Top 10 most watched YouTube gaming streamers of 2023
Top 10 YouTube streamers in 2022 to keep an eye out for in 2023!
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With the discontinuation of Mixer, competition for streaming platforms in the gaming category has increased. YouTube has made some improvements to its streaming section, which has led to a lot of famous streamers shifting to the platform.
Twitch guidelines have made life difficult for a lot of content creators. These guidelines led to the banning of huge content creators like “ishowspeed” and “JiDion” who now use YouTube for their live broadcasts. Content creator of the year at The Game awards “Ludwig” has also taken his talents to YouTube.
YouTube has done an amazing job of staying relevant for all video-related needs. Founded back in 2005, expanding its platform for streamers in 2022. Here are 10 gaming YouTube streamers that keep the platform flowing after Twitch’s dominance for almost a decade.
Top 10 streamers in the gaming category of YouTube
10) DjMaRiiO
DjMaRiiO is a Spanish content creator who based his content on Fifa initially. Now streaming on YouTube, he has diversified his content by now also streaming other games like Call of Duty and GTA.
9) Swagg
Swagg is an American content creator who created a big following on Twitch but later switched to YouTube. He is part of the FaZe clan and his content is based on the game Call of Duty.
8) Vikkstar123
Vikkstar123 is one-seventh of the biggest UK-based group on YouTube the “Sidemen”. His streams are based on a variety of different games like Among Us, Warzone, Fifa, and Fortnite. He has 7.6 million subscribers on the platform.
7) NepentheZ
NepentheZ is a Fifa Youtuber who first started uploading in 2011. He has a huge following as he keeps up with every live update of Fifa, which can be very informative to players.
6) Vegeta777
Vegeta777 is the second most subscribed channel from Spain. His content is based on a variety of games and interacts with his chat in Spanish. He also has over 33 million subscribers on the platform.
5) LilyPichu
The American internet personality migrated to YouTube after 10 years on Twitch. Being a part of “OfflineTV” she has a huge following on the platform. She is also a musician, voice actor and animator.
4) Dr DisRespect
Dr DisRespect had over 4 million subscribers on Twitch before his channel was banned in 2020. His content is based around Battle-royale games and his funny personality has made his transition to YouTube successful and entertaining.
3) TimThetatman
The former Twitch partner shifted to YouTube back in 2021. TimtheTatman streams various games on his channel like Warzone, CS:GO, Overwatch and Valorant.
2) Ludwig
The content creator of 2022 at The Game Awards, Ludwig used to be a Twitch streamer as well. He has explained to his fans why the move to YouTube made sense for him, as he’s more comfortable and YouTube as a company showed more love to the streamer. He broke Ninja’s record for being the most subscribed Twitch streamer back in 2021. His gaming streams are based on various games like Among Us, CS:GO and Valorant.
1) IShowSpeed
The fastest growing channel on YouTube “IshowSpeed” is run by Darren Watkins Jr. He was banned from Twitch and shifted to YouTube, whatever happened next was history. He now has over 15 million subscribers on the platform. The Twitch reject plays a wide selection of games like FIFA and Minecraft. However, his personality is much more exciting than the gameplay he has to offer.
These are the most popular YouTube Gaming streamers that fans showed immense love for in 2022.
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