MrBeast and PewDiePie are the two biggest YouTubers in the world, according to Insider’s 2023 list. With over 200 million subscribers between them, these two have cemented their place at the top of the YouTube hierarchy.
MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is a philanthropist and content creator who rose to fame through his videos of outrageous stunts and challenges. His channel has grown to over 70 million subscribers, and he is known for his generosity, having donated millions of dollars to charity.
PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, is a Swedish YouTuber and gamer. He has been the most subscribed channel on YouTube since 2013, and currently has over 110 million subscribers. He is best known for his Let’s Play videos, in which he plays and comments on video games.
Despite their massive global reach, the list of the biggest YouTubers is heavily male-dominated. Of the top 20 YouTubers, only four are female. The list is also dominated by gamers and child vloggers, with the exceptions of MrBeast and PewDiePie.
One of the female YouTubers on the list is Liza Koshy, an American actress and YouTuber. She is best known for her comedic skits and vlogs, and has over 30 million subscribers.
Another female YouTuber on the list is Dude Perfect, a sports entertainment group made up of five friends. They are best known for their trick shots and stunts, and have over 55 million subscribers.
The list also includes child vloggers such as Ryan’s World, which is run by Ryan Kaji, an 8-year-old American YouTuber. His channel has over 50 million subscribers, and he is best known for his toy reviews and science experiments.
The list of the biggest YouTubers also includes gamers such as Markiplier, a YouTuber and gamer from the US. He has over 45 million subscribers, and is best known for his playthroughs of horror games.
Other gamers on the list include Jacksepticeye, a YouTuber from Ireland, and VanossGaming, a Canadian YouTuber. Both have over 30 million subscribers, and are best known for their Let’s Play videos.
Overall, MrBeast and PewDiePie continue to preside as the biggest YouTubers in the world. Insider’s 2023 list illuminates YouTube’s massive global reach, but also skews heavily male. With a few exceptions, the list predominantly comprises gamers and child vloggers.
