10 Small YouTube Channels that Hit 1,000 Subs FAST [January]

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 tens of thousands 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. PotataChannel

PotataChannel is an entertainment channel based on Minecraft characters.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 3
• Current subscribers: 44,500

Most-viewed video:

2. The Wealthy Post

The Wealthy Post provides useful advice on personal finance, careers, and business concepts.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Current subscribers: 4,480

Most-viewed video:

3. India Dance Fever

India Dance Fever features different dancers and organizes contests.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Current subscribers: 17,100

Most-viewed video:

4. Jeaxi Gamer

Jeaxi Gamer makes entertaining videos based on mobile games.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 2
• Current subscribers: 7,010

Most-viewed video:

5. Tiny Timelines

Tiny Timelines serves historical stories in bite-sized portions.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 5
• Current subscribers: 2,020

Most-viewed video:

6. Slappy McSlapps

Slappy McSlapps creates gameplay videos for a variety of games.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 2
• Current subscribers: 6,870

Most-viewed video:

7. Balanced Life

Balanced Life is your destination for incredible stories that will make you laugh, cry, and be inspired.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 14
• Current subscribers: 23,300

Most-viewed video:

8. striuk

striuk makes gameplay videos which are based on popular platform Roblox.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Current subscribers: 3,280

Most-viewed video:

9. Snaplicity

Snaplicity is an AI-based channel that helps you with personal finances and budgeting.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 5
• Current subscribers: 6,510

Most-viewed video:

10. pizzing.

pizzing. creates engaging video essays on different video games.

YouTube subscriber stats:

• Subscribers in December: 1
• Current subscribers: 2,410

Most-viewed video:

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

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