13 Best Youtube Channels for Learning HTML and CSS (Top Picks)

Youtube is a great resource for learning to code.

A lot of self-taught developers do attest to rising to stardom from beginner to advanced programmers and landing their dream jobs through the help of valuable Youtube tutorials.

However, since Youtube is a large hub of videos from people all over the world, not all coding videos make the mark as you might just end up wasting your time.

In this article, we’ll be talking about 13 Youtube channels for learning HTML and CSS, that are worth your time, offers high value, no BS and are straight to the point.

Without further ado, let’s get started.

NB: This post was recently updated (June 2023) to reflect current information from selected Youtube channels.

1. FreeCodeCamp.org

A robust channel for learning to code.
If you are just getting started with programming, chances are you must have heard FreeCodeCamp mentioned in a couple of places before.

It’s popularly loved by many and has helped fast-tracked the growth of many programmers from beginners to Pros.

FreeCodeCamp is known for dishing out free value for the tech ecosystem using both its youtube channel and website.

The HTML and CSS course for beginners is a recent (Sept. 2022) deep dive into the language by Per Harald Borgen who happens to be the CEO of Scrimba; a coding platform that makes tutorials more fun and interactive for students.

Per Harald has tutored 1 million+ students through Scrimba and other platforms like Youtube.

In this free Youtube course, you don’t just learn HTML and CSS but also build 5 different projects including a birthday site that will be deployed to the web so you can send it out to your loved ones on their special day.

Have fun while you learn to code.

Subscribers: 7.86 Million+

Uploads: 1,400+ Videos

Channel views: 553 Million+ views

2. Programming with Mosh

Another authority in the coding space, Mosh Hamedani is a software engineer with 15 years+ of professional experience and has taught over 3 million people how to code and become a professional software engineers through his Youtube channel and online courses.

With multiple top-rated Udemy courses tied to his name and over 650,000+ students.

Over the years, the channel “Programming with Mosh” has become a central hub where both newbies and advanced programmers converge to replenish their knowledge.

Mosh has a 1 hour HTML tutorial that teaches you everything you need to get started with HTML.

Subscribers: 3.34M+

Uploads: 170+ videos

Channel views: 166M+ views

3. SuperSimpleDev

Simon of SuperSimpleDev Youtube Channel breaks down complex coding barriers into simple step-wise and easy-to-understand processes.

No beating around the bush, just direct to the point.

I really do like his flagship Youtube course, where he built the Youtube interface with just HTML and CSS, so sleek and interesting.

Consider trying out one or more of such fun projects.

Subscribers: 217k+ 

Uploads: 17+ videos

Channel views: 9M+

4. Design Course

This is a resourceful Youtube channel that cuts across design and full-stack development.

As a result, you will see tutorials regarding UI/UX, Frontend Dev, Backend Dev, Graphic Design and more!

Gary, the tutor behind Design Course has over 20 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer. 

After enjoying a freelance career that lasted over a decade, Gary’s content has reached millions of people and helped countless individuals establish careers both in web development and UI/Ux design.

Subscribers: 1M+ 

Uploads: 1,000+ Videos

Channel views: 65M+ views

5. Net Ninja

Many developers consider Net Ninja Youtube Channel as a blessing to mankind and I can’t agree more.

With over 1,950 free tutorials cutting across different programming languages, it sure deserves all the praises.

Programming courses and tutorials on Net Ninja are well organized in a playlist of short videos, each explaining a particular concept and suitable for people that don’t really like long-form Youtube videos.

Subscribers: 1M+

Uploads: 2,000+ videos

Channel views: 147M+ views

6. Envato Tuts+

A Youtube channel for learning web and app designs alongside other creative skills like video editing and graphic design.

In a recent 7 hours video upload, Adi Purdila of Envato tuts+, a web designer/developer takes you through a well-detailed HTML and CSS course for beginners to help you get started in your web development journey.

Subscribers: 1.2M+

Uploads: 5,000+ videos

Channel views: 106M+

7. Codedamn

Cover varieties of programming topics mostly revolving around Javascript so you’d like to keep this one handy after learning HTML and CSS.

Subscribers: 370k+

Uploads: 1700+ videos

Channel views: 33M+ views

8. BroCode

This channel is dedicated to providing free education to those that can’t afford college, boot camps, and whatever crap coding gurus try to sell you.

The HTML and CSS course is in-depth and cuts across all major foundation topics most especially CSS pseudo-classes, transformations and flexbox.

Subscribers: 1M+

Uploads: 600+ videos

Channel views: 47M+ views

9. DevelopedByEd

Ed has a unique personality which makes his Youtube tutorials exciting to watch and follow through without losing concentration.

At DevelopedByEd, you’ll learn how to code, design, and become more creative.

If you have some basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, then sharpen your skills by building a fun project.

In this case, it will be a glass website which I’ll link to below.

Subscribers: 860k+

Uploads: 200+ videos

Channel views: 48M+ views

10. Traversy Media

Not just HTML and CSS, Traversy Media features online web development and programming tutorials from the coding basics to frontend frameworks and backend technologies.

This is one of those sites that’ll be helpful to you at different phases of your programming journey.

His HTML course for beginners has impacted a lot of lives, both young and old as seen in positive attestations from elderly people even above the age of 50.

Subscribers: 2M+

Uploads: 940+ videos

Channel views: 198M+

11. Dave Gray

Dave works full-time as a Solutions Architect / Developer and part-time as an adjunct university web development instructor. 

The value has been rendered via tutorial videos to the coding community has made the channel witness rapid growth in a short period of time.

If you are new to CSS, then you can check out his complete 11 hours All-in-one CSS course for beginners.

It’s made up of 24 tutorials in one video that builds upon each other much like the chapters of a book with attachment links all compiled in one Github resource.

Dave has a mantra that I strongly agree with. It says “Striving for Progress Not Perfection”.

To my dear readers; as you embark on this journey to greatness, always remember to choose progress over perfection. Sooner than later, it will all fall in place.

Subscribers: 170k+

Uploads: 300+ videos

Channel views: 12M+ views

12. Chris Courses

Chris has a very powerful CSS Masterclass course on Youtube but it doesn’t end there.

Chris is a full-stack developer with a keen interest in game development.

As a result, you’ll come across a lot of HTML Canvas used in many videos to make games like Pacman, Space Invaders, Pokemon and more.

This is a fun way of learning especially if you’re interested in game development as you hardly find this aspect of HTML in other programming channels.

Subscribers: 130k+

Uploads: 80+ videos

Channel views: 8M+ views

13. Kevin Powell

Kevin can be referred to as the king of CSS.

He exposes different aspects of CSS, breaking it down for easy understanding alongside creating magic.

In this channel, you’ll find multiple CSS tips, tricks and tutorials that will help you see how wonderful CSS is.

Subscribers:770k+ 

Uploads: 640+ videos

Channel views: 64M+

Some Frequently Asked Questions in our Community (Hurdler’s Tribe)

Can I learn HTML and CSS from Youtube?

You can learn HTML and CSS from Youtube.

Been available freely on Youtube doesn’t mean they offer lesser value than paid courses.

There are tons of highly informative coding videos from expert developers on Youtube. You just have to make sure you are learning from the right channel.

Is Youtube Enough to Learn Coding?

To a very large extent, youtube is a good starting point and a great resource for coding.

Most people use paid courses to save time and have all the information they need in one pack.

Along the way, you’ll need to explore other platforms for code practices and collaboration purposes.

 What is the Best Youtube Channel to Learn CSS?

In no particular order, here are the 7 Best channels to learn CSS.

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Conclusion

Youtube has always been a go-to platform for learning to code, even advanced programmers do learn new technologies or languages from Youtube.

I’ve come across a lot of paid programming platforms whose courses don’t match the videos freely available on Youtube in terms of value, quality and deliverability.

If you are on a budget and still want to get the best use for time, then avail yourself with the hand picked channels mentioned above. 

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