Modern man has many opportunities for realization. Now, in order to become famous all over the world, it is not necessary to “get on TV”, it is enough to start your own channel on YouTube - the most popular video hosting. Of course, not every video blogger will be able to reach the top. You need to find your niche, shoot videos on relevant and interesting topics, and most importantly, figure out how to stand out from the crowd.
The American magazine "Forbes" annually publishes the rating of the highest paid YouTube video bloggers, 2019 is no exception. It should be noted that income is generated not only from the number of views, but also from advertising contracts. The amount shown does not include taxes and payments to agents, lawyers and managers.
10. Evan Fong - $ 11.5 million
Followers: 24.9 million
Canadian Evan Fong is known under the pseudonym VanossGamin. He is engaged in stairplay, demonstrates and comments on the process of passing computer games.
Little is known about him. Evan created the channel in 2011, after 4 years he was in the top 25 most popular among subscribers. His popularity is easy to explain - he is an excellent video editor. Fong is able to pick out the most interesting moments from the long gameplay, and his comments can make anyone laugh.
9. Dan Middleton - $ 12 million
Number of subscribers: 22.5 million
And again, video games. Dan Middleton (DAN TDM) from Britain prefers the mega-popular Minecraft. He publishes videos and reviews every day, thanks to which he was able to earn a fortune and even get into the Guinness Book of Records. His achievement is to create the most viewed Minecraft channel. Subscribers are attracted by the fact that Middleton shares his secrets and tells how to successfully pass this or that level of the game.
The bulk of his income comes from advertising on the channel, but Dan is not shy about meeting fans. Tickets for his performances are selling well. The video blogger plans to work in this direction for at least 40 years. He confirmed that there are no age restrictions on his channel. In addition, he will be able to involve his entire family in this activity. His wife Gemme is also crazy about Minecraft. You can be sure this sweet blogger couple will instill in their kids a love of video games.
8. Mark Fischbach - $ 13 million
Number of subscribers: 25.2 million
Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) is famous for the "horror" and "indie" flats. This guy also makes money sitting on the couch and playing new video games. The number of his followers is increasing day by day. Mark has his own secret - emotionality. He is not ashamed to show his feelings, he can scream, swear and even cry. His video is interesting to watch even for those who are far from computer games.
7. Felix Chelberg - $ 13 million
Number of subscribers: 103 million
PewDiePie is the most popular video blogger with a record number of subscribers. No one else has yet managed to achieve such results.
Felix created his own channel in 2010. At that time, there was no such thing as a "ladle play" yet. The young man decided to take a chance and made the right decision.His videos are dedicated to the passage of various video games.
PewDiePie's reputation isn't crystal clear, though. He was more than once involved in scandals, all because of anti-Semitic statements, the Nazis recognized him as "their own", although Chelberg argued that this was just a way to have fun. In March 2019, nationalist Brenton Tarrant launched a shooting that killed a large number of people. During the attack, he was broadcasting live on Facebook. The terrorist advised everyone to subscribe to PewDiePie, and this is not an isolated incident. Despite his popularity, Felix is considering closing the channel as he realizes he has too much influence over subscribers.
6. Preston Arsenal - $ 14 million
Followers: 12.1 million
Another Minecraft star. Preston Arment started with Call of Duty and achieved popularity in record time. In addition to videos about the passage of games, the blogger regularly posts pranks and other entertaining videos.
5. Jeffrey Star - $ 17 million
Followers: 17.6 million
Jeffrey Star started his YouTube career while being famous. Singer, stylist, model, DJ - he became famous not so much because of his talent, but because of his androgynous appearance.
Jeffrey publishes a video about makeup, the art of beauty, relationships with men. The topics are simple, but very popular. But if the channel was run by a woman, it is unlikely that she would be able to earn such an immodest amount. Freaks are popular at all times, so Star has every chance of being in the top ten again, now in 2020.
4. Rat McLoughin and Link Neal - $ 17.5 million
Followers: 4.82 million and 16.3 million
American comedians who became famous for "viral" videos. One of the first: they started their activity on video hosting in 2006. They now have four YouTube channels, the most popular are Good Mythical Morning and Rhett & Link. Low-budget ads, shows, comedy songs and music videos, experimenting with food ... Rat and Link channels are in demand because these guys know how to cheer up.
3. Anastasia Radzinskaya - $ 18 million
Number of subscribers: 50.7 million
6-year-old Nastya earns more than the heads of large organizations. This girl, or rather her parents, decided to create a YouTube channel when she was two years old. At birth, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The parents were warned that the child would not be able to walk or speak. They threw all their strength into treatment, and in order to record the successes of their daughter, they began filming her. Unexpectedly for Anna and Yuri, the channel gained many subscribers. It soon became profitable. Videos with Nastya are being released in seven languages. There is nothing unusual in them: the girl and her parents visit the zoo, play, celebrate her birthday, travel. Nevertheless, the number of subscribers is gradually growing, and various companies are ready to pay huge sums to the child just to advertise their products.
2. Dude Perfect - $ 18 million
Followers: 49.9 million
This channel occupies a leading position in the "Sports" category. Five friends from Texas perform complex stunts, filming them on camera. No that's not extreme sport, this is a whole art of throwing to music, and both balls and chips can act as shells. The guys are very successful in advertising, and commercial projects are no less spectacular. Also on their channel you can see parodies of famous talk shows and funny situations from life.
1. Ryan Kaji - $ 26 million
Followers: 24.4 million
Ryan Kaji has been ranked # 1 on Forbes for the second year in a row. The topics of his video will be of interest only to children. Ryan is an ordinary American boy. He loves to build tower blocks and watch cartoons.
Of course, the YouTube channel is a parent's idea. It was created when Kaji was 3 years old. The first videos are unpacking toys. It seems nothing special, but the project "shot". First subscribers, first income. Soon, Ryan's mom had to quit her job to work on the channel. In addition to the review of toys, here you can also see videos about the boy's pastime. Now he is not just a video blogger, he is a real businessman.Own line of toys and clothes, collection of household items. Will Ryan be able to break his record again next year, or will someone else take his place?