MrBeast's fans and his glorious YouTube journey make his channel second-most subscribed globally
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: In the world of YouTube, where creators strive for fame and fortune, Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast's journey stands out, and he recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal subscriber milestones of his YouTube channel.
Through the post, he highlighted his humble start with just one follower at the age of 12 to becoming the most-followed individual YouTuber with 184 million subscribers.
MrBeast, who's known for his jaw-dropping stunts and acts of philanthropy, has carved a unique path to stardom, and his incredible journey has been an inspiration for other creators as well as his followers from around the world.
MrBeast's remarkable journey of becoming a YouTube superstar
Here’s how subscribers my channel has had every year on my birthday
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) September 18, 2023
12 - 1
13 - 10
14 - 25
15 - 76
16 - 1,003
17 - 1,955
18 - 28,927
19 - 1,047,042
20 - 4,727,599
21 - 18,073,754
22 - 34,746,190
23 - 61,680,980
24 - 94,901,362
25 - 151,049,576
26 - 184,000,000 (and counting I’m…
MrBeast took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his growth and success as a YouTuber by highlighting how many subscribers he had on each birthday.
The creator, who ventured into the platform at a tender age, revealed that his journey began with just one follower when he was only 12 and had a single subscriber.
At 15, he had amassed a mere 75 subscribers. However, it was at the age of 16 that his channel's trajectory took a remarkable turn as he crossed the 1000-subscriber milestone.
However, he reached the highest spike by his 19th birthday as MrBeast suddenly had over a million subscribers, and his numbers haven't stopped rising ever since. At 20, he had 4.7 million subscribers and the creator had 94 million people following his account by the age of 24.
He added the number 184 million for his 26th birthday, even though he noted that he was still 25 years old. Notably, on his 25th birthday, the YouTuber apparently had 151,049,576 subscribers on his main channel.
In another post, MrBeast further added, "When I was 12 I basically decided I’d either become a YouTuber or die trying. There really wasn’t a reality in my head where I didn’t make it, just the time was the issue."
He continued, "I’d still be making videos at 70 years old even if no one watched them. (Luckily it didn’t get to that point lol) I’m grateful I found what I loved at a young age."
When I was 12 I basically decided I’d either become a YouTuber or die trying. There really wasn’t a reality in my head where I didn’t make it, just the time was the issue. I’d still be making videos at 70 years old even if no one watched them. (Luckily it didn’t get to that point…
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) September 18, 2023
Fans react to MrBeast's post on extraordinary YouTube journey
As soon as MrBeast posted about his YouTube journey, which started with having a single subscriber at the age of 12, his fans rallied behind him and complimented him with positive comments, highlighting the profound influence creators can have on their audience.
One user wrote, "You are the goat!" while the other said, "You grinding for that number 1 spot before your next bday."
A user expressed, "That's a lot of time I would have rethink my life. Glad made it," praising the dedication of MrBeast.
"it took him 6 years of grinding to reach 1,000 subscribers. nowadays kids quit when they don't got 10,000 in 1 week 💀," highlighted a fan.
Another stated, "A true story of what not giving up looks like 💪Well done MrBeast 👏."
it took him 6 years of grinding to reach 1,000 subscribers. nowadays kids quit when they don't got 10,000 in 1 week 💀 pic.twitter.com/AxlfH0iVOg
— Rik (@rikbtw) September 18, 2023
That's a lot of time I would have rethink my life. Glad made it
— Naija Analyst 👜 (@Naija_Analyst) September 18, 2023
A true story of what not giving up looks like 💪
— Peter Mick (@ThePeterMick) September 19, 2023
Well done MrBeast 👏
MrBeast's path to 184 million subscribers on YouTube
MrBeast's chart, which has captivated the Internet, serves as a beacon of hope for budding YouTubers and content creators. The graph, resembling a steep climb up a mountain, traces his subscriber growth year by year.
Today, MrBeast's YouTube channel is a global phenomenon, boasting a staggering 184 million subscribers who eagerly await his next daring venture. His videos are known for their adventurous and extraordinary nature, often involving large-scale giveaways and jaw-dropping challenges that leave viewers both entertained and inspired.
MrBeast beat PewDiePie, another YouTube icon who once held the title of the most-subscribed account before being surpassed by the Indian channel T-Series, to become the individual creator with the most subscribers on the platform.
Currently, the Feastables founder has challenged T-Series, a channel that currently has 249 million subscribers, to beat them and be the most-subscribed creator on YouTube.
Apart from his main channel, MrBeast has other accounts with millions of subscribers, including Beast Philanthropy, MrBeast Gaming, and Beast Reacts.