YouTube powerhouse Jimmy Donaldson, more famously known as MrBeast, has done it again. He has become the first individual content creator in the world to surpass 400 million subscribers on the platform, a record-setting achievement that has sent ripples through the internet and the entertainment industry alike.
To commemorate the milestone, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan presented MrBeast with a custom-made 400 Million Subscriber Play Button. This was no ordinary trophy. With no precedent for such a subscriber count, YouTube designed a brand new award from scratch. The result is a striking creation: a silver base with a futuristic finish, topped by a Play Button made of vivid blue crystals. It is both a tribute to MrBeast’s innovation and a bold new chapter in YouTube’s creator legacy.
As of this writing, the @MrBeast channel has amassed 417 million subscribers and published 889 videos. These range from heartwarming philanthropy to over-the-top challenges and cinematic productions that push the limits of what digital content can be. With every upload, MrBeast has turned entertainment into a force for good, inspiring millions to reshape how creators connect with audiences.
This achievement comes on the heels of several other accolades. In 2023, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Two years later, in July 2025, the same magazine included him in its list of the 100 most influential digital creators. He also topped Forbes’ list of highest-earning YouTubers in 2024. As of 2025, his estimated net worth sits at a whopping US$1 billion, which is roughly S$1.2 billion.
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MrBeast shared the moment on Instagram, posting a photo alongside YouTube’s CEO with the caption, “400,000,000 Subscriber Play Button! Thank you YouTube.” But despite the fanfare, reactions were mixed. Some fans voiced disappointment over the trophy’s appearance, arguing that it did not quite reflect the scale of the achievement. Comments poured in suggesting the design lacked the dramatic flair many expected for such a once-in-a-lifetime milestone.
Still, the achievement is entirely his. No other content creator has reached this level of global influence or subscriber count. Through challenge videos, charity efforts and bold moves in the creator economy, he is shaping the future of the internet.
