The Most Successful YouTube Stars of 2017

Liza Koshy

Channel: Liza Koshy
Subscribers: 11.5 million

Liza Koshy is one of the more recent introductions to YouTube, and boy has he gained popularity fast in the 2-3 years she’s been making videos. Her self-deprecating humor and hilarious puns are what draw most of her viewers in. She also makes videos often with her boyfriend and fellow YouTuber David Dobrick. She came over from the now extinct Vine and has gone a long way, and has also stareed in the Netflix series Freakish.

Mark Fischbach

Channel: Markiplier
Subscribers: 18.3 million

Markiplier is another one YouTuber who has gained immense popularity, and profit, from his gaming videos. He was studying to become a biomedical engineer, but decided to ditch it to focus on his wildly popular YouTube channel. He says his future plans include trying out acting, singing, and producing music. Mark is also on the Forbes’s “Highest paid YouTube Stars 2016” list.

Rhett James McLaughlin & Charles Lincoln “Link” Neal III

Channel: Good Mythical Morning
Subscribers: 12.6 million

Rhett and Link are two childhood friends who host a morning show everyday on their channel. Their dry humor and likeable personalities has gained the show its popularity. The show which includes commentary and interesting challenges has featured many guests over the years, including famous names like Daniel Radcliffe. They have also made funny jingles for real companies and have landed video sponsorships from big brands. They also secured a spot on Forbes’s “Highest paid YouTube Stars 2016” list.