YouTube remains the undisputed king of long-form content. Creators like (often called the "William Shakespeare of Indonesian vlogging") and Ria Ricis have mastered the art of the "daily vlog." Their content—ranging from lavish family pranks to intimate religious reflections—regularly garners tens of millions of views.
Data from May 2026 reveals the extent of this transformation. Among Indonesia's top-performing YouTube channels, Ricis Official maintained 89 percent short-form content proportion, while AH channel led the category with 95 percent shorts. Willie Salim achieved 94 percent short-form content while accumulating the highest total views among top 10 channels at 99.58 million over 30 days. YouTube remains the undisputed king of long-form content
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A unique feature of the Indonesian entertainment landscape is the blurred line between traditional television celebrities and digital creators. Many of the country's top YouTubers transitioned from mainstream TV to digital media, bringing millions of loyal fans with them. and Ibu Tati’s gravelly laugh.
While others were trying to look like K-pop idols, Sari pointed her phone at Ibu Tati, the 60-year-old kerupuk (cracker) seller. She filmed the rhythmic slap of the dough, the explosive puff of steam as the crackers hit hot oil, and Ibu Tati’s gravelly laugh.
Their worlds collided at the "Pekan Raya Digital" (Digital Fair) in Jakarta. Sari was there to launch her own line of kerupuk based on Ibu Tati's recipe. Dimas was there to showcase his trailer.