New York: On June 1, 2025, YouTube officially recognized Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson as the first creator to surpass 400 million subscribers, presenting him with a unique commemorative Play Button.
Neal Mohan congratulated Donaldson for the milestone, highlighting it as a remarkable achievement for the creator economy. The award was personally handed over by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan.
Though exact words at the presentation were not publicly released, Mohan’s earlier messages praised the rapid growth of MrBeast—from 300M to 400M subscribers in less than a year—and commended his impact on the platform
Reflecting on the milestone in a heartfelt post on June 2, 2025, MrBeast wrote:
“400,000,000 subscribers! … The greatest gift in life is being able to wake up everyday with a purpose—and thanks to YouTube and you guys, I have that. Thanks for 400M.”
He also shared how critics discouraged him early on, stating he was “too obsessed” and was told he would never succeed.
Donaldson said he “grinded every moment” for seven years before his work received attention, even joking that he once told his mother he’d rather be homeless than give up on making content
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This milestone caps a meteoric rise: MrBeast surpassed 300 million subscribers in July 2024, and broke the 400M barrier by mid‑2025.
His content ranging from grand-scale challenges to charitable giveaways has positioned him as YouTube’s most-followed individual creator and reinforced his reputation for combining entertainment with philanthropy.
Disclaimer : This article is based on publicly available sources and statements from YouTube, MrBeast, and media outlets. Details are accurate as of the publication date.
