Top 10 Biggest YouTube Channels in 2025
YouTube has become a global phenomenon, with millions of channels vying for the attention of viewers. This article looks at the top 10 channels with the most subscribers at the beginning of the year 2025. While views and video uploads play a big role in how much money YouTubers make, this list only looks at subscriber numbers to rank the channels.
From big names like MrBeast and T-Series to kid-friendly channels like Cocomelon and Kids Diana Show, these platforms have a massive impact. They’ve built huge fan bases by creating fun, creative content and connecting with their audiences. This has made them some of the biggest.
1. MrBeast
MrBeast is the biggest YouTube channel. It started in 2012. It is owned by Mr. Beast. Mr. Beast is an online alias for an American YouTuber and media personality, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson. He is young, about 26 years of age. This channel is known for its novelty stunts. He is also known for philanthropy and giveaways, such as planting several million trees. The high popularity is due to top challenges. The challenges include taking 50 hours in Walmart, counting to 100,000 in 40 hours, and many more. His videos often involve huge cash prizes and charitable donations, further attracting viewers and increasing his reputation for generosity.
With his channel being the most subscribed, Mr. Beast is one of the highest-paid YouTubers. By January 2025, the channel has about 344M subscribers. It has about 841 videos, with the most viewed video having about 713M views. This channel has a total of about 69.8B views.
2. T-Series
T-Series is the second largest YouTube channel. T-Series is an Indian music label and film production company. Founded in the early 1980s by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series is now managed by Bhushan Kumar. This channel is known for T-Series productions, which include a vast library of Bollywood music, movie trailers, and entertainment content.
With the channel being the most subscribed in India and second in the world, it is one of the highest-paid channels. The channel already has about 284M subscribers. It has about 22K videos. The most viewed video has about 1.6B views. About fifteen videos in total have reached over 1B views already. Several other videos in the channel already have over 100M views. The channel has a total of about 281.6B views.
3. Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes
Cocomelon is the third biggest channel. It is an entertainment channel targeting children with funny animated nursery rhymes and educational songs. Jay Jeon started the channel in his company, Treasure Studio, back in 2006, in the US. Currently, Moonbug Entertainment, a British company, maintains the channel. The popularity of this channel is due to its ability to capture the attention of little children with simple, yet captivating content. Its 3D animations and songs center on the everyday life experiences of young children, including learning. Children can learn their letters, numbers, animal sounds, colors, and many more.
With this channel being the third most subscribed in the world, it is one of the top paid channels. The channel already has about 188M subscribers. It has about 1.4K videos. The most viewed video has about 7B views already. About 38 videos in total have reached over 1B views already. Several other videos in the channel already have over 100M views. The channel has a total of about 194.4B views.
4. SET India
SET India (Sony Entertainment Television India) is the fourth largest YouTube channel. It is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Networks India. The channel is popular for its diverse programming, which includes TV shows, dramas, and reality programs. It uploads clips, trailers, and full episodes of popular SET India shows.
The Sony brand associated with the channels helps make it among the largest in the world. It already has about 181M subscribers. It has about 149K videos, with the most viewed video with about 231M views. The channel has a total of about 173.4B views.
5. Kids Diana Show
The Kids Diana Show is a kids’ entertainment channel featuring a little girl named Diana and her brother named Roma. The two children engage in activities that involve a lot of fun and adventures. The activities include unboxing toys and exploring the world. This channel was started in 2015 by Diana and her parents. The popularity of the channel can be linked to its relatable content, which appeals to kids by showing a small girl living everyday experiences. The channel has a huge following of parents and kids, thanks to its positive and interesting content.
This channel already has about 129M subscribers. It has about 1.2K videos, with the most viewed video with about 2.4B views. About three other videos have reached over 1B views. So many other videos in the channel have over 100M views. The channel has a total of about 110B views.
6. Vlad and Niki
Vlad and Niki is another kids entertainment channel featuring Russian American-born little brothers, Vlad and Niki. The channel was started in 2018 by Vlad and Niki and their parents. The source of the popularity of this channel is due to its energetic and family-friendly content. This content includes captivating fun activities, challenges, and skits.
This channel already has about 132M subscribers. It has about 837 videos. The most viewed video has about 1.1B views.
7. Like Nastya
`Like Nastya is the seventh most subscribed Y channel. This is another Russian American channel that features Anastasia and her family. This channel was started by Anastasia Radzinskaya and her parents back in the year 2016. Its popularity is due to its captivating content for children. The content includes vlogging, unboxing, roleplays, children’s songs, as well as educational entertainment.
The channel has about 125M subscribers, with about 923 videos. The most viewed video has about 944M views. The channel has a total of about 109B views.
8. Zee Music Company
Zee Music Company is the eighth biggest channel by subscription. Zee Music Company is an Indian music label specializing in film and independent music. The company produces and distributes a diverse catalogue of music videos, film soundtracks, and music albums. The channel was started in 2014 and has gained about 113M subscribers by today. The popularity of this channel can be attributed mostly to the appeal of Indian music. At least three of the videos have gained over 1B views, with the most viewed with 1.3B views. The channel has a total of about 73.4B views.
9. PewDiePie
PewDiePie is the ninth biggest YouTube channel, closely following the Zee Music Company. The channel is owned and operated by Felix Kjellberg, a Swedish national. He started the channel in 2010. This channel is a long-standing gaming and comedy channel. It is known for humorous commentary and entertaining gameplay videos. The popularity of the channel is attributable to his charismatic personality and witty commentary. It is also attributable to his ability to connect with an audience on a personal level. He is known for his philanthropy and charity work.
PewDiePie has so far about 110M subscribers. It has about 4800 videos. The most viewed video has about 324M views. The channel has a total of about 29.4B views.
10. Stokes Twins
Stokes Twins is the last in our top 10 biggest channels by subscription. The channel is owned by the twin brothers, Alan Chen Stokes and Alex Chen Stokes. Started in 2008, the channel posts an entertaining mix of pranks, challenges, and comedic skits.
The channel has about 108M subscribers. It has about 339 videos. The most viewed video has about 162M views. It has a total of about 17.4B views.
Conclusion
The channels on this list have huge numbers of subscribers, which means they earn a lot of money through YouTube’s Partner Program. This program lets creators earn money in different ways, like ads, channel memberships, and selling merchandise. Bigger channels usually get more views and interaction, which means they earn more. But YouTube is always changing. New trends pop up, and new creators can become popular fast. This list could look very different in a few months or years, with new channels possibly taking over and changing the game.
Keep in mind, this list only looks at subscriber numbers. Views, audience interaction, and the quality of content are also key to a channel’s success and earnings. As YouTube keeps growing and changing, what it takes to succeed will likely shift too. This makes YouTube an exciting and unpredictable place for creators to grow and succeed.