[2025] Heat Index Ranking ~ Youku

This list will only regroup dramas that started airing in 2025.

So what is Youku's heat index ? It's a measure created by Youku in 2022 to define the popularity of their dramas. The way it is calculated is not really clear and is proper for the company. So, we can't compare it with other companies' heat index.

Signification of Youku heat index (from my interpretation) :

A drama has some popularity when the index reaches 6 000
A drama that reaches 10k once is well-known and really popular.
A drama that reaches 10k+ for 10 days at least can be considered a super popular and successful drama (top drama from the platform). Since mid last year, dramas aired on Youku can surpass 10 000. However, it's still to early to tell what score can be considered as top drama. So, I will keep the number of days as comparaison.

Comparing dramas of the same company is not really significant. Depending on the actors, the IP's popularity, the drama's budget, etc..., the score's meaning can differ greatly.

Highest Heat Index ranking : (total of dramas over 10k till 2024 -> 30)

Immortal Samsara (2022) - 10k for 51 days
Till the End of the Moon (2023) - 10k for 36 days
The Double (2024) - 10k for 23 days (NEW)
Who Is He (2023) - 10k for 22 days
Hidden Love (2023) - 10k for 22 days

Highest Heat Index Ranking for dramas with the new system : (total of dramas over 10k in 2024 -> 6)

The Story of Pearl Girl (2024) - 10 327
Dashing Youth (2024) - 10 062
Day and Night S2 (2024) - 10 047
Riverside Code at Qingming Festival (2024) - 10 044
Escape from the Trilateral Slopes (2024) - 10 032

[Last update: 23/07/2025]

Dreams Jan 2, 2025

18 Titles 10 Loves

0% Watched

Report

Sort By: Author's Order

Dreams's Rating

Your Rating

1. Legend of Zang Hai

Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
Highest peak: 06/03 -> 10 465
10k for 18 days
- 05/20 -> 10 000
- 05/19 -> 9 500
- 05/19 -> 9 000
- 05/19 -> 8 500
- 05/18 -> 8 000
- 05/18 -> 7 500
- 05/18 -> 7 000
- 05/18 -> 6 500
- 05/18 -> 6 000
2. In the Name of Justice

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
Highest peak: 07/12 -> 10 428
10k for 17 days
- 06/28 -> 10 000
- 06/27 -> 9 500
- 06/26 -> 9 000
- 06/26 -> 8 500
- 06/26 -> 8 000
- 06/26 -> 7 500
- 06/26 -> 7 000
- 06/25 -> 6 500
- 06/25 -> 6 000
3. The First Frost

Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes

8.5
Highest peak: 02/22 -> 10 376
10k for 12 days
- 02/20 -> 10 000
- 02/20 -> 9 500
- 02/19 -> 9 000
- 02/19 -> 8 500
- 02/19 -> 8 000
- 02/18 -> 7 500
- 02/18 -> 7 000
- 02/18 -> 6 500
- 02/18 -> 6 000
4. A Better Life

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
Highest peak: 04/30 -> 10 057
10k for 10 days
- 04/24 -> 10 000
- 04/23 -> 9 500
- 04/21 -> 9 000
- 04/20 -> 8 500
- 04/19 -> 8 000
- 04/19 -> 7 500
- 04/19 -> 7 000
- 04/18 -> 6 500
- 04/18 -> 6 000
5. I Am Nobody: The Showdown Between Yin & Yang

Chinese Drama - 2025, 13 episodes

9.0
Highest peak: 01/25 -> 10 014
10k for 2 days
- 01/24 -> 10 000
- 01/24 -> 9 500
- 01/23 -> 9 000
- 01/23 -> 8 500
- 01/20 -> 8 000
- 01/20 -> 7 500
- 01/20 -> 7 000
- 01/19 -> 6 500
- 01/19 -> 6 000
6. Ski into Love

Chinese Drama - 2025, 23 episodes
Highest peak: 03/16 -> 9 723
- 03/13 -> 9 500
- 03/13 -> 9 000
- 03/12 -> 8 500
- 03/12 -> 8 000
- 03/12 -> 7 500
- 03/11 -> 7 000
- 03/11 -> 6 500
- 03/11 -> 6 000
7. The Seven Relics of Ill Omen

Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes

8.5
Highest peak: 06/25 -> 9 503
- 06/25 -> 9 500
- 06/14 -> 9 000
- 06/10 -> 8 500
- 06/10 -> 8 000
- 06/09 -> 7 500
- 06/09 -> 7 000
- 06/09 -> 6 500
- 06/08 -> 6 000
8. Kill My Sins

Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
Highest peak: 02/14 -> 9 067
- 02/11 -> 9 000
- 02/09 -> 8 500
- 02/09 -> 8 000
- 02/08 -> 7 500
- 02/08 -> 7 000
- 02/07 -> 6 500
- 02/07 -> 6 000
9. Our Generation

Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
Highest peak: 9 000+
- 07/16 -> 9 000
- 07/16 -> 8 500
- 07/15 -> 8 000
- 07/15 -> 7 500
- 07/15 -> 7 000
- 07/14 -> 6 500
- 07/14 -> 6 000
10. The Blossoming Love

Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes

7.0
Highest peak: 01/09 -> 8 105
- 01/05 -> 8 000
- 01/04 -> 7 500
- 01/04 -> 7 000
- 01/03 -> 6 500
- 01/03 -> 6 000
11. Fight for Beauty

Chinese Drama - 2025, 29 episodes
Highest peak: 04/09 -> 7 612
- 04/06 -> 7 500
- 04/04 -> 7 000
- 04/02 -> 6 500
- 04/01 -> 6 000
12. Zhao Jia Di Season 2

Chinese Drama - 2025, 26 episodes
Highest peak: 05/06 -> 7 472
- 04/30 -> 7 000
- 04/30 -> 6 500
- 04/29 -> 6 000
13. Village Love Season 17

Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
Highest peak: 02/03 -> 7 462
- 01/24 -> 7 000
- 01/24 -> 6 500
- 01/23 -> 6 000
14. A Moment but Forever

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
Highest peak: 03/31 -> 7 345
- 03/30 -> 7 000
- 03/29 -> 6 500
- 03/29 -> 6 000
Aired on multiple platforms (Youku & iQiyi)
15. Eat Run Love

Chinese Drama - 2025, 28 episodes
Highest peak: 04/11 -> 6 937
- 04/10 -> 6 500
- 04/09 -> 6 000
16. Sandstorm

Chinese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Highest peak: 04/01 -> 6 699
- 03/31 -> 6 500
- 03/30 -> 6 000
17. Out of Control

Chinese Drama - 2025, 56 episodes
Highest peak: 03/16 -> 6 062
- 03/14 -> 6 000
18. Under the Moonlight

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
Highest peak: 01/20 -> 6 018
- 01/19 -> 6 000