Niconico

Tokyo, Japan

Niconico is a Japanese online video sharing service.

According to our data, Niconico ranks 20th among the video platforms we track.
It has 0.04% of the video platform market share and is detected on 0.01% of all websites.

πŸ’Έ Pricing

Niconico is available in both free and paid versions.

Free version βœ”οΈ
Premium790+ JPY/month

πŸ“Š Rankings and Market Share

πŸ† Niconico Awards

⚑ Sites Using Niconico

We have data on 381 websites that use the Niconico video platform. Here is a list of some of the top ranked ones.

The highest rated site using Niconico is kakuyomu.jp.

πŸ“ˆ Usage Statistics

Most of the sites that use Niconico:

Most of the sites using Niconico are from Japan.

  • Japan 89.9%
  • Vietnam 3.7%
  • United States 2.5%
  • Canada 0.6%
  • Netherlands 0.6%
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon 0.6%
  • Germany 0.3%
  • Hong Kong 0.3%
  • India 0.3%
  • Other 1.2%

Most Niconico users speak Japanese, English, or Vietnamese.

  • Japanese 83.6%
  • English 10.3%
  • Vietnamese 4.5%
  • Chinese 0.8%
  • Italian 0.3%
  • Dutch 0.3%
  • Thai 0.3%

The Niconico video platform is especially popular on .com, .jp, and .net top-level domains.

  • .com 37.5%
  • .jp 24.7%
  • .net 13.9%
  • .co.jp 8.4%
  • .org 4.7%
  • .wiki 2.1%
  • .info 1.8%
  • .tv 1.3%
  • .me 0.5%
  • Other 5.1%

The primary market segments for websites utilizing Niconico include entertainment, games, and blogs and wiki.

  • Entertainment 37.5%
  • Games 16.7%
  • Blogs/Wiki 5.6%
  • Recreation/Hobbies 5.6%
  • Streaming Media 4.2%
  • General News 2.8%
  • Sports 2.8%
  • Software/Hardware 2.8%
  • Humor/Comics 2.8%
  • Other 19.2%

πŸ•΅οΈ Similar Technologies

These are some of the best Niconico alternatives.

RankName
1
YouTube
Mountain View, California, United States

The world's largest online video platform and social media service owned by Google that lets users watch, comment on, and upload videos, as well as subscribe to channels.

Free$7.99+/month
3
Vimeo
New York, United States

A video hosting and video marketing platform that enables creators, filmmakers, marketers, educators, and businesses to upload, manage, and distribute professional video content.

Free$20+/month
4
Wistia
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

A video marketing platform for businesses that combines video hosting, creation, and analytics to support marketing and lead generation workflows.

Free$99+/month
5
Twitch
Seattle, Washington, United States

A live video streaming service owned by Amazon that focuses on video game broadcasting as well as interactive content such as esports, music, and creative streams.

Free$11.99/month
34
FC2 Video
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

A free video sharing service from Japan.

Free

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πŸ’¬ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Niconico's headquarters?

Niconico is located in Tokyo, Japan.

Does Niconico offer a free plan?

Yes, there is a free version with limited functionality.

How much is Niconico per month?

The pricing starts at 790 JPY per month.

Which country uses Niconico the most?

The majority of Niconico users are from Japan.

Who uses Niconico?

According to our data, Niconico is used on hundreds of sites, including such established ones as kakuyomu.jp, booth.pm, and nifty.com.

How does Niconico stack up against the competition?

Niconico is a moderately popular video platform, ranking ahead of 14 other video platforms we track.

What are the alternatives to Niconico?

Alternatives and possible competitors to Niconico may include FC2 Video, YouTube, and Vimeo.

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