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

Despite the rise of TikTok and Instagram, YouTube remains the most popular social media platform, with over 2.49 billion monthly users. But what are the most popular YouTube channels in December 2024?

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.

Top 20 most subscribed YouTube channels – December 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.

Rank	Channel name	Subscribers (millions)
#1	MrBeast	334
#2	T-Series	280
#3	Cocomelon	186
#4	SET India	180
#5	Kids Diana Show	128
#6	Vlad and Niki	128
#7	Like Nastya	123
#8	Zee Music Company	112
#9	PewDiePie	110
#10	WWE	105
#11	Goldmines	101
#12	Sony SAB	97.5
#13	BLACKPINK	95.3
#14	ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs	94.2
#15	Zee TV	85.9
#16	5-Minute Crafts	81.1
#17	BANGTANTV	79.4
#18	Baby Shark – Pinkfong Kids’ Songs & Stories	79.1
#19	HYBE LABELS	76.2
#20	Justin Bieber	74.4

Updated December 3, 2024. Make sure to check back often, as we update the list regularly.

1) MrBeast – 334 million subscribers

• Joined: Feb 20, 2012
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 834

Known for his jaw-dropping stunts and philanthropy, MrBeast has skyrocketed to 334 million subscribers, becoming the most subscribed channel on YouTube in June 2024. He was also the first creator to reach 300 million subscribers, after launching a campaign to challenge T-Series to a sub-count face-off “for PewDiePie.”

With 834 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.

2) T-Series – 280 million subscribers

• Joined: March 13, 2006
• Category: Music and Film
• Number of videos: 22,000

Dominating the YouTube scene since 2019, T-Series, a Hindi music video channel, has amassed an astounding 280 million subscribers, making it the second most popular YouTube channel in the world.

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.

3) Cocomelon – 186 million subscribers

• Joined: Sep 2, 2006
• Category: Education
• Number of videos: 1300

Cocomelon, a children’s nursery rhyme channel, has captured the hearts of 186 million subscribers. With over 1.3K videos, this English-language channel has been a staple in households worldwide, providing educational and entertaining content for the little ones that bring in billions of views.

4) SET India – 180 million subscribers

SET India

• Joined: Sep 21, 2006
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 148,000

SET India, a Hindi entertainment channel, has a staggering 180 million subscribers. With an impressive 148,000 videos, it’s a powerhouse of Indian television shows, keeping viewers hooked with its diverse content.

5) Kids Diana Show – 128 million subscribers

• Joined: May 12, 2015
• Category: Kids Entertainment
• Number of videos: 1200

The Kids Diana Show, a children’s entertainment channel, has charmed its way to 128 million subscribers, making it the most subscribed female-owned channel in the world. With 1.2K videos, Diana’s adventures and toy reviews have become a favorite among young viewers around the globe.

6) Vlad and Niki – 128 million subscribers

• Joined: Apr 23, 2018
• Category: Kids entertainment
• Number of videos: 788

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 126 million subscribers.

7) Like Nastya – 123 million subscribers

• Joined: Dec 6, 2016
• Category: Kids entertainment
• Number of videos: 915

Like Nastya is a Russian-American children’s channel that has garnered 123 million subscribers. The channel is mostly focused on videos of Anastasia playing with her family.

8) Zee Music Company – 112 million subscribers

• Joined: Mar 12, 2014
• Category: Music
• Number of videos: 12,000

Zee Music Company, a Hindi music channel, has attracted 112 million subscribers. With 12,000 videos, it’s a go-to source for Bollywood music lovers, offering a vast library of music videos and film trailers.

9) PewDiePie – 110 million subscribers

• Joined: Apr 29, 2010
• Category: Gaming and Entertainment
• Number of videos: 4,800

While Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg may not sit at the top of YouTube any longer, he still holds a strong fanbase of 110 million subscribers. With 4.8K videos, his humorous and often controversial content has been a significant part of YouTube culture since 2013.

10) WWE – 105 million subscribers

• Joined: May 11, 2007
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 80,000

WWE, the official channel of World Wrestling Entertainment, has a solid fanbase of over 105 million subscribers. With over 80,000 videos, it’s a one-stop-shop for wrestling fans, offering match highlights, interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

11) Goldmines Telefilms – 101 million subscribers

• Joined: 21 January, 2012
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 9,300

Goldmines, a Hindi film channel, has attracted 101M subscribers. With 9.3K videos, it has a vast collection of dubbed movies, offering a unique blend of Bollywood and South Indian cinema.

12) Sony SAB – 97.5 million subscribers

• Joined: 4 August, 2007
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 93,000

Similar to SET India, Sony SAB is a part of the network of television channels owned by Sony Pictures Networks which was launched in 1999. The channel has amassed 97.5 million subscribers and is a hub for comedy and drama.

13) BLACKPINK – 95.3 million subscribers

• Joined: 29 June, 2016
• Category: Music
• Number of videos: 603

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.

14) ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs – 94.2 million subscribers

• Joined: 9 February, 2013
• Category: Kids entertainment
• Number of videos: 830

ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs is also a children’s music channel that has accumulated over 94.2 million subscribers. The channel features nursery rhymes and learning videos, including a phonetics song that has been viewed over 6.1 billion times.

15) Zee TV – 85.9 million subscribers

• Joined: 11 December, 2005
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 189,000

Zee TV is a Hindi-language entertainment channel based in India, with a number of specialized stations on Indian TV. The channel has attracted 85.9 million subscribers and offers a wide range of shows, from dramas to reality TV.

16) 5-Minute Crafts – 81.1 million subscribers

• Joined: 15 November, 2016
• Category: DIY
• Number of videos: 7,300

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.

17) BANGTANTV – 79.4 million subscribers

• Joined: 17 December, 2012
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 2,600

BANGTANTV, the official channel of South Korean boy band BTS, has a dedicated fanbase of 79.4 million subscribers. Their fanbase has smashed YouTube records on multiple occasions, which is getting bigger each year.

18) Pinkfong Baby Shark – 79.1 million subscribers

YouTube: Pinkfong

• Joined: 14 December, 2011
• Category: Kids entertainment
• Number of videos: 3,300

Pinkfong Baby Shark, a children’s music channel, has captured the hearts of 79.1 million subscribers. With 3.3K videos, it’s best known for the viral “Baby Shark” song, offering a variety of catchy tunes for kids.

19) HYBE LABELS – 76.2 million subscribers

• Joined: 4 June, 2008
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 2,200

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 76.2 million subscribers and offers music videos as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

20) Justin Bieber – 74.4 million subscriber

• Joined: 15 January 2007
• Category: Entertainment
• Number of videos: 249

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.

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.

To learn more about the top social media and streaming stars, check out our other guides like the most liked YouTube videos as well as the most disliked videos ever on YouTube.