PewDiePie knocked out of YouTube’s top 10 most-subbed channels after 12 years

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By June 2025, PewDiePie ranks at number 11 on the all-time YouTube leaderboard. This shift in position is due to an influx of creators thriving on YouTube Shorts, causing a surge in popularity. Notably, channels like kimpro828, a South Korean content creator, are gaining significant attention through short-form videos, leaving PewDiePie in their wake.

The decrease indicates a significant change in the makeup of YouTube. Previously, PewDiePie was dominant on the platform due to his frequent video uploads and humorous content based on memes. However, by opting out of the Shorts game, he has fallen behind in the struggle for algorithmic superiority.

More and more content creators are rapidly gaining subscribers by adopting Shorts format, such as YouTube’s Kimpro828 who recently overtook PewDiePie for the 10th spot. Known for creating viral, bite-sized videos, this rapid ascent seemed improbable only a short while ago.

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PewDiePie finally out of YouTube’s top 10 leaderboard

For quite a while now, PewDiePie has been taking a break from his usual pace of content creation. Following his move to Japan in 2022, he’s been prioritizing his personal life over his YouTube career. This is a significant change, given that he had consistently ranked among the top 10 on the platform since 2013.

In 2022, the originator shared his plans for a step back, expressing to his audience, “I simply want to approach YouTube as I did at the beginning, purely for enjoyment… Consequently, I’m making an effort to concentrate on what makes YouTube enjoyable for me.

Currently prioritizing his family, PewDiePie’s casual style is distinct from today’s highly optimized content environment. Interestingly, he doesn’t have a single Short video on his channel, which suggests that if he did utilize Shorts, his position in the rankings could potentially be quite high.

On top of the mountain peak, MrBeast remains undisputed. The widely popular philanthropist currently boasts an impressive following of 408 million subscribers, significantly surpassing T-Series’ count by over 100 million. Once engaged in a fierce YouTube rivalry with T-Series and Pewds, MrBeast has now clearly emerged as the top contender.

Right behind PewDiePie in the 12th position is the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), eagerly aiming to knock down the current King of YouTube. They’re nearly a million new subscribers away from achieving this feat.

The WWE, with its sights set on dethroning PewDiePie, is currently positioned just behind him in the 12th spot on YouTube. They need roughly a million more subscribers to make it happen.

As I bid farewell to the old days, it’s clear that PewDiePie’s groundbreaking impact in the gaming world continues, even though fresh faces are stealing the limelight on YouTube.

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2025-06-24 22:18