Best R Tutorial Videos
200 R videos from top YouTube educators, ranked by views and engagement. YouTube channels teaching R programming for statistical computing and data analysis. Learn tidyverse, ggplot2, R Markdown, and statistical modeling techniques.
See R Channels →The best R tutorials on YouTube in 2026 come from 45 verified creators across 200 indexed videos. Ranked by total views, the top picks are "Introduction to R and RStudio" by Hefin Rhys (454,578 views) , "Introduction to ggplot in R" by Hefin Rhys , and "Installing R version 4.0 + RTools 4.0 + RStudio For Data Science (#R #RTools #RStudio #DataScience)" by iAnalyticsGeek. Full ranked list below, updated weekly from the YouTube Data API.
We indexed 200 R videos from 45 YouTube channels to find the tutorials worth your time. Below you'll find the most-watched R content, beginner-friendly crash courses, and what's trending right now.
The most-watched R tutorial has 454,578 views from Hefin Rhys. Other top educators include Hefin Rhys and iAnalyticsGeek.
Top R Videos
Installing R version 4.0 + RTools 4.0 + RStudio For Data Science (#R #RTools #RStudio #DataScience) iAnalyticsGeek
75.7K views · 1.8K likes · 6 years ago
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5:51 Installing R, RTools & RStudio IDE for Data Science (#R, #Rstudio, #RTools, #DataScience) iAnalyticsGeek
52K views · 565 likes · 6 years ago
45:21 Introduction _Command line_ Data editor _ Rstudio Introduction to R Software
41.8K views · 247 likes · 9 years ago
1:21 🚀 How to Run Code in R Studio Like a Pro! 💻✨ #education #learning #programminglanguage #rstudio Statistical Spectrum
34.3K views · 410 likes · 1 year ago
8:56 Creating Your First R Package in 2 Minutes in RStudio! StatistikinDD
30.6K views · 400 likes · 4 years ago
18:10 Tidyverse in R - tips & tricks Tom Henry - data science with R
29.5K views · 1.1K likes · 5 years ago
4:51 ![Boxplots in R with ggplot and geom_boxplot() [R- Graph Gallery Tutorial]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Ww5kQuHtqKQ/mqdefault.jpg)
16:17 Boxplots in R with ggplot and geom_boxplot() [R- Graph Gallery Tutorial] The Data Digest
27.4K views · 630 likes · 5 years ago
19:47 ![Histograms in R with ggplot and geom_histogram() [R-Graph Gallery Tutorial]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/onEumD5xUOE/mqdefault.jpg)
11:34 Histograms in R with ggplot and geom_histogram() [R-Graph Gallery Tutorial] The Data Digest
20.2K views · 243 likes · 5 years ago
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18:27 Extended Introduction to RStudio | R-Tutorials.com R Tutorials
19.4K views · 236 likes · 10 years ago
2:51 AI Coding: Use ChatR in RStudio (Step-by-Step) #shorts R Programming 101
15.9K views · 147 likes · 6 months ago
12:13 Density Plot in R with ggplot and geom_density() The Data Digest
15.8K views · 257 likes · 5 years ago
10:54 Publication-Quality Barplots for Two Factors with ggplot - Two-Way ANOVA with R - tutorial 3 StatDOE by Rosane Rech
15.7K views · 342 likes · 5 years ago
6:33 How to install R and Rstudio for 32-bit and 64-bit Operating system R Programming
15.4K views · 159 likes · 6 years ago
19:20 Best for Beginners
1:31:21 
1:17:25 1:27:24 45:21 Introduction _Command line_ Data editor _ Rstudio Introduction to R Software
41.8K views · 247 likes · 9 years ago
1:21 🚀 How to Run Code in R Studio Like a Pro! 💻✨ #education #learning #programminglanguage #rstudio Statistical Spectrum
34.3K views · 410 likes · 1 year ago
4:51 16:17 Boxplots in R with ggplot and geom_boxplot() [R- Graph Gallery Tutorial] The Data Digest
27.4K views · 630 likes · 5 years ago
19:47 11:34 Histograms in R with ggplot and geom_histogram() [R-Graph Gallery Tutorial] The Data Digest
20.2K views · 243 likes · 5 years ago
18:27 Extended Introduction to RStudio | R-Tutorials.com R Tutorials
19.4K views · 236 likes · 10 years ago
Recent & Trending
2:51 Create Stunning Heat Maps in RStudio: Step-by-Step Guide #shorts R Programming 101
10.6K views · 78 likes · 1 month ago
14:32 Today I learned in R: tips and tricks for better coding and R programming R Programming 101
8.5K views · 68 likes · 4 months ago
2:51 Create Stunning Heat Maps in RStudio: Step-by-Step Guide #shorts R Programming 101
8K views · 57 likes · 1 month ago
2:13 Create Stunning Heat Maps in RStudio: Step-by-Step Guide #shorts R Programming 101
3K views · 36 likes · 1 month ago
1:25 AI Coding: Use ChatR in RStudio (Step-by-Step) #shorts R Programming 101
2.3K views · 42 likes · 6 months ago
2:35 R Programming: New dplyr & uncount Functions Explained! #shorts R Programming 101
2K views · 66 likes · 28 days ago
16:21 Statistics with R programming. The t-test and paired t-test R Programming 101
1.8K views · 63 likes · 3 months ago
2:33 R Programming: New dplyr & uncount Functions Explained! #shorts R Programming 101
510 views · 5 likes · 26 days ago
1:30:57 W3Schools R Programming Full Course in 1 Hour | R-Programming Tutorial using W3Schools Learn with W3Schools
446 views · 20 likes · 5 months ago
5:11 Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best R tutorial videos?
The best R tutorials are ranked by view count and engagement from 200 videos across top YouTube educators. Top videos include tutorials from channels specializing in R development.
Which R videos are best for beginners?
Check the "Best for Beginners" section above — it filters for introductory R content like crash courses, tutorials, and getting-started guides, ranked by views.
How many R educators are on YouTube?
Developer Educators tracks YouTube channels covering R tutorials and courses. Visit the All R Channels page for the full list of educators.
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