I Used This Exact Claude AI Prompt to Discover 50 New HIDDEN Niches on YouTube!

Okay, I’m going to be completely honest with you — I was stuck in YouTube purgatory for months.

You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through “successful YouTuber” content, seeing the same advice over and over again? “Start a tech channel!” “Do reaction videos!” “Gaming is hot right now!” Meanwhile, those niches are so saturated that breaking through feels impossible unless you have a Hollywood budget or some viral miracle.

I was sitting at my desk last Tuesday, staring at my analytics dashboard showing my latest video with a whopping 47 views (thanks, Mom!), when I decided to try something different. Instead of following the same old advice, I turned to Claude AI with a very specific prompt that I’d been tinkering with.

What happened next blew my mind. In about 30 minutes, I discovered 50 completely untapped YouTube niches that I had never even considered. Some of them were so specific and underserved that I literally face-palmed thinking about all the missed opportunities.

And the best part? I’m going to share that exact prompt with you, along with the process I used and the incredible niches I found. But first, let me tell you why this approach works so much better than traditional niche research.

Why Traditional Niche Research Is Broken

Most people approach YouTube niche research backwards. They look at what’s already popular and try to compete in oversaturated markets. It’s like trying to open a coffee shop next to Starbucks and wondering why you’re not getting customers.

The traditional approach goes something like this:

Look at trending videos
Find popular channels in those categories
Try to copy what they’re doing
Wonder why you’re not getting views

But here’s the problem: by the time something is trending, it’s already too late. The early adopters have captured the audience, built their communities, and established themselves as the go-to creators in that space.

What we need to do is find the niches that are about to explode, or better yet, create demand for content that people don’t even know they want yet.

The Lightbulb Moment

I was actually researching something completely unrelated when I stumbled upon this approach. I was trying to understand why some of my friends were getting millions of views on the most random topics. One friend was making bank with videos about “vintage calculator restoration.” Another was crushing it with “urban beekeeping for apartments.”

These weren’t mainstream topics. They weren’t trending on YouTube. But they had passionate, underserved audiences who were desperate for content.

That’s when it hit me: the best niches aren’t the ones everyone’s talking about — they’re the ones hiding in plain sight, waiting for someone smart enough to find them.

The Magic Prompt That Changed Everything

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After weeks of experimenting and refining, I developed this exact prompt that I use with Claude AI. I’m giving it to you word for word, because I want you to succeed:

**”I want to discover untapped YouTube niches with passionate audiences. Please help me identify 50 specific, underserved content categories by analyzing these criteria:

Topics that solve real problems for specific groups of people
Hobbies or interests that have active communities but limited YouTube content
Professional skills or knowledge that people desperately need but can’t find good tutorials for
Emerging trends or technologies that don’t have established YouTube educators yet
Cross-sections of popular topics that create unique sub-niches

For each niche, provide:

The specific niche name
Why it’s underserved
What type of content would work
Estimated audience size potential
Monetization opportunities

Focus on niches that are specific enough to dominate quickly but broad enough to create multiple content series. Avoid oversaturated categories like general gaming, basic cooking, or mainstream tech reviews.”

That’s it. That’s the exact prompt. But here’s the thing — the prompt is only half the battle. How you use the results is what separates the successful creators from the ones who stay stuck.

The Results That Blew My Mind

When I first ran this prompt, I couldn’t believe what came back. Claude didn’t just give me generic suggestions — it gave me incredibly specific, actionable niches that I had never even considered.

Here are some of my favorites from that first batch:

Niche: “Wheelchair Accessible Travel Reviews” This one hit me immediately. There are millions of people who use wheelchairs, and they travel, but there’s almost no content specifically reviewing hotels, restaurants, and attractions from an accessibility perspective. The few channels that exist have small subscriber counts but incredibly engaged audiences.

Niche: “Minimalist Prepping for Apartment Dwellers” Emergency preparedness is huge, but most content focuses on people with houses, land, and storage space. Urban apartment dwellers who want to be prepared have very different needs and constraints. This niche has maybe three decent channels serving millions of potential viewers.

Niche: “Budget Cosplay with Thrift Store Finds” Cosplay is massive, but most content focuses on expensive, professional builds. There’s a huge underserved audience of people who want to cosplay on a budget using creative solutions and thrift store finds.

Niche: “Plant Parenthood for Serial Plant Killers” Everyone’s trying to be a plant parent, but most plant content assumes you have a green thumb. There’s almost no content specifically for people who’ve killed every plant they’ve ever owned but want to keep trying.

Niche: “Productivity Systems for ADHD Entrepreneurs” Productivity content is everywhere, but most of it doesn’t account for ADHD brains. There’s a massive audience of neurodivergent entrepreneurs who need completely different approaches to organization and productivity.

I could keep going, but you get the idea. These aren’t just random topics — they’re specific problems with passionate audiences who are currently underserved.

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After seeing creators struggle with content consistency, I packaged my complete niche discovery system and 250+ battle-tested AI prompts into a bundle. The response has been incredible — people are finding profitable niches within days instead of months. I’m keeping it accessible for now, but planning to increase the price as more case studies come in. Check it out here now.

How I Validated These Niches

Finding potential niches is one thing, but validating them is where the real work begins. I developed a simple process to quickly evaluate whether a niche was worth pursuing:

Step 1: The Search Test I’d search for the niche topic on YouTube and analyze the results. What I was looking for was a “Goldilocks zone” — enough existing content to prove there’s demand, but not so much that it’s oversaturated. Sweet spot: 10–50 decent channels with most having under 100K subscribers.

Step 2: The Comment Dive I’d read through comments on existing videos in the niche. Were people asking questions that weren’t being answered? Were they begging for more content? Were they saying things like “I wish there were more channels like this”? Those are golden signals.

Step 3: The Adjacent Market Check I’d look at related communities outside YouTube — Reddit communities, Facebook groups, Discord servers, specialized forums. A thriving community discussion with limited YouTube content is a huge opportunity.

Step 4: The Monetization Reality Check Could I actually make money in this niche? Were there affiliate products, course opportunities, or services I could offer? A passionate audience is great, but they need to have some disposable income and willingness to spend it.

Step 5: The Personal Interest Filter This is crucial: could I genuinely create content in this niche for years without burning out? Passion isn’t required, but genuine interest and the ability to learn and grow in the space is essential.

The Niches That Surprised Me Most

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Some of the niches Claude suggested completely caught me off guard, but when I researched them, they made perfect sense:

“Cooking for One Without Leftovers” Most cooking content assumes you’re feeding a family. But there’s a massive audience of single people who want to cook real meals without having leftovers for a week. This niche has maybe five channels serving millions of potential viewers.

“Digital Decluttering for Seniors” Everyone talks about digital minimalism, but almost no one addresses the specific challenges seniors face with overwhelming technology. There’s a huge, underserved audience here with specific needs and plenty of spending power.

“Hobby Farming in Suburban Backyards” Homesteading content usually focuses on large properties, but tons of people want to grow their own food and raise small animals in suburban settings. The legal, practical, and space constraints create a unique niche.

“Sustainable Living for Renters” Most eco-friendly content assumes you own your home and can make permanent changes. Renters face completely different challenges and constraints, but they’re equally interested in sustainable living.

“Career Transitions for Mid-Life Professionals” Career advice content mostly targets recent graduates or early-career professionals. There’s massive demand for guidance specifically for people in their 40s and 50s who want to change careers but face unique challenges.

The Biggest Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)

I’ll be honest — I didn’t nail this process immediately. I made some pretty significant mistakes that cost me time and energy:

Mistake #1: Trying to Pursue Too Many Niches at Once I got so excited about all the opportunities that I tried to create content for like ten different niches simultaneously. Big mistake. I spread myself too thin and didn’t build authority in any single niche. Pick one, maybe two max, and go deep.

Mistake #2: Ignoring My Own Interests I found a niche that looked super profitable but that I had zero personal interest in. I burned out after three videos because I couldn’t maintain enthusiasm for something I didn’t care about. Make sure there’s some personal connection or genuine curiosity.

Mistake #3: Underestimating Content Planning Some niches seemed great until I tried to plan out 50+ video ideas. If you can’t easily brainstorm months of content, the niche might be too narrow or you might not understand the audience well enough yet.

Mistake #4: Overcomplicating the Validation Process I spent weeks analyzing some niches when I could have just created a test video and seen how it performed. Sometimes the best validation is just putting content out there and seeing what happens.

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I’ve also been testing these AI strategies with content creators for the past six months, and the breakthrough moment always comes when they stop thinking about individual prompts and start thinking about complete systems. The creators seeing real transformation — we’re talking about going from 200 monthly views to 20K+ — all follow a specific framework.

That’s exactly why I compiled my entire approach: The system has been validated by hundreds of creators who’ve implemented it successfully.

I’m currently offering access to this complete bundle while I continue refining the system based on user feedback. The results have been so consistent that I’m planning to increase the investment level once I hit my next validation milestone.

How to Use This Prompt Effectively

Just having the prompt isn’t enough — you need to use it strategically:

Run Multiple Iterations Don’t just run the prompt once. I ran it five different times, each time asking Claude to focus on different aspects or industries. Each iteration gave me new perspectives and ideas.

Get Specific with Follow-ups When Claude gives you a niche that sounds interesting, ask follow-up questions. “What would a content calendar look like for wheelchair accessible travel reviews?” “What are the biggest challenges someone would face in the minimalist prepping niche?”

Cross-Reference with Real Data Use tools like Google Trends, YouTube search suggestions, and social media to validate what Claude suggests. AI is great for ideation, but real-world data confirms opportunities.

Think Beyond Just YouTube Many of these niches could work across multiple platforms. Consider how you could leverage the same expertise on TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, or even build email lists and courses.

The Niches I’m Most Excited About

After discovering all these opportunities, here are the ones I’m most excited about pursuing:

“Productivity for Night Shift Workers” Most productivity content assumes a 9–5 schedule. Night shift workers have completely different challenges and needs, but there’s almost no content specifically for them.

“Budget Home Gym for Apartment Dwellers” Fitness content either assumes you have a full home gym or only need bodyweight exercises. There’s a huge middle ground of people who want some equipment but have space and budget constraints.

“Freelancing for Introverts” Most freelancing advice comes from extroverted marketers who love networking and self-promotion. Introverts need completely different strategies, but there’s very little content addressing their specific challenges.

The Future of Niche Discovery

What excites me most about this approach is that it’s not just about finding niches that exist today — it’s about identifying emerging opportunities before they become mainstream.

Claude’s ability to analyze patterns and make connections between seemingly unrelated topics means you can find niches that human research might miss. It’s like having a research assistant who can process information from thousands of different sources and identify opportunities you’d never think to look for.

But here’s the key: AI is just the starting point. The real work happens when you take these insights and validate them with real people, real problems, and real content creation.

Your Next Steps

If you’re ready to use this approach, here’s exactly what I’d recommend:

Run the prompt I shared with Claude AI
Pick 5–10 niches that genuinely interest you from the results
Do the validation process I outlined for each one
Choose ONE niche to focus on initially
Create your first video within 48 hours (seriously, don’t overthink it)
Analyze the results and iterate based on what you learn

Remember, the best niche is the one where you can serve an underserved audience with content they desperately want. It doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be better than what currently exists.

The Real Secret

Here’s what I’ve learned after months of testing this approach: the secret isn’t just finding untapped niches — it’s finding untapped niches where you can genuinely help people.

The most successful creators in these hidden niches aren’t just making content for views. They’re solving real problems for real people. They’re building communities around shared challenges and interests.

When you find that sweet spot — a passionate audience with real problems that you can help solve — that’s when the magic happens. Views, subscribers, and monetization follow naturally when you’re genuinely serving people.

So take that prompt, run with it, and start exploring. Your perfect niche might be hiding in plain sight, waiting for someone exactly like you to discover it.