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Pirates vs Navy
Why this
niche?
In this niche, I found an amazing channel that has gained over 18 million views in just two months. I’ve also discovered several other channels that prove the chances of success here are very high. The best part is that the audience for this niche is so huge that you can easily hit millions of views on a single video. However, it’s important to follow certain proven patterns that work well in this niche. In this analysis, I’m going to explain exactly how you can do that.
Success chance
Saturation level
Experience level
Audience
analyses
- 1. United States
- 2. Canada
- 3. United Kingdom
- 4. Australia
Competition
analysis
Competition ANALYSIS
These channels are showing potential for this niche.
Navy Signal
Topic analysis
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Video rating
Video analysis
Do's
00:01
Giving them what they click for
'In the sweltering waters off the coast of Somalia, 31 speedboats carrying 250 pirates attack a US supply ship.'
The title of the video is: “31 Pirate Boats Attacked a U.S. Navy Supply Ship… Then This Happened” and the first thing the viewer hears is that exact line. So they’re immediately getting what they clicked for, which is exactly what you want in those crucial first few seconds. Otherwise, people will just click away. But, there's one thing that I would definitely leave out. I'll talk about this at the don'ts.
00:00
Thrilling background music
I can’t say this enough, but your background music is very important, because it sets the tone of your video. The choice they made here fits the topic really well and gives the viewer a sense that something is about to happen, or already has.
Don'ts
00:00
Smart strategy, but...
'July 5, 2025.'
This is actually a pretty smart move, because it makes the video feel more real. Viewers get the sense that whatever happened was real and tied to that specific date, which helps remove any clickbait feeling right away. But at the same time, it’s also very risky because it’s simply not true. The script you’re about to hear is most likely, for the most part, made up. So yes, it’s a fact that you avoid giving viewers a clickbait vibe at the start of your video because the content matches the title and thumbnail but there’s a big risk. If people try to look up the event, they’ll find out it doesn’t exist anywhere. And that’s where I say: why take that risk? It’s better to leave out the date altogether, because it doesn’t really add much value in the first place.
00:05
This looks kinda fake
I’ve seen several comments pointing this out, and it mainly comes down to the footage that was used. I understand what the editor is trying to do here, but if you try to create too much chaos into the intro to trigger the viewer with fake movie clips, it can have the opposite effect. The clips don’t really connect with each other, and you can tell they’re just random fictional shots, like the one at 00:05. Sometimes less is more, and I think that would also reduce the type of comments you’re getting. So yes, keep it fast-paced and triggering in the intro, but choose your clips carefully so it doesn’t end up looking too fake.
00:14
A little too chaotic
Like I mentioned before, I think the editing feels a bit chaotic. There’s a small image with a shocking, colorful font that also has effects on it. Don’t get me wrong, at the start of your video, it’s totally fine to hit the viewer with something triggering, but be careful not to overdo it. If you’re already using a lot of effects, try to keep the subtitles a bit more calm. It’s not a must, just a small improvement point. Because after all, the video still pulled in over 3M views.
1:04
Bad voice-over
Since we’re talking about improvement points, this is definitely something that could be much better. You can clearly hear that this is an AI-generated voice, and that’s a missed opportunity because AI doesn’t have to sound like this. If you want to improve your video, I’d strongly recommend either going for a real voice-over or choosing an AI voice that sounds a bit less artificial.
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Do's
Don'ts
TITLE RATING
Title analysis
Good titles contain emotional trigger words that ensure that a viewer will click your video. Emotional trigger words can be divided into 3 categories:
Curiosity (Words like: Banned, Exposed, Hidden, Illegal etc.)
Urgency/Unique: (Things like: Numbers, Limited Timed, Days etc.)
Titles: (Things like: Job titles, Family relations, Famous names etc.)
Navy Signal
Used trigger words
- Pirates
- Attacked
- Us Cargo Ship
- Us Navy
- Big Mistake
- Pirate Boats
- Missile
- USS Truman
- Somali Mountain
- Us Jet
- Iranian Missiles
- Ukraine
- Black Sea
- Russian Tanks
- Us Troops
- Deadliest Cartel
THUMBNAIL RATING
Thumbnail analysis
Navy Signal
Used thumbnail 1
This thumbnail achieves more than 3.1M+ views
This is what your thumbnail looks like when you use too many focus points. It feels very chaotic and there’s a lot going on, but the fact that this thumbnail has already pulled in over 3M views shows that this audience will still click. And I can understand why because the contrast between America (through the flag) and the pirates is something that's very clear. Another thing that stands out is that every thumbnail has some kind of explosion or fire, which is clearly a pattern that works well. So overall, it’s a good thumbnail, but I would reduce the number of focus points and go for a clearer design that’s easy to read in a split second. How I would do this is explained in the “How to create your thumbnail” section.
Navy Signal
Used thumbnail 2
Navy Signal
Used thumbnail 3
Navy Signal
Used thumbnail 4
Navy Signal
Revenue analysis
These numbers are estimates and estimated by YouTube experts.
It is therefore not possible to derive any rights from these estimates and it is always recommended to do your own research
Topic analyses
Video rating
Video analyses
Do's
Don'ts
Do's
Don'ts
TITLE RATING
Title analyses
Good titles contain emotional trigger words that ensure that a viewer will click your video. Emotional trigger words can be divided into 3 categories:
Curiosity (Words like: Banned, Exposed, Hidden, Illegal etc.)
Urgency/Unique: (Things like: Numbers, Limited Timed, Days etc.)
Titles: (Things like: Job titles, Family relations, Famous names etc.)
Used trigger words
THUMBNAIL RATING
Thumbnail analyses
Used thumbnail 1
Used thumbnail 2
Used thumbnail 3
Used thumbnail 4
Navy Signal
Revenue analyses
These numbers are estimates and estimated by YouTube experts.
It is therefore not possible to derive any rights from these estimates and it is always recommended to do your own research
Did you check the other competitor channel?
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Important message
What this competition channel is doing is basically heavy clickbait. They present the video in a way that makes it look like everything really happened, but in reality a lot of it is made up. But the thing is… this is exactly what triggers this audience. They love the high-drama, “too crazy to be true” kind of stories, and as long as it’s presented like it’s real, they’ll watch. So that’s why, even though you should be aware it’s not all factual, you still need to lean into the same kind of topics and storytelling style if you want to pull in the same audience. The most important thing for you is to make sure your thumbnail and title match the very first seconds of your video. That way, the viewer immediately sees what they clicked for and doesn’t feel like they’ve been tricked.
How to find topics?
To find topics in this niche, it’s important to once again take a look at the most popular videos from your competition’s channel. I know this comes up in every niche, but it really is step one when it comes to finding the right topics. Here’s a look at the three most popular videos:
1. 31 Pirate Boats Attacked a U.S. Navy Supply Ship… Then This Happened | US Navy
2. 4 A.M. Missile Storm Hits USS Truman — The U.S. Retaliation Shocked the World | US Navy
3. Pirates Attacked a U.S. Cargo Ship — They Didn’t Know What Was Above Them | US Navy
Do you see the pattern here? These videos all focus on intense, dramatic events at sea, with the U.S. Navy as the main focus. There’s always a clear “enemy vs. Navy” story as examples: pirates, enemy ships, or missile attacks. The situations are most of the time unusual, like a large group of pirate boats or a surprise attack in the middle of the night. Each topic also has something the viewer doesn’t expect but really wants to find out about.
This combination works so well because it gives the audience exactly what they want: real military action, high tension, and a sense of mystery that makes them curious enough to click and keep watching.
Keep this in mind
The safest and most effective route right now is to stick with “U.S. Navy vs. Pirates” topics. That’s the clear pattern we’re seeing and the videos in this format are pulling in millions of views as you can see with our competition. You can branch out into Ukraine war–related topics later, but keep in mind that this comes with more risk. War content can be trickier for monetization and may face more restrictions, so it’s something to approach carefully once your channel is already performing well.
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@navygobatv/videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhUfAjIfV7JBAriHBiX4nw
ChatGPT:
There’s a good chance the scripts you see on our competitor’s channel were made using ChatGPT. In this case, I’d suggest keeping the same script style and running it through ChatGPT. So once you’ve picked a topic, you can easily let ChatGPT create the script for you as long as you know how to prompt it properly.
Topic:
To create my own topic within this niche, I took a close look at the competition and the videos that have recently gone viral. It always comes back to topics about attacks on the U.S. Navy, and that’s exactly why I chose this topic, we know it works. Next, I looked to see if I could find anything I could actually use for this topic. A quick Google search brought me to the article below. Even though it’s from 2006, you can still get some useful information from it. That’s my advice for this niche: try to find something real and build your script around it so you always have a source to fall back on. Of course, you can also create a fully fictional script with ChatGPT but that’s up to you. As long as you leave the exact date of the event out, you can keep things more open-ended.
Articles/video references
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Title example
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Thumbnail example
How to create your thumbnail?
I created this thumbnail inspired by the style of another YouTube channel I came across. I then asked ChatGPT to analyze that style, and this is what it came up with. I wanted the pirates to be clearly visible so that viewers can instantly see what the thumbnail is about in just a split second.
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Photoshop
After that, I added a whitening effect in Photoshop and included an arrow to improve the focus.
I then added the text “HUGE MISTAKE” because we saw that a thumbnail with that wording got over 3M views. But since you don’t want to copy it 1:1, I used a different adjective.
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End result
Articles/video references
YOUR VIDEO
Creating the title
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Thumbnail example
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End result
Articles/video references
YOUR VIDEO
Creating the title
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Thumbnail example
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End result
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AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
What does the audience like?
U.S Navy power
This audience is a big fan of the U.S. Navy and they show it mainly in the comments. I also see a large American audience expressing their appreciation, talking about God, and saying that people shouldn’t mess with America. Many of them admire the Navy’s strength and see it as a symbol of national pride.
U.S Navy Vs Pirates
This audience clearly enjoys topics about the U.S. Navy going up against Somali pirates, and there’s a clear pattern here if you'll check the competiton most populair videos. These videos usually show a powerful Navy ship facing off against small pirate boats, often with dramatic moments like gunfire, missile launches, or explosions. The contrast is what makes it so engaging because on one side you have a global superpower, and on the other a small but bold group trying to take them on. More about this at how to create your video.
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
What does the audience not like?
Fake clips/news
This comment shows that not everyone in the audience blindly believes the content. Some viewers are skeptical and point out when details don’t seem to add up. While it’s a small portion of the audience, it’s worth noting that too many inconsistencies in a video can lead to doubt and reduce trust. This is why it’s important to keep your story believable, even if it’s fictional, so you don’t lose viewers who value credibility.