quidsup (@quidsup) is a Linux and privacy-focused YouTube channel run from the United Kingdom, making distro reviews, tutorials and tech news. With about 54,000 subscribers and a median of roughly 5,100 views per video, it posts irregularly, with no uploads in the last year. Sponsored work is rated at $150 to $250 per video, and the channel shows no brand deals.
Privacy-minded Linux audience with reliable, low-cost reviews
- About 54,000 subscribers and a median of roughly 5,100 views per video
- Typical 10-minute long-form reviews suit detailed product walkthroughs
- Sponsored rate of $150 to $250 per video, well below paid-ad CPM at $10 to $30
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- software tutorials, product and distro reviews, news commentary
- Tone
- technical, measured
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 8 to 16 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel metadata flags affiliate activity but no specific link or disclosure is shown in the sampled videos.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover Linux distributions, OpenSSL vulnerabilities and privacy software, with no flagged content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
Benchmark score: 23 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
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Long time Linux reviewer, and creator of anti-tracking system NoTrack. I also focus on Cyber Security News, Ubuntu, KDE, Linux Gaming, and App Reviews. My current OS of choice is KDE Neon, which I have customised to look like Unity desktop Twitter: https://twitter.com/quidsup MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/quidsup Minds: https://minds.com/quidsup Check out my wallpapers on: https://quidsup.net/wallpaper NoTrack: https://gitlab.com/quidsup/notrack
About quidsup
quidsup is a long-running YouTube channel focused on Linux, open source software and online privacy, run by a creator based in the United Kingdom. The channel posts long-form distro reviews, command-line tutorials and security news, usually with a single presenter and simple production. The creator also maintains the NoTrack DNS sinkhole project, as described on the creator's GitLab page.
The channel's roughly 54,000 subscribers and median views near 5,100 suggest an audience of technically minded viewers, likely developers, system administrators and privacy-focused home users. These audience figures are estimates based on channel data, not verified analytics. Upload frequency has dropped, with no uploads in the last 365 days.
Brands seeking to reach Linux and privacy enthusiasts may find the channel useful. At $150 to $250 per sponsored video, the cost works out to roughly $20 to $35 CPM on median views, which compares with $10 to $30 CPM for typical paid ads. Teams with privacy or developer tools should consider booking it.
Written from quidsup's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. quidsup can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about quidsup
How much does quidsup charge for a sponsored video?
quidsup's sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on median views of about 5,100 and a long-form rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. The rate is an estimate and may change with the creator's terms.
What does quidsup post about on YouTube?
quidsup posts about Linux distributions, command-line tutorials, open source software, privacy tools and cyber security news. Videos are typically long-form, often 8 to 16 minutes, with a single presenter and simple production.
How do I contact quidsup for a brand deal?
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