3.Markiplier
Then, ranked at number three is Mark Edward Fischbach, known as, Markiplier, online. The American internet sensation has taken YouTube by storm. He created his channel on March 6, 2012, and uploaded his first video less than a month later, on April 4. Mark decided to use a portmanteau when creating his name by combining Mark and multiplier, hence the name Markiplier.
The original intent of the channel was to upload sketch comedy videos, but he decided to create gaming content instead. He is known for collaborating with highly regarded Youtubers, such as the number one ranked gamer, PewDiePie. Mark has received a great deal of recognition for consistently supporting Felix. For instance, in 2018, as PewDiePie was in a race with the channel, T-series, to the spot of the most subscribers on YouTube, Mark then used his platform to push audience members to subscribe to his friend.
Aside from the applaudable efforts towards the support of his co-worker, Mark has gained popularity for the eSports series on his channel. One series titled, Drunk Minecraft, became a fan favorite for his subscribers. The humorous episodes include Mark, and fellow YouTubers, muyskerm and LordMinion777, drunkenly engaging in Minecraft. The series consists of two seasons, and the goal would be to see who could win each game.
Besides gaming, the flexible individual embraced his versatility by pursuing an acting career, starring in the Smosh: The Movie and YouTube Rewind, and working with highly regarded celebrities, such as, Jack Black and Jimmy Kimmel.
4.Ninja
The fourth-ranking is Richard Tyler Blevins, who has the online alias, Ninja. The infamous American Youtuber created his channel on November 10, 2011. He has gained a significant number of followers and created a career for himself through streaming and professional gaming.
Richard developed his passion for video games because his father exuded a love for the sport. After he graduated from high school in Chicago, Richard went on to play professional gaming tournaments, and his first competition featured the popular eSports, Halo 3. Richard competed, won, and earned money in these events, while partnering with many teams, such as Cloud9, Renegades, Team Liquids, and the most recent one, known as Luminosity.
Along with the tournaments, he began streaming in 2011 and engaged in games such as H1Z1 and Player Unknown’s Battleground. However, Richard really began to grow in popularity once he started streaming the Fortnite Battle Royale eSports event. He even played alongside celebrities, Drake and Travis Scott and during the competition, he donated $2,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association. As a result of his efforts, he currently has the most subscribed channel in the Fortnite community on YouTube and is the most followed user on Twitch.