Ranked by subscriber count, the biggest YouTube channels in the world — with estimated monthly earnings, total views, and 30-day growth. Updated 2026.
| # | Creator | Subscribers | 30d Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MrBeast @MrBeast | 342.0M | +9.2M | |
| 2 | T-Series @tseries | 278.0M | +3.8M | |
| 3 | Cocomelon @CoComelon | 179.0M | +1.2M | |
| 4 | SET India @setindia | 175.0M | +2.1M | |
| 5 | PewDiePie @PewDiePie | 111.0M | -120.0K | |
| 6 | Like Nastya @LikeNastya | 107.0M | +1.8M | |
| 7 | BLACKPINK @BLACKPINK | 93.0M | +850.0K | |
| 8 | Mark Rober @MarkRober | 68.0M | +980.0K | |
| 9 | Dude Perfect @DudePerfect | 60.0M | +620.0K | |
| 10 | CarryMinati @CarryMinati | 43.0M | +720.0K |
YouTube is the world's largest video-sharing platform with over 2 billion logged-in users per month. The creators ranked above represent the most subscribed and most-viewed channels globally, spanning entertainment, music, education, gaming, and more. Subscriber counts are updated regularly from public platform data.
Estimated YouTube earnings are calculated using publicly available view counts and average CPM (Cost Per Mille) benchmarks specific to each content niche. A creator earning in the entertainment space typically sees $1.50–$5.00 CPM, while finance and tech channels often command $5–$30 CPM or higher. These figures are directional estimates — not exact platform-reported income. Actual revenue depends on audience geography, ad format, click-through rates, sponsorships, merchandise, and membership income.
Finance, investing, and insurance content consistently earns the highest CPM on YouTube — often $8–$30+. Tech reviews and software tutorials ($3–$12), health and fitness ($3–$9), and education ($3–$10) also command premium rates. Gaming and entertainment, despite massive audiences, typically earn lower CPMs of $2–$8.
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MrBeast is currently the most subscribed individual creator on YouTube with over 340 million subscribers as of 2026, making him the #1 YouTuber globally.
Top YouTubers can earn anywhere from $10,000 to several million dollars per month depending on views, niche, CPM, sponsorships, and merchandise. MrBeast, for example, is estimated to earn millions per month from ad revenue alone.
YouTube earnings are estimated using publicly available view counts combined with average CPM (cost per mille) benchmarks for each content niche. Actual earnings vary significantly based on audience location, ad formats, and monetization status.
YouTube CPM ranges from $1 to $30+ depending on niche. Finance and tech channels typically command $5–$30 CPM, while gaming and entertainment average $2–$8 CPM.
You can check any YouTuber's subscriber count for free on CreatorFuse HQ by searching their channel name or handle. We display live subscriber counts, view totals, and growth trends.