memorable.
Channel Description: Add keywords like “what if,” “hypothetical scenarios,” “science facts,” and “animated explainers” to help YouTube understand your audience.
Logo Prompt: “Alien spaceship hovering above a city skyline in silhouette.”
Banner Aspect Ratio: 2560×1440 for optimal YouTube sizing.
Generate several styles and select one that aligns with your brand tone.
Add logo, banner, and keyword-rich description.
Don’t forget channel tags (generated with ChatGPT), e.g.:
What if science
Animated explainers
Stick figure videos
Hypothetical questions
Tip: Warm up your new channel by watching, liking, and commenting on other videos for a week before uploading. It builds credibility with the algorithm.
Study top-performing videos in this niche. Then use ChatGPT to brainstorm 20 fresh, original “What If” topics based on those trends. Examples:
What if humans could breathe underwater?
What if the Moon disappeared?
What if time travel was discovered tomorrow?
Use Dubdub AI to transcribe scripts from existing viral videos. Then ask ChatGPT to analyze the tone and structure, and generate a new script in the same style without copying.
Sample Topic: What if gravity turned off for one hour?
“Imagine brushing your teeth and the toothpaste floats away… your cat glides across the ceiling… chaos ensues.”
Use Dubdub AI to:
Select ultra-realistic voices tailored for education or animation.
Generate voiceovers with pauses, emotions, and tone control.
Optionally, use their AI avatar tool to animate characters speaking your script.
Set your canvas to 1920×1080.
Upload your voiceover files.
Use stick figure graphics from the “Elements” tab.
Break your script into 30-second scenes and animate with transitions, text, and image timing.
Mix AI-generated videos or backgrounds where needed.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Niche | “What If” Hypothetical Scenarios |
| Channel Style | Faceless, stick figure animation |
| Subscribers | 900K+ |
| Videos Posted | 24 |
| Average Views per Video | 1M+ |
| Estimated Revenue | $20,000/month from YouTube ads |
| Main Tools Used | ChatGPT, Leonardo AI, Canva, Dubdub AI |
| Voiceover Strategy | AI-generated voices via Dubdub AI |
| Animation Style | Simple stick figures using Canva |
| Video Topics Example | “What if Earth stopped spinning?”, “What if we lived on Mars?” |
| SEO Keywords | what if, stick figure animation, hypothetical science, faceless channel |
This “What If” YouTube niche is still underexploited. With a little creativity and smart use of free tools, you can build a channel with serious earning potential.
Whether you’re a beginner or already on YouTube, this strategy is worth testing.
You can follow steps in my video to make sure you make it right!
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