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: DJ Khaled holds the record for the most viewed Snapchat of all time, reaching approximately 750 million views . Best Times to Post for Maximum Views (2026 Data)

: The " Baby Shark Dance " by Pinkfong remains the most viewed video in history, with over 16 billion views .

Depending on the platform, "most viewed" content refers to the videos or posts that have achieved the highest reach or engagement metrics. As of April 2026, the current records for the most viewed and liked posts across major social media platforms are:

: Lionel Messi's carousel post celebrating Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win is the most-liked post, with over 75 million likes . In terms of Reels, actress Deepika Padukone set a record in late 2025 with a Reel hitting 1.9 billion views .

: Saturday is considered the best day to post, closely followed by Monday.

To achieve high view counts in 2026, research from Buffer suggests the following optimal posting windows:

: The most-liked post is the announcement of Chadwick Boseman's death , which has over 6 million likes .

: The single best time is Sunday at 9 a.m. , while the most consistent high-engagement window is between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. .