Top 20 most subscribed YouTube channels: MrBeast, T-Series and more

YouTube is one of the most visited websites on the internet. As a result, there are creators and channels with millions of subscribers. But which YouTube creators have the most subscribers?

While view numbers are the most crucial YouTube metric, content creators encourage their fanbase to subscribe to their channels in the hopes that they’ll come back to watch their content in the future and, in return, earn them more money.

Of course, for many, the race between Swedish YouTuber Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg and Indian production company T-Series is the first thing you think of when you consider the site’s most subscribed channels. With their war raging on for months, the Swede even dropped two diss tracks on T-Series.

Even other YouTubers were determined to help the creator in his fight, with creators like Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson paying for billboards to promote the Swede in his battle. Eventually, though, the war came to an end, and T-Series cemented its place as the top channel on the platform while PewDiePie started slipping down the top list after stepping back.

MrBeast has now emerged as YouTube’s largest individual content creator, with more than 263 million subscribers. On August 6, MrBeast launched a campaign of his own, challenging T-Series to a sub-count face-off “for PewDiePie.”

Top 20 most subscribed YouTube channels – May 2024

Who are the top 20 most subscribed channels on YouTube? Here’s a full list of the names at the top of the video-sharing site.

20) Justin Bieber – 73 million subscribers

While Justin Bieber is now one of the biggest names in music worldwide, it’s easy to forget that the superstar started his musical career on YouTube many years ago.

As a kid, Bieber would upload videos of him covering popular songs, eventually leading to music producer Scooter Braun discovering him and flying him out to Atlanta to work on demo tracks. Bieber’s track ‘Baby’ featuring Ludacris was the most disliked video on YouTube until the 2018 edition of YouTube Rewind usurped it.

19) HYBE LABELS – 74,9 million subscribers

HYBE LABELS is a South Korean entertainment company that functions as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management, concert production company, and music publishing house.

The channel; now has 74.9 million subscribers and offers music videos as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

18) Pinkfong Baby Shark – 75,1 million subscribers

Pinkfong Baby Shark, a children’s music channel, has captured the hearts of 75.1 million subscribers. With 3.2K videos, it’s best known for the viral “Baby Shark” song, offering a variety of catchy tunes for kids.

17) BANGTANTV – 78,1 million subscribers

BANGTANTV, the official channel of South Korean boy band BTS, has a dedicated fanbase of 78.1 million subscribers. Their fanbase has smashed YouTube records on multiple occasions, which is getting bigger each year.

16) Zee TV – 80,5 million subscribers

Zee TV is a Hindi-language entertainment channel based in India, with a number of specialized stations on Indian TV. The channel has attracted 80.5 million subscribers and offers a wide range of shows, from dramas to reality TV.

15) 5-Minute Crafts – 80,7 million subscribers

5-Minute Crafts is an instructional YouTube channel that gives viewers tips and tricks to help them complete tasks or make items and gifts completely from scratch. The channel uploads multiple videos per day, meaning that if you need to find out how to do something, it’s likely that 5-Minute Crafts will have a tutorial to help you.

14) ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs – 91.3 million subscribers

ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs is also a children’s music channel that has accumulated over 91.3 million subscribers. The channel features nursery rhymes and learning videos, including a phonetics song that has been viewed over 5.8 billion times.

13) Sony SAB – 92,3 million subscribers

Similar to SET India, Sony SAB is a part of the network of television channels owned by Sony Pictures Networks and was launched in 1999. The channel has amassed 86.9 million subscribers and is a hub for comedy and drama.

12) BLACKPINK – 93,8 million subscribers

Blackpink is a Korean pop group comprised of Rose, Lisa, Jisoo, and Jennie, who regularly smash YouTube records with their catchy hits. The group released their second album in 2022, Born Pink, but nothing from that album has yet to surpass the hit track “DDU-DU DDU-DU” which has racked in over 2.2 billion views alone.

11) Goldmines Telefilms – 97 million subscribers

Goldmines, a Hindi film channel, has attracted 97M subscribers. With 8.5K videos, it has a vast collection of dubbed movies, offering a unique blend of Bollywood and South Indian cinema.

10) WWE – 102 million subscribers

WWE, the official channel of World Wrestling Entertainment, has a solid fanbase of over 102 million subscribers. With 76,000 videos, it’s a one-stop-shop for wrestling fans, offering match highlights, interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

9) Zee Music Company – 107 million subscribers

Zee Music Company, a Hindi music channel, has attracted 107 million subscribers. With 11,000 videos, it’s a go-to source for Bollywood music lovers, offering a vast library of music videos and film trailers.

8) PewDiePie- 111 million subscribers

While Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg may not sit at the top of YouTube any longer, he still holds a strong fanbase of 111 million subscribers. With 4.7K videos, his humorous and often controversial content has been a significant part of YouTube culture since 2013.

7) Like Nastya – 115 million subscribers

Like Nastya is a Russian-American children’s channel that has garnered 115 million subscribers. The channel is mostly focused on videos of Anastasia playing with her family.

6) Vlad and Niki – 118 million subscribers

Another kids channel, Russian duo Vlad and Niki upload videos that see them pretend to play, travel, or take on other activities. Their channel has quickly risen to over 118 million subscribers.

5) Kids Diana Show – 122 million subscribers

The Kids Diana Show, a children’s entertainment channel, has charmed its way to 122 million subscribers. With 1.2K videos, Diana’s adventures and toy reviews have become a favorite among young viewers around the globe.

4) SET India – 173 million subscribers

SET India, a Hindi entertainment channel, has a staggering 173M subscribers. With an impressive 138K videos, it’s a powerhouse of Indian television shows, keeping viewers hooked with its diverse content.

3) Cocomelon – 176 million subscribers

Cocomelon, a children’s nursery rhyme channel, has captured the hearts of 176M subscribers. With over 1100 videos, this English-language channel has been a staple in households worldwide, providing educational and entertaining content for the little ones.

2) MrBeast – 263 million subscribers

Known for his jaw-dropping stunts and philanthropy, MrBeast has skyrocketed to 254M subscribers in 2024. With 796 videos, each upload is considered a must-watch for any YouTube enthusiast. With videos like ‘I Survived 24 Hours in Ice’, and his Squid Game spin-off, it’s no wonder he’s so popular.

MrBeast has now challenged T-Series to a sub-count face-off, much like PewDiePie did many years before.

1) T-Series – 266 million subscribers

Dominating the YouTube scene since 2019, T-Series, a Hindi music video channel, has amassed an astounding 266 million subscribers.

For viewers in the Western hemisphere, T-Series might be best known for the well-documented sub-war with PewDiePie. Their war finally came to an end in early 2019, and the company also beat the Swede to another major milestone, becoming the first channel to hit 100 million subscribers in May 2019.

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That’s the list of the most popular top 20 YouTube channels. We’ll continually update this with new changes, so be sure to check back often.