Best Linux YouTube Channels

Linux runs most servers, containers and cloud machines. These channels teach the terminal, Bash scripting and system administration, from first commands to sysadmin work.

15 channels • Updated Nov 10, 2026

Our #1 pick as of November 2026: Learn Linux TV. It pairs 1.1M subscribers with 52 Linux videos, the best mix of reach and depth among 15 channels. Next: ProgrammingKnowledge and David Bombal. All free on YouTube and re-ranked with every data refresh.

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Best for: Most Linux videos 52 Linux videos in our index, the most on this list.

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Best for: Fresh uploads Uploads almost daily; last video 3 days ago. 37 Linux videos in our index.

ProgrammingKnowledge
ProgrammingKnowledge

@programmingknowledge

AI Coding

Hi Guys, I have Always been asked to share my code which I use in my video. Answering people’s questions is great, and ...

1.9M Subs
4.5K Videos
2.9K Avg Views
0.51% Engagement
Long Form
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Best for: Largest audience 3.1M subscribers, the most on this list. 9 Linux videos in our index.

David Bombal
David Bombal

@davidbombal

cybersecurity

Want to learn about IT? Want to get ahead in your career? Well, this is the right place! On this channel, I discuss Li...

3.1M Subs
2.3K Videos
78K Avg Views
1.34% Engagement
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Best for: Advanced topics Covers in-depth and advanced material, not only the basics. 9 Linux videos in our index.

Null Byte
Null Byte

@nullbytewht

cybersecurity

The official Null Byte channel for video content! We focus on creating videos for aspiring ethical hackers, computer sci...

954K Subs
234 Videos
118.8K Avg Views
2.63% Engagement
AdvancedProject Based
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Best for: General reference 150K subscribers across 95 videos. 47 Linux videos in our index.

TechSky - Ethical Hacking
cybersecurity

🛡️ In the vast Tech Sky—where defense meets hacking. Step into the ever-evolving world of Ethical Hacking and Cybersec...

150K Subs
95 Videos
9K Avg Views
1.96% Engagement
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Best for: Short lessons Recent videos average 1 minute. 17 Linux videos in our index.

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Best for: Highest engagement 7.2% engagement rate (likes and comments per view), the highest on this list. 42 Linux videos in our index.

Switched to Linux
Switched to Linux

@switchedtolinux

DevOps

Switched to Linux is dedicated to helping people make the switch to a Linux based desktop system and get real work done....

90.7K Subs
3.3K Videos
4.1K Avg Views
7.17% Engagement
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Best for: Beginners Bio and video titles are aimed at beginners (basics, from scratch, getting started). 29 Linux videos in our index.

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Best for: Learning by building Teaches through projects you build along with the video. 23 Linux videos in our index.

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Best for: Short lessons Recent videos average 6 minutes. 22 Linux videos in our index.

SSTec Tutorials
SSTec Tutorials

@sstectutorials

it-networking

SSTec Tutorials YouTube Channel is all about video tutorials on computers, smartphones, software and applications. Also,...

162K Subs
522 Videos
1.6K Avg Views
1.71% Engagement
Project Based
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Best for: Beginners Bio and video titles are aimed at beginners (basics, from scratch, getting started). 10 Linux videos in our index.

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Best for: Fresh uploads Uploads about once a week; last video 4 days ago. 10 Linux videos in our index.

TechChip
TechChip

@techchipnet

cybersecurity

Welcome to the official TechChip YouTube channel! Dive into the world of ethical hacking, penetration testing, cyber sec...

451K Subs
649 Videos
7.9K Avg Views
2.5% Engagement
Project BasedShort Form
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Best for: Long-form deep dives Recent videos average 53 minutes. 14 Linux videos in our index.

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Best for: Long-form deep dives Recent videos average 91 minutes. 20 Linux videos in our index.

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Best for: Back catalog Few new uploads lately, but 486 videos to work through. 5 Linux videos in our index.

HackerSploit
HackerSploit

@hackersploit

cybersecurity

HackerSploit is the leading provider of free Infosec and cybersecurity training. Our goal is to make cybersecurity train...

1M Subs
486 Videos
9.2K Avg Views
3.38% Engagement
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How We Selected These Channels

Only channels with at least 5 Linux videos in our index qualify. The ranking weighs subscribers against how many Linux videos a channel has and how much of its catalog they make up, so a specialist with 40 Linux videos ranks above a bigger generalist with three.

Each "Best for" label comes from the channel's own numbers: subscribers, engagement rate, 30-day subscriber growth, upload frequency, average video length, and the style tags we infer from its bio and video titles. A superlative such as "Largest audience" goes only to the channel that holds it on this list.

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