Methodology
A New Standard for Movie Rankings
Global Top 100 Movies measures actual movie popularity using a unique "Hybrid Intelligence" apporach. We combine real-time search trends, encyclopedia pageviews, and trailer engagement to answer one simple question:
"What movie is the world watching and talking about right now?"
Our Hybrid Data Sources (100% Public Data)
Applications like Netflix only show "what to watch on their platform." We show you the entire world. We aggregate data from 3 distinct layers to capture every type of hit movie.
1. Wikipedia Trending (The Seed)
DiscoveryWhen a movie becomes a hit on Netflix or HBO, people immediately search for it on Wikipedia. We track the Top 1000 most-viewed movie pages daily to catch breakout hits instantly, regardless of platform.
Wikimedia Analytics ↗2. Box Office (The Theater)
TheaterFor movies currently in theaters, we track official ticket sales data (via KOFIC) to ensure blockbusters are always represented.
3. YouTube Trailers (The Hype)
HypeWe track 105+ official movie studio channels. When a new trailer explodes in views, it signals massive pre-release anticipation.
Ranking Logic: The Hybrid Score
We don't just count views. We calculate a weighted "Hybrid Score" to determine the true rank.
✓ 100% Free & Legal:We rely solely on Official Public APIs (Wikimedia, Google Trends, YouTube Data API). We do not use any paid commercial databases or unofficial scraping methods.
Official Channels Tracked
We screen over 100+ global movie studios to find the best high-definition trailers:
🎬 Missing a Movie?
If a popular movie is missing, it likely hasn't trended on Wikipedia or Google yet. Contact us to request manual addition.
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Comparison
| Platform | Ranking Basis | Blind Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Internal View Hours | Only shows Netflix content |
| IMDb | User Ratings / Votes | Slow updates, favors cult classics |
| GlobalTop100 | Search + Wikipedia | Covers OTT, Theater, and Old Movies |
Update Frequency
Charts are updated daily at 09:00 KST (00:00 UTC).