Influencers are also Youtubers. YouTube, Instagram and TikTok is booming these days, Blogging became a bit less popular, but you can still make money with it. Gaming YouTube channels have exploded in popularity over the past decade. What started as a niche hobby has transformed into a full-fledged entertainment industry, with the top gaming YouTubers earning millions of dollars annually. This blog post will deeply dive into 10 of the wealthiest gaming YouTubers dominating YouTube in 2024.
- PewDiePie
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, is the most popular and richest gaming YouTuber. The 32-year-old Swedish gamer has dominated YouTube for nearly a decade, amassing over 111 million subscribers on his channel.
PewDiePie’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million. He earned $15.5 million in 2018 alone, thanks mainly to his humorous Let’s Play videos and game commentary. While initially playing horror and action games, PewDiePie began branching into broader comedy and entertainment commentary as his popularity grew.
Some of his most popular video series are Scare PewDiePie, Fridays with PewDiePie, and Meme Review. He had over 105 million subscribers at his peak, making his channel the most-subscribed on YouTube. While he has faced some controversies over offensive jokes, PewDiePie remains the undisputed king of gaming YouTube.
- Markiplier
Another gaming YouTube veteran, Mark Edward Fischbach (Markiplier), has amassed over 33 million subscribers. The 33-year-old American YouTuber is known for his exaggerated on-camera persona and comedic playthroughs of horror and survival games.
With a net worth estimated at $28 million, Markiplier earned around $17.5 million in 2019 alone, thanks to his high YouTube viewership and sponsorship deals. While he initially found fame through Let’s Play videos and Indie games, Markiplier expanded into sketch comedy, music parodies, and animated web series.
Some of his most popular video games featured on the channel include Five Nights at Freddy’s, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Subnautica. Markiplier also regularly collaborates with other top YouTubers like Jacksepticeye and Cr1TiKaL.
- DanTDM
At just 31 years old, Daniel Robert Middleton (aka DanTDM) already has a net worth of over $25 million. His main YouTube channel specializes in Minecraft videos and has attracted over 25 million subscribers.
Known for his family-friendly gaming videos, DanTDM earned $16.5 million in 2017, making him the highest-paid YouTube star that year. His channel features him showcasing Minecraft mods, playing various mini-games, and hosting animated storylines featuring original characters.
Aside from his main channel, DanTDM has a dedicated gaming channel called MoreTDM with over 3 million subscribers. He holds two Guinness World Records related to his YouTube gaming career. DanTDM has expanded beyond YouTube with his graphic novel series, live tours, and voice-acting roles.
- VanossGaming
Evan Fong is a Chinese-Canadian gaming YouTuber with an estimated net worth of $25 million. Better known as VanossGaming, his channel has over 27 million subscribers. While not showing his face initially, VanossGaming experienced a meteoric rise in popularity thanks to his hilarious gaming commentary.
He established himself with Call of Duty gameplay videos and later expanded into Grand Theft Auto V, Garry’s Mod, and indie games. Collaborating with other creators like H2O Delirious, I AM WILDCAT, and BasicallyIDoWrk played a crucial role in his success. Currently, VanossGaming uploads highly edited montages of his gaming sessions rather than full playthroughs.
In 2015 alone, he earned over $11.5 million from his YouTube ad revenue. VanossGaming has expanded with its clothing line and sponsorships from brands like Ubisoft and EA Sports.
- Ninja
With over 24 million subscribers, Tyler Blevins (aka Ninja) has emerged as one of gaming’s biggest online celebrities. He initially gained fame as a professional Halo player before switching predominantly to Fortnite Battle Royale gameplay.
Believed to be worth at least $25 million, Ninja reportedly earned around $10 million in 2018 alone from his YouTube and Twitch live streaming. His meteoric rise can be attributed to his Fortnite gameplay videos and live collaborations with rappers like Drake.
Aside from his gaming skills, Ninja stands out for his family-friendly streams and energetic personality. He holds the YouTube record for most viewers on an individual live stream with over 630,000 simultaneous viewers. Ninja has bagged sponsorship deals with Red Bull, Uber Eats, and Electronic Arts.
- Jacksepticeye
Popularly known as the “most energetic video game commentator on YouTube,” Seán William McLoughlin boasts over 28 million subscribers. With an estimated net worth of $16 million, the Irish YouTuber produces daily videos where he plays various video games while providing hilarious commentary.
Jacksepticeye began with Call of Duty and indie games before expanding into virtual reality gaming and comedy sketches. He is known for his signature green hair and outsized personality. Some of his most viewed videos feature games like Happy Wheels, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Subnautica.
Jacksepticeye has also collaborated with PewDiePie multiple times, including on the charity fundraiser “Cringemas.” He earns around $6 million annually from his YouTube media empire.
- Jelly
Jelle Van Vucht, better known as Jelly, is a Dutch YouTuber who has amassed over 20 million subscribers. The 25-year-old is one of the fastest-growing gaming channels, more than doubling its subscribers within one year.
While his net worth is around $12 million, Jelly earned a whopping $11 million in 2019. He initially gained popularity with his Grand Theft Auto V and Garry’s Mod videos before expanding into mobile games and Fortnite.
His videos feature his humorous, over-the-top reactions and gameplay commentary. Jelly frequently uploads Fortnite challenge and tournament videos along with vlogs. He holds the distinction of being the most-viewed YouTube channel in the Netherlands.
- PrestonPlayz
Preston Blaine Arsement is an American gaming YouTuber with a net worth of $14 million. The 26-year-old is the talent behind the hugely popular PrestonPlayz channel, which has over 14 million subscribers. He rose to fame with his comedic Minecraft gameplay videos, earning over $2 million annually at his peak.
PrestonPlayz later branched into gameplay videos for Among Us, Roblox, and Fall Guys. He is married to fellow YouTuber Brianna Paige Arsement, who often collaborates with him.
Aside from YouTube, PrestonPlayz also has over 5 million followers on TikTok. He sold merchandise and went on a sold-out theatre tour in 2019. Preston plans to focus more on creating shorts and a podcast going forward.
- Vegetta777
With over 34 million subscribers, Samuel de Luque is the most famous Spanish YouTuber and gamer. Better known as Vegetta777, he has an estimated net worth of $7 million from his gaming content and brand deals.
Vegetta777 established his massive fanbase by uploading daily videos where he plays games like Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, and Call of Duty while commentating in Spanish. His signature style is babbling while gaming.
Aside from standard gameplay videos, Vegetta777 also posts animated shorts featuring himself and his girlfriend. He holds the record for most subscribers for any non-English speaking YouTuber. Vegetta777 also has the distinction of being the first YouTuber to be featured as a character in Minecraft.
- SSundee
With over 16 million subscribers, Ian Stapleton Ragusea (aka SSundee) has emerged as one of the top gaming personalities on YouTube. The 36-year-old YouTuber from South Carolina has amassed a net worth of $6 million from his videos.
SSundee initially gained popularity with his Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies videos before shifting to Minecraft. He is married to Madelyn, who often collaborates with him. His most popular current games are Among Us, Fall Guys, and Fortnite.
Aside from his standard gaming videos, SSundee also vlogs about his life. He sells merchandise, including plush toys depicting himself. At his peak, SSundee earned around $2 million annually from his thriving YouTube channel alone.
So there you have it – the ten richest gaming YouTubers you need to know going into 2024. This new generation of online gaming celebrities has managed to transform their passion into millions of dollars through strategic branding and leveraging their loyal fanbases. As gaming content and live streaming continue to take off, these YouTubers are poised to earn even higher incomes from doing what they love!
