Complete Guide 2026

Start a Faceless YouTube Channel

Build a profitable YouTube channel without ever showing your face. Learn proven strategies, best niches, and automation tools.

Why Go Faceless?

Privacy

Keep your identity private while building a brand

Automation

Outsource or automate most of the content creation

Scalable

Run multiple channels simultaneously

Profitable

Same monetization as face-on-camera channels

Best Faceless Niches

These niches work perfectly without showing your face

Compilation Videos

$3-$8

Top 10 lists, fails, satisfying videos

Easy

Screen Tutorials

$8-$25

Software tutorials, coding, design

Medium

ASMR & Ambient

$4-$12

Relaxing sounds, nature, rain

Easy

Animation & Motion

$5-$15

Explainers, stories, educational

Hard

AI-Generated Content

$3-$10

AI art, music, stories

Easy

Gaming (No Cam)

$2-$8

Gameplay, walkthroughs, tips

Medium

Stock Footage Essays

$8-$20

Documentary style, history, science

Medium

Meditation & Sleep

$5-$15

Guided meditations, sleep sounds

Easy

How to Start (Step by Step)

1

Choose Your Niche

Pick from our recommended faceless niches based on your interests and CPM goals

2

Set Up Your Channel

Create channel art, write SEO-optimized descriptions, and plan your content strategy

3

Get Your Tools

Set up AI voice tools, video editing software, and stock footage sources

4

Create First 10 Videos

Build a content library before publishing to maintain consistency

5

Optimize & Grow

Use analytics, A/B test thumbnails, and engage with your audience

6

Monetize

Apply for YouTube Partner Program, add affiliate links, and sell products

Essential Tools

Everything you need to create faceless content

ElevenLabs

AI Voice Generation

Free/$5+/mo

Canva

Thumbnails & Graphics

Free/$13/mo

CapCut

Video Editing

Free

Pexels/Pixabay

Stock Footage

Free

Midjourney

AI Images

$10/mo

OBS Studio

Screen Recording

Free

Find Your Perfect Faceless Niche

Use our AI Niche Advisor to get personalized recommendations for your faceless channel.