Forbes’ 2026 Top Creators list revealed a major milestone for the creator economy, with the world’s 50 highest-earning creators making a record $1.02 …
1/101. MrBeast | YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, topped Forbes’ Top Creators list for the fifth year in a row. He earned an estimated $300 million over the past year through his content, brands and business ventures. His creator empire includes Feastables, Lunchly, Viewstats and Amazon Prime’s Beast Games. (Image: Reuters)
2/102. Dhar Mann | Dhar Mann ranked second on the list with estimated earnings of $65 million. He is known for motivational short films and runs Dhar Mann Studios, which produces viral storytelling content. (Image: Reuters)
3/103. Steven Bartlett | Entrepreneur and podcast host Steven Bartlett secured third place with estimated earnings of $52 million. He is known for The Diary of a CEO podcast and his business-focused content. (Image: Reuters)
4/104. Markiplier | Markiplier, one of the biggest names in gaming content, earned $38 million over the past year. He is also known for filmmaking projects and podcasts beyond YouTube. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
5/105. Rhett & Link | Comedy duo Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal earned $37 million through their entertainment empire. They are best known for Good Mythical Morning and their digital shows. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
6/106. Charli D’Amelio | Charli D’Amelio earned $18 million as she expanded from short-form videos into entertainment, fashion and brand partnerships. (Image: Reuters)
7/107. Druski | Comedian Druski earned $20 million through viral sketches, celebrity collaborations and his growing presence across digital platforms. (Image: Reuters)
8/108. IShowSpeed | Streamer IShowSpeed made $30 million through livestreaming, gaming videos, football content and his massive online following. (Image: Reuters)
9/109. Mark Rober | Former NASA engineer Mark Rober earned $30 million with science-based videos, experiments and educational content. (Image: Reuters)
10/1010. Codie Sanchez | Entrepreneur Codie Sanchez earned $31 million through content focused on business ownership, investing and financial education. (Image: Codie Sanchez/Facebook)
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