By: Jennifer Ariesta
Today, Youtube has roughly 114 millions active channels pumping out contents around the clock. With such a massive volume of video and so little time, it can get really disorienting to choose what to watch on the platform. But fret not, any of these five Youtube channels would be a great place to start for anyone who’s not toddler parents needing daily doses of Cocomelon or Kids Diana Show.
Our top 5 picks offer a vast range of contents, from daring challenges to extreme mukbang. They push the boundaries of what a Youtube content can do, elevating the artform with ingenious ideas, tons of charisma, and mad editing skills. Let’s find out who they are!
MrBeast
At 305 million subscribers, MrBeast is currently the most subscribed Youtube channel in the world. Spearheaded by Jimmy Donaldson, the channel is known for its mass challenge videos, like the infamous real-life Squid Game (currently their most watched content at over 600 million views), giveaways with really lucrative cash prizes, and extravagant charity acts (free housing in Jamaica, building wells in Africa, the list goes on). All of these are documented with such high production values, giving its viewers premium entertainment at 0 cost.
IShowSpeed
19-year-old Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, is perhaps one of the most recognizable streamers on the internet nowadays. The teen gained over 27 million subscribers doing live streams. His livestream contents run the gamut from video games, globe-trotting travel, to football – especially his well-documented love of Cristiano Ronaldo. With his trademark over-the-top antics, IShowSpeed entertains millions simply by being his magnetic, if controversial, self.
First We Feast
With north of 13 million subscribers, the channel may pale in comparison to the other creators mentioned here, but none hits the zeitgeist quite like FWF thanks to its mega popular celebrity interview slash mukbang hybrid, “Hot Ones”. Hosted by Sean Evans, the show invites A-list celebrities to chat while eating increasingly spicier hot wings. The show’s unique format has given birth to many viral memes featuring everyone from Jennifer Lawrence to Gordon Ramsay.
Dude Perfect
Formed by five college friends from Texas – Tyler “The Beard” Toney, “The Twins” Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett “The Purple Hoser” Hilbert, and Cody “The Tall Guy” Jones – Dude Perfect is the ultimate frat boy channel with popular videos featuring epic trick-shot challenges. In the channel, the comedy group undertakes a series of testosterone-laden contents like dropping 10,000 basketballs from an airplane or doing bottle flips a few storey high. The channel now boasts over 60 million subscribers.
Zach King
Featuring mind boggling editing marvel in his videos, Zach King amasses more than 36 million subscribers who keep coming to watch whatever tricks he has up his sleeve. His videos seamlessly blend reality with cleverly hidden visual effects, producing uncanny scenarios that shocks and awes every time.
Whether you’re a fan of wild challenges, love a good laugh, or are just curious about what’s out there, these creators have something special to offer. MrBeast’s epic stunts and generosity, IShowSpeed’s high-energy antics, First We Feast’s spicy celebrity chats, Dude Perfect’s mind-blowing trick shots, and Zach King’s magical edits all bring unique flavors to the platform.
These channels not only entertain but also showcase the creativity and fun that YouTube is all about. So, next time you find yourself endlessly scrolling, give these a try—you might just find your new favorite pastime. Happy watching!
