21 of the Most Popular Gaming Influencers on YouTube
Shane Barker
Founder @TraceFuse.ai | Amazon Review Expert | E-commerce Strategist | Influencer Marketing Specialist | Speaker
In 2019, the global gaming market is expected to generate $152.1 billion in revenue. Overall, the US is the largest gaming market with a revenue of $36.9 billion. That clearly shows why gaming influencers are increasing in numbers. They’ve got a huge market to cater to.
Gaming influencers build their communities around a common interest that is interactive, engaging and easy to watch at the same time. It’s a creative content jackpot. So, brands are already cashing in on the opportunity to collaborate with gaming influencers.
If you’re looking out for the right gaming influencers for you, here is a list you should check out:
Best Gaming Influencers on YouTube
1. Markiplier
This Los Angeles-based gaming influencer produces gaming videos, original comedy sketches, animated parodies, and other bits of entertainment. Mark Fischback or Markiplier, as he is popularly known, has 23.9 million subscribers. As of June 2019, his YouTube channel has over 11 billion views.
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2. Tyler Blevins
Tyler Blevins or Ninja is a gaming influencer with the highest number of followers on Twitch. He is also among the top five most watched Twitch streamers. On YouTube, he has 22 million subscribers.
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While he became popular for his Fortnite videos, he also streams other games like Battlefield V and Realm Royale. Every week, he streams his games live for 60 hours. In the past, he has collaborated with brands like UberEats, NZXT, and Revelation.
3. Sean William McLoughlin
In the gaming circuits, Sean William McLoughlin is known as Jacksepticeye. He is known for his comic style in his vlogs and Let’s Play series. With a fanbase of 22 million subscribers, his YouTube channel is the most-subscribed channel in his homeland, Ireland.
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In the past, this gaming influencer has used his influence to raise funds for charities. Overall, he has raised over $1 million in charity fundraisers.
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4. Daniel Middleton
Daniel Middleton is known on YouTube as DanTDM. Previously, his virtual identity was The Diamond Minecraft. With annual income of $16.5 million, this British gaming influencer topped the Forbes list of the Highest-Paid YouTube Stars in 2017. As of June 2019, his YouTube channel has 21 million subscribers and more than 14 billion views.
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A former Tesco worker, Middleton specialises in live streaming Minecraft on his YouTube channels. Other than that, he has also toured the world where his live performances have been sold out.
5. Alastair
Alastair Aiken, known in the virtual world as Ali-A, is a British gaming influencer who makes vlogs and gives Fortnite and Call of Duty commentaries. On YouTube, he has two channels: Ali-A and More Ali-A. The channels have subscriber counts of over 15 million and 5 million, respectively.
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Last year, he also created another YouTube channel with his partner called, “Clare & Ali.” This channel features the couple’s travels and other daily adventures.
6. Lia
Lia, or SniperWolf, is one of the few female gaming influencers in the gaming world. Her YouTube channel features videos of Call of Duty and Fortnite. In addition to this, her channel also features videos related to relationship advice, riddles, Cosplay videos, and more.
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Currently, she has 15 million subscribers on her main channel. Her secondary channel called “Little Lia” has 1 million subscribers.
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7. Lachlan
Lachlan’s YouTube channel mostly features him playing Fortnite. You can also find a few videos of Minecraft and Pokemon Go. This Australian gaming influencer has 11.9 million subscribers on his channel.
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