CoComelon

Cocomelon (, stylized as CoComelon) is a children's YouTube channel operated by the Candle Media-owned Moonbug Entertainment. The channel specializes in 3D animation videos of traditional nursery rhymes and original children's songs. As of January 2026, Cocomelon is the 3rd most-subscribed and 2nd most-viewed channel on YouTube.

Key facts

Social media personality.logo: Cocomelon-label-hd.png
Social media personality.pseudonym: checkgate aka ThatsMeOnTV.com (2006–2013)ABC Kid TV (2013–2018)
Social media personality.youtube_id: UCbCmjCuTUZos6Inko4u57UQ
Social media personality.youtube_display_name: Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes
Social media personality.youtube_years_active: 19
Social media personality.youtube_genre: Education, nursery rhymes
Social media personality.youtube_subscribers: 200 million
Social media personality.youtube_views: 219.43 billion
Social media personality.stats_update: March 31, 2026

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Cocomelon — Nursery Rhymes
Official website: www.cocomelon.com

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social media followers: 189000000
Commons category: Cocomelon
inception: 2006-09-02
number of viewers/listeners: 210297046845

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Content
History
checkgate/ThatsMEOnTV.com (2006–2013)
ABC Kid TV (2013–2018)
Cocomelon (2018–present)
Rise in popularity
Diversification
2021
2022
2023
Broadcast
Film adaptation
Reception
Concerns
Identity of original owners
Content
Controversy
See also
Notes
References
External links

The channel launched in September 2006 and was rebranded as Cocomelon in 2018. It has since expanded globally in multiple languages, with spinoff series, Netflix TV shows, merchandising, special events, and ongoing product diversification. It was purchased by Candle Media in 2021 for a reported $3 billion.