Most Growing YouTube Channels in April 2026

A channel that is still growing is often a good moment to test partnerships. When a creator is trending, you typically get:

• Lower CPMs than “fully priced” mainstream channels
• Higher attention per integration (because audiences are more engaged with the creator’s story)
• Better creative performance if you repurpose the integration into paid (whitelisting / cutdowns)

If you want to move fast, the play is simple: shortlist by avg views + growth, validate audience fit, then test 2-3 creators with a clean brief and measurable CTA.