 is no small feat, especially in the bustling world of YouTube where countless videos are uploaded every minute. But guess what? A group of rockstar creators from our very own vidIQ community didn't just reach it — they smashed it in a mere 30 days! With a blend of creativity, flair, and unwavering dedication, they've skyrocketed their channels to new heights.

So, to our trailblazing YouTubers, we're rolling out the red carpet and raising our glasses: 🥂 Cheers to joining the Elite 10K Subs Club! 🥂

Remember, being part of the vidIQ community means you're on a journey to stardom using 

. Whether you've hopped aboard to jazz up your videos, hunt down the perfect keywords, or spark fresh video ideas, this celebration is all about you. Here's to every victory, big and small! 🎈🎊

Top Channels Passing 10,000 Subscribers in September

 creates edits of funny soccer moments, challenges, pranks, and more.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 9

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 27

3. मंत्र का Gyan (Gyan of Mantra)

 is a channel that shares religious talks and inspiration.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 21

 is a composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who covers songs from popular bands and artists.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 12

 is a religious channel that answers deep questions about life.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 49

 guides viewers through the art of mantra meditation.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 11

 is a hub for personal growth, courage, and empowering words that help people overcome their challenges.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 28

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 17

 creates videos about useful tips and facts.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 202

 does creative DIY (do it yourself) projects.

Subscribers at the beginning of August: 48

Congrats to everyone who had amazing subscriber growth last month! 🥳 If you want to see your channel grow, don't forget to 

 and get robust tools, data, and video ideas.

A graphic showing the words 10,000 subscribers 

10,000 subscribers milestone badge with stars on dark background celebrating growth

Can you believe it? These amazing YouTubers hit 10,000 subscribers in a mere 30 days! Keep reading to discover rising creators and soak up some inspiration.

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We know that viewers have always flocked to gaming content on YouTube, be it for the community, the entertainment, or to simply get better themselves. In fact, there are over 

1,000 gaming channels on YouTube with over a million subscribers

, and that's only going to increase. Why? Because it's exciting when new games are released, and most live streams on YouTube are actually gaming content!

This might lead you to believe that gaming is an oversaturated niche with no opportunity to stand out. But, in our experience, that is not true at all. So, here are 15 gaming creators from the vidIQ community who’ve nailed it in the last 30 days. Let's celebrate them!

The 37 Best YouTube Niches, According to Viewers

is an FPS gamer (first-person shooter) who mainly plays 

 uploads videos about different mobile games.

 also plays FPS games, the primary choice being 

 makes funny gaming edits through YouTube Shorts.

 makes well-edited videos playing different games across genres.

 makes YouTube Shorts playing mobile games.

 is a MOBA player (multiplayer online battle arena) posting gameplay videos.

 video creator who plays other games too.

Hands holding a white gaming controller playing a racing game on a TV screen.

Saluting gaming's newest YouTube stars! This list showcases 10 creators from the vidIQ community who defied the 'saturated niche' myth to grow their channels!

15 Fastest-Growing Gaming Channels on YouTube [August]

Before we dive in today, let's take a moment to acknowledge the importance of our YouTube subscribers. They're more than just a changing figure on our channel. These folks are our audience, our critics, and our cheerleaders. They're the lifeblood of our channels, silently guiding us and helping us to shape our content to be the best it can be.

Well, that's all very nice, but my subscribers aren't exactly flooding me with comments and feedback!

 If that's you, fear not. Your subscribers are communicating with you, just not with words. That's right; we're talking about YouTube analytics, particularly about certain data that can indicate important things about audience behavior on your channel.

How to Turn Silent Viewers into YouTube Subscribers

Now, we're all familiar with the rush of 

 But, what if those views are people clicking on your video, saying, "Meh" after five seconds, and leaving? 

That's where view duration and audience retention come in. These metrics show you how long your viewers are staying on a video to watch what you've posted.

Audience retention and view duration graph

If you notice a drop in retention at a certain point in your video, it might indicate that your audience found something off-putting or boring. This can help you make changes to how you approach your content. But remember, pick a flaw and fix (one at a time), and then allow your audience to respond.

Shorts, Longs, and Lives: How to Compare YouTube Views from All 3

 is another significant metric. A sudden increase might mean you hit a sweet spot with your audience, so try to figure out what you did right and do it more! 

Conversely, a drop might indicate that something's not clicking with your audience. Try to identify any changes you made during this period. Was it a new video format, or maybe a change in posting frequency?

More than the actual number of subscribers that you have for a given period, it’s important to observe a steady rate of subscribers gained. As long as you’re in the green, you’re doing a great job!

1. Log into YouTube, click your profile icon, and go to YouTube Studio.

3. Here you can filter the date accordingly to find your rate of subscription.

8 Ways to Help Viewers Subscribe to Your YouTube Channel

YouTube analytics can also show you where your viewers are coming from within the platform. For instance, are they discovering your videos through YouTube search or are they finding your content via video recommendations? This information can help you understand what's driving people to your channel and inform your content strategy.

By the way, YouTube shows a list of traffic sources for every video. Simply go to YouTube Studio > Content (pick a video to analyze) > Analytics > Overview. Then scroll down to see where traffic is coming from for that particular video.

YouTube Channel Analytics - The 6 Most Important Video Metrics

If there’s one thing we can agree on, it’d probably be this: Someone who is watching your video for the second time would be more likely to subscribe to your content than a new viewer. So, it’s important to track how many people actually click "subscribe" out of 

1. Under the Audience tab in Analytics, look at the graph in the middle, and click 

2. You can change the metrics here to find the graph of returning viewers versus subscribers.

Returning viewers vs new subscribers graph

While we’re on the subject, it’s also important to understand the type of content that keeps bringing viewers back to your the channel. You can check this in more detail on the 

So there you have it, folks. Your subscribers may not be directly communicating with you, but they're constantly offering feedback through their behavior. And, if they took time out of their lives to hit subscribe, it means that they connect to you and your content in a meaningful way. So, the onus is on you to deliver the best possible upload to them, every time. 

If you want to get your creative juices flowing, learn how to automate your YouTube channel in just a few seconds!

Smartphone showing YouTube Studio analytics with 70 views in the last 28 days

When it comes to understanding your subscribers, these silent indicators can shape your content strategy and lead to YouTube success. 

How to Get Subscriber Feedback from a YouTube Analytics Deep Dive

Have you ever checked your analytics and realized that most of your views don't come from subscribers? If so, you probably saw what YouTube calls the 

The percentage of subscribers versus non-subscribers on a youtube channel

This image is from the vidIQ channel, so even large creators face this question. In our case, only 33% of viewers are subscribed. But why?

Subscribing Isn't a Viewer's Number One Priority

The short answer is that no one needs to hit "subscribe" to have fun on YouTube. The platform has a recommendation system, and it's 

at serving up videos to the right viewers. So even if you aren't subscribed to your favorite creator, YouTube will place their videos on your homepage like a personal assistant. 

If nothing else, this proves that subscribers aren't the most important metric on YouTube.

And yet, you still need subs to crack the biggest benefits of being a creator: 

 subscribers to access fan-funding tools and 

, turning silent viewers into subscribers is worthwhile. Here's how to do it!

On YouTube, a call to action (or CTA) is any request a creator makes to their viewers. Some people ask for more video likes, and others ask for various forms of engagement, such as leaving a comment.

But the trickiest of all? Getting people to subscribe! And viewers will only do it if they have a good reason to.

So the first step is understanding their journey on YouTube. You should know why they open the app, 

 they take that step. But you don't have to reinvent the wheel here; most viewers follow the same path on YouTube:

Problem > solution > satisfaction > subscription

Start by identifying the main problem your audience faces. After that, spend some time finding a valuable solution, then share that knowledge in a series of compelling, irresistible YouTube videos. If that goes well, viewers will subscribe as they become satisfied with your content.

If you're still figuring out what your audience wants, 

use this guide to build a persona representing their habits and desires

Imagine that you've just watched a video about monetizing a YouTube channel, and the creator wants you to hit subscribe. If they're careful, they won't ask you to do that without saying 

Instead, they'll say something like this:

"Want to monetize your channel in six months or less? Subscribe for more YouTube tips and tricks, and I'll show you how to shorten the journey!"

Promises more value, which builds upon the value they just received (monetization tips)

As you can see, it doesn't take much to drive the point home. Stay on topic, and everything will be fine. Promise more value, and everything will be more than fine!

While CTAs are simple to write, they can be challenging to execute. It's not just 

 you say in those moments but how you say it, when you say it, and why you say it!

So if you want people to subscribe to your channel (when you ask them), here are some best practices:

. Create a good video title and thumbnail to tease the video. Then get straight to the point in your video's introduction. Hook the viewer's attention!

Instead, keep giving viewers what they want. Make good points, bring the entertainment, and answer important questions about your topic.

Put your CTA near the end of the video. 

By now, viewers got what they came for. Remind them that they can get even more value by subscribing.

Be clear and specific. What unique value does your channel offer? Spell it out so viewers know what to expect!

 viewers to build an audience, anything beyond 1,000 subscribers is a vanity count. By then, you have everything you need to monetize your content, from advertising revenue to fan-funding tools.

So if you're wondering how your channel is 

The number of viewers returning to your channel

The average number of views each visitor gives you

These are better indicators of overall growth. They represent how well you can bring viewers back to your channel and make them watch multiple videos — not just one or two.

Want to learn more about these metrics? Click the links above to expand your knowledge and grow your views!

Young woman recording video holding a sign that says Like and Subscribe for channel growth

Getting viewers to hit subscribe doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, you just have to ask them nicely. Here are a few pointers!

If you're a content creator looking to grow your channel, you probably know that getting people to subscribe is one of the most important things you can do. In fact, 

 is a prerequisite for earning advertising revenue through the YouTube Partner Program.

Although it's natural to assume that people 

 subscribe, some practices make the job easier. Keep reading to learn what they are!

Strategy 1: Use Buttons and Links to Get More Subscribers

Sometimes, all you need to do on YouTube is 

 for people to hit subscribe. That's where custom links and buttons come in handy. These assets allow people to subscribe to your channel in seconds by simply tapping a button or clicking on a link.

This is the first step on your journey towards getting more subscribers. You've probably seen a subscribe button on YouTube here and there, but this hack is so good that it's worth mentioning again.

That's because adding a subscribe button to your videos is one of the easiest ways to grow your audience. It reminds viewers that they can subscribe to your channel and stay up to date with your latest content. 

Adding a subscribe button is fairly simple.

1. Log in to your YouTube account and go to the 

. Click on the "Customization" tab in the left-hand menu.

2. Within the customization tab, click on the "Branding" tab.

3. Scroll down until you see the "Watermark" option. Click "Upload" to select an image for your watermark.

Note: Your watermark (or subscribe button) appears in the bottom right-hand corner of your videos. You may have to choose which part of the image you want to display using the image selector.

4. Choose a display time for your watermark: at the end of a video, the entire video, or a custom start time.

Choose a display time for the YouTube watermark

And that's it. Save these changes to get the most out of your content.

End screens are those little pop-ups that appear at the end of your videos. You can use them to promote your other videos or encourage viewers to subscribe to your channel. While the end screen is active, be sure to tell viewers what you want them to do. If you're reading this post, you probably want them to hit subscribe more than anything!

To add a subscribe button to your end screen, do the following:

1. Upload a YouTube video as you normally would. There are five steps to complete: video details, monetization, video elements, checks, and visibility.

2. On the video elements screen, look for 

Add an end screen step in video upload process

Now you can place a clickable subscribe button near the end of your video. The button will look like your channel's profile photo, so you don't have to upload any more images. 

Use the video timeline to determine how long each element appears on the screen, including subscribe buttons. Save the changes and continue uploading!

Add a Subscribe Link to Your Video Description

Links are another handy tool for driving more subscriptions to your YouTube channel. Best of all, they allow viewers to click and subscribe without having to search for a proper button.

Here's how to make your own subscription link:

1. Go to your channel's homepage, then copy the URL from the address bar of your web browser.

2. Open a text editor on your computer, then paste in the URL. Add 

For example, if the URL you pasted is https://www.youtube.com/user/WikiHow?view_as=subscriber, it should now look like https://www.youtube.com/user/WikiHow?view_as=subscriber?sub_confirmation=1.

Once you've created your subscribe link, test it to make sure it goes to your channel's subscribe page.

You can also use a phone or a tablet to create a subscribe link

 for viewers who aren't go-to desktop users.

Every viewer doesn't come to your channel from the YouTube homepage or a featured section on the app. A few of them come from different regions of the internet. If you have a website, embedding a subscribe button there is a great way to grow your channel 

 to go to the YouTube subscribe button page.

Configure a YouTube subscribe button page

2. Customize your button. You can choose the layout, theme, and size of the button to fit your website's design.

3. Copy the code below your button, then paste it into the appropriate section of your website.

This will embed the button on your site, and you'll gain a new subscriber whenever someone clicks it.

Strategy 2: Use Content and Community to Grow Your Subscribers

Now that you know some "technical ways" to boost your subscribers on YouTube, here's another alternative to explore: 

 Sometimes that's all you need to spread the word about your channel and attract more fans.

You can make it happen in four different ways:

Creating playlists on YouTube is a great way to grow your channel, and earn you more subscribers in the process. Organizing your videos under specific playlists allows your viewers to go on a binge session, giving you 

 and increasing the likelihood of them subscribing.

Playlists also play a role in making you more discoverable and improving your channel's SEO.

 So, don’t forget to use optimal titles and descriptions for them, just like your regular videos.

Collaborating with other YouTubers is a great way to expand your audience and get more viewers. If they like what they see, they might even subscribe! Find other creators in your niche and reach out to them to see if they're interested in collaborating on a video or project.

No matter the size of your channel, collabs are refreshing because your viewers get to see unique content from you. If you feel that your content has been sluggish lately, collabs may be something you could consider doing.

The Top 5 YouTube Collaboration Ideas to Try Right Now

Don't forget to promote your channel on social media. Share your videos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and any other social media platforms where your target audience hangs out. 

Popular Social Media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn

Not only does this broaden your horizon and bring you more viewers, but it also keeps your options open and enables you to migrate to another platform if need be.

Welcome New Subscribers and Celebrate Old Ones

The best way to build a strong and loyal community is by including and appreciating both new and returning subscribers. Engaging with your viewers in the comment section because you never know how it might make someone’s day!

Remember, if someone took time out of their day to click on your video and leave a comment or a like, there's a chance they'd be willing to subscribe to you. And putting in just a little effort to give them a good reason might go a long way.

Getting subscribers on YouTube can be very difficult, and simply buying them may seem like a good alternative. But did you know that could hurt the growth of your channel in the long run?

Here's a secret formula you can use to get more subscribers instead.

Cursor hovering over red subscribe button on video streaming platform interface

If you want to make a living on YouTube, gaining subscribers has to be among your top priorities. Here's how to accomplish that in 8 powerful ways.

Growing a YouTube channel is a tricky task. When you're just starting out, the main goal is attracting enough viewers so you can eventually turn them into subscribers. After that, it's a constant game of retention, where you do everything in your power to 

 loses subscribers sometimes? A slight decrease is normal, especially when YouTube deletes bot accounts or people age out of your community. But overall, you want your audience to keep growing as you chase other goals, like 

So how do you keep your subscriber count high on YouTube? It boils down to one secret:

, you need more than action-packed videos. You have to build a community!

Online Communities: What the Research Says

, Hubspot asked more than 1,000 people why they joined online communities. Unsurprisingly, the top reasons were to have fun, share common interests, and stay connected with others — the same goals people have when hanging out in person.

But that’s just one part of the equation. To keep growing, a community needs its members to show up repeatedly, engage with others, and inspire more connection. So what makes people commit to those behaviors?

According to the same report, community members reported 

Meeting people with similar interests (29%)

This explains why some people don't just join communities; they become active, long-term members.

A graph showing the 7 benefits of online communities

So what does this mean if you’re growing a YouTube channel?

. They’re looking for safe spaces to have fun, share common interests, and develop a sense of belonging — even on video-sharing sites.

: Entertainment + community building = new subscribers gained and old ones retained.

Step 1: How to Grow Your YouTube Community

Where do subscribers come from? Which creators are they drawn to? You’ll find the answers you need in three powerful habits.

1. Start with a Passion, Hobby, or Interest

From the research above, we know people join communities to learn something new or find inspiration. That’s why you should 

 focused on your passion or a strong hobby. Then you can attract like-minded viewers who are more likely to subscribe to your channel.

Plus, it’s much easier to talk about what you know. You can make videos quickly and are less likely to give up on something you're passionate about.

No matter what kind of channel you make, be your raw, authentic self. That doesn’t mean you have to overshare with viewers or let strangers into your life. But you should open up to people about the topics you care about while showing your personality.

Don’t be afraid to get emotional, either. A 

 found that movie-goers paid more attention to emotional scenes connecting them to the human experience (sad, happy, humorous, etc.).

. As viewers get to know you, it becomes easier for them to get to know each other!

You never know what’s going to take off on YouTube. That’s why experimenting is so important, whether you’re trying out 

And fortunately, you have many to choose from. There are pranks, vlogs, tutorials, Q&As, reaction videos, and even YouTube challenges. When you find a concept that gives you more views repeatedly, stick to it!

Step 2: How to Keep the Subscribers You’ve Gained

What's the secret to getting more subscribers, and how do you encourage them to stick around long-term? Keep reading to find out!

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