Jimmy Donaldson, known globally as MrBeast, has made YouTube history by becoming the first individual creator to reach 500 million subscribers.
The milestone was achieved on June 12, 2026, during a high-energy livestream watched by over 600,000 concurrent viewers.
To celebrate the unprecedented achievement, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan personally presented MrBeast with a one-of-a-kind custom Play Button in a special video. The unique silver award — described as a premium design never given before — recognises MrBeast’s extraordinary creativity, innovation, and massive global impact on the platform.
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Starting his channel in 2012 from his childhood bedroom at just 13 years old, MrBeast built an empire through ambitious challenges, massive giveaways, philanthropic stunts, and high-production spectacles. His main channel now boasts over 128 billion lifetime views and continues to dominate YouTube.
In emotional remarks, MrBeast expressed deep gratitude to YouTube, early creators who inspired him, and his loyal audience. He teased an upcoming major 500-million-subscriber special video.
The landmark moment has sparked widespread celebrations across social media, with fans and fellow creators hailing it as a defining achievement for the creator economy. This record further solidifies MrBeast’s position as one of the most influential figures in digital entertainment today.