YouTube Mine: World’s Top 18 YouTubers

The most popular social media and video streaming site worldwide is YouTube. Whatever your interest, the forum has a ton of helpful information. Nobody could have foreseen that YouTube would become such a crucial component of everyone’s life for entertainment when it first launched in 2005. Nobody would have imagined creating and uploading videos to YouTube could make someone a millionaire, but it has happened and still is.

With the immense popularity of social media platforms and the internet, many individuals have turned their fortune by uploading quality and unique content on YouTube. There are some whose net worth is as high as hundreds of millions. YouTube pays content creators according to a few factors, including the following:

• The number of views (instead of likes);
• Geolocation (i.e., you get paid more if the video is appropriate; otherwise, you earn less because businesses won’t want to place their ads on your video)
•  The number of ads on the video.

The top YouTubers are listed in this article in no particular ranking, considering their net worth, following, contents and engagements based on the most recent data.

Jay Jeon

The well-known YouTube channel CoComelon, which produces children’s content like nursery rhymes, was founded by Jay Jeon. Launched in 2006 as Check Gate by Jay Jeon, his wife, and their kids, the channel was renamed CoComelon in 2018. Jay Jeon is now the richest YouTuber in the world, thanks to this channel’s enormous popularity. His estimated net worth is $460 million. CoComelon’s success can be attributed to its captivating animations, catchy tunes, and educational content that engages young viewers. The channel’s widespread global recognition has brought financial success to Jay Jeon and made CoComelon a household name among parents and children.

 

Jeffree Star

A well-known YouTuber, Jeffree Star, also owns the cosmetics company Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Star, a makeup artist and former singer-songwriter, became famous on YouTube after he began promoting his cosmetic line. He is currently listed as one of the top 15 wealthiest YouTubers in the world as of 2023. He grew his following by blogging about his life and establishing himself as a thought leader and authority on self-image, confidence, fame, and beauty. He decided to relocate to YouTube because it was initially created to advertise his online makeup company. Jeffree Star is one of the most well-known makeup artists in the business and the world’s highest-paid YouTuber. He used his online fame to build a multimillion-dollar empire when he joined the streaming platform in 2013. In addition to his work on YouTube, Jeffree has a cosmetics business brings in more than $100 million annually. He had the highest followers on the MySpace app in 2006 and later released his debut studio album. He once shared a record label with Lady Gaga. He currently has over 15 million YouTube subscribers.

Ryan Kaji

Ryan Kaji is well-known for his toy review and unboxing YouTube channel, Ryan’s World, which features Ryan, his parents, and his twin sisters. With over 20 million subscribers, his channel is among the most well-liked YouTube channels. He has been creating videos since he was four years old. In 2023, he’ll be the youngest and wealthiest YouTuber. The channel has been characterized as a mix of personal vlogs, unboxing videos, and review videos by reviewers. According to Forbes, Kaji was the eighth highest-paid YouTuber, and the channel made $11 million between 2016 and 2017. He made $22 million and $26 million from his video and product lines in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Ryan Kaji’s YouTube channel had 45 billion views and 28.5 million subscribers in 2021. In 2022, his parents and the other people in charge of his online reputation will need to come up with fresh ideas to maintain his brand, especially given that he is growing too old for playtime.

Jimmy Donaldson

Jimmy Donaldson, better known online as MrBeast because of his MrBeast YouTube channel, is among the wealthiest YouTubers, with a net worth of $60 million. Since he was 13 years old, he has been creating and uploading videos to YouTube, and one of the most people subscribe to his channel. Donaldson, who is only 24 years old, is also a philanthropist. In just ten years, MrBeast rose to prominence on YouTube. When he first launched his channel at age 13, he primarily covered the computer game Minecraft. His first viral video was uploaded in 2017 after he changed course after struggling to grow his channel.

His video of him counting from 1 to 100,000 was what launched him in his successful career. Then, not long after, he received his first brand deal; however, rather than keeping the $10,000, he decided to donate it to a homeless person -The modern-day MrBeast was then born. Jimmy is well known for putting most of his earnings back into his videos. He produces extravagant stunts and scenes and awards huge sums of money and prizes. He also contributes significantly to charity, and his philanthropic activities are well-known. Along with his four YouTube channels, Jimmy frequently releases merchandise that sells out in an instant. In 2020, he opened the MrBeast Burger restaurant in North Carolina. He also has a line of chocolate bars. Jimmy is predicted to become the first YouTube billionaire even though he lives and puts everything back into his channels.

 

Logan Paul

American YouTuber and media personality Logan Paul is contracted with WWE to compete as a professional wrestler. Paul rose to fame by sharing parodies on the video-sharing website Vine; he has also made cameos in movies and on television. Logan Paul has expanded his career beyond social media and entertainment in recent years. He has ventured into boxing and even had a highly publicized exhibition match against fellow YouTuber KSI. With his growing popularity and diverse range of projects, it’s clear that Logan Paul is constantly seeking new opportunities to showcase his talents.

As the owner of one of the first celebrity NFT releases with a $5 million sale in 2021, Logan Paul recently made headlines. Over 100 million people have listened to his Impaulsive podcast on YouTube in the past year. Logan Paul’s estimated net worth as of 2023 is $45 million.

Richard Tyler Blevins

Richard Tyler Blevins, also known as Ninja, is a professional gamer and YouTuber who first gained notoriety by playing Fortnite on the Twitch app. Tyler’s videos are popular on YouTube and Twitch, where his channel has the most followers as of 2023. Ninja’s rise to fame can be attributed to his exceptional gaming skills and charismatic personality, which have garnered him a massive fan base. With his engaging content and entertaining streams, Ninja has become influential in the gaming community, inspiring aspiring gamers worldwide.

 

Rhett & Link

The popular YouTube series Good Mythical Morning was produced and hosted by Rhett & Link, who is well known for it. Their talk show-style channels are chock-full of comedic material that explores charged ways to test unconventional ideas. When Rhett & Link first uploaded comedy videos to YouTube in 2006, their ascent continued. Together, they developed a channel of entertainment that was open to all ages. They produce a wide range of content, including videos in which they rank foods based on their prices and locations and throw personalities at a map to guess what international cuisine they are. They eventually complied with fan requests to discontinue their family-friendly act in October 2021. Instead of their regular performances, they held a two-hour R-rated live stream, selling tens of thousands of tickets for up to $50 each. Around 17 million subscribers have joined their expanded business, Rhett & Link and Fabulous Entertainment.

Felix Kjellberg

Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg is one of Sweden’s most well-known YouTube personalities and content producers. He is a foul-mouthed Swedish video game commentator who has dominated YouTube over the past year. He is renowned for the ‘Let’s Play’ videos of horror and action video games that he posted on his PewDiePie YouTube channel. In Kjelberg’s videos, he plays different video games while a box in the upper-right corner of the screen displays his reactions to the action. PewDiePie once had the highest subscriber count and the fastest-growing channel on YouTube. Kjelberg broke numerous records for YouTube subscriber growth, increasing from 12 million in August 2013 to more than 20 million in January 2014. Many people credit Kjelberg’s fans for his success; he spends a lot of time talking about them, responding to their comments on YouTube, and creating a “bros” community.

 

Dude Perfect

Five guys make up the Dallas, Texas-based Dude Perfect team. Basketball trick-shot videos were uploaded when Tyler Toney, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones, Coby, and Cory Cotton first launched their YouTube channel. The channel mainly focuses on trick-shot videos from different sports, challenging competitions, and hilarious attempts at playing kid-friendly games. They also have a talent for combining various sports to develop original games with distinctive rules.

For sports and comedy fans, Dude Perfect is YouTube’s second-most subscribed sports channel. It launched a YouTube channel in 2009, and as of this writing, it has 15 billion views and 58 million subscribers. Videos of various trick shots, numbers, and friendly competitions between the group of five former college roommates are featured in their content. The group published a 250-page book with photos and step-by-step instructions for some of these tricks in 2021 under the title 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff.

Dude Perfect is the proud owner of 14 Guinness World Records due to their antics. They have also collaborated with many well-known athletes from the world of professional sports and made numerous appearances on news networks like ESPN, ABC, and CBS. In addition to their YouTube channel, Dude Perfect has produced a mobile game, a TV show, and a live tour. They have amassed a following of more than 55 million subscribers and have their main office in Frisco, Texas.

Mark Edward Fischbach

Mark Edward Fischbach, also known as Markiplier, is well-known for his Markiplier YouTube channel, where he publishes play-through videos of independent and horror games. Additionally, he is a co-owner of the Cloak clothing business. One of the wealthiest YouTubers, Mark is also a well-known philanthropist.

He first gained notoriety by playing video games about a haunted pizza parlour, like Five Nights at Freddy’s. Although his ” Let’s Play ” videos primarily feature survival horror video games, sketch comedy was his channel’s original focus. The Top 100 Channels list published by NewMediaRockstar in 2014 included the MarkiplierGAME channel. He also relocated to Los Angeles simultaneously to be nearer to other resources. He took a break from YouTube but had amassed 10 million subscribers when he did. With about 28.5 million devoted fans as of 2021, Fischbach continued to produce gaming videos and sketch comedy content. He also produced a made-for-television version of “The Edge of Sleep” in 2021. “The Edge of Sleep” is a post-apocalyptic suspense novel he first published as a podcast in 2019. He wants to sell the series to a streaming service like Netflix or Hulu this time.

Daniel Middleton

Daniel Middleton has received honours, such as the Kids’ Choice Awards, and holds world records for both presenting and gaming. He topped the Forbes list of the highest-paid YouTube stars in 2017. DanTDM (The Diamond Minecart), his online channel, has more than 3,500 videos, 26.2 million subscribers, and 18.6 billion views. Daniel has a $35 million-or-so net worth, making him one of the wealthiest YouTubers in the world. His success on YouTube has brought him fame and fortune and opportunities to collaborate with other popular YouTubers and even venture into other forms of media. Daniel’s influence extends beyond the online world, as he has also published books based on his gaming adventures, further solidifying his status as a multi-talented entertainer.

 

Lilly Singh

Beginning her YouTube career in 2010, Lilly Singh was ranked number ten on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid YouTube stars as of 2017. She continues to run her channels and has also published her first book, which debuted at number one on the New York Times best-seller list and made her the highest-paid YouTuber at the time, as well as a short film describing her world tour. Previously known as Superwoman, Singh changed her channel name to “Lilly Singh” in 2019. Through her primary and vlog channels on YouTube, she formerly had a fan base of about 18 million.

Jake Paul

Jake Paul is the brother of well-known YouTuber and professional wrestler Logan Paul. Jake Paul is also a well-known YouTuber and boxer. He began his career by collaborating with his brother to post sketches on the video-sharing website Vine. According to Forbes, Paul was the second-highest-paid YouTuber in 2018 and will continue to be among the richest in 2023. In addition to his success on YouTube, Jake Paul’s venture into professional boxing has gained significant attention for his high-profile matches against fellow YouTubers and celebrities, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. With his continued popularity and business ventures, it is no surprise that Jake Paul’s financial success is projected to remain strong in the coming years.

 

Olajide Olatunji

KSI, also known as Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji, is a rapper, songwriter, actor, boxer, and YouTuber. In 2023, he’ll rank among the wealthiest YouTube stars and successfully run other businesses. KSI currently has a net worth of about $25 million. KSI’s rise to fame began on YouTube, where he gained a massive following through his entertaining videos and music. His success on the platform has allowed him to explore various other ventures, such as acting and boxing, further contributing to his growing wealth. With his entrepreneurial spirit and diverse skill set, it is no surprise that KSI is expected to continue amassing wealth and achieving success in multiple industries.

 

James Charles

James Charles, a makeup artist and YouTuber became well-known when he launched his beauty channel on the platform while working as a nearby makeup artist in his hometown. James is the first man to represent Cover Girl as a brand ambassador. He has won numerous accolades for his social media work, including People’s Choice and Teen Choice Awards. He has become a role model for aspiring makeup artists, inspiring them to pursue their passion and break societal norms. He has also used his platform to advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the beauty industry. In addition, he has collaborated with various brands to create inclusive makeup lines that cater to a wide range of skin tones and identities.

 

David Dobrik

David Dobrik became well-known on social media after posting vlogs on YouTube and the video-sharing app Vine. Dobrik was named the most well-liked media figure among teenagers, and various entertainment periodicals, including Variety, have made mention of his abilities and professional path. David achieved early success on the Vine platform for video participation before launching his vlog channel in 2015. He is best known for his daily life and friends on The Vlog Squad. His vlog channel had about 18.8 million subscribers and 8.2 billion views by February 2021. Dobrik’s vlogs often feature pranks, challenges, and collaborations with other popular YouTubers, contributing to his widespread popularity. His charismatic personality and comedic timing have endeared him to a large audience, particularly among younger viewers. As a result of his success on YouTube, Dobrik has expanded his career beyond the platform, venturing into acting and hosting various events.

 

Ethan Klein

Ethan Klein runs the h3h3Productions YouTube channel with his wife, Hila Klein, where they share funny reaction videos. Over time, the channel developed a large following, and in 2023, Ethan—whose net worth was about $20 million—became one of the wealthiest YouTubers in the world. Ethan and Hila’s unique blend of humour and commentary resonated with viewers, propelling their channel to new heights. Their success brought them financial prosperity and opened doors for exciting collaborations with other prominent content creators in the industry.

 

Stevin John

Stevin W. John, better known by his stage name Blippi, is an educator and performer for kids inspired by seeing his nephew watch crappy YouTube videos. He always wore a blue shirt, orange suspenders, a blue and orange beanie cap, and an orange bow tie. Stevin’s videos are also well-liked on Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime. He is now among the wealthiest YouTubers in the world. Blippi’s educational content focuses on teaching children about various topics, such as colours, shapes, numbers, and animals, through fun and engaging videos. His energetic and playful personality has made him a favourite among young viewers, leading to widespread popularity across different streaming platforms. With his immense success, Blippi has become a beloved figure for kids and a highly successful entrepreneur in the digital media industry.