Top YouTubers GOAT List
Top YouTubers isn’t about subscriber counts or viral spikes — it’s about influence. This league brings together the creators who shaped YouTube across different eras, genres, and audiences. From early pioneers who defined what YouTube could be, to modern creators who reinvented scale, production, and audience engagement, each contender represents a different version of YouTube greatness. Fans decide the outcome through head-to-head battles, comparing creators based on cultural impact, longevity, innovation, and audience connection. Every pick helps build a living GOAT List that reflects how viewers actually experience YouTube — not just the numbers. There’s no single definition of what makes a YouTuber “top tier.” That’s the debate. And that’s the point.
1. MRBEAST (JIMMY DONALDSON)
MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) is currently the #1 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 73.7% head-to-head battles.
2. DUDE PERFECT
Dude Perfect is currently the #2 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 62.2% head-to-head battles.
3. MATPAT (GAME THEORY / FILM THEORY)
MatPat (Game Theory / Film Theory) is currently the #3 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 57.1% head-to-head battles.
4. MARKIPLIER (MARK FISCHBACH)
Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) is currently the #4 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 52.8% head-to-head battles.
5. SMOSH (IAN HECOX & ANTHONY PADILLA)
Smosh (Ian Hecox & Anthony Padilla) is currently the #5 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 52.0% head-to-head battles.
6. PEWDIEPIE (FELIX KJELLBERG)
PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg) is currently the #6 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 44.4% head-to-head battles.
7. JENNA MARBLES (JENNA MOUREY)
Jenna Marbles (Jenna Mourey) is currently the #7 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 43.9% head-to-head battles.
8. JACKSEPTICEYE (SEÁN MCLOUGHLIN)
Jacksepticeye (Seán McLoughlin) is currently the #8 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 41.8% head-to-head battles.
9. EMMA CHAMBERLAIN
Emma Chamberlain is currently the #9 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 37.3% head-to-head battles.
10. RYAN HIGA (NIGAHIGA)
Ryan Higa (nigahiga) is currently the #10 Greatest YouTubers of All Time winning 24.6% head-to-head battles.
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