The ten most-subscribed YouTube channels as of mid-2026, ranked by total subscriber count.
Quick answer: 1. MrBeast, 2. T-Series, 3. Cocomelon — Nursery Rhymes, 4. SET India, 5. Vlad and Niki, 6. Stokes Twins, 7. Kids Diana Show, 8. 김프로 KIMPRO, 9. Like Nastya, 10. Zee Music Company.
YouTube's subscriber rankings tell a story of global content consumption that spans continents, languages, and generations. The most-subscribed channels in 2026 range from the first to ever cross 500 million subscribers — MrBeast — to Indian music labels, kids' entertainment empires, and comedy shorts creators. This list ranks the top 10 most-subscribed YouTube channels as of July 2026, using verified subscriber counts from Wikipedia's List of Most-Subscribed YouTube Channels and YouTube's public channel pages. It's for anyone curious about who commands the largest audiences on the world's largest video platform.
American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson became the first channel ever to cross 500 million subscribers in June 2026. His channel is known for elaborate stunts, massive giveaways, and philanthropy, and is now operated by a team of dozens.
The official channel of India's largest music label and movie studio, T-Series has 313 million subscribers. It produces Hindi film music, Bollywood songs, and devotional content, and held the title of most-subscribed channel for several years before MrBeast overtook it.
An animated nursery rhymes channel by US-based Treasure Studio, Cocomelon has 201 million subscribers. Its 3D animated videos for toddlers and preschoolers generate billions of views and make it the most-subscribed kids' channel on YouTube.
The official YouTube channel of Sony Entertainment Television in Hindi, SET India has 189 million subscribers. It streams full episodes of popular Indian TV dramas, reality shows, and comedy programs.
A child-oriented vlog and role-play channel featuring brothers Vladislav and Nikita Vashketov, aged 9 and 7. With 150 million subscribers, the channel produces content in multiple languages and is one of the most-watched kids' channels worldwide.
Comedy shorts channel by twin brothers Alex and Alan Stokes, with 141 million subscribers. The channel's rapid-fire short-form comedy has made it one of the fastest-growing channels on the platform.
A kid-oriented vlog and role-play channel featuring 8-year-old Ukrainian-American YouTuber Eva Diana Kidisyuk. With 138 million subscribers, the channel is one of the most popular children's entertainment channels globally.
A South Korean comedy and Shorts channel by creator Kim Pro, with 134 million subscribers. The channel's viral short-form content has made it one of the most-subscribed channels outside the English-speaking world.
A story and role-play channel for kids featuring 9-year-old Russian-American YouTuber Anastasia Radzinskaya. With 132 million subscribers, the channel produces content in multiple languages and is one of the highest-earning channels on YouTube.
The official YouTube channel of Indian music company Zee Music, with 122 million subscribers. It features Bollywood songs, music videos, and film soundtracks, and is one of the most-subscribed music channels on the platform.
| # | Name | contentCategory | country | joinedYouTube | type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MrBeast | Stunts / Giveaways | USA | 2012 | Individual creator |
| 2 | T-Series | Music / Film | India | 2006 | Record label |
| 3 | Cocomelon — Nursery Rhymes | Kids / Education | USA | 2006 | Animation studio |
| 4 | SET India | TV / Entertainment | India | 2006 | TV network |
| 5 | Vlad and Niki | Kids / Vlogs | USA (originally Russia) | 2018 | Individual creators |
| 6 | Stokes Twins | Comedy / Shorts | USA | 2020 | Individual creators |
| 7 | Kids Diana Show | Kids / Vlogs | Ukraine / USA | 2015 | Individual creator |
| 8 | 김프로 KIMPRO | Comedy / Shorts | South Korea | 2022 | Individual creator |
| 9 | Like Nastya | Kids / Role-play | Russia / USA | 2016 | Individual creator |
| 10 | Zee Music Company | Music | India | 2014 | Record label |
Channels are ranked by total subscriber count in millions, as reported by Wikipedia's list of most-subscribed YouTube channels, which draws from YouTube's publicly available channel pages and third-party trackers. All figures are as of July 2026. MrBeast's subscriber count of 507 million is the verified figure reported by Wikipedia, reflecting the first channel ever to cross 500 million. Official auto-generated channels (Music, News) and legacy VEVO channels that have been superseded are excluded. Content categories reflect the primary focus of each channel. Subscriber counts fluctuate daily, so figures represent a snapshot rather than an absolute value.
MrBeast, with 507 million subscribers as of July 2026. He is the first channel ever to cross both 400 million and 500 million subscribers.
T-Series, the Indian music label and film studio, with 313 million subscribers. Zee Music Company ranks 10th overall with 122 million.
As of mid-2026, 17 channels have surpassed 100 million subscribers. Three have passed 200 million (Cocomelon), two have passed 300 million (T-Series), and MrBeast has passed both 400 and 500 million.
India has over 500 million internet users and is YouTube's largest market by users. The country's massive Hindi-language audience supports large channels like T-Series, SET India, and Zee Music Company, which produce content for Bollywood fans and TV viewers.