List of YouTubers

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YouTubers are people mostly known for their work on the video sharing platform YouTube. The following is a list of YouTubers for whom Wikipedia has articles either under their own name or their YouTube channel name. This list excludes people who, despite having a YouTube presence, are primarily known for their work elsewhere.

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YouTube personalities

† Denotes the person is deceased

User(s)CountryChannel(s)Notes
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Jidon Adams United StatesJiDion, JiDionPremium, JiDion ShortsChristian content and live streaming. Formerly did pranks
Margaret Adams United StatesMagibon (formerly MRirian)Known for doing nothing except staring at the camera
Seo Ae-jin KoreaThe Showry ShowShock comedy and parody videos
Nasim Aghdam IranNasime Sabz, Yeşil NasimVegan activist, PETA supporter, and aspiring fitness personality. Perpetrator and only fatality of the 2018 YouTube headquarters shooting.
Michael Agrusso United StatesItsJustSomeRandomGuyCreator of "Hi, I'm a Marvel...and I'm a DC" video series
Lloyd Ahlquist United StatesEpicLLOYD, ERBRapper, comedy theater, songwriter, co-founder of the web series Epic Rap Battles of History
Safwan Ahmedmia United KingdomSuperSaf TVTechnology reviews.
Kizuna Ai JapanA.I.Channel, A.I.Games, A.I.Channel ChinaJump started the Vtuber trend on YouTube. Vlog, singing, gaming.
Alastair Aiken United KingdomAli-A, MoreAliA, Ali-A PlaysBoth of Aiken's channels upload gaming videos as well as vlogs. He is best known for his Call of Duty gameplay videos (both Let's Plays and video game walkthroughs).
Jackie Aina United Stateslilpumpkinpie05Beauty and fashion vlogger.
Alex Aiono United StatesAlex AionoSinger, producer and actor
Anna Akana United StatesAnna AkanaFilmmaker, producer, actress, and comedian known for her short films and sketches like the web series Riley Rewind.
Naser Al Azzeh and Vineeth ′Beep′ Kumar IndiaJordindianIndian comedy sketch duo
† AlexanderUnited States Technoblade American Minecraft player and livestreamer. Died in June 2022 from metastatic sarcoma.
Alexis Alford United StatesLexie LimitlessAdventure traveler, photographer, blogger. Best known for traveling to 196 countries before the age of twenty-one and holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to visit all of them.
Baba Ali United StatesummahfilmsKnown for the Reminder Series and Ask Baba Ali Series
LaToya Ali CanadalatoyaforeverComedy videos; daily vlogs
Rucka Rucka Ali United StatesWheres Rucka, itsRucka, RuckaWHO, RuckaWHAT, Ruckas BlackParodist and rapper who has received over 100 million views with songs such as "Ching Chang Chong" and "Justin's Beaver".
Livingston Allen Jamaica, United StatesDJ Akademiks, King Akademiks, The War in ChiraqHip hop blogger, commentator, and news outlet.
Karen Alloy United StatesSpricket24Entertainer and comedian
Tiffany Alvord United StatesTiffanyAlvordSinger-songwriter and cover artist.
Desmond Amofah United StatesEWNetwork (terminated), EtikaFRFX (terminated), TR1Iceman, E LiveWas a streamer and former model also known by his online alias, "Etika". Amofah usually focused his YouTube channel around Nintendo games and streamed energetic reactions of himself to Nintendo Direct presentations. Amofah was reported missing by the NYPD on 20 June 2019. His body was discovered in the East River on 24 June, after he killed himself by drowning.
Julia Anastasopoulos South AfricaSuzelle DIYSouth African actress, illustrator and designer. Anastasopoulos creates short DIY webisodes.
Mark Angel NigeriaMark AngelNigerian YouTuber, comedian and comedic actor. His videos often feature child actors, specifically his cousin Emmanuella, who is often referred to as his niece.
Sweet Anita United KingdomSweet Anita, Sweet Anita's Best ClipsGaming content
Imane Anys CanadaPokimane, Poki ASMRBetter known by her online alias Pokimane, has two YouTube channels, Pokimane and Poki ASMR. The former includes clips of her gaming content, vlogs, and podcast. The latter channel features videos that are part of a broader community of ASMR channels.
Alex ApollonovAustralia I Did a Thing Comedian, commentator
Maria Aragon CanadarojuanearagonA 10-year-old Filipino-Canadian singer who became popular after Lady Gaga linked to her cover of "Born This Way". The two sang together in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during Gaga's Monster Ball Tour in 2011.
Doug Armstrong United KingdomDoug ArmstrongMusic producer & comedy songwriter; LGBT, entertainment & travel vlogger.
Humza Arshad United KingdomHumzaProductionsMost notable for his ongoing web series Diary of a Bad Man, with episode 5 being one of the most viewed videos in the United Kingdom for 2011.
Stuart Ashen United KingdomashensBritish reviewer of various (usually poor quality) products, comedian, animator and actor. Had starring role in the indie comedy film Ashens and the Quest for the Game Child. [1]
Per Fredrik Åsly Norwaypellekofficial, pellekofficial2Actor and singer-songwriter, known for his anime covers, pop-songs metalized, metal-covers of songs in many languages.
Chris Atkinson and Jeremy ScottUnited States CinemaSins, Music Video Sins, TVSins, Commercial Sins, CinemaSins JeremyCreators of Everything Wrong With
Roman Atwood United StatesRomanAtwood, RomanAtwoodVlogsComedian, prankster, and daily vlogger
Sarah Austin United Statespop17Tech entrepreneur, author
Dan Avidan United States Ninja Sex Party, GameGrumps Singer-songwriter, comedian, and musician; co-host of Game Grumps , co-creator of musical comedy duo Ninja Sex Party, and member of musical comedy group Starbomb.
Brian Awadis United StatesFaZe Rug, FaZe Rug Games, FaZe Rug ShortsProduces vlogs, challenges, gaming videos, and pranks. One of the co-owners of the FaZe Clan.
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Andrew Byron Bachelor Canada, United StatesBach Vlogs, BachelorsPadTVMost followed user on Vine. Posts skits on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube as King Bach.
Back Dorm Boys ChinaChinese duo Huang Yixin and Wei Wei, known for lip-syncing American pop songs.
Amanda Baggs United StatessilentmiaowFeatured on a CNN health blog. Died in 2020 from presumed respiratory failure.
Adam Bahner United StatesTayZonday, tayvoxBetter known by the pseudonym Tay Zonday, or as "Chocolate Rain Guy", as he is most notable for his "Chocolate Rain" video.
John Bain United KingdomTotalBiscuit, TotalHalibutFirst impressions of indie-games, StarCraft commentator. Died in 2018 from bowel cancer.
Bartholomew Baker United StatesBart Baker, BART, Lil KloroxxxBest known for making parody videos of notable songs
John Alfonza Baker, Jr. United StatesSpokenReasons, SpokenReasonsTVComedian, actor, known for his role in The Heat and partnership with Russell Simmons's All Def Digital.
Alex Bale United StatesAlex Bale FilmsDirector, actor
Colleen Ballinger United StatesColleen Ballinger, Colleen Vlogs, Miranda SingsComedy vlogger as herself and as Miranda Sings; performs one-woman live comedy shows; created and stars in Haters Back Off on Netflix.
Bhuvan Bam IndiaBB Ki VinesViner, composer and actor
Jack Baran United StatesthatsojackVlogger from Connecticut
Paul BarbatoUnited States Geography Now Educational channel, profiling every country in the world in alphabetical order as well as covering other topics regarding physical or political geography
Vikram Singh Barn United KingdomVikkstar123, Vikkstar123HD, VikkstarPlaysEnglish gaming YouTuber and internet personality who plays Call of Duty and Minecraft. Co-founding member of the YouTube group Sidemen.
Nathan Barnatt United StatesNathan, Man, Dad, Keith ApicaryFocuses on memes
Clint BasingerUnited States Lazy Game Reviews (LGR)Reviewer of retro computer hardware, software, oddware, "Tech Tales", and "Thrifts", mostly of IBM PC compatibles.
Edward Bassmaster United StatesedbassmasterComedian, prankster, television personality.
Enes Batur TurkeyenesbaturYouTuber and actor.
Julian BaumgartnerUnited States Baumgartner Restoration Art conservator and owner of Baumgartner Restoration. Credited by Mashable with popularizing art restoration videos on YouTube, and named as the most popular art conservator on the platform. [2]
Herschel Beahm IV United StatesDrDisRespectVideo game streamer
Adam Beales United KingdomAdam BNorthern Irish actor and YouTuber.
Richard Beato United StatesRick BeatoMusic teacher and guitar player
María Becerra ArgentinaMaria BecerraHumour
Eva Zu Beck PolandEva Zu BeckTravel vlogger, presenter, TV show host.
Noah Timothy Beck United StatesNoah BeckTikToker and vlogger
Alan Becker United StatesAlan Becker, AlanBeckerMinecraft, AlanBeckerTutorialsKnown for his animation web videos like "Animation vs. Minecraft" and series like "Animator vs. Animation".
Jo Beckwith United StatesFootless Jo, Trauma TalkDisability and mental health advocacy
Loren Gray Beech United StatesLoren Gray, LorenGrayVEVOMusical.ly creator turned vlogger and musician.
Carl Benjamin United KingdomSargon of Akkad, Akkad DailyBritish vlogger; posts videos which concern a wide variety of subjects, varying from gaming, anti-ideology, history and fiction, and Gamergate and antifeminism. [3]
Rich Benoit United StatesRich RebuildsKnown for rebuilding Teslas, among other cars.
Greg Benson United StatesMediocreFilmsComedian, director, and producer. Known mostly for his work on the Retarded Policeman web series.
Craig Benzine United StatesWheezyWaiterStarted vlogging about his job as a waiter, then quit his job to become a full YouTuber and video maker after he became a hit.
Joe Bereta and Luke Barats United StatesBaratsAndBeretaCreators of Barats and Bereta
Joel Berghult SwedenRoomieOfficialKnown for music and music-related content.
Byron Bernstein United StatesReckfulGaming content
Timothy BetarUnited States TimTheTatman, TimTheTatman Two, More TimTheTatman Counter-Strike: Global Offensive streamer
Amit Bhadana IndiaAmit BhadanaHindi-language comedy YouTuber
Davide Biale ItalyDavie504Italian bassist and comedian
Justin Bieber CanadaJustin BieberCanadian singer who was discovered on YouTube. 4th most subscribed YouTuber with 42 million subscribers, with 18.7 billion views.
Maxim Bilovitskiy EstoniaThoisoi, Thoisoi2Estonian YouTuber who makes chemistry videos in Russian and in English.
Joseph Birdsong United StatesDisneykid1, DK1gamesVlogger, gameplay blogger, and member of Candy Coded.
Joseph Bizinger JapanThe Anime ManVideos about anime, Japanese culture, language and gaming
Rebecca Black United StatesrebeccaAn American teen who became famous after posting her song "Friday" that received more than 127 million views, 3.3 million dislikes, and hugely negative comments dubbing the song the "worst song ever". [4]
Emma Blackery United KingdomEmmaBlackeryVlogger, known for "My thoughts on Google+" video, and singer-songwriter
Blaire United StatesQTCinderella, Wine About ItIRL streams
Tim Blais CanadaA Capella ScienceA physicist, Blais communicates science topics via parodies of popular songs.
Kat Blaque United StatesKat BlaqueVideo blogger, activist known for True Tea
Richard Tyler Blevins United StatesNinja, Ninja Extended Twitch streamer/ESports gamer who translated his gaming onto YouTube. Known and recognized for his success in Fortnite.
Bob's Your Uncle Hong Kong煮家男人 Bob's Your UncleMakes videos about cooking and travelling
Dane Boedigheimer United StatesDane Boe, Annoying Orange, Daneboe Channel #2, SuperBoeBrosCreator of The Annoying Orange video series
Steven Bonnell II United StatesDestinyTwitch streamer, political commentator
Flula Borg GermanyflulaVlogs (often based on misinterpretations of common figures of speech), covers of popular songs recorded in his car and other vehicles ("AutoTunes"), original music, celebrity interviews, and other humorous content.
Bachir Boumaaza BelgiumAtheneWinsVideo gamer and social activist who is widely referred to by his online pseudonym "Athene."
Jade Bowler United KingdomUnjaded JadeEducational "StudyTuber"
Joshua Bradley United KingdomZerkaa, ZerkaaPlays, ZerkaaClips, ZerkaaShortsEnglish gaming YouTuber, streamer and Internet personality; listed as the ninth most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. [5] Co-founding member of the YouTube group Sidemen.
Ysabella Brave United StatesysabellabraveA vocalist who was signed by Cordless Recordings
Harry Brewis United KingdomHbomberguyLeft-wing YouTuber known for producing videos aimed at debunking conspiracy theories and responding to alt-right and antifeminist arguments.
Lewis Brindley and Simon Lane United KingdomThe YogscastGaming videos, podcasts, streaming. Gained fame with Minecraft videos and songs. The annual Jingle Jam streaming event has raised over $20 million for charity since 2011.
Chris Broad United KingdomAbroad in Japan, Chris AbroadKnown for making videos about Japanese culture, travel and food, as a British resident of the country
Brooke Brodack United StatesBrooke BrodackActress, editor, director. Known for her "Crazed Numa Fan" and "Chips" videos.
Gary Brolsma United StatesNewNumaCreator of the Numa Numa dance.
Fox Bronte United KingdomMonaLisaNakedAlternative artist known for his rants on modern day culture and putting himself in uncomfortable situations to make his artwork.
Josiah Brooks AustraliaDrawWithJazzaArt drawing tutorials
Dan Brown United Statespogobat, danbrownuniverseDeveloper of the "Dan Brown Method" of solving a Rubik's Cube
David Brown United KingdomBoyinaband, DBGames (With artist Dan Bull)YouTuber, musician, and rapper.
Tobit "Tobi" Brown United KingdomTBJZL, TBJZLPlays, TBJZLClipsEnglish gaming YouTuber, streamer, Internet personality and rapper; listed as the 38th most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. [5] Co-founding member of the YouTube group Sidemen.
Jim Browning United KingdomJim BrowningScam baiter
Marques Brownlee United StatesMarques BrownleeTech YouTuber
Scott BuchananUnited States pannenkoek2012 Super Mario 64 analyst
Kéfera Buchmann Brazil5incominutos, keferavlogComedy videos and daily vlogs
Michael Buckley United StatesWHATTHEBUCKSHOW, Michael Buckley, bucksphoneKnown for his celebrity news show, What the Buck!?
Dan Bull United KingdomDan Bull, DBGames (With artist Boyinaband)An English rapper and songwriter who was known best for his songs about video games
Vladislav Bumaga BelarusA4, A5Music artist and video blogger
Bo Burnham United Statesboburnham, mahnrubobComedian, comedic singer, musician, songwriter, and actor
Tanya Burr United Kingdompixi2woo, tanyasvlogsandhaulsBeauty, fashion and lifestyle vlogger. Also has her own cosmetic line self-titled Tanya Burr.
Tim Burton United KingdomShmee150Car vlogger
Judith Bustos PeruLaTigresaDelOrienteCPeruvian singer and make-up artist whose YouTube exposure led to a contract with Warner Bros. Mexico.
Michael BustosCanada/Philippines AntsCanada Vlogger, entomologist, singer, and comedian. Prolific ant-keeper and seller of his AntsCanada brand of ant-keeping products.
Marcus Butler United KingdommarcusbutlerTV, moremarcusBritish vlogger.
Shay Carl ButlerUnited StatesShaycarl, SHAYTARDS, ShayLoss, iphoneTARD, WhenTheKidsGoToSleepDaily life vlogger, comedian; has appeared on No Ordinary Family .
Byel BrazilByelactor and youtuber brazil
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Eric Calderone United States331ErockGuitarist known for creating heavy metal renditions of popular songs, film and television themes, and video game soundtracks.
Andrew Callaghan United States All Gas No Brakes Interviewer who covers large events and fringe subcultures
Meghan Camarena United Statesstrawburry17Video games, co-host for D XP video game show Polaris Primetime
Canal do Otário BrazilCanal do Otario, Canal do Otário (Sem Palavrão), Canal do Otário (Responde)A Brazilian activist vlogger. Known by his work against misleading advertisement, freedom of speech and government propaganda.
Taylor Caniff United Statestaylor caniff, Taylor CaniffViner and content creator prominent in the Magcon era.
Alizé Carrère United States/worldCrash Course Geography/Modern Explorer/AdaptationClimate researcher/educator who posts videos about how humans are adapting to the climate.
Dave and Don Carroll CanadasonsofmaxwellBrothers and Celtic folk music duo. Created three popular music videos, beginning with "United Breaks Guitars" in protest of Dave's treatment at the hands of United Airlines which proved a public relations debacle for the airline. Named their channel in honor of their father.
Josh Carrott United KingdomkoreanenglishmanEnglish people react to Korean culture
Thomas Cassell United KingdomTom Syndicate, SyndicateKnown for his Minecraft and Call of Duty videos.
JC Caylen United StatesJc Caylen, KianAndJcVlogger
Kai Cenat United StatesKai Cenat LiveComedy live streams
Amanda Cerny United StatesAmanda Cerny, AmandaCernyVlogs, and About TimeForner Viner who posts vlogs and skits
Sayak Chakraborty IndiaLet’s startBengali television actor and influencer, daily lifestyle vlog [6]
Emma Chamberlain United StatesEmma ChamberlainAmerican comedy vlogger, member of the Sister Squad with James Charles and The Dolan Twins, host of the Ramble Official podcast Stupid Genius.
Greyson Chance United Statesgreyson97Singer discovered by Ellen DeGeneres, signed to record label. Notable for his cover of Lady Gaga's hit "Paparazzi".
Jim Chapman United Kingdomj1mmyb0bbaPop culture and fashion vlogger
James Charles United StatesJames CharlesControversial beauty influencer, makeup artist, known for being the first male ambassador for CoverGirl.
Gaurav Chaudhary IndiaTechnical Guruji, Gaurav ChaudharyGaurav is notable for producing YouTube videos concerning technology in Hindi & travel vlogs on another channel.
Chef and FrancisJapan Cooking with Dog Japanese cooking channel featuring a woman known as "Chef" and her toy poodle, Francis. [7]
Mike Chen United StatesStrictlyDumpling, BeyondScience, BeyondScience2, MikeyChenX, CookWithMikey, EatWithMikey, TheChenDynasty, DoubleChenNewsChinese-born American YouTuber known for food vlogs
Mama Cheung Hong Kong張媽媽廚房Mama CheungMakes videos about cooking
SungWon Cho United StatesProZDComedian, voice actor
David Choi United Statesdavidchoimusic, CT

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Maximillian Christensen United StatesMaximilian DoodGaming YouTuber and fighting game community personality known for his videos on various fighting games.
Clara Chung United StatesClaraCMusicSinger, guitarist
Firoz Chuttipara IndiaVillage Food ChannelCooking/food channel from Kerala, India
Clay United StatesDream, DreamXD, Dream Team, Dream Shorts Minecraft YouTuber known for his Minecraft Manhunt videos and survival multiplayer series.
Wilson Cleveland United StateswilsonclevelandActor, producer and writer best known for producing short films and web series like The Temp Life. He also appears on The Annoying Orange, BlackBoxTV and The Guild.
Scott Clifton United StatesTheoreticalBullshitTopics include atheism, philosophy, ethics discussion, counter-apologetics. American daytime TV star.
Bradley Colburn United StatestheRadBradLet's Player who makes walkthrough videos. Recognized as one of the "top gaming creators" on YouTube according to CEO Susan Wojcicki. [8]
Dave Joseph Colditz United StatesDavedaysSinger-songwriter and musician, known for his punk rock parodies of songs.
Louis Cole United KingdomFunForLouisFilmmaker and YouTube personality
Felix Colgrave AustraliaFelix ColgraveDirector, animator, cartoonist, filmmaker, artist and musician
Kristina Collins CanadaKallmekrisSocial media personality and former hairdresser. Most known for her skits with recurring characters (starting on TikTok), reaction videos, challenge videos, and haunted location exploration videos.
Connor Colquhoun JapanCDawgVA, ConnorDawg, Trash Taste, Trash Taste Highlights Anime YouTuber and voice actor
Patrick Condell IrelandpatcondellComedian, antitheist; 35 of his videos were published to DVD.
Kurtis Conner CanadaKurtis ConnerKnown for his comedic commentary videos. Guest star of Danny Gonzalez and Drew Gooden's "We Are Two Different People" tour.
Jack Conte United StatesjackcontemusicIndie musician, singer, and songwriter. Co-founder of musical duo Pomplamoose. He also co-founded crowdfunding site Patreon.
Eugenia Cooney United StatesEugenia CooneyClothing hauls, beauty, cosplay, and vlogs
Jordan Cope United StatesJordan Adika Commentary YouTuber
Eve Cornwell United KingdomEve CornwellStudyTuber later known for content surrounding her career as a lawyer
Karl Coryat United StatesEdwardCurrentAtheist satirist, anti-9/11 Truth movement activist, and musician.
Erika Costell United StatesP6UKModel and singer. Posts vlogs and reaction videos. Member of Jake Paul's Team 10.
Blimey Cow United StatesBlimey Cow, BlimeyCowVlog, Big Head Kid, Jordan TaylorComedy trio known for videos relating to Christianity, homeschooling, music, relationships, and social media
Iman Crosson United StatesAlphacat, ImanActor, nationally known Obama impersonator; co-editor of We Are the World 25 for Haiti (YouTube edition).
Steven Crowder Canada, United StatesStevenCrowder, CrowderBitsRight-wing comedian, debater and commentator
Lucas Cruikshank United StatesFred, lucasWas the No. 1 most subscribed channel before being surpassed by nigahiga in 2009. He starred as Fred Figglehorn in Fred: The Show on Nickelodeon in 2012 and Marvin in Marvin Marvin from 2012 to 2013.
Cara Cunningham United States(deleted YouTube account)Actor and fashionista; created the viral "Leave Britney Alone!" video.
Jamie Curry New ZealandJamie's WorldNew Zealand vlogger and comedian
Shirley Curry United StatesShirley CurryAlso known as Skyrim Grandma, known for her The Elder Scrolls V gameplay videos. [9]
Michael Cusack AustraliaMichael CusackAnimator, voice actor, and comedian. Creator of YOLO: Crystal Fantasy and co-creator of Smiling Friends , both on Adult Swim.
Steve Cutts United KingdomSteve CuttsIllustrator and animator
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Charli D'Amelio United Statescharli d'amelioDancer, vlogger and TikToker
Dixie D'Amelio United StatesDixie D'AmelioDancer, singer, vlogger and TikToker.
Zubin Damania United StatesZDoggMDA doctor known for his hip hop inspired medical comedy videos.
Lasizwe Dambuza South AfricaLasizwe DambuzaYouTuber, media personality
Ian DanskinUnited States Innuendo Studios Known for "The Alt-Right Playbook" series of videos
George Davidson United KingdomGeorgeNotFound, Not GeorgeNotFound, GeorgeWasFound, GeorgeNotFound Streams, GeorgeNotFound ShortsKnown for his Minecraft -related videos.
Tom Davies United KingdomGeoWizardGamer and adventurer, known for his skill at GeoGuessr and for his straight-line walking missions across various countries.
Hannah Pearl Davis United StatesJustPearlyThingsControversial social media personality known for misogynistic commentary
Lynn Yamada Davis United StatesCooking With LynjaKnown for her cooking videos. Died of esophageal cancer
Nataly Dawn United StatesnatalydawnIndie musician, singer, and songwriter.
Shane Dawson United StatesShaneDawsonTV, ShaneDawsonTV2, shaneMakes comedy sketches and vlogs.
Alex Day United KingdomnerimonHas had a few United Kingdom top 40 hits after vlogging on YouTube.
Bill Day United StatesbillschannelDocumentary filmmaker
Donald De La Haye Jr. United StatesDeestroyingFootball player and member of FaZe Clan
Eric Decker United StatesAirrack, Houseparty, Also AirrackAmerican YouTuber most well known for gaining one million subscribers in one year.
Philip DeFranco United Statessxephil, PhilipDeFrancoNews reporter, known for The Philip DeFranco Show , and being the creator of SourceFed .
Timothy DeLaGhetto United StatesTimothyDeLaGhetto, TraPhikMusik, TimsBakeryFilmmaker, musician, vlogger, rapper. Also known by his rap name Traphik.
Adore Delano (Danny Noriega)United StatesDannyNoriegaFollowing Idol, Noriega became a YouTube personality, performing skits as himself, in drag as Adore Delano, or as his other character, Angel Baby. In June 2009, Noriega released the music video for "24/7," featuring Diamonique. Other than Idol, Adore also competed on the 6th season and All Stars 2 of American TV show RuPaul's Drag Race.
Stephen DeleonardisUnited StatesSteveWillDoIt, Nelk Challenges, pranks, vlogs
Belle Delphine United Kingdombelle delphineNotable for her glamour and cosplay modeling influenced by memes
Doug DeMuro United StatesDoug DeMuro, More Doug DeMuroAmerican YouTuber known for his car reviews.
Sam Denby United States/United KingdomWendover Productions, Half as Interesting, Sam from Wendover, Extremeties, Jet Lag: The GameEducational entertainment
Paul Denino United StatesIce PoseidonStreamed IRL content on both YouTube and Twitch
Esmée Denters NetherlandsesmeedentersSinger, she covered songs by musicians like Justin Timberlake and Natasha Bedingfield.
Alfie Deyes United KingdomAlfie Deyes, Alfie Deyes Vlogs, PointlessBlogGamesVlogger, comedian, Let's Player
Diamond and Silk United StatesDiamond and Silk, Ditch and SwitchFormer Democrats who became supporters of Donald Trump. "Diamond" died on January 8, 2023, of heart disease linked to high blood pressure. [10]
Victor DiBitetto United StatesVicDiBitettoStand-up comedian whose launch to fame starred with a YouTube video entitled, "Bread & Milk." He currently has over 70 million views on YouTube.
Tom Dickson United StatesBlendtecFounder of Blendtec, and star of Will It Blend?
Agnes Diego United StatesakidearestAnime, manga, otaku and Japanese-culture channel.
Kadie Karen Diekmeyer CanadaThat Vegan TeacherCanadian Internet personality and Animal rights activist who promotes veganism, sometimes in controversial ways
Marié Digby United StatesMarieDigbySinger-songwriter whose career picked up when she posted a video of herself covering the Rihanna song "Umbrella".
Jared Dines United StatesJared Dines (th3ycharg3)Musician, singer-songwriter; creates heavy metal themed videos, covers, paraodies, and original music
Jaiden Dittfach United StatesJaiden AnimationsArtist and animator.
Rose Ellen Dix, Rosie Spaughton United KingdomRose Ellen Dix, TheRoxetera, Let's Play GamesMarried couple Rose and Rosie are an English comedy and entertainment duo
Rubén Doblas Spain/NorwayelrubiusOMG, Rubius ZGaming, vlogging
David Dobrik Slovakia/United StatesDavid Dobrik, David Dobrik Too, Views PodcastVlogger, prankster, TikToker, former Viner and the de facto leader of the "Vlog Squad". He has gained a combined total of over 17 million subscribers as of 11 January 2019, since he began uploading videos in 2015.
The Dolan Twins United StatesThe Dolan TwinsComedy duo
RinRin Doll United Statesrinrindoll, rinrindolljapanVlogs and beauty tutorials on lolita fashion in Japan
Dancing Dolls JapanReplay849Cover dance unit. Covered dances of such artists as Girls' Generation and 2NE1.
James Donaldson United StatesMrBeast, Beast Reacts, MrBeast 2, MrBeast Gaming, MrBeast 3Known for his stunts, philanthropy, gaming videos and competitions. Overtook PewDiePie as the most-subscribed individual YouTuber in November 2022. [11]
Lisa Donovan United StatesLisaNova, lisaGained fame for her impersonation of Sarah Palin
Jimmy Dore United StatesThe Jimmy Dore ShowProgressive commentator
Caitlin Doughty United StatesCaitlin Doughty – Ask A Mortician"Ask a Mortician" a question-and-answer comedy series on death, death culture, and funeral practices, and promoting death acceptance and alternative funeral practices
Jack Douglass United Statesjacksfilms, jackisanerd, SHUTUPDENNIS, featuredfridays, catlvr6969, JJJacksfilmsCreator of the "Your Grammar Sucks" and "YIAY" ("Yesterday I Asked You") series, as well as "The WTF Blanket", a parody of sleeved blankets.
Kristina Đukić SerbiaK1KAWas a gamer, vlogger, and streamer, also known by her online alias, K1KA or Kika. Her content on YouTube was focused on playing video games. She got in a drama with another Serbian YouTube star, Baka Prase. After the drama finished, Kika had been harassed multiple times, which culminated in her allegedly dying by suicide on 8 December 2021.
Gavin Dunne IrelandmiracleofsoundMusician that specialises in video game music, creating songs based on characters from video games and other pop-culture topics.
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Lannan Eacott AustraliaLazarBeamKnown primarily for his Let's Play videos, "comedic riffs" and use of memes.
Esther Earl United StatesCookie4Monster4 Harry Potter and John Green fan. Died in 2010 from thyroid cancer.
Addison Rae Easterling United StatesAddison RaeTikToker and member of Hype House
Tor Eckhoff NorwayApetorAdventurer and daredevil known for his ice-skating and winter swimming videos. Died in 2021 from drowning.
Stuart Edge United StatesStuart Edge, Stuart EdgeXtraPrankster, musician, magician
Evan Edinger United States/United KingdomEvan Edinger, Evan Edinger TravelKnown for his "British VS American" series
Tommy Edison United StatesTommyEdisonXP, BlindFilmCriticBlind film critic
Berlin Edmond United Statesberleezy, Berlin, eezyTVGaming and comedy content
Sten Ekberg SwedenDrEkbergHolistic chiropractor and former Olympic decathlete whose channel focuses on all aspects of holistic health.
Paul Elam United StatesAn Ear For MenDedicated to commentary on antifeminism and men's rights movement
Lindsay Ellis United StatesLindsay EllisGeneral media analysis and critique.
Jeri Ellsworth United StatesJeriEllsworthSelf-taught electronics engineer, and chip designer; serial entrepreneur; co-inventor of "CastAR" augmented reality glasses
Yousef Erakat United StatesFouseyTUBE, DOSEofFOUSEYPalestinian-American prankster, comedian, and motivational speaker. He is best known for the Yoga Pants Prank and the Spiderman in Real Life prank. He also maintains an active vlogging channel.
Marco Antonio Escobar United StatesOmarGoshTV, The Omar Gosh VlogsAdventures, paranormal videos, vlogs, comedy, pranks
Jason Ethier CanadaImJayStation (terminated)Vlogger who gained prominence for his fake prank videos.
Amber Lee Ettinger United StatesbarelypoliticalKnown as Obama Girl from the video "I Got a Crush... on Obama" and stars in many BarelyPolitical episodes
Austin Evans United StatesAustin EvansTechnology YouTuber most notable for his reviews, PC builds, and unboxings.
Seth Everman SwedenSeth EvermanMusician, author of the most-liked comment on YouTube [12] [13] [14]
Justine Ezarik United StatesiJustine, otherijustine, ijustinesiphone, ijustinegaming, ijustinereviewsVideo blogger and comedian.
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F2Freestylers United KingdomF2FreestylersDuo comprising British freestyle footballers Jeremy Lynch and Billy Wingrove. They are best known for producing online video content for their eponymous YouTube channel.
Marsh Family United KingdomMarshFamilySongsEnglish family musical group
Anthony Fantano United Statestheneedledrop, fantanoReviews music through his channel The Needle Drop, which is also a Connecticut Public Radio podcast.
FHProductionHK Hong KongFHProductionHKMakes comedy videos that focus on social issues
Hat Films United KingdomHat FilmsEnglish comedy and gaming YouTube channel comprising Ross Hornby, Alex Smith and Chris Trott. Since 2014, they have been part of the Yogscast network.
Stephen Findeisen United StatesCoffeezilla, Coffee BreakExposes crypto scams
Benny and Rafi Fine United StatesREACT, People Vs Food, Try Not To, FBE, FBE LiveBrother creators/producers of the React video series (Kids, Teens, Elders, YouTubers, and Adults React) and MyMusic sitcom. Founded Fine Brothers Entertainment.
Pat Finnerty United StateshududhssksoSinger-guitarist and front person for Pat Finnerty and the Full Band and August is Falling.
David Firth United KingdomDavid Firth, Fatpie2, Fatpie3, FatpiemusicAnimator, director, musician, actor, voice actor
Mark Fischbach United Statesmarkiplier, markiplierGAME, markiplierTWITCH, Unus AnnusAmerican YouTuber, gamer-commentator, actor, and comedian. Specializes in Let's Play videos, commonly of survival horror video games.
Fischer's JapanFischer's, Fischer's-Secondary-A Japanese YouTuber group belonging to UUUM, a multi-channel network with six members: Silk Road, Masai, Ndaho, Motoki, Zakao, and Dharma.
Carrie Hope Fletcher United KingdomCarrie Hope FletcherEnglish actress and singer; she has a YouTube channel where she plays the piano and sings, but she posts mainly video blogs.
Rebecca Flint United KingdomxBextahxKnown for cover dances
Luis Fernando Flores El SalvadorFernanflooSalvadoran YouTuber who uploaded commented gameplays
Evan Fong CanadaVanossGaming, Rynx, VanossGamingExtrasKnown for his comedic video game commentaries with other creators.
Sara Maria Forsberg FinlandSAARA (Smokahontas Official), West Toast TVImpersonator, singer, interviewed on British BBC radio and Finnish public radio YLE, in which she confirmed that she was contacted by a producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show .
Elle and Blair Fowler United StatesAllThatGlitters21, EllesGlitterGossip (Elle), otherjuicystar07, juicystar07 (Blair)Sisters who post beauty and style-related tutorials and vlogs
Xyla Foxlin United StatesXyla FoxlinFoxlin is an engineer and entrepreneur and YouTuber who designs and builds projects requiring woodworking and engineering skills.
Ruby Franke United States 8 Passengers (terminated)Mother of six that posted proclaimed "strict parental advice". Arrested August 30, 2023, for six counts of aggravated child abuse.
Connor Franta United StatesConnorFranta, More Connor, (and formerly Our2ndLife)Comedy vlogger, previously a member of the Our2ndLife channel
Gavin Free United Kingdom theslowmoguys, roosterteeth, letsplay, gamefails Director, producer, voice actor, and cinematographer.
David Freiheit CanadaViva FreiLaw, politics
Lex Fridman Russia, United StatesLex Fridman, Lex ClipsComputer scientist and host of the Lex Fridman Podcast
Colin Furze United KingdomcolinfurzeYouTuber, stuntman, inventor, fabricator, filmmaker and former plumber
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Rémi Gaillard FranceRémi GAILLARDFrench humorist
Kasun Deegoda GamageSri Lanka Travel with Wife Video blogger, adventure travel, humanitarian
Christine Gambito United StatesHappySlip, Christine GambitoKnown for her Filipino jokes, accent and virtues.
Gangavva IndiaMy Village ShowActress and comedian who appears in skits focusing on the life of people in a Telangana village. [15]
Ireedui "IZ" Gantogtokh MongoliaIZHis videos cover a wide range of topics including trends, tech, education, motivational vlogs, politics and other cultural content
Ryan Garcia United StatesRyan GarciaProfessional boxer, collaborates with various internet personalities
Jean-François Gariépy CanadaJFG TonightYouTube personality, author, former neuroscience researcher
Germán Garmendia ChileHolaSoyGerman, HolaSoyGerman2, JuegaGermanChilean video producer and aspiring actor. The 10th most subscribed channel on YouTube, he currently has over 38 million subscribers and 3.8 billion video views. Garmendia makes monological observational comedy videos.
Joseph Garrett United KingdomStampylongheadKnown for his Minecraft videos.
Gary the Goat, Jimbo BazoobiAustraliaGary the GoatAustralian comedy group involving a comedian and a goat.
Jason Gastrow United StatesVideogamedunkeyVideo game reviewer and comedian.
Federico GaytanUnited States Fedmyster Live streamer and former member of OfflineTV
Gigi Getty CanadaGigi GorgeousModel, actress, and transgender activist
Kassem Gharaibeh United StatesKassemGCo-founder of Maker Studios, comedian, actor, and producer. Best known for his California On and Going Deep series.
Simone Giertz Sweden/United StatesSimone GiertzSwedish inventor and maker, recently dubbed "the queen of useless robots" by The Guardian . [16]
Gille JapanGILLEsoundSinger
Anthime GionetUnited States Baked Alaska (terminated)Former rapper and BuzzFeed commentator turned far-right anti-semite, white supremacist, and conspiracy theorist. Banned from Twitter in November 2017 and YouTube in October 2020 for hate speech, and arrested by the FBI after livestreaming on Twitch his participation in the 2021 United States Capitol attack.
Joey GizziUnited States AreYouKiddingTV American internet challenge and entertainment channel
Lasse Gjertsen NorwayLasse GjertsenAnimator, musician and videographer. Known for early YouTube hits.
Max Gleason United StatesSmoothMcGroove A cappella renditions of video game music
Alexa Goddard United KingdomAlexa GoddardBritish R&B singer who charted in the United Kingdom Top 40 after promoting herself through YouTube.
Ben Going United Statesboh3m3Known for his video blogs and was an early YouTube partner.
William Gold United KingdomWilbur Soot, Wilbur MusicGamer and singer-songwriter, known for his activities in the 2011 sandbox video game Minecraft .
Danny Gonzalez United StatesDanny Gonzalez, 2 Danny 2 Furious, Danny GAMEzalezKnown for his comedic commentary videos and his "We Are Two Different People Tour" that he did with Drew Gooden and Kurtis Conner.
Drew Gooden United StatesDrew GoodenKnown for his comedic commentary videos and his "We Are Two Different People Tour" that he did with Danny Gonzalez and Kurtis Conner.
Wayne Goss United Kingdomgossmakeupartist, gossmakeupchatMakeup artist and entrepreneur
Yuki Goto JapanOtto Totto ChannelJapanese YouTuber and former member of the duo EE Jump
Edward "Edd" Gould United Kingdom Eddsworld Flash animator and creator of the Eddsworld series. Died in 2012 from recurring infection caused by acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Jamie Grace United StatesjGraceProSinger-songwriter discovered by TobyMac and signed to Gotee Records.
Joey Graceffa United StatesJoeyGraceffa, JoeyGraceffaGamesVlogger, actor and host at Teen.com. His videos' topics are varied and include vlogs of his daily life, challenges, song covers, The Hunger Games trilogy and gaming videos.
Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. United StatesDDG, PontiacMadeDDG VlogsRapper and vlogger
Adam John Grandmaison United StatesAdam22, No Jumper, No Jumper ClipsHip Hop and adult film content
Kina Grannis United StateskinagrannisSinger-songwriter formerly signed to Interscope Records. Mostly known for her song "In Your Arms".
Emily Graslie United StatesbrainscoopBlogger from Field Museum
Charles Green Jr. United StatesTheAngryGrandpaShow, GrandpasCornerKnown for videos of him violently raging and reacting to various pranks and events. Died in 2017 of cirrhosis.
GloZell GreenUnited Statesglozell1Actress, comedian and singer
John and Hank Green United States vlogbrothers, CrashCourse, SciShow, various othersVloggers, authors, musician (Hank only), educators and podcasters.
Laci Green United Stateslacigreen, gogreen18Atheist, feminist, sex educator
Jess Greenberg United KingdomJessGreenberg1Acoustic guitar player who covers a variety of songs.
The Gregory Brothers United Statesschmoyoho, thegregorybrothersCreators of several "songified" videos using Autotune, most notably the "Bed Intruder Song", the "Double Rainbow Song", "Winning!" (w/ Charlie Sheen), and the "Auto-tune the News" series.
CGP Grey United States/United KingdomCGP GreyMakes informational videos, including "The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England Explained" and "Rules for the Rulers".
Christina Grimmie United Stateszeldaxlove64 Christina GrimmieSinger-songwriter. Killed in 2016 as victim of a murder-suicide.
Parry Gripp United StatesParryGrippSinger-songwriter as well as lead vocalist and guitarist for the pop punk band Nerf Herder, creator of various happy jingles.
Michael Grzesiek CanadaShroud, Shroudy RowdyGaming content
Andrew Gunadie Canadagunnarolla, dietgunnarollaCanadian internet personality, musician, and video producer.
Gawr Gura United StatesGawr Gura Ch. hololive-EN Virtual YouTuber with Hololive Production [17]
Manuel Gutierrez Jr. United StatesMannyMua733Beauty influencer, makeup artist, and first male brand ambassador for Maybelline cosmetics.
Eva Gutowski United StatesMyLifeAsEvaVlogger, actress and YouTube personality.
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Matthew Haag United StatesNaDeSHoTFormer OpTic Gaming eSports player, and current owner of eSports organisation 100 Thieves.
Zach Hadel United StatespsychicpebblesAnimator, voice actor, and comedian. Recurring co-host of OneyPlays, and co-creator of Adult Swim's Smiling Friends .
Peter Hadfield United KingdomPotholer54, Potholer54debunksScience journalist who vlogs on science and pseudoscience, particularity on creationism vs evolution and global warming.
Dave Hakkens NetherlandsOne Army, One Army CommunityDutch designer best known for Phonebloks and Precious Plastic.
Atta Halilintar IndonesiaAtta HalilintarFirst Indonesian YouTuber to cross 20 million subscribers mark
Bryce Hall United StatesBryce HallDancer, vlogger and TikToker
Gabbie Hanna United StatesGabbie Hanna, More Gabbie HannaComedian, actress, author, and singer-songwriter that gained popularity on Vine before amassing a total of 8.2 million subscribers combined on her two YouTube channels.
Arin Hanson United StatesEgoraptor, GameGrumps Animator, voice actor, actor, and video game pundit known for his animations (such as the Awesome Series, Sequelitis, and Girlchan in Paradise!!) and co-creating the Let's Play series, Game Grumps . Member of musical comedy group Starbomb.
Brady Haran AustraliaPeriodic Videos, Sixty Symbols, Numberphile, ComputerphileJournalist
Daniel Hardcastle United KingdomOfficialNerdCubed, OfficiallyNerdCubed, OfficialNerdCubedLiveA British Gamer, primarily releases let's plays and occasional vlogs. Released a book titled Fuck Yeah: Video Games, which reached number one on The Sunday Times best sellers list.
Brandon Hardesty United StatesUndoTubeActor
Chris Harris United KingdomChris Harris on Cars, (formerly) DriveAutomotive journalist, his roadtest between a LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 [18] received over one million views within two weeks.
Cyriak Harris United KingdomcyriakEnglish freelance animator and composer known mononymously as Cyriak.
Hannah Hart United Statesmyharto, yourhartoShe is best known for starring in My Drunk Kitchen , a weekly series on YouTube. Apart from her main channel, she also runs a second channel where she talks about life in general and gives her opinions on various topics.
Mamrie Hart United StatesYouDeserveADrink, mametownComedian, actress, writer, and performer. On her main channel, YouDeserveADrink, she primarily posts weekly instructional mixology videos, with a unique cocktail presented in each, allowing her to combine her past work experience as a bartender with performing. She periodically collaborates with other YouTube personalities such as Hannah Hart and Grace Helbig.
Vi Hart United StatesVihartMathematician, educator, inventor, and self-described "recreational mathemusician and hexaflexagon enthusiast".
Emily Hartridge United KingdomEmily HartridgeVlogger, known for discussing sex, relationships, love, gender, and mental health. Killed in an e-scooter accident in 2019.
Joanna Hausmann VenezuelaJoanna HausmannGained popularity through her videos on her channel as well as on Univision's bilingual platform, Flama.
Grace Helbig United Statesitsgrace, dailygrace (former)Actress, comedian and video blogger from Los Angeles
Dagmar Flores Henríquez United StatesLa VampiInternet personality and meme
Alejandro Hernández VenezuelaAlejandro HernandezCreator of The Alejandro Hernández Show .
Ryan Higa United Statesnigahiga, HigaTVComedy sketches. The 40th most subscribed YouTube channel. As of late 2020, he has taken a break from YouTube.
Caitlin Hill AustraliaS FactsRapper
Jaclyn Hill United StatesJaclynhill1Known for her makeup tutorial videos
Lewis Hilsenteger CanadaunboxtherapyUnboxing and technology YouTube channel produced by Lewis George Hilsenteger and Jack McCann
John Hindhaugh, Nick DamanUnited Kingdom exint2, Nismotv2013Motorsport commentators, live commentary on radio-controlled racing and Super GT (via his Radio Le Mans livestream) in addition to his endurance racing work he is best known for.
Rachel Hofstetter United StatesValkyraeShe is the first female gamer and content creator for 100Thieves, a competitive American esports team.
Quinton Kyle Hoover United StatesQuinton ReviewsMedia analysis and review YouTuber notable for Garfield and iCarly coverage
Tyler Hoover United StatesHoovie's GarageAutomotive journalist and vlogger
Rahat Hossain United StatesMagicOfRahat, RahatsIphoneAn Old Dominion University student who produces magic tricks and pranks on his YouTube channel "MagicOfRahat" which has over 7 million subscribers and 1 billion video views.
Sabine Hossenfelder GermanySabine HossenfelderSabine is a theoretical physicist, science communicator, author, musician, singer, and YouTuber
Daniel Howell United KingdomDaniel Howell (formerly danisnotonfire), danisnotinteresting, DanAndPhilGAMESA British vlogger and former radio host, co-host of Super Amazing Project; released a book titled The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire with Phil Lester.
HowToBasic AustraliaHowToBasic, HowToBasic2An Australian vlogger who makes misleading tutorial videos, notably by destroying large quantities of food and various housewares.
Mark Hoyle United KingdomLadBaby, LadBaby & Sons Life hacks, pranks, parenting and family, social media challenges, children's toy reviews
Andrew Huang CanadaANDREW HUANGCanadian musician best known for his Song Challenge series which invites viewers to dare him in feats of musicianship, and viral hit "Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing on Rainbows"
Chase Hudson United StatesLILHUDDYAmerican TikToker and vlogger
Keith Hughes United StatesKeith HughesEducational lectures
Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld United States/Israel CollegeHumor (Jake and Amir)Comedy writers and actors for the website CollegeHumor . They star in their web series Jake and Amir and other CollegeHumor sketches. They have since left the company and ended the series to try to get the series on television. They also host their own podcast, If I Were You .
Corpse Husband United StatesCorpse Husband, CORPSE, Corpse Husband Gaming & ClipsSinger and Let's Player, best known for his low-pitched and deep voice, and his Among Us Let's Plays with other gamers and YouTubers
Candice Hutchings CanadaEdgy VegVegan chef and comedian.
Kim Jung Hwa KoreaJFlaMusicSinger, music artist, composer
Park Hye-min South KoreaPONYMakeupSouth Korean Beauty YouTuber
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Guillermo IbáñezSpain Willyrex, TheWillyrexGaming, vlogging
Bogdan Ilić SerbiaBaka Prase (terminated), Baka Prase TV (terminated), Baka Sepra, Baka Prase 2Controversial rapper, gamer, entertainer
Kelsey Impicciche United StatesKelsey Impicciche (formerly Kelsey Dangerous), BuzzFeed MultiplayerGaming YouTuber known for playing the 100 Baby Challenge in The Sims 4
Ironmouse United StatesIronmouseA VTuber and a founding member of VShojo.
Vidya Iyer United StatesVidya VoxSinger known for combining popular western and Indian songs
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James Jackson United StatesOnisionControversial entertainer, musician and author.
Jon Jafari United StatesJonTronShow, GameGrumpsUnorthodox video game reviewer, creator of JonTron and co-creator of Game Grumps .
Pooja Jain IndiaDhinchak PoojaIndian YouTuber known for her appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss . Considered "the queen of cringe pop".
Janoskians AustraliaJanoskians, DareSundaysAn Australian web-based comedy group
Shanmukh Jaswanth IndiaShanmukh JaswanthCreates short comedy videos, series and dance videos. Best known for The Software Devloveper series.
Lochana Jayakodi Sri LankaLochiSri Lankan YouTuber and TikTok personality
Ronald Jenkees United StatesronaldjenkeesAmerican composer and musician
Lim Jeong-Hyun South KoreafuntwohimselfGuitarist
Jerma985 United StatesJerma985American gamer and Twitch streamer known for his unconventional content
La Divaza (Pedro Luis Joao)VenezuelaLa Divaza, Keeping up with LA DIVAZAUploads gaming, comedy, vlogs and Let's Play videos
Gus Johnson United StatesgustoonzSketch comedian, YouTube commentator, and podcast host
Jarvis Johnson United StatesJarvis Johnson Commentary YouTuber and former software engineer
Lia Marie Johnson United StatesliamariejohnsonKnown for her time on Kids React and Teens React
Ray William Johnson United StatesRayWilliamJohnson, yourfavoritemartian, BreakingNYCWas the No.1 most subscribed channel before being surpassed by Smosh in 2013, reviews viral videos. Has a second channel with animated music videos.
Samuel Johnson United StatesbrownmarkfilmsKnown as Samwell, is most notable for the video "What What (In the Butt)".
Ian Jomha United StatesiDubbbzTVAbsurdist comedian known for his Content Cop series and the internet memes he's helped to create.
Austin Jones United StatesAusdudeProControversial American singer who was discovered on YouTube.
Danielle Jones United StatesMama Doctor JonesAmerican obstetrician-gynecologist
David L. Jones AustraliaeevblogElectronic engineer
Alexis Jordan United StatesAlexis JordanSinger-songwriter, actress and first season contestant on America's Got Talent ; signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation label through her exposure on her YouTube channel.
Sungha Jung KoreajwcfreeGuitarist
John Jurasek United StatesTheReportOfTheWeekAmerican YouTube personality, food critic, and radio host.
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Ali Kabbani United StatesMyth Fortnite player
Jessie Kahnweiler United Statesjbkpictures1Comedy channel
Sam Chui Kai-SingAustraliaSam ChuiAviation Vlogger/Blogger
Hikaru Kaihatsu JapanHIKAKIN, hikakinTV, HikakinBlogJapanese human beatbox, food and product reviews
Noah Kalina United StatesNK5000Notable for his video "Noah takes a photo of himself every day for 6 years".
Laura Kampf GermanyLaura KampfDIY maker
Suma Kanakala IndiaSumaTelevision anchor
Youna Kang United StatesCodeMikoKorean-American VTuber known for pushing the envelope in regards to interactivity in VTuber technology.
Jawed Karim United StatesJawedYouTube co-founder who created the first YouTube channel and uploaded the first YouTube video, Me at the zoo , in 2005.
Kip Kedersha United StateskipkayPrankster, gadget creator.
Keekihime AustriakeekihimeVlogs about Japanese pop culture and cover dances
Daniel Keem United StatesDramaAlert, KEEMSTAR, DramaAlertShorts, Keem StonksAmerican YouTuber and host of Internet popular culture news show DramaAlert.
Broden Kelly, Mark Bonanno, Zachary RuaneAustralia Aunty Donna, Grouse HouseAbsurdist comedy troupe notable for their filmed sketches.
Lucia Keskin United KingdomChi With A CKnown for reenacting TV episodes with herself playing all roles, assisted by greenscreen.
Gursimran Khamba, Tanmay Bhat India All India Bakchod Comedians. AIB is a typical news comedy show that aims to find comedy in tragedy.
Salman Khan United StatesKhan AcademyEducational videos on a wide range of topics.
Michelle Khare United StatesMichelle KhareShe is the host of "Challenge Accepted," which demonstrates her passion for quickly picking up new skills and studying various vocations in a short amount of time.
Sahil Khattar IndiaKhattarnaak, Being IndianTelevision host, actor
Lily Ki United StatesLilyPichu, comfi beats Korean-American Twitch streamer
Zach King United StatesZach King, FinalCutKingKnown for digitally edited videos.
Greg Kinman United StatesHickok45Gun reviewer and internet personality with over 5 million subscribers.
Thomas James Kirk III United StatesTheAmazingAtheist, TJ KirkYouTube personality, podcaster
Camille and Kennerly Kitt United StatesCamille and KennerlyIdentical twin duet harpists known for their acoustic and electric harp covers, also called the Harp Twins.
Felix Kjellberg Sweden/United Kingdom/JapanPewDiePie Video game playthroughs, commentary, and vlogger, PewDiePie has been the second-most subscribed channel on YouTube since 14 April 2019 when it was surpassed by T-Series in the aftermath of their competition to be the first channel to reach 100 million subscribers. He remained the most-subscribed independent YouTuber until MrBeast surpassed him in November 2022. [19] Listed as the number one most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. [5]
Marzia Kjellberg Italy/United KingdomMarziaItalian blogger, wife of PewDiePie. Video topics usually discuss fashion or makeup. In October 2018, Marzia retired from YouTube and her channel is no longer active.
Ethan and Hila KleinUnited States/Israel h3h3Productions, H3 Podcast Highlights, H3 Podcast, and Ethan and HilaCreators of comedy YouTube channel h3h3Productions.
Ian Kochinski United StatesVaushLeft-wing YouTuber and livestreamer known for his political debates
Nicholas Kolcheff United StatesNICKMERCS, More NICKMERCS, NICKMERCS ShortsPlays Fortnite , Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends
Prajakta Koli IndiaMostlySaneComedy video creator and celebrity interviewer.
Cody Kolodziejzyk Canadacodyko69, KoldWorld, TinyMeatGangYouTube commentator, comedian and podcaster
Liza Koshy United StatesLiza Koshy, Liza Koshy TooActress and comedian, former Viner; she posts comic videos and collaborates with friends and her ex-boyfriend, David Dobrik.
Taras Kulakov United StatesCrazyRussianHackerA Russian-American YouTuber best known for his "life hacks", scientific experiments, testing videos and his motto "Safety is number one priority." [20]
Kyle Kulinski United StatesSecular TalkLeft-wing political commentator.
Arunabh Kumar IndiaThe Viral FeverFounder of TVF which is popular for web series and comedy videos
Ophir Kutiel IsraelkutimanMulti-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and creator of ThruYou.
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Kat La, Betty La, Kimberly La, Wenny La, Allen La CanadaItsFunnehGaming YouTubers known for playing Roblox, vlogs
Judson Laipply United StatesjudsonlaipplyAmerican motivational speaker from Bucyrys, Ohio best known for his performance in the "Evolution of Dance" video.
Sunny Lam Hong Kongwhiteboard250Singer-songwriter
Yoav Landau, Sam HaftIsrael, United States The Living Tombstone Israeli-American electronic rock band and YouTube channel most notable for their songs on video games and pop culture.
Steven LannumUnited States AreYouKiddingTV American internet challenge and entertainment channel
June LapineUnited States Shoe0nHead Political commentator
Lisa Lavie Canadalisalavie1Singer-songwriter; co-producer of YouTube cybercollaboration video We Are the World 25 for Haiti (YouTube edition); Yanni vocalist; Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist.
Ally Law United KingdomAlly Law Parkour climber and free soloist
Kian Lawley United Statessuperkian13, KianAndJcYouTuber and actor
Sally Le Page United Kingdomsallylepage, Rooster Teeth, General ElectricEducational videos on science.
Bryan Le United StatesRiceGum, RiceLive, FamilyGumAmerican YouTube vlogger and rapper known for his diss tracks.
Bethan Leadley United KingdomLeadleyMusician
Amanda Lee United StatesLeeandLie, LeeandLieTVSinger and voice actress, known for her English-language interpretations of songs from anime and video games on YouTube
Caspar Lee South Africa/United KingdomCaspar, morecasparBritish South African vlogger, popular for his interviews with other YouTube personalities such as Zoe Sugg.
Jason Y. LeeUnited States Jubilee A media company responsible for several popular videos series, including Middle Ground, Ask Me Anything, and Odd Man Out.
Laura Lee United Stateslaura88leeBeauty influencer
Sandra Lee United StatesDr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper)American dermatologist most known for her treatments of pimples, blackheads, and cysts
Daniel Santomé Lemus SpainDalas Review, Dalas SIN FILTROS, WhaTheGame, Dalasito hasta en la sopa, Makeup by DalasA Spanish YouTuber and reviewer, he has published two books: Fugitivos en el Tiempo and La tinta. Más alla de la magia.
Felix Lengyel CanadaxQcOW Overwatch pro player who streams gaming and reactions.
William Lenney United KingdomWillNEComedian and prankster
Philip Lester United KingdomAmazingPhil, LessAmazingPhil, DanAndPhilGAMESBritish vlogger and former radio host, co-host of Super Amazing Project, released a book titled The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire with Daniel Howell.
Ryan Letourneau CanadaNorthernlionGaming YouTuber most notable for videos on various indie games.
PJ Liguori United KingdomKickThePJ, PJTheKickBritish YouTuber and filmmaker, known for his creative fantasy videos, vlogs, and short films, his most notable work being Oscar's Hotel for Fantastical Creatures .
Tyrone Lindo United KingdomGRIMEREPORTTV, Noisey Known by his stage name Big Narstie. Grime MC who makes comedy videos including reaction videos and the agony aunt parody series Uncle Pain
Dua Lipa United KingdomDua LipaPop singer-songwriter; Uploaded videos of herself covering songs by other artists early in her career
Gonzalo Lira United StatesCoach Red PillCreated videos dedicated to anti-feminism and the Russia-Ukraine War. Died in Ukrainian custody, reportedly of pneumonia, in January 2024
Daniel "Dan" Lloyd, Matthew Stephens, Simon Richardson United Kingdom Global Cycling Network Focuses on road cycling and racing news. All presenters had past notability as professional cyclists.
Mike Lombardo United StatesMikeLombardoMusicControversial American former piano rock musician. He was known for writing piano-driven rock songs and posting them on YouTube.
Vanessa Lopes BrazilVanessa Lopeslifestyle vlog
Jared Lee Loughner United StatesClassitup10Used to promote religious and political views; Perpetrator of the 2011 Tucson Shooting.
Lauren Luke United Kingdompanacea81Make-up artist
Benjamin Lupo United StatesDrLupoGaming content
Maddie Lymburner CanadaMadFitCreates exercise videos for at-home workouts
Chelcie Lynn United StatesChelcie LynnAmerican comedian. Skits and mukbangs
Vladimir Lyubovny United StatesdjvladHip Hop interviews
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James and Rodfil Macasero Philippinesmoymoypalaboy Filipino comic and singing duo, known for lip sync videos.
Frankie MacDonald CanadadogsandwolvesAmateur weather presenter with autism from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Megan and Liz MaceUnited StatesMeganandLiz, meganandlizbeautyAmerican pop duo composed of fraternal twin sisters, achieved some popularity on YouTube, appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show .
MacGyver the Lizard United StatesMacGyverLizardA giant lizard known for his intelligence, friendly personality, and large jowls.
Mack and DamerUnited States OCR Kings Dedicated to helping others succeed in their fitness journey, especially in running and Obstacle Course Racing.
Made With Lau United StatesMadeWithLauMakes videos about cooking
Nisha Madhulika IndiaNishaMadhulikaIndian home chef. Videos of North Indian vegetarian food recipes.
Austin Mahone United StatesAustin MahonePop singer who built a large online following in 2011.
Taras Maksimuk United StatesTechRaxMost notable for destroying phones
Abhishek Malhan IndiaFukra Insaan, FUKRA INSAAN LIVE, Malhan RecordsKnown for the challenge and IRL videos and participating in reality shows like Bigg Boss OTT season 2 and Temptation island India . [21] [22]
Rajiv Malhotra United StatesRajiv Malhotra OfficialAcademician who promotes an indigenous perspective of India and its worldview.
Vennu Mallesh IndiaVennu MalleshKnown for his song "It's My Life Whatever I Want To Do".
Garnt Maneetapho United Kingdom/JapanGigguk, Trash Taste, Trash Taste Highlights Anime and otaku YouTuber and podcaster.
Scott Manley United KingdomScott ManleyNotable for addressing the niche community of space enthusiasts and gamers alike by playing both space-related video games and making informative blogs on up-to-date science topics. He is best known for playing Kerbal Space Program . [23] He lived most of his life in Scotland, but has recently moved to San Francisco, California.
Juan Mann AustraliajuanmannFounder of the Free Hugs Campaign
Jordan Maron United StatesCaptainSparklez, Maron MusicNotable for making Minecraft music videos and walkthroughs, etc.
Eleonora Pons Maronese United StatesLelePonsComedian, prankster, musician, vlogger, and former Viner
James William Marriott United KingdomJames Marriott, James Marriott LiveComedian and singer-songwriter
Geoff Marshall United KingdomGeoff MarshallVideo producer, performer and author from London who runs a YouTube channel which is predominantly transport themed.
Martin Hong Kongdim cook guideMakes videos about cooking and travelling
Ariel Rebecca Martin United StatesBaby ArielStarted on Musical.ly before making music and acting
Philip Mason United KingdomThunderf00tScientist and atheist vlogger, creator of the video series Why People Laugh at Creationists.
Natsuiro Matsuri JapanNatsuiro MatsuriA VTuber associated with Hololive Production.
Wode Maya GhanaMrGhanaBabyProduces YouTube videos on life in China and Africa
Mazzi Maz United KingdomTheMazziMazEnglish vlogger. He eventually started a rap career under the name Scarlxrd.
Jenn McAllister United Statesjennxpenn, jenn, jennxpenngamesYouTuber and actress
Moses McCormick United Stateslaoshu505000Known for speaking several languages to native speakers. Died in 2021 from heart complications.
Charlie McDonnell United Kingdomcharlieissocoollike, charlieissoboredlike, CharlieAtE3British vlogger and singer-songwriter. Member of the Chartjackers team, Chameleon Circuit and Sons of Admirals.
Andy McKee United StatesAndy McKeeA fingerstyle guitarist who was formerly signed to the United States-American record label CandyRat Records .
Miles McKenna United StatesMilesChroniclesKnown for LGBTQIA+ advocacy
Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal United StatesRhettandLink, Good Mythical Morning, Good Mythical MORE, This Is MythicalKnown for their weekday morning YouTube show, Good Mythical Morning.
Seán William McLoughlin IrelandJacksepticeyeIrish producer, game commentator, and internet personality, known primarily for his comedic Let's Play series on video games and occasional vlogs on YouTube.
Anna McNulty CanadaAnna McNultySelf-taught contortionist and YouTube's top Canadian creator of the year in 2023
Calum McSwiggan United KingdomCalum McSwigganLGBT+ lifestyle content
Vivienne Medrano United StatesVivziePop Salvadoran American animator, illustrator, comic creator, and voice actress. Founder of SpindleHorse Toons and creator of webcomic ZooPhobia , adult animated cartoon Hazbin Hotel , and its spinoff web series Helluva Boss .
Mark Meechan United KingdomCount DankulaScottish YouTuber, stand-up comedian and former European Parliament candidate.
Alan Melikdjanian LatviaCaptain DisillusionCreator of the "Captain Disillusion" series demonstrating visual effects used in many viral videos
Projekt Melody United StatesProjekt MelodyA VTuber and founding member of VShojo, also known for streaming on Twitch and Chaturbate.
Merton United StatesPianoChatImprovSinger-songwriter, music improviser
Michael Messineo AustraliaMike's MicKnown for his series recapping television shows and videos about pop culture
Bunny Meyer United Statesgrav3yardgirlHer vlogs focus on fashion, makeup, lifestyle and paranormal occurrences.
Daniel Middleton United KingdomDanTDM, DanTDM Live, DanTDM Shorts, MoreTDMA British gaming commentator focused mostly on the popular sandbox game, Minecraft.
Beau Miles AustraliaBeau MilesEducator, author, and outdoorsman.
Bobby Miller United States BuzzFeed, SoulPancake, Next New Networks, YouTubeFilmmaker, comedian, actor
George Miller United States/JapanTVFilthyFrank, TooDamnFilthyPopular comedian and YouTube personality with the alter egos of Filthy Frank and Pink Guy, who's retired. Currently, he's a musician, under the name Joji, with songs and albums charting.
Max Miller United StatesTasting History with Max MillerHost of Tasting History, a cooking/history fusion web-show that recreates ancient recipes and explains the history around them.
Mira Hong KongMira's GardenMakes videos about living in South Korea and travelling
John Mitzewich United StatesFood WishesCooking, focused on video recipes. Noted for his "hands-and-pans" style in which his face is largely off-camera.
Stefan Molyneux CanadastefbotFar-right, white nationalist Canadian podcaster
Tana Mongeau United StatesTana MongeauKnown for her "storytime" videos.
Kevin Monsalve VenezuelaMasKevMo, GamerKevMoKnown for the "El Politigato" animated shorts series.
Gabriel Montiel MexicoWerevertumorroSpanish vlogger. Videos mainly based around average life in suburban Mexico City. Also a professional Association Football player.
Adam Montoya United StatesSeaNanners Gaming ChannelKnown for his extensive Let's Play videos, as well as collaborations with other gamers such as PewDiePie and Markiplier.
Leo Moracchioli NorwayFrog Leap StudiosSinger and multi-instrumentalist
Harley Morenstein CanadaEpicMealTime, HarleyMore, OriginalGamerShowKnown for his Epic Meal Time cooking show
Elliott Morgan, Lee Newton, and Joe Bereta United States SourceFed Hosts of SourceFed's 20 Minutes or Less news show and Comment Commentary launched by Philip DeFranco.
Hamako Mori JapanGamer GrandmaWorld's oldest gaming YouTuber at the age of 90
Matteo Moroni ItalyDmPranksProductionsItalian prankster, creative director and film maker
Laina Morris United Stateswzr0713Gained fame in June 2012 when her video titled "JB Fanvideo" went viral, resulting in the creation of the internet meme "Overly Attached Girlfriend." She uploads weekly videos as herself on a variety of topics.
Matthew David Morris United StatesMattyBRaps, MattyBInternet musician
Bethany Mota United StatesBethany MotaKnown for haul videos, makeup/hair tutorials, recipes, and do it yourself. Mota was a contestant on the 19th American season of Dancing with the Stars .
Steve Mould United KingdomSteve MouldBritish educational YouTuber, author, and science presenter
Lauren Mountain United StatesGlam&GoreKnown under the pseudonym "Mykie" for beauty and special effects makeup tutorials.
Jenna Mourey United StatesJennaMarbles, JennaMarblesVlog, JennaJulienPodcast8th most subscribed woman in the world, with more than 18 million subscribers and 2.9 billion views; best known for her video "How to trick people into thinking you're good looking", which has 67 million views.
Derek Muller AustraliaVeritasiumCreator of Veritasium and host of YouTube's Geek Week.
David Murray United StatesThe 8-Bit Guy, 8-Bit KeysAmerican retrocomputing enthusiast
Mathew Murray CanadateenagerswebseriesCreator of the web series teenagers
Edward Muscare United StatesEdaremFormer sex offender who achieved popularity for his eccentric videos of himself. In 2010, he was imprisoned for uploading videos to YouTube, thereby breaking his probation's ban on using a computer. Died in 2012 while in jail from lung cancer.
Kyle Myers United StatesFPSRussia, MoreFPSRussia, fpsHost of the FPSRussia Show
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Ajey Nagar IndiaCarryMinati, CarryisLiveCreates comic content where he publishes satirical opinions known as 'roasts' about a multitude of topics primarily in the Indian entertainment industry. Also posts live gaming streams and other gaming-related humorous content.
Kevin Nalty United StatesnaltsVideo blogger and comedian
Terra Naomi United StatesterranaomiSinger-songwriter formerly signed to Island Records
Tariq Nasheed United StatesTariq RadioTroll known for his gossip, rumor spreading, threats, and theatrics.
Élodie Nassar FranceMissJirachiFrench YouTuber known for videos related to Pokémon. She was hired by L'Oréal for a campaign on women and science and also obtained a contract with the French youth TV network channel Gulli.
Ana Nedeljković SerbiaEnn La RushSerbian singer, TV personality, YouTuber and internet personality.
Adam Neely United StatesAdam NeelyKnown for his videos about jazz, music theory, and other topics related to music. Also a member of the electro-jazz duo Sungazer with jazz drummer Shawn Crowder.
Casey Neistat United StatesCaseyNeistat, Casey Neistat's Snap Stories, Casey Neistat ClassicsAmerican videographer; posts daily vlogs on his YouTube channel with over 11 million subscribers and more than 2.4 billion views.
Mikey Neumann United StatesFilmJoyKnown for the film criticism series Movies with Mikey.
Neuro-sama United KingdomNeuro-samaAn chatbot-style VTuber notable for being generated by artificial intelligence.
Rebel News CanadaRebel News, and Rebel News ClipsCanadian far-right social and political commentary channel
Megan Nicole United Statesmegannicolesite, MeganNicoleTVMusician, who has covered songs by Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Selena Gomez, among others. Has also performed some original songs.
Sara Niemietz United StatesSaraNiemietzSinger, songwriter, actress featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Niki and Gabi United StatesNiki and GabiMusicians, actresses, and a YouTube duo composed of twin sisters Niki DeMar and Gabi DeMartino.
Ingrid Nilsen United Statesmissglamorazzi, TheGridMonsterKnown for beauty tutorials
Julie Nolke CanadaJulie NolkeCanadian comedian known for the Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self miniseries, which was nominated for a 2021 Webby Award. [24] Nolke won 2021 Webby Awards in Best Individual Performance and two Audience Choice Awards for best viral video and best writing. [25]
Julia Nunes United StatesjaaaaaaaSinger, songwriter, guitar and ukulele player. Has performed with Ben Folds and appears regularly at the Bonnaroo Music Festival.
Whindersson Nunes BrazilwhinderssonnunesComedian and most subscribed channel in Brazil.
Safiya Nygaard United StatesSafiya NygaardComedy, beauty, and fashion
Bjørn Nyland NorwayBjørn Nyland, Teslabjorn Live, Teslabjorn ThaiThailand-born Norwegian YouTuber about electric car road trips, has won four Teslas
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Ross O'Donovan AustraliaRubberNinjaAustralian American animator, comedian, and internet personality. Co-host of Game Grumps spin-off, Steam Train. Creator of Good Game series, Gamer Tonight .
Christopher O'Neil IrelandOneyNG, OneyPlaysAnimator, voice actor, comedian, Let's Player, and game developer. Founder of OneyPlays and OneyWare.
Peter Oakley United Kingdomgeriatric1927"Geriatric gripes and grumbles", mentions his service for Britain during WWII. Died in 2014 of cancer.
Tyler Oakley United Statestyleroakley, extratylerVlogger and advocate for gay youth, presenting on topics such as Postqueer politics and pop culture.
Ghib Ojisan JapanGhibOjisanJapanese travel YouTuber based in Singapore
Olajide Olatunji United KingdomKSI, JJ Olatunji, Sidemen, MoreSidemenKnown for his FIFA commentary videos, rap music, and boxing fights against YouTubers Joe Weller and Logan Paul; listed as the second most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. [5] Co-founding member of the YouTube group Sidemen.
Melody Oliveria United StatesbowiechickBlogger and YouTube personality
Jahseh Onfroy United States/JamaicaXXXTENTACIONMostly known for his music. On YouTube, he was known for starting #THEHELPINGHANDCHALLENGE and his gaming videos before his death. Killed in 2018 in apparent robbery, possibly targeted.
Marina Orlova RussiahotforwordsRussian philologist who teaches the etymology of English words.
William Osman United StatesWilliam OsmanEngineer
Kenia Guadalupe Flores Osuna MexicoKenia OsVideo blogger and makeup videos (had two channels with the name Kenia Os)
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Anthony Padilla United StatesAnthonyPadillaCo-founder of Smosh, currently hosting I spent a day with.
Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox, Shayne Topp, Courtney Miller, Noah Grossman, Keith Leak Jr., Damien Haas, and Olivia SuiUnited StatesSmosh, Smosh Pit, Smosh Games, SmoshCast, ShutUpCartoons, ElSmosh, Smosh FranceA popular comedy channel, holding the No. 1 spot for most YouTube subscribers for periods of time around the early 2010s.
David Pakman Argentina/United StatesDavid Pakman Show, Pakman LivePolitical commentator
Venus Palermo SwitzerlandVenus AngelicHad a No. 71 hit with a cover of "I Love It". Known for her doll-like appearance.
Dominic Panganiban CanadaDomicsAnimator and webcomic artist.
Parker Pannell United StatesParker PannellActor, YouTube, and TikTok personality
Rosanna Pansino United StatesRosannaPansinoCreator of the baking show Nerdy Nummies
Matt Parker United KingdomstandupmathsRecreational mathematics author and educator
Matthew Patrick United StatesThe Game Theorists, The Film Theorists, The Food Theorists, The Style Theorists, GTLiveCreator of Game Theory, a show that analyzes video games with respect to realistic rules of mathematics, culture, and science.
Balaji Patturaj IndiaPanjumittai ProductionsPopularly known as RJ Balaji. Also called "The Voice of Chennai", all the videos on his channel deal with contemporary issues; all are completely different in content.
Jake Paul United StatesJake Paul, Jake Paul Random, BS w/ Jake Paul ClipsViner and actor turned professional boxer.
Logan Paul United StatesLogan Paul, IMPAULSIVE, IMPAULSIVE ClipsFormer viner, vlogger, and podcaster signed to WWE
Randolph Pausch United StatesGave the lecture "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams". Died in 2008 of pancreatic cancer.
Ethan Payne United KingdomBehzinga, Beh2ingaKnown for his gaming, football, comedy and fitness videos; listed as the 31st most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. [5] Co-founding member of YouTube group Sidemen.
Trisha Paytas United Statesblndsundoll4mJVlogger, actress, singer, and songwriter
Joe Penna BrazilMysteryGuitarMan, jpMusician and animator. Was in 2011 the most subscribed Brazilian auteur.
Louise Pentland United Kingdomsprinkleofglitter, sprinkleofchatterBritish fashion and beauty vlogger.
Samuel Pepper United KingdomOFFICIALsampepperFormer prankster known for practical joke videos on the general public.
Kevin PerjurerUnited States Defunctland Known for documentary series about defunct amusement park attractions and defunct television series, especially those involving the Walt Disney Company
Nicholas Perry United StatesNikocado AvocadoControversial extreme eater and mukbanger
Coyote Peterson United StatesBrave Wilderness, Coyote PetersonWildlife educator.
Michelle Phan United StatesMichellePhan Vietnamese-American makeup artist and owner of skincare line IQQU; she produces beauty tutorials videos and is the spokesperson for Lancôme.
Danny and Michael PhilippouAustralia RackaRacka Live-action horror comedy videos
Ben Phillips United KingdomBen PhillipsPrank videos and former Viner.
Randy Phillips United StatesAreYouSuprisedWhile serving in the United States Air Force, he came out as a homosexual during the final months of the U.S. military's policy known as "Don't ask, don't tell".
Jonti Picking United KingdommrweeblAnimator and musician, known for Badgers, Amazing Horse, and Narwhals.
Hasan Piker United StatesHasanAbi, Fear & Malding PodcastLeft-wing YouTuber, Twitch streamer and political commentator, host of The Breakdown for TYT. Nephew of Cenk Uygur.
John PlantAustralia Primitive Technology Making tools, buildings, food from scratch in Far North Queensland, Australia.
Greg Plitt United StatesGreg PlittPersonal trainer and actor. Killed in 2015 when struck by a train during video production.
Sean Plott United Statesday9tvA Kansas-born StarCraft: Brood War professional who has since become a popular StarCraft II commentator and e-sports promoter. Plott is most known for his daily show; where he breaks down SC2 games for analysis, and shoutcasting at events such as MLG and Dreamhack
Pomplamoose United StatesPomplamooseMusicA musical duo composed of Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn.
Tim Pool United StatesTimcast, Tim Pool, SubverseJournalist and political/social commentator. Known for early adoption of livestreaming to cover protests such as Occupy Wall Street.
DeStorm Power United StatesDeStorm, DeStormTVSinger, songwriter, and video editor. Often collaborates with other YouTube personalities and artists, including Mystery Guitar Man and Vassy.
Lachlan Power AustraliaLachlan, LachlanPlayz, Lachlan ShortsKnown primarily for his video game commentaries of Fortnite Battle Royale
Rikki Poynter United StatesRikkiPoynter Deaf culture and accessibility activism; formerly beauty vlogs
Edward Pratt United KingdomEd PrattBest known for circumnavigating the globe on a unicycle.
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Anthony Quintal United StatesLohanthonyFormer LGBT viner and youtuber
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Jacob Rabon IV United StatesAlpharad, Replay Hut, Alpharad Deluxe, Not Alpharad, Alpharad Replay Esports personality and musician, particularly known for Super Smash Bros. videos
Samuel and NiaChel Rader United Statessamuel8955Family vloggers based out of Terrell, Texas, who vlog about their daily life as a Christian family.
Antonio Radić Croatiaagadmator's Chess ChannelGame reviews and analysis of historical and current chess games
AJ Rafael United StatesAJ RafaelFilipino-American singer-songwriter and activist
Adam Ragusea United StatesAdam RaguseaCooking and general food related videos and podcasts
Randy Rainbow United StatesRandy Rainbow OfficialComedian and singer known for political and musical parodies.
Rainych IndonesiaRainych RanSinger
James Rallison United StatesTheOdd1sOut, TheOdd2sOutArtist and animator
Franchesca Ramsey United StateschescaleighComedian, activist and artist. Known for her comedy sketches like "Shit White Girls Say...To Black Girls" and as the host of MTV's Decoded.
Grace Randolph United StatesBeyond the TrailerReporter, film critic, and comic book writer
Dhruv Rathee IndiaDhruv Rathee, Dhruv Rathee VlogsSocial media activist known for his political commentary.
Andrew Rea United States Babish Culinary Universe Cooking, with four series hosted by Rea: Binging with Babish, recreation of foods from fiction; Basics with Babish, general culinary instruction; Being with Babish, cataloging Rea's efforts to help fans in need; and Botched by Babish, in which Rea corrects errors in recipes previously featured on the channel.
Ann ReardonAustralia How To Cook That Website and baking channel that provides video recipes on baking and decorating themed cakes, desserts, chocolate creations and other confectionery.
Michael Reeves United StatesMichael ReevesFormer software contractor known for making videos about technology and programming, also known for his repeated use of tasers
Henry Reich Un­knownMinutePhysics, MinuteEarthKnown for explaining physics- and Earth-related topics
Jus Reign CanadaJusReign, JusReignToo, SnapReign, Just2BoyzCanadian comedian of Indian Sikh descent.
Juliette Reilly United StatesJuliette ReillyMusician and vlogger
Ángel David Revilla VenezuelaDrossRotzankFirst Venezuelan to reach one million subscribers, [26] known for uploading horror videos
Rezo GermanyRezo, Rezo ja lol eyMost notable for The destruction of the CDU
Benjamin Rich United Kingdombald and bankrupt, Daily BaldTravel vlogger
Joshua Richards CanadaJosh Richards, BFFs: Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards & Bri ChickenfryTikToker, vlogger and podcaster
Thomas James Ridgewell United KingdomTomSkaKnown for creating the animated comedy web film series asdfmovies.
Lauren Riihimaki CanadaLaurDIYKnown for her intriguing DIY videos
Matthew Rinaudo United StatesMizkif, Mizkif Clips, Mizkif VODsIRL live streams
Brent Rivera United StatesBrent Rivera, SoRelatable PodcastAmerican YouTube personality, actor
Jodie Rivera United StatesvenetianprincessPreviously, No. 1 most subscribed female YouTuber prior to MichellePhan surpassing her.
Dennis Roady United StateshowtoPRANKitup, Dennis Roady DeedsPrankster
Mark Rober United StatesMark RoberFormer NASA engineer best known for his YouTube videos on popular science, do-it-yourself gadgets and creative ideas.
Colin Robertson United KingdomMillennial Woes Alt-right promoter of white supremacy, white nationalism, antisemitism and Islamophobia
Paul Robinett United StatesrenettoVlogger and entrepreneur
Olan Rogers United StatesOlanRogersComedian who entertains by narrating self written stories. Creator of Final Space.
James Rolfe United StatesCinemassacre (formerly JamesNintendoNerd), James RolfeFilmmaker and video game reviewer, known for his Angry Video Game Nerd sketches.
Jake Roper United StatesVsauce3, Jake RoperHost of the Vsauce3 edutainment channel [27]
Emile Rosales United StateschuggaaconroyLet's Player best known for his walkthroughs of various video games, mainly released on Nintendo platforms.
Dakota Rose United States, JapankotakotiAmerican Beauty YouTuber and model based in Japan who went viral in Asia for being a "real-life Barbie doll"
Jessica Rose, Yousef Abu-Taleb, Jackson Davis, and Alexandra Dreyfus United Stateslonelygirl15From lonelygirl15
Mia Rose United KingdommiaaroseSinger-songwriter
Adin Ross United StatesAdin Ross, Adin Live, Extra AdinAmerican Twitch streamer and YouTube vlogger known for streaming Grand Theft Auto V and NBA 2K . Also streams IRL content which includes him talking to popular rap artists.
Louis Rossmann United StatesLouis RossmannComputer repair technician and right to repair activist
Cristine Rotenberg CanadaSimply Nailogical, Simply Not Logical, Holo Taco, SimplyPodLogical, SimplyPodLogical HighlightsNail-art and comedy videos
Timothy Rowett United Kingdom Grand Illusions Presented by British toy collector Tim "The Toyman" Rowett, and developed by former BBC producers Hendrik Ball and George Auckland.
Levy Rozman United StatesGotham ChessChess International Master and commentator
Ivan Rudskyi UkraineEeOneGuy, FeedOneGuy, awenVlogs and Let's Plays
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Mehdi Sadaghdar CanadaElectroBOOMElectronics engineer who teaches both electrical engineering and simple how-tos with comedic elements
Mubashir Saddique PakistanVillage Food Secrets, Mubashir SaddiqueKnown for cooking in Village style.
Naoki Saito JapanNaoki Saito Illust ChannelJapanese manga artist and illustrator for Dragalia Lost , Duel Masters Trading Card Game , Pokémon Trading Card Game , and Hatsune Miku merchandise
Taimoor Salahuddin PakistanTaimoor Salahuddin aka Mooroo, Mooroo PodcastsPakistani-American YouTuber, Writer, Internet personality, Filmmaker, Actor and musician.
Adam Saleh United StatesAdam Saleh Vlogs and public pranks
Kevin Samuels United StatesKevin SamuelsDiscussed relationships and standards
Thomas Sanders United StatesThomas SandersMusical theatre actor and singer who became famous through his career on Vine and now has a career as a full-time YouTuber.
Grant Sanderson United States3Blue1BrownMathematics educator
Destin Sandlin United StatesSmarterEveryDay, No Dumb Questions, SmarterEveryDay 2Hosts educational engineering series Smarter Every Day (SED), which is hosted on his main channel. Started podcast called No Dumb Questions with his friend, Matt Whitman.
Joe Santagato United StatesJoe Santagato, Extra Joe, Veterans MinimumComedian, vlogger.
Peter Santenello United StatesPeter SantenelloA mixture of travel vlogging and journalism.
Joey Santore United StatesCrime Pays But Botany Doesn'tAmateur botanist known for his "Bill Swerski-esque" Chicago accent and use of profanity
Matthew Santoro CanadaMatthew Santoro, MatthewSantoroVlog, SantoroGamingBest known for his top ten lists and "50 Amazing Facts" videos
Douglas Sarine and Kent Nichols United StatesdigitalfilmmakerCreators of Ask a Ninja
Anita Sarkeesian United StatesFeminist FrequencyHas received particular attention for her video series Tropes vs. Women in Video Games , which examines tropes in the depiction of female video game characters. Was a primary subject of the Gamergate harassment campaign.
SAWAYAN JapanSAWAYAN CHANNEL, SAWAYAN GAMESYouTuber group of Ukrainians Tkachev Sawa and Tkachev Jan working in Japan. They are mainly known for playing Mario Kart 8.
Peter Schiff United StatesSchiffReportA financial broker and CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, Peter Schiff is known for the video "Peter Schiff Was Right 2006–2007 (2nd Edition)" by YouTuber Jdouche. His internet fame created a grassroots movement which prompted him to run for Senate in Connecticut, albeit unsuccessfully.
Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Tel Stewart, Paul Anderson, and Al van der BeekUnited States The Piano Guys Musical group
Kurt Hugo Schneider United StatesKurtHugoSchneiderProducing YouTube music videos in collaboration with other musicians. He is best known for his production of music videos for Sam Tsui.
Tom Scott United KingdomTom ScottKnown for his series Things You Might Not Know and other popular science videos.
Linus Sebastian CanadaLinusTechTips, LinusCatTips, TechQuickie, TechLinked, ChannelSuperFun, LMG Clips, CarpoolCritics, ShortCircuitTechnology expert, co-founder and CEO of Linus Media Group, primarily known as the presenter for the agency's various channels and formerly NCIX Tech Tips.
Sam Seder United States The Majority Report with Sam Seder Liberal commentator
Muudea Sedik United StatesTwomadCanadian YouTuber, streamer, and comedian known for video game comedy videos and Zoombombing activity [28]
Naomi Seibt GermanyNaomi Seibt Climate change denialist who also makes videos about immigration, feminism and various other socio-political topics.
Ken Sekine JapanmegwinVideo blogger and comedian
Rathindu Senarathna Sri LankaRattaProminent philanthropist and YouTuber in Sri Lanka. [29]
SethBling United StatesSethBlingAn American Let's Play commentator who is known for his contributions to the 2011 video game Minecraft and speedrunning records [30]
Shirley Setia New ZealandshirleysetiaSinger from Auckland known for Bollywood covers
Jordan Shanks-Markovina Australia friendlyjordies Center-left political commentator, journalist, stand-up comedian. Conducts independent investigations into political corruption in New South Wales, for which he has been the target of several assassination attempts. [31]
Ben Shapiro, Andrew Klavan, Brett Cooper, Candace Owens, Dennis Prager, Jeremy Boreing, Jordan Peterson, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles United States The Daily Wire, DailyWire+Right-wing online media outlet
Amit Sharma IndiaCrazy XYZknown for life hacks and science experiments related content
Shaun United KingdomShaunLeft-wing YouTuber known for debunking alt-right claims
Aziz Shavershian Australia7zyzz7Australian internet personality, known for his bodybuilding videos. Died in 2011 from heart attack.
Mathew and Savanna Shaw United StatesMatandSavannaAmerican musical duo based in Utah
David McCleary Sheldon United StatesMac LethalRapper, producer, radio host. In November 2011, Mac Lethal released a video on YouTube of him rapping over the beat to "Look at Me Now" while he prepares a dish of pancakes in his kitchen. The video became a viral hit and got millions of views in a matter of days.
Alia Shelesh United StatesSSSniperWolf, sexysexysniperKnown for her Let's Play and reaction video videos
Peter Shukoff United Statesnicepeter, nicepeterToo, ERB, ERB2A self-described "Comic/Guitar Hero" best known for the musical comedy on his YouTube channel, NicePeter, and co-creating the comedy web series, known as Epic Rap Battles of History , along with Lloyd Ahlquist (aka EpicLLOYD).
Sidemen United KingdomSidemen, MoreSidemen, SidemenReactsKnown for their football challenge videos, video game commentary videos, and their weekly videos uploaded to the Sidemen YouTube channel dubbed "Sidemen Sundays".
Thomas Simons United KingdomTommyInnitKnown for his Minecraft -related videos.
Kayla Sims United StateslilsimsieGaming YouTuber known for playing The Sims 4
William Singe AustraliastashhurrikaneSinger, songwriter and producer who has accumulated millions of followers on YouTube and Facebook by recording R&B, pop, hip-hop and rap covers in his bedroom.
Kanwer Singh CanadaHumble The PoetCanadian YouTube personality, author, rapper and spoken-word artist
Lilly Singh CanadaIISuperwomanII, SuperwomanVlogs, Lilly Singh, Lilly Singh VlogsIndian-Canadian comedian known for her parody videos about everyday life. Her channel has over 15 million subscribers and 3.3 billion video views.
Troye Sivan AustraliaTroyeSivan, MoreTroyeSouth-African born Australian vlogger, singer and actor
Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa United StatesIts JoJo SiwaMakes content primarily for young children.
Robert Skinner United KingdomCavetownMusician, singer-songwriter
William Sledd United StatesWilliamSleddVlogger who produces videos which center around fashion.
Johnny Somali SomaliaJohnny SomaliThough still has a YouTube channel, he mostly streams on Kick with his travel vlogs.
Clara Sorrenti CanadaKeffalsFar-left, transgender Canadian commentator
Tommy Sotomayor United Statessotomayortv2Radio host
Rebeca Soundy El SalvadorBecky Soundy TV, LESSAvirtual, Becky Soundy, Educasordo Deaf culture vlogs and sign language education
Lauren Southern CanadaLauren Southern, LaurenSouthernLive Alt-right commentator
Taryn Southern United StatesHott4Hill, TarynSouthern, taryntogoActress, singer, model, writer, producer. Created in 2007 a Hillary Clinton campaign video, Hott4Hill.
Mary Spender United KingdomMary SpenderMusician
Eric Stanley United Statesestan247Violinist and composer, known for remixing popular hip-hop and pop songs on the violin.
Jeffree Star United StatesjeffreestarBeauty influencer, makeup artist, former musician, owner of JeffreeStarCosmetics.
Jack Stauber United StatesJackStauberMusician and animator known for his song "Buttercup" and collaborations with Adult Swim.
Simon Stawski and Martina Sazunic Canadasimonandmartina, simonandmartinabonusCanadian expatriates known for their food and travel vlogs
Jason Steele United StatesFilmCowCreator of the viral Charlie the Unicorn series, as well as Llamas with Hats and Detective Mittens.
James Stephanie Sterling United Kingdom, United StatesJim SterlingFreelance video game journalist, critic, and pundit. Former review editor for Destructoid and author for The Escapist . Known for heavy criticism of the wider gaming industry.
Winston Sterzel South AfricaADVChina, serpentZAProduces YouTube videos on life in China
Michael Stevens United States Vsauce Host and creator of Vsauce, explaining topics of general interest, often including science and philosophy.
Nicholas StewartUnited StatesJynxziGamer and livestreamer
Lindsey Stirling United Stateslindseystomp, LindseyTimeAmerica's Got Talent quarterfinalist; known for dancing while playing violin, performing classical crossover to electronic dance music, hip-hop and dubstep; charted on Billboard.
Hannah Stocking-Siagkris United StatesHannah StockingPosts comedy skits
Devin Stone United StatesLegalEaglePracticing lawyer who comments on current affairs through a legal lens and reviews legal movies.
Matt Stonie United StatesMegatoadStonieKnown for eating challenges and comeptitive eating.
Kevin Strahle United Statesskippy62able, L.A. Beast LiveKnown professionally as L.A. Beast. Competitive eater, vlogger, reviver of Crystal Pepsi
Joe Sugg United KingdomThatcherJoe, ThatcherJoeVlogs, ThatcherJoeGamesBritish internet personality, brother of Zoe Sugg and known for his challenges, impersonations and comedy videos.
Zoë Sugg United Kingdomzoella, morezoellaHer vlogs and blog posts centre around beauty, fashion and lifestyle.
Hoshimachi Suisei JapanHoshimachi SuiseiA VTuber and singer associated with Hololive Production.
Jay Swingler and Romell Henry United KingdomJay Swingler, MoreTGF, Romell Henry, TGFbroPranks and stunts
Hajime Syacho JapanHajime Syacho, Hajime Syacho 2Japanese YouTuber with two comedy channels. His first, "Hajme Syacho", has more than 7.8 million subscribers and 6.1 billion views, while his second, "Hajme Syacho 2", has more than 2 million subscribers and more than 700 million views.
Sykkuno United StatesSykkunoTwitch streamer
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Nyma Tang United StatesNyma TangBeauty vlogger
James Tatro United StatesLifeAccordingToJimmy, thejimmytatrochannelAmerican actor, writer and YouTuber; Has made appearances in Grown Ups 2 and 22 Jump Street .
Brandon Tatum United StatesThe Officer TatumRight-wing YouTuber and commentator
Matthew Taylor United KingdomTechmoanKnown for consumer tech reviews and "RetroTech" documentaries about technology of historical interest
Amy Shira Teitel Canada/United StatesThe Vintage SpaceDiscusses the history of space flight and exploration
Molly Templeton CanadamememollyInternet personality and former presenter of Rocketboom daily news.
Steve Terreberry CanadaSteve Terreberry (SteveTerreberry)Musician, singer-songwriter, comedian
Pawan Jung Shahi Thakuri Nepal4K Gaming NepalKnown for his PUBG videos.
Nicki Thiim DenmarkNickiThiimRacecar driver
Steve Thomas United StatesSteve1989MREInfo Military ration reviewer
Craig ThompsonUnited KingdomMini Ladd, Craig Thompson, Craig Thompson MusicControversial British gamer and YouTuber
Abigail Thorn United KingdomPhilosophy TubeVideos usually discuss philosophy.
Adande Thorne Trinidad and Tobago, United StatessWooZieAnimated storytelling
Sanjay Thumma IndiaVahchef – VahRehVahIndian culinary videos
Sergei Tikhanovsky BelarusСтрана для жизни (in Russian)/Country for LifeBelarusian political blogger, activist, and entrepreneur. [32] Political prisoner since 2020, shortly after stating intent to run for 2020 Belarusian presidential election, for which he was succeeded by his wife Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
Chloe Ting AustraliaChloe TingKnown for fitness videos and challenges
Simon Tofield United KingdomSimon's CatTofield's first video was uploaded to YouTube on 4 March 2008. Since then, in addition to making YouTube videos, he has published four books.
Tokai On Air JapanTokai On AirA Japanese YouTuber group based in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, consisting of six members: Tetsuya, Ryo, Shibayu, Toshimitsu, Yumemaru, and Mushimegane.
Jonathan Tomines CanadaThe Toe BroCanadian chiropodist
Tyler Toney, Coby Cotton, Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody JonesUnited States Dude Perfect, Dude Perfect en Español, Dude Perfect Plus, DudePerfectTVInternet group that does various sports-related challenges.
Tongo PeruTongo OficialSinger, humorist and songwriter, known for mainly covering deliberately mispronounced English songs fused with cumbia, a style he calls "Tonglish".
Ryan Trahan United StatesRyan Trahan, ryan trahanComedic and vlogging YouTuber
Natalie Tran AustraliacommunitychannelFirst Vietnamese-Australian YouTuber to pass one million subscribers.
Trial & Error Hong Kong試當真trialanderrorMakes comedy videos
Samuel Tsui United StatesTheSamTsuiBest known for covering and performing songs by popular artists, as well as original medleys and mashups.
Toby Turner United StatesTobuscus, TobyTurner, TobyGamesComedian and actor known for his "Literal Trailers", hosting CuteWinFail and playing Nerville on the Annoying Orange TV series.
Merrell Twins United StatesmerrelltwinsComedy duo, actresses, musicians and singers
Matthew Tye United StatesLaowhy86Travel vlogger and commentator about political and social issues in China
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Jerzy Urban PolandTygodnik NIEComedian, political commentator.
Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Ana Kasparian, Ben Mankiewicz United States The Young Turks, TYT Investigates, TYT's The ConversationLeft-wing online media outlet
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Calvin Vail United StatesLeafyIsHere (terminated)Controversial commentator
Jack Vale United Statesjackvalefilms Hidden camera pranks on the general public.
Christiaan Van Vuuren AustraliaVan Vuuren BrosGained notable popularity as "The Fully Sick Rapper" after starting to record videos from within quarantine for tuberculosis.
Mikhail Varshavski United StatesDoctor MikeRussian-born American family physician
Lizzie Velásquez United StatesLizzie VelasquezAuthor, motivational speaker
Rion Vernon United StatesDoctorSteelSteampunk / industrial musician, entertainer, and visual artist
Vexxed IrelandVexxedKnown for his vlogs and videos about other users.
Corey Vidal CanadaCorey VidalKnown for "Star Wars (John Williams is the Man)" and how-to dance videos.
Varg Vikernes NorwayThulean PerspectiveVlogger noted for his socially conservative views and advocacy for white nationalism, Nordicism, and traditional paganism. Best known as a Norwegian black metal musician, known for his music project Burzum and as the former bassist of Mayhem.
Tessa Violet United StatesmeekakittyAmerican comedy vlogger
Stefan Vuksanović SerbiaMudjaGamer & streamer
Lauri and Anni Vuohensilta FinlandHydraulic Press ChannelVarious objects are crushed by a hydraulic press.
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Alan Walker United Kingdom/NorwayAlan Walker, Walker GamingEnglish-Norwegian DJ and record producer
Amy Walker United StatesAmy WalkerVideo game voice actress, notably as Lunara in Heroes of the Storm and various characters in Fallout 76 . She is also a director, singer, and artist. Most notable for videos about world accents.
Doug Walker United StatesLeague of Super Critics, Channel Awesome, ThatGuyWithTheGlassesComedian, movie reviewer and film critic, part of Channel Awesome. Creator and portrayer of That Guy With the Glasses, The Nostalgia Critic and Chester A. Bum.
Elle Walker, Meg Resnikoff, Brooke MahanUnited StatesWhatsUpMomsThree moms who post motherhood-related comedy content, although recently, other moms have been featured on it. In 2018, Brooke left, but came back in 2020. In 2020, Meg left, but came back in 2021.
D'Angelo Wallace United Statesdangelowallace, D'Angelo Wallace, Office HusbandAmerican commentary YouTuber; notable for videos on Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star
Steve Wallis CanadathestevewallisOutdoor channel primarily focused on unconventional camping methods, such as "boondocking" and "urban stealth camping"
Jeremy Wang CanadaDisguised ToastGaming
Phillip Wang, Wesley Chan and Ted Fu United StateswongfuproductionsFilm-making trio. Known for film shorts, music videos for other musicians and their vlogs called "Wong Fu Weekends".
Mahoto Watanabe JapanMahoto (terminated)Japanese YouTuber and rapper
Darren Watkins Jr. United StatesIShowSpeed, Speedy Boykins, Live SpeedyYouTuber and streamer known for his variety livestreams
Paul Joseph Watson United KingdomPrisonPlanetLiveFar-right conspiracy theorist
Rebecca Watson United StatesRebecca Watson, Rebecca Versus LifeVideos surrounding feminism, critical thinking, religious skepticism, and scientific skepticism
Catherine Wayne United Statesboxxybabee, ANewHopeee, bodaciousboxxyPopular for her YouTube comedy videos under the pseudonym "Boxxy". Fights between her supporters and her detractors lead to an "online war".
Jesse Wellens and Jeana Smith United StatesPrankvsPrank, BFvsGF, NylahKitty, DownRangeGamingCouple pranking each other, as well as video logs of their daily life.
Michael Wesch United StatesmweschHis video "Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us" was viewed over 11 million times.
Blaire White United StatesBlaire White, The Blaire White ProjectPolitical commentary YouTuber, vlogger, and host of the podcast The Blaire White Project.
Charles White Jr. United Statespenguinz0Known for his gameplay, Twitch streaming, and commentary videos, which are notably delivered in a deadpan format.
Oli White United KingdomOli WhiteKnown for his appearance as James in the AwesomenessTV web series Shipping Julia, and for his appearance as himself in Joe and Caspar Hit The Road.
Mark Wiens ThailandMark WiensFood and Travel YouTuber
Cory Williams United StatesSMP Films, TheMeanKitty, LiveEachDayKnown as Mr. Safety from SMP Films, organizer of the "As One" YouTube gathering
Cory DeVante Williams United StatesCoryxKenshinGaming content
Steven Williams United Statesboogie2988Gaming channel primarily known for the character Francis, who gives his thoughts on and usually rages on various gaming topics.
Theodore Williams United StatesTed WilliamsMost notable for "The Man with the Golden Radio Voice".
Brando Franco Windah IndonesiaWindah Basudara Video game live streaming
Jeff Wittek United StatesJeff Wittek, JEFF FM, JEFF CLIPSVlogger
Hannah Witton United KingdomhannahgirasolWitton creates video blogs and informational content, mostly based around relationships, sex and sexual health, liberation and welfare issues, literature, and travel.
Emi Wong Hong KongEmiWongMakes fitness, lifestyle, and travelling videos
Freddie Wong and Brandon Laatsch United StatesRocket Jump, BrandonjlaCreator of many mini action movies. They have gained a combined total of over 9.5 million subscribers since beginning uploading videos in 2010.
Kai Wong, Alamby Leung and Lok Cheung (all former)Hong KongDigitalRevComPresenter of DigitalRev TV
Eddie Woo AustraliaEddie WooThis mathematics teacher started his career in 2012 when recording a lesson for a sick student. His YouTube channel has over 1.34 million subscribers and more than 95 million views worldwide as of November 2021.
Scott Wozniak United StatesScott the Woz, Scott's Stash, and Scott's SnippetsGaming, reviews, surreal, comedy, editorial. Known for videos related to video games.
Douglas Wreden United StatesDougDoug, DougDougDoug, DougDougDougDoug, Friends til DeathKnown for his gaming videos which usually revolve around various challenges, as well as his charity streams for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in which he has raised over $100,000. [33]
Kevin Wu United StatesKevJumba, JumbaFundComedian/reality star of The Amazing Race 17 . He currently hosts pre-commercials called "Flicks" on Cartoon Network.
Bill Wurtz United Statesbill wurtzVideo creator, animator, and musician who makes surreal videos, most notably "history of japan" and "history of the entire world, i guess".
Natalie Wynn United StatesContraPointsA former philosophy graduate student and instructor who creates videos about gender, race, politics.
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Dianxi Xiaoge China滇西小哥dianxixiaogeChinese video blogger who makes videos about Yunnan's food and culture
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Ami Yamato JapanAmi YamatoA VTuber vlogger
Eugene Lee Yang, Keith Habersberger, Ned Fulmer, and Zach KornfeldUnited States The Try Guys Known for their book The Hidden Power of F*cking Up; their YouTube Red series Squad Wars ; and winning the 6th Streamy Awards award for Nonfiction Channel, Show, or Series, the 8th Streamy Awards for Show of the Year, and the 2018 Webby Awards for Unscripted (Branded) – People's Voice.
Amos Yee SingaporeBrainAndButterArrested after uploading a YouTube video criticizing Lee Kuan Yew shortly after the first Singaporean prime minister's death
Sisi Yemmie NigeriaSisiYemmieTVNigerian food and lifestyle vlogger
Viktoriya Yermolyeva UkrainevkgoeswildPianist with over a million views who has worked with Lazar Berman and Nine Inch Nails drummer Brian Viglione.
Aaron Yonda and Matt Sloan United StatesBlameSocietyKnown for the fan web series Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager .
Chika Yoshida Japancyoshida1231Japanese YouTuber known as Bilingirl, who creates educational videos teaching English grammar and conversation
Rachel and Junichi Yoshizuki United States/JapanMyHusbandisJapaneseJapanese culture, society and lifestyle, cooking and culinary art
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Zack United StatesAsmongold TV, Asmondgold, ZackRawrrProminent World of Warcraft personality.
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy United States/RussiaVitalyzdTV, VitalyzdTvSecondComedian and prankster
Li Zehua ChinaKcriss Li Chinese journalist formerly employed at China Central Television. Li was arrested 26 February 2020 in Wuhan while investigating the disappearance of journalist Chen Qiushi and the arising COVID-19 pandemic. Li's only video since his arrest was from 22 April 2020, consisting of a stilted apology for his prior videos and criticism of the Chinese government.
Elizabeth Zharoff United StatesThe Charismatic VoiceRock singers, reaction videos, interviews; opera.
Li Ziqi China李子柒 Liziqi Chinese video blogger and entrepreneur. She is known for creating food and handicraft preparation videos often from basic ingredients and tools using traditional Chinese techniques. With 16 million subscribers as of 21 August 2021, she holds the Guinness World Record for "the most subscribers for a Chinese language channel on YouTube".
Jake Zyrus PhilippineschariceFilipina singer who rose to popularity through YouTube; was featured in an episode of Glee in its second season

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