The Minecraft community on YouTube is very large, with thousands of YouTubers sharing videos about the game and the worlds they create. But who are the best ones?
In this article, we’ve gathered the best Minecraft YouTubers—those who create the most engaging content, build active communities, and have the largest followings.
Table of Contents
- 1. Dream - 32M subscribers
- 2. SSundee - 24.2M subscribers
- 3. Jelly - 23.6M subscribers
- 4. Aphmau - 21.1M subscribers
- 5. Technoblade - 16.6M subscribers
- 6. PrestonPlayz - 15.8M subscribers
- 7. WiederDude - 14M subscribers
- 8. CaptainSparklez - 11.4M subscribers
- 9. EYstreem - 10.3M subscribers
- 10. Mumbo Jumbo - 9.4M subscribers
1. Dream - 32M subscribers
Dream has been at the top of this list until recently. He remains one of the most influential creators in the Minecraft community.
Also known as Clay, Dream has been on YouTube for nearly a decade since 2014. His quick rise to fame in the Minecraft community began in the summer of 2019 when he sought to discover the seed for PewDiePie’s Minecraft world.
As time went on, Dream gained a huge fanbase thanks to his exceptional gameplay and record-breaking playthroughs. One of his standout series is the manhunt, where he tries to finish Minecraft while being chased by a group of hunters.
Dream also launched several successful side channels, each with millions of subscribers, such as DreamXD, Dream Team Gaming, and Dream Shorts.
2. SSundee - 24.2M subscribers
In second place on our list of top Minecraft YouTubers is SSundee. He is best known for his in-depth explorations of Minecraft mods, having tested nearly every new and unique mod pack available.
SSundee also creates videos about Among Us and its various mods. Many of these mods are quite trendy, featuring fun ideas like experiencing the 2024 solar eclipse within Among Us, playing a Discord moderator mod, or exploring the emotions from Inside Out 2 in Minecraft.
3. Jelly - 23.6M subscribers
Jelly began his YouTube journey in 2014 at the age of 17. His channel quickly gained popularity, reaching 1 million subscribers after more than a year thanks to his lively and quirky videos.
4. Aphmau - 21.1M subscribers
Aphmau, aka Jessica Bravura, is well-known for her Minecraft role-play videos. Her funny and imaginative stories, blending romance, drama, and comedic dialogue, have attracted over 21 million fans on YouTube.
Jessica also enjoys playing other games such as Among Us and Roblox, where she shows off her personality and skills.
5. Technoblade - 16.6M subscribers
No list of the best Minecraft YouTubers would be truly complete without Technoblade, a prominent name in the gaming world.
Technoblade, whose real name is Alex, started his channel in 2013 and swiftly rose to become one of the most renowned Minecraft creators globally. His most popular videos have amassed over 50 million views, with standout series like Skyblock: Potato War and Hypixel content. He was also a key factor in the Dream SMP.
In 2021, Technoblade was diagnosed with metastatic sarcoma. In the ensuing months, many of his videos featured fundraisers to support cancer research. After multiple treatment attempts that did not succeed, he sadly passed away in 2022. His last video, called “So long nerds,” contained a heartfelt goodbye message read by his father.
“I hope you guys enjoyed my content and that I made some of you laugh. And I hope you all go on to live long prosperous and happy lives. Because I love you guys. Technoblade out.”
6. PrestonPlayz - 15.8M subscribers
Based in the US, PrestonPlayz joined YouTube in 2012 and is a member of the Minecraft community named “The Pack.”
Apart from Minecraft, he also creates content about Among Us and Roblox, showcasing his versatility as a gaming YouTuber. While he often explores the scarier aspects of games, he maintains a kid-friendly approach.
7. WiederDude - 14M subscribers
Next is WiederDude, an exceptional Minecraft YouTuber known for his tutorials and “Noob vs. Pro” videos.
While we don't know much about WiederDude's personal life, his content is truly unique. He tackles the same challenge in Minecraft at various skill levels—demonstrating, for instance, how a noob, a pro, a hacker, and a god-level player would approach building a Super Mario house.
He has also created a popular series of tutorials focused on mansions, titled Modern House.
8. CaptainSparklez - 11.4M subscribers
Another strong candidate for the title of best Minecraft YouTuber is Jordan Maron, known as CaptainSparklez. He started his channel in 2010 and has been creating immensely popular content about Minecraft, along with reaction videos and covers of well-known songs.
He has so far released a series of videos reflecting on his lengthy Minecraft career, which include reviewing old screenshots and comparing how the game appeared in the early 2010s to its current state.
Simultaneously, he has been hosting a Final Let’s Play series focused on game commentary. After hinting at his retirement for some time, he officially announced it in June with a final video on his main channel. Despite this, he continues to be active on his secondary channel, CaptainSparklez2, where he shares unedited livestreams.
9. EYstreem - 10.3M subscribers
Jordan Barclay is an Australian streamer behind EYstreem. His channel offers Minecraft content suitable for all ages. He started generating YouTube videos in 2012 when he was only 9 years old.
EYstreem is known for testing Minecraft tips and tricks to determine whether they truly work or are just clickbait. Occasionally, he also creates videos with a religious theme, such as playing as Moses or “beating Minecraft the way the Bible intended.”
Some of his videos feature Ella, a fellow Minecraft YouTuber, and his girlfriend.
10. Mumbo Jumbo - 9.4M subscribers
The last place in our list of best Minecraft YouTubers in 2024 is Mumbo Jumbo, who brings plenty of energy to his Minecraft gameplay. This English YouTuber, whose real name is Oliver ‘Oli’ Brotherhood, specializes in Redstone creations, often sharing detailed tutorials and experimenting with new features.
Additionally, he joined the Hermitcraft SMP server in Minecraft at the beginning of Season 2. Oli also frequently appears in LDShadowLady’s series.
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