Top 10 Small YouTube Channels That Grew FAST [January 2023]

January was a fresh start for small YouTube creators, and they took full advantage of the opportunity to grow their channels. We saw some creators go from a handful of subscribers to more than 40,000 in just a few weeks!

That's no small task, so we're here to say congratulations and share your success with the vidIQ community!

As always, we define the vidIQ community as anyone using our growth tools to reach YouTube success. So if you've signed up for vidIQ to optimize your videos, find keywords, or even get video ideas, this roundup is for you. We're celebrating your wins.

Ready to see who got the most subscribers? These were the fastest-growing channels last month.

1. Rainbow Friends Fans

Rainbow Friends Fans is an entertainment channel based on the Roblox game Rainbow Friends.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Subscribers at the end of January: 12,700
• Current subscribers: 44,500

Most-viewed video:

2. DarkMine

DarkMine compares different gaming scenarios in Minecraft.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Subscribers at the end of January: 8,610
• Current subscribers: 10,300

Most-viewed video:

3. Liam Ottley

Liam Ottley makes videos about artificial intelligence, technology, and entrepreneurship.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Subscribers at the end of January: 6,230
• Current subscribers: 6,720

Most-viewed video:

4. Papa ist Vegan

Papa ist Vegan makes videos about all things vegan!

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Subscribers at the end of January: 5,080
• Current subscribers: 7,330

Most-viewed video:

5. Radhe Krishna Tv

Radhe Krishna Tv is a religious channel about Hinduism.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 5
• Subscribers at the end of January: 17,400
• Current subscribers: 20,900

Most-viewed video:

6. v_vlog01

v_vlog01 makes videos about Asian music, Japanese farming, and more.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 2
• Subscribers at the end of January: 6,860
• Current subscribers: 6,870

Most-viewed video:

7. Wesleyxis_ff

Wesleyxis_ff is a channel about video game culture.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 14
• Subscribers at the end of January: 42,700
• Current subscribers: 57,900

Most-viewed video:

8. Motors for Reveur

Motors for Reveur is a channel dedicated to anything with an engine, especially if it rolls, flies, or floats.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Subscribers at the end of January: 2,670
• Current subscribers: 3,020

Most-viewed video:

9. Learning Stories

Learning Stories is a kids' channel that features colorful toys.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 5
• Subscribers at the end of January: 13,000
• Current subscribers: 13,000

Most-viewed video:

10. Disco Remix PH

Disco Remix PH creates disco remixes with a reggae twist.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Subscribers at the end of January: 2,480
• Current subscribers: 2,480

Most-viewed video:

Congrats to everyone who grew their channels quickly last month! 🥳

If you haven't already, see which YouTube channels grew fastest in December.