Forbes: Top creators 2026

TBS Report

04 August, 2026, 03:55 pm

Last modified: 04 August, 2026, 04:01 pm

Forbes: Top creators 2026

TBS Report

04 August, 2026, 03:55 pm

Last modified: 04 August, 2026, 04:01 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

James Stephen Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, remains the highest-earning creator for the fifth consecutive year in Forbes' ranking of the most powerful influencers on the internet.With 640 million YouTube subscribers and 5 billion annual views, his Beast Industries is valued at $5 billion. The top 50 creators across all platforms earned $1.02 billion in 2026, up 20% from last year.

Note: Gross earnings are estimated from Mar 2025 to Mar 2026

Source: Forbes

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