The Rise of YouTube's Most Subscribed Channels: 2005-2023
A history of the most subscribed YouTube channels from 2005 to 2023, including popular creators and their rise to fame.
00:00:00 From its humble beginnings with a video of a person at the zoo, YouTube has become a platform for content creators. Channels like Smosh gained massive popularity with comedic skits and parodies.
📺 YouTube was launched in 2005 by three friends and quickly gained popularity.
🐱 The platform attracted content creators and featured various types of videos, including cat videos.
🤣 Smosh became a top channel with comedic skits and parodies based on video games and memes.
00:01:11 Fred and Ryan Higa are two of the most popular YouTube channels, with Fred being the first to reach one million subscribers. Ryan Higa stands out for his authenticity and diverse content.
📺 Fred became the first YouTube channel to reach 1 million subscribers in 2008.
🎥 Ryan Higa is known for his comedic skits, vlogs, music videos, and challenges on YouTube.
🎵 Higa is also a musician and has released several original music videos on his channel.
00:02:23 A history of the most subscribed YouTube channels from 2005 to 2023, including Ray William Johnson, Smosh, and Jenna Marbles.
📺 Ray William Johnson knocked Higa off the top spot in 2011.
💼 Johnson is not just a comedian, but also a savvy businessman and entrepreneur.
🎵 Jenna Marbles quickly gained popularity with her video 'how to trick people into thinking you're good looking'.
00:03:36 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels 2005 - 2023: Discover the rise of PewDiePie, the unstoppable Swedish sensation known for his energetic gaming and unique commentary that captivated millions.
👑 PewDiePie is the most subscribed YouTube channel from 2005 to 2023.
🎮 PewDiePie's gaming skills and enthusiastic commentary set him apart.
🥇 Despite others trying, no one could catch up with PewDiePie's subscriber count.
00:04:50 A video about the most subscribed YouTube channels from 2005 to 2023, including mentions of popular creators and their rise to fame.
📺 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels 2005 - 2023
🎥 Hermann, a popular YouTuber known for his humorous videos covering various topics.
🎤 Justin Bieber's rise to fame through YouTube and his most disliked music video.
👑 PewDiePie losing his top spot as the most subscribed YouTube channel.
00:06:02 The rise of T-Series and Cocomelon on YouTube as the most subscribed channels, with Indian music videos and nursery rhymes dominating the platform.
📺 T-Series is one of the most subscribed YouTube channels known for producing Indian music videos.
🥇 Cocomelon Nursery Rhymes has overtaken PewDiePie and gained a significant following.
🥈 T-Series and Cocomelon Nursery Rhymes are the top two most subscribed YouTube channels.
🥉 Set India is another notable YouTube channel known for drama and comedy.
00:07:15 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels 2005 - 2023: A humorous and unexpected journey through the rise of top channels, with Mr Beast emerging as a possible future champion.
The YouTube channel, Set India, surpassed PewDiePie in subscribers by using exaggerated reactions, ridiculous plot twists, and over-the-top acting.
In 2022, Mr Beast, known for giving away large sums of money and taking on challenges, surpassed PewDiePie in subscribers.
It is predicted that in 2023, Mr Beast may take the top spot as the most subscribed YouTube channel.
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