These are the top creators in the world who have turned their online influence into successful business empires, according to Forbes. The list includes YouTubers, podcasters, entrepreneurs, comedians, and social media stars. Here are the 10 richest creators on the planet and how they built their fortunes.
1. MrBeast – $300 Million
MrBeast tops Forbes’ 2026 list of the richest creators with earnings of $300 million. In June 2026, he became the first individual to surpass 500 million YouTube subscribers. His channels generate well over 5 billion views every year.
2. Dhar Mann – $65 Million 
Dhar Mann ranks second with earnings of $65 million. His company employs around 200 people who produce scripted videos that attract nearly 300 million views every week. His content reaches audiences around the world and is translated into multiple languages. He recently signed a deal with Fox Entertainment to produce 40 vertical dramas within 18 months.
3. Steven Bartlett – $52 million
Steven Bartlett ranks third with earnings of $52 million. The British entrepreneur hosts The Diary of a CEO, one of the world’s most popular podcasts. The show has surpassed one billion streams and reaches around 50 million listeners every month. In 2025, it overtook Joe Rogan’s podcast as Spotify’s most-listened-to podcast in the UK.
4. Markiplier – $38 million
Markiplier ranks fourth with earnings of $38 million. He successfully expanded from YouTube into filmmaking and self-funded the movie Iron Lung. The film opened in more than 4,000 theatres and reportedly generated $50 million at the box office. His success has inspired other creators to pursue projects beyond social media.
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5. Rhett & Link – $37 Million
Childhood friends Rhett & Link rank fifth with earnings of $37 million. Since 2012, they have produced more than 3,000 episodes of their YouTube show, Good Mythical Morning. The show attracts nearly 20 million viewers and has featured celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Gordon Ramsay, and Ed Sheeran. Their fourth food-themed book is scheduled for release this summer.
6. Charli D’Amelio – $18 Million
Charli D’Amelio ranks tenth with earnings of $18 million. She commands the largest audience among the top 10 creators with nearly 210 million followers. She became the first creator to reach 100 million followers on TikTok and continues to expand her influence through entertainment, fashion, and brand partnerships.
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7. Druski – $20 Million
Druski ranks ninth with earnings of $20 million. His comedy sketches have dominated social media feeds throughout the year. He has collaborated with stars such as Timothée Chalamet and Kevin Hart, appeared in major advertising campaigns, and prepared to host the BET Awards. His engagement rate remains one of the highest among creators on the list.
8. IShowSpeed – $30 Million
IShowSpeed ranks eighth with earnings of $30 million. He has amassed 184 million followers through energetic livestreams and global travel content. His tours across China, Africa, and the Caribbean have expanded his international audience. This summer, he partnered with FIFA for a World Cup 2026 tour and plans to stream the tournament final live.
9. Mark Rober – $30 Million
Former NASA engineer Mark Rober ranks seventh with earnings of $30 million. He has built an audience of more than 57 million subscribers through educational videos and large-scale science experiments. His high-quality productions attract major sponsors, including Google and Disney. He also collaborated with Cristiano Ronaldo for a lesson on robotics.
10. Codie Sanchez – $31 Million
Codie Sanchez ranks sixth with earnings of $31 million. She teaches people how to buy and grow “boring businesses” such as laundromats, vending machine companies, and landscaping businesses. Although she has only 10 million followers, the smallest audience among the top 10 creators, she still earned more than creators with much larger audiences.
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