Is it too late to start a YouTube channel?
Many people ask this question before taking the plunge, and we understand why. YouTube is home to roughly 113 million channels, so there’s more competition than any new creator wants.
But guess what? You’re not competing with every YouTube channel. The good news is that most creators have a niche, like gardening or gaming or cross-country skiing. So if you’re talking about the latest beauty hacks, for example, a DIY channel isn’t going to steal your viewers. Your real competitors are in the beauty niche, and there aren’t 113 million of those!
But if you need more proof, check out these 12 successful YouTube channels. They popped up this year with no subscribers and popped out with thousands of loyal fans!
Also, every channel on this list is in the vidIQ community. So these are creators who use our growth tools, like the keyword research tool, AI title generator, and daily video ideas. Congratulations to all of you!
HuluWuluAnimations makes videos about a character named “Mommy Long Legs” and her family’s shenanigans. This creator joined YouTube on April 21, 2022, and currently has 952,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 1.1 million views!
Sam and Colby Reacts are about all spooky content. They react to horror memes, Halloween costumes, creepy footage on security cameras — anything to give a good scare. These creators joined YouTube on April 21, 2022, and currently have 845,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 2.3 million views!
Maine shares interesting facts about various animals, such as turtles, kangaroos, and arctic polar bears. This creator joined YouTube on March 29, 2022, and currently has 815,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 93,000 views!
Gadgets Hub USA makes videos about smart appliances, kitchen tools, functional storage containers, and more. This creator joined YouTube on January 31, 2022, and currently has 503,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 44,000 views!
Animator Bodya makes short cartoons and animations based on the video game Brawl Stars. This creator joined YouTube on March 9, 2022, and currently has 425,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 340,000 views!
Piekarnia Lesi shares baking tutorials and recipes for cakes, rolls, cupcakes, and loaves of bread. This creator joined YouTube on April 3, 2022, and currently has 349,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 11 million views!
Satisfying Shorts creates ASMR videos that show makeup restoration projects. This creator joined YouTube on June 14, 2022, and currently has 544,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 34 million views!
Diego Cueva makes funny videos about hypothetical situations, such as having everything you touch multiply. This creator joined YouTube on February 24, 2022, and currently has 665,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 8.6 million views!
Othón Ochoa Mejía makes videos about personal and spiritual growth. This creator joined YouTube on March 23, 2022, and currently has 177,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 12 million views!
Choochoo tv makes videos to teach children about the alphabet, vowel sounds, and words. This creator joined YouTube on January 10, 2022, and currently has 160,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 3.8 million views!
Wow Trucks Wow Cars is an animation channel with a vehicle-focused theme. This creator joined YouTube on January 28, 2022, and currently has 302,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 31 million views!
BeamNG Grand TV makes content based on the video game BeamNG.drive. This creator joined YouTube on June 30, 2022, and currently has 154,000 subscribers.
Their most-viewed video has 28 million views!
All of these creators managed to start a popular YouTube channel in 2022. So if you’re on the fence about becoming a content creator, here’s your sign to jump in and get going!
And here's another gentle push: 10 tips for starting a YouTube channel!
Lydia Sweatt is a writer who loves balancing her article/blog time indoors with a healthy dose of nature. She bikes, hikes, and identifies edible plants along the way.
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