True story: On Christmas Eve – yes, while everyone else was deep in holiday mode – I found myself obsessing over the wild world of YouTube automation. Not because I’m some robot (although my spreadsheet skills might make you wonder), but because the landscape for faceless YouTube channels keeps shifting in weird ways. I’ve made a lot of mistakes (and had a few happy accidents), but I’ve also stumbled on niches no one talks about – the ones quietly pulling in €45,000 a month. If you’ve ever wondered how regular creators crack the automation code, you’re definitely not alone. Here’s what’s really working (and surprisingly easy), from someone who’s done it, faceplants and all.
1. The Wild Card Niches: Hidden Gold Mines for Faceless Channels
When most people think about YouTube automation, they picture the usual suspects—finance, tech, health, or trending news. But after years in the trenches, I’ve found that the real hidden gold mines are often in places no one talks about. One of the most surprising? The Vintage Hollywood niche. If you’re looking for a faceless channel idea with massive ad revenue potential and a low barrier to entry, this is a space you can’t ignore.
Vintage Hollywood: Small Channels, Huge Potential
Let’s get straight to the numbers. There’s a channel called Top Rewind that’s been quietly crushing it in this niche. In just the last 28 days, they pulled in 5.5 million views. Now, here’s the kicker—they were underperforming by 41% compared to their usual stats. Even so, they still made around €45,000 in a single month. That’s the kind of YouTube monetization most creators dream about, and it’s happening in a niche that’s wide open for new faces (or, more accurately, faceless channels).
And it’s not just the big players. I’ve tracked smaller channels in the same space, some with barely any subscribers, pulling in 1.2 million views in 28 days. With current CPMs, that’s about €9,000 to €10,000 a month. When these channels aren’t underperforming, the numbers can climb to €15,000 or even €20,000 monthly. For a niche that flies under the radar, those are eye-popping results.
Why Does This Work? The Secret Sauce
What makes the Vintage Hollywood niche so effective for faceless channels? It’s the hybrid nature of the content. These videos sit right between evergreen and trending. Celebrity topics—especially those tied to old Hollywood—have a weirdly spiky but repeating traffic pattern. One week, everyone’s searching for the Olsen twins; the next, it’s Clint Eastwood or some random Pawn Stars moment. The topics are broad and random, but that’s exactly the point. You’re never locked into a single trend, and there’s always something coming back into the spotlight.
Research shows that faceless YouTube automation channels thrive when they blend evergreen appeal with the unpredictability of trending topics. The result? Consistent traffic spikes and a steady stream of ad revenue, even if you’re not uploading every day.
Low Barrier Production: Anyone Can Do This
Here’s where it gets even better. The production side is almost laughably simple. Most of these videos are just collages of old images and short clips, stitched together with basic editing. Thumbnails? Forget fancy Photoshop work. As I often tell my students,
“It’s literally just a white line, two random pictures, and yellow text. That’s literally it.”
And it works. The simplicity actually helps these videos stand out in a sea of overproduced content. You don’t need a studio, expensive gear, or even a voiceover if you don’t want one. AI tools like Fliki or ElevenLabs can handle voiceovers, and script generators like ChatGPT can whip up a script in minutes. If you want to scale, you can easily outsource editing and thumbnail design—just like the pros do.
Copyright Compliance: The 7-Second Rule
One of the biggest fears people have with YouTube automation is copyright. But there’s a simple trick that keeps you safe: never run a clip longer than seven seconds. If you want to show a scene from an old movie, keep it under that limit, then break it up with a still image before moving to the next clip. This little-known workaround is a game-changer for faceless channels, especially in niches that rely on archival footage.
To recap the workflow:
Pick a celebrity or vintage Hollywood topic with spiky search interest
Gather short clips (under 7 seconds) and public domain images
Assemble a simple collage-style video
Design a basic thumbnail—white lines, yellow text, two images
Upload and watch the traffic spikes roll in
It’s not glamorous, but it’s effective. And as the data shows, the ad revenue potential is far higher than most people realize. If you’re looking for a low-risk, high-reward entry point into YouTube automation, the Vintage Hollywood niche is the wild card you’ve been searching for.
2. Trending Yet Overlooked: Women’s Basketball, Streamers, and Car Curiosities
When it comes to trending topics on YouTube, most creators rush to the obvious—celebrity drama, mainstream sports, or viral memes. But in my years of digging through analytics and experimenting with YouTube automation strategies, I’ve found that the real gold often lies in the niches most people ignore. Let’s talk about three such areas: the WNBA YouTube niche, streamer drama, and quirky automotive content. Each of these is not only ripe for growth but also surprisingly lucrative, especially if you’re looking for fresh YouTube content ideas for 2025.
Women’s Basketball: The WNBA YouTube Niche No One Saw Coming
Let’s start with the WNBA. I know, it’s not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of viral sports content. But here’s the thing—channels that pivoted from NBA to WNBA coverage have seen explosive results. Take Quartzsite TV, for example. This channel started with NBA videos, but the numbers were just okay. Then they switched to WNBA content. The result? Their average views per video spiked almost 100x. In just 28 days, with only 33,000 subscribers, they pulled in 1.3 million views and earned between €6,000 and €7,000. And get this—they weren’t even uploading daily. Eight videos a month, that’s it.
Another channel, Hoop Riddick, is a hidden gem with just over 6,000 subscribers but 768,000 views in 28 days. That’s a solid €6,000–€7,000 per month, thanks to a high RPM in this niche. The secret? Simple, fast thumbnails—just a breaking news overlay and a few interview clips. No fancy editing, no expensive graphics. I even share a Google Drive of these ready-to-use PNGs with my community, making the process almost plug-and-play. Research shows that leveraging trending but underserved topics like the WNBA can trigger viral reach and outsized monetization, especially when paired with simple production cycles.
Streamer Drama: Low Volume, High Reach
Next up, the streamer drama niche. Streamers are only getting more popular, and the drama surrounding them is a content goldmine. I’ll be honest—I’m not personally a huge fan of this genre, but the numbers don’t lie. I’ve seen channels with barely any uploads go viral. One example: a channel with just 9,000 subscribers had its fourth video hit 3 million views. The first video? 408,000 views. Another creator, Doctor Mystery, averages 3.5 million views a month with a minimal upload schedule. Mister Truth, with 46,000 subs, has a video at 9.4 million views and still averages close to 3 million monthly. That’s potentially €15,000–€20,000 a month, depending on RPM. The key here is quality over quantity—fewer uploads, but each one is a potential hit. This is a classic case of low volume, high reach.
What’s driving this? Streamers are constantly in the spotlight, and their audience is hungry for updates, controversies, and behind-the-scenes stories. As research indicates, simple formats and fast production cycles allow creators to test more ideas and catch trends as they spike, maximizing both reach and revenue.
Automotive Content: Quirky, Creative, and Consistently Profitable
Now, let’s talk about the car niche. This is one area I’m personally excited about for 2025. Most people think car content is all about reviews or luxury vehicles, but the real winners are channels with quirky, creative angles. For example, one channel racked up 984,000 views in 28 days—even while underperforming by 44%. Despite that, they still cleared over €10,000 a month. The secret? Easy-to-make videos with stock footage and catchy titles like “13 cars that could survive the apocalypse.”
“Thirteen cars that could survive the apocalypse – Like, you see what I’m saying? Like, this is creative.”
Other hits include “Cheapest car deals to save €15,000 before 2025” and “Dealers are dumping these cars.” The thumbnails? Simple, bold text overlays and a clear image—nothing fancy. These ideas are not only easy to produce but also evergreen, meaning they’ll keep pulling in views long after upload. Research shows that combining quirky video ideas with efficient YouTube automation—using stock footage, AI tools, and outsourced editing—lets creators scale quickly and test what works.
Spotlight on Overlooked Opportunities
What ties these niches together is their ability to deliver recurring spikes in views and revenue, all while flying under the radar. Whether it’s the WNBA, streamer drama, or creative automotive content, these trending topics are proof that you don’t need millions of subscribers or daily uploads to build a profitable channel. With the right YouTube automation strategies and a willingness to experiment, you can turn overlooked niches into your next big win.
3. The Secret Sauce: Celebrity News, Community, and Making Mistakes on Purpose
If you ask me what the most underrated, yet explosively profitable YouTube automation channel niche is for 2025, I’ll give you a straight answer: the celebrity news niche. I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go, but nothing has matched the sheer monetization potential and consistency of this space. Let me walk you through why this niche is the “secret sauce” for anyone serious about YouTube automation success stories—and how community and even so-called “mistakes” play a role in the journey.
First, let’s talk numbers. My main YouTube automation channel is all about celebrity news—scandals, court cases, viral moments, you name it. Over the years, this channel has racked up over 207 million views and brought in more than €1 million in revenue. That’s not a typo. The reason is simple: “Celebrities are always going to do some dumb stuff that’s going to be all over the news.” There’s a never-ending stream of content, and the audience appetite is insatiable.
The real magic happens during major live events. Take the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial in April and May of 2022. I covered the entire thing, and the results were nothing short of insane. In just those two months, my channel pulled in 42 million views and €174,000 in ad revenue. There were days when I made over €13,800—yes, in a single day. The algorithm loves this kind of content, and when the world is watching, the ad rates skyrocket. The biggest day ever for me was April 24th, 2022, when I hit €13,856. The next day? €12,100. Even as the trial wound down, there were still days with nearly €10,000 in earnings. That’s the power of being in the right niche at the right time.
And it’s not just one-off events. When P. Diddy got arrested a few months ago, I saw another massive spike—€50,304 in a single month, with several days topping €7,500. These moments prove that the celebrity news niche isn’t just about slow, steady growth. It’s about being ready for those viral, unpredictable surges that can change your income overnight. Research shows that live events in this niche can cause huge, rapid spikes in income, and my own experience backs that up 100%.
But here’s something most people overlook: you don’t have to be perfect to win big. There have been times when I started covering a trend a bit late, or made a calculated “mistake” by jumping in after the initial hype. Sometimes, those videos still took off, simply because I adapted quickly and delivered what the audience wanted. YouTube automation isn’t about perfection—it’s about speed, flexibility, and understanding what makes viewers click. The algorithm rewards those who keep showing up, even if every move isn’t flawless.
Now, let’s talk about the power of community. I run a YouTube automation community where I share every detail of my process—how I pick topics, automate scripts, design thumbnails, and manage my team. The results? Students who started from scratch are now pulling in €4,400 to €5,200 a month, sometimes within just a few weeks. One creator hit 64 million monthly views and made over €10,000 in a single month. These aren’t isolated wins; they’re repeatable outcomes from following a proven, step-by-step strategy. Studies indicate that automation communities and clear workflows lead to real, sustainable wins, and I see that every day in my group.
What really excites me is how accessible this all is now. With AI tools for scriptwriting, voiceovers, and editing, plus a supportive community sharing resources and wins, the barrier to entry has never been lower. You don’t need to be a video editing expert or a celebrity gossip insider. You just need to be willing to learn, adapt, and take action. The YouTube automation community is growing fast, and those who get in early are setting themselves up for long-term success.
In the end, the secret sauce is a mix of the right niche, a willingness to make mistakes and learn, and the support of a like-minded community. If you’re thinking about launching a YouTube automation channel in 2025, the celebrity news niche is hands down the best place to start. The opportunities are massive, the process is replicable, and the wins—both big and small—are happening every single day. Don’t wait for perfection. Jump in, adapt, and let the community help you grow.
