The Most Popular ASMR, Ranked

Choose the ASMR you think is the most popular!

Author: Gregor Krambs
Updated on May 1, 2024 06:29
In a world where stress levels are at an all-time high, finding effective relaxation methods is crucial. ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) has emerged as a beloved escape for many. By ranking these soothing experiences, we help users navigate through the myriad of options to find the top triggers that offer the most relaxation and satisfaction. This dynamic list is shaped by the votes and preferences of a global community. Each vote helps adjust the ranks, ensuring that the list remains reflective of what truly resonates with listeners. Whether you are new to ASMR or a seasoned enthusiast, your participation helps everyone discover and appreciate the best ASMR experiences.

What Is the Most Popular ASMR?

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    Whispering is one of the most popular ASMR triggers. It is a soft and gentle sound that can help relax and calm the mind.
    Whispering is a popular ASMR trigger where the sound of soft speech or murmuring is used to induce a tingling and relaxing sensation in listeners. It primarily involves speaking in a low and gentle tone, often combined with close-up microphone techniques to enhance the effect.
    • Sound Intensity: Soft and gentle
    • Tone: Low and calming
    • Microphone Techniques: Close-up recording for enhanced effect
    • Content Type: Whispered conversations, storytelling, roleplays, or guided relaxation
    • Language: Various languages, depending on the creator and target audience
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    Tapping is another popular ASMR trigger. It involves tapping or scratching on different surfaces to create a soothing sound.
    Tapping is a popular ASMR trigger that involves the gentle tapping or scratching of objects to create soothing sounds. It can be done with various items, such as fingernails, brushes, or everyday objects like glass bottles or wooden blocks. The repetitive and rhythmic nature of tapping induces a relaxing and calming effect on listeners.
    • Sound: Gentle tapping or scratching
    • Object: Fingernails, brushes, glass bottles, wooden blocks, etc.
    • Effect: Relaxing and calming
    • Popularity: One of the most popular ASMR triggers
    • Variety: Can be performed on a wide range of objects
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    Role-play is a popular ASMR trigger that involves creating scenarios and acting them out. It can help stimulate the senses and create a relaxing environment.
    Role-Play ASMR is a type of ASMR content that involves various scenarios where the ASMRtist takes on different roles or characters to create a realistic and immersive experience for the viewer. Through the use of props, costumes, and storytelling, Role-Play ASMR triggers specific sensations and relaxation responses.
    • Role variety: ASMRtist takes on different roles such as doctor, hairdresser, or librarian.
    • Props: Utilizes various props to enhance the role-play experience.
    • Costumes and makeup: ASMRtist dresses up in appropriate costumes and utilizes makeup to enhance the role.
    • Scripted scenarios: Involves pre-planned and scripted scenarios to create a realistic and engaging experience.
    • Immersive storytelling: ASMRtist narrates a story or creates a narrative within the role-play scenario.
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    12
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    Eating Sounds

    SAS-ASMR
    Eating sounds, such as chewing or slurping, can be a popular ASMR trigger for some people. It can create a calming and comforting feeling.
    Eating Sounds is a popular ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) category that focuses on the sounds of someone eating various types of food. The creator of this ASMR content is a YouTube channel called 'SAS-ASMR' run by SAS-ASMR, who gained a significant following in the ASMR community. The eating sounds in these videos are recorded close to the microphone for enhanced binaural effect, aiming to trigger pleasant tingly sensations and deep relaxation in viewers. The following are ten important specs about Eating Sounds ASMR:
    • Video Length: Usually around 10-30 minutes
    • Food Varieties: Wide range, including Korean, Japanese, and fast food
    • Microphone Placement: Close proximity to capture detailed eating sounds
    • Chewing Style: Deliberate and slow for optimal ASMR effect
    • Visual Presentation: Often features close-up shots of food and eating process
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    17
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    Hair Brushing

    GentleWhispers ASMR
    The sound of hair brushing can be a popular ASMR trigger. It is a soft and soothing sound that can create a relaxing environment.
    Hair Brushing is a popular ASMR trigger that involves the gentle and rhythmic brushing of hair, creating a soothing and relaxing sensation. This ASMR video typically focuses on the sounds produced by the hairbrush bristles against the hair, enhancing the auditory experience. It often includes additional elements such as whispered or soft-spoken commentary.
    • Estimated Duration: 15-30 minutes
    • Intensity: Soft and gentle
    • Hair Types: Various, featuring different textures and lengths
    • Brush Types: Wide range including paddle brushes, detangling brushes, and boar bristle brushes
    • Background Sounds: Subtle background music or natural ambient sounds
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    Crinkling sounds, such as rustling paper or plastic, can be a popular ASMR trigger. It can create a sense of excitement and relaxation.
    Crinkling is a popular ASMR trigger that involves producing gentle, crisp, and repetitive sounds by manipulating materials that make a crinkling or rustling noise. This could include crinkling plastic, paper, or fabric. The sounds are typically soothing and can induce relaxation and tingling sensations.
    • Sound Intensity: Gentle
    • Sound Quality: Crisp
    • Sound Type: Repetitive
    • Materials: Plastic, paper, fabric
    • Effect: Relaxation, tingling sensations
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    16
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    Personal Attention

    GentleWhispers ASMR
    Personal attention, such as a massage or facial, can be a popular ASMR trigger. It can create a sense of relaxation and comfort.
    Personal Attention is a popular ASMR category that focuses on creating a sense of individualized care and attention to the viewer. ASMRtists in this category aim to provide a personalized experience through various triggers, such as gentle whispering, soft spoken role-plays, and personal attention to specific objects or actions.
    • Whispering: Gentle, soft-spoken voice
    • Role-plays: Immersive scenarios tailored to viewer's preferences
    • Visual cues: Delicate hand movements and close-up shots
    • Personalized triggers: Addressing individual viewer requests
    • Attention to details: Focusing on small specific actions or objects
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    Water Sounds

    ASMR Darling
    Water sounds, such as pouring or dripping, can be a popular ASMR trigger. It can create a sense of calmness and relaxation.
    The Water Sounds is an ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) video that features various sounds related to water. These sounds are known to induce a relaxing and calming effect on the listener. The video typically includes sounds of running water, water droplets, bubbling water, flowing streams, and even rain showers. The soothing nature of water sounds is often combined with visually calming imagery, such as serene natural landscapes or close-ups of water movements.
    • Duration: 10-30 minutes
    • Quality: HD
    • Camera angle: Multiple
    • Microphone type: Binaural
    • Sound sources: Water to generate various sounds
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    11
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    Whispering and Tapping

    ASMR Darling
    Whispering and tapping combined can be a popular ASMR trigger. It can create a sense of relaxation and comfort.
    Whispering and Tapping is a type of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) video that primarily focuses on soft whispers and tapping sounds. The combination of delicate whispers, often done in a close-up and gentle manner, along with rhythmic tapping on various objects creates a deeply relaxing and soothing experience for the viewer. As ASMR triggers can vary for different individuals, the combination of whispering and tapping works well for many people.
    • Video Length: Typically ranges from 15 to 40 minutes
    • Microphone Type: Binaural microphones for capturing 3D sound
    • Camera Perspective: Close-up shots of hands, objects, or face
    • Sound Intensity: Soft, whispering voice and gentle tapping
    • Object Tapped: Various objects like glass, wooden blocks, books, etc.
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    Page Turning

    ASMR Darling
    The sound of turning pages can be a popular ASMR trigger for some people. It can create a calming and comforting feeling.
    Page Turning is a popular ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) trigger that involves the relaxing sound of turning pages in a book. It utilizes specialized audio recording techniques to capture the intricate sounds of each page being turned.
    • Type: Audiovisual
    • Duration: Variable
    • Intensity: Mild
    • Sound Quality: High
    • Background Noise: Minimal

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Ranking factors for popular ASMR

  1. Engagement and interaction
    Another important factor is the level of engagement and interaction that ASMR artists receive, which can be measured through the number of likes, comments, and shares their videos receive.
  2. Frequency and consistency of uploads
    The frequency and consistency of an ASMR artist's video uploads play a significant role in their popularity, as frequent new content could lead to higher viewer interest and loyalty.
  3. Quality and production of content
    High production quality and various creative ASMR content could attract more viewers and improve their ranking, as it provides a better ASMR experience for the viewers.
  4. Versatility of ASMR triggers
    A popular ASMR artist should be able to cover a wide range of ASMR triggers in their videos, catering to varied preferences and niches within the ASMR community.
  5. Online presence and activity
    Active participation in social media, online forums, and websites connected to ASMR can also help an ASMR artist to reach a wider audience and improve their popularity.
  6. Viewer satisfaction
    Ultimately, viewer satisfaction is the main goal of any ASMR artist. Receiving positive feedback and testimonials from viewers indicates that the ASMR content is helping them to relax, sleep or de-stress, contributing to their popularity.
  7. Collaborations with other ASMR artists
    Collaborating with other popular ASMR artists can help to boost their popularity and introduce their content to a new audience.
  8. Awards and recognition
    Receiving awards or recognition from the ASMR community or being mentioned in articles and publications can also contribute to the popularity of an ASMR artist.
  9. Longevity in the ASMR community
    Finally, an ASMR artist who has been consistently creating content for a long period and has gained a loyal fan base over time is more likely to be ranked as popular within the community.

About this ranking

This is a community-based ranking of the most popular ASMR. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or ASMR is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!

Statistics

  • 1804 views
  • 197 votes
  • 10 ranked items

Voting Rules

A participant may cast an up or down vote for each ASMR once every 24 hours. The rank of each ASMR is then calculated from the weighted sum of all up and down votes.

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More information on most popular asmr

ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, is a phenomenon where certain sounds, visuals, or even physical sensations trigger a pleasurable tingling sensation in the body. This sensation is often described as a "brain massage" or a "tingling sensation on the scalp." ASMR has become increasingly popular in recent years, with millions of videos on platforms like YouTube and Twitch dedicated to triggering these sensations. Common ASMR triggers include whispering, tapping, scratching, and soft spoken voiceovers. With so many different types of ASMR content available, it's no surprise that people have their own personal favorites. At StrawPoll, we've gathered data from thousands of respondents to determine the most popular ASMR triggers.

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