World-renowned YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has become the first content creator on YouTube to surpass 500 million subscribers.
According to reports, nearly 40% of MrBeast’s subscriber base consists of teenagers aged 13 to 17, while around 20% are young adults between 18 and 24 years old.
MrBeast first became the most-subscribed individual digital creator in November 2022. In June 2024, he overtook all other channels on YouTube to become the platform’s most-followed creator.
His viral video Squid Game In Real Life is widely credited with helping drive his extraordinary growth and global popularity.
In an interview with Time, MrBeast previously revealed that his YouTube-related businesses generate between $600 million and $700 million annually.