- Cristiano achieved over 18 million subscribers in one day without a single promotion
- CazéTV broke records by gaining 20,000 subscribers in just one second and kept the momentum going with 120,000 more in a single minute
- TheRadar has compiled a list of 15 people who have record YouTube channel growth, including MrBeast, who gained nearly 135 million subscribers in a year
In the ever-evolving world of YouTube, where content is king, subscriber counts are a powerful measure of success. Some channels have however reached dizzying heights, setting jaw-dropping records that seem almost too extraordinary to believe.
Below are some mind-blowing subscriber records ever set on YouTube, showcasing the power of influence, marketing, and maybe a sprinkle of luck:
1. Most Subscribers Gained in a Second: 20,000 (CazéTV, 11/28/2022)
It’s hard to imagine 20,000 people subscribing to a YouTube channel in just one second.
But that’s exactly what CazéTV achieved. Talk about a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of growth!
2. Most Subscribers Gained in a Minute: 120,000 (CazéTV, 11/28/2022)
Just when you thought a second was impressive, CazéTV kept the energy going, adding 120,000 subscribers in a single minute. This is the definition of going viral!
3. Most Subscribers Gained in an Hour: ~1,270,000 (UR · Cristiano, 8/21/2024)
Imagine pulling in over a million subscribers in just one hour. UR· Cristiano achieved this feat, leveraging on his global appeal to smash records in no time.
4. Most Subscribers Gained in a Day (Promoted): ~3,540,000 (TapSwap Official, 6/28/2024)
Promotions can work wonders too, as seen with TapSwap Official. Their subscriber count shot up by millions in a day thanks to strategic marketing.
5. Most Subscribers Gained in a Day (Channel Merge): ~47,000,000 (Jasbir Jassi, 06/07/2023)
Jasbir Jassi’s channel merge resulted in a mind-blowing subscriber boost, gaining an unprecedented 47 million in just 24 hours.
6. Most Subscribers Gained in a Week (Promoted): ~11,500,000 (Hamster Kombat, 05/27/2024 - 06/02/2024)
Hamster Kombat’s promotional push resulted in a staggering 11.5 million subscribers in a single week. When done right, promotions can take you to the top.
7. Most Subscribers Gained in a Day (Non-Promoted): 18,100,000+ (UR · Cristiano, 8/22/2024)
Without any promotion, UR · Cristiano managed to pull in over 18 million subscribers in one day. That’s the power of organic growth on a global scale.
8. Most Subscribers Gained in a Week (Non-Promoted): 18,100,000+ (UR · Cristiano, 08/21/2024 - 08/27/2024)
Continuing his incredible growth, UR · Cristiano secured over 18 million subscribers in a week, showing that when you’re hot, you’re hot.
9. Most Subscribers Gained in a Month: 28,749,540 (MrBeast, June 2024)
MrBeast’s legendary status on YouTube is reflected in his jaw-dropping subscriber gain in June 2024, adding nearly 29 million new followers in just 30 days.
10. Most Subscribers Gained in 30 Days: 29,004,703 (MrBeast, 5/30/2024 - 6/29/2024)
Over 29 million subscribers in 30 days is an astonishing feat, but for MrBeast, it’s just another day at the office as he pushed the boundaries further.
11. Most Subscribers Gained in the First Half of a Year: ~69,300,000 (MrBeast, January 2024 - July 2024)
With nearly 70 million subscribers gained in just the first six months of 2024, MrBeast solidified his position as the undisputed king of YouTube.
12. Most Subscribers Gained in a Year: ~99,600,000 (MrBeast, 2023)
MrBeast’s 2023 haul of almost 100 million new subscribers is a record that might stand for a long time. It’s hard to argue with numbers like that.
13. Most Subscribers Gained in 365 Days: ~135,000,000 (MrBeast, 7/30/2023 - 7/29/2024)
MrBeast continues to dominate with a staggering 135 million subscribers gained in 365 days, setting the bar at an extraordinary level.
14. Most Subscribers Lost in a Day: 1,261,460 (James Charles, May 11, 2019)
Not all records are worth celebrating. James Charles holds the unfortunate title of the most subscribers lost in a day.
15. Most Subscribers Lost in a Day (Merge): 34,700,000 (Jasbir Jassi, June 29, 2023)
On the flip side of growth, Jasbir Jassi’s channel merger resulted in a massive loss of 34.7 million subscribers. A funny reminder that not every move is a winning one.
These astonishing records are more than just numbers, they tell stories of ambition, strategy, and the positives of fame.
As creators continue to push the boundaries, who knows what records will be broken next? One thing’s for sure; in the world of YouTube, anything is possible.
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