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YouTube is a hub for a wide variety of diverse content. Whether you’re a short-form creator or prefer video essays, YouTube allows creativity to thrive. For those looking for a laugh, creator or user, you’ll find plenty to enjoy. YouTube has something for everyone!
1. Smosh
- Subscribers: 26.7M
- Joined: November 19, 2005
Founded by Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the Smosh YouTube page was originally created back in 2005 – hosting sketches, comedy skits, and hilarious videos for their audience right from the jump. Since its creation, it’s grown massively. The channel has garnered many achievements, including being one of the most subscribed to channels on the platform.
While they’re comedy origins are still proving successful, Smosh has also expanded into other communities on YouTube – including a Spanish channel, a variety channel with diverse content, and even a gaming channel that’s since garnered a similarly massive following.
Today, Smosh is hyper-focused on their comedy sketches and improv. This focus has easily made the channel one of the funniest and most influential comedy brands on the platform.
2. H3 Podcast
- Subscribers: 2.87M
- Joined: April 7, 2017
Evolved from the infamous h3h3 Productions channel, the H3 Podcast channel on YouTube has cemented its legacy as one of the funniest YouTubers on the platform, even as their content has continued to evolve. Ethan and Hila Klien are the hilarious hosts of the H3 podcast with a growing team and a dedicated community. The channel has grown their audience on hilarious lore, social commentary, and even skits and sketches with their team.
With a regular upload schedule and a community of hilarious subscribers, the H3 podcast is not only funny but welcoming. Their content is vast and diverse! With live podcasts, behind the scenes content, and hilarious sketches and interviews with social media icons. You won’t be disappointed with the laughs you’re sure to find on their platform.
3. PewDiePie
- Subscribers: 111M
- Joined: April 29, 2010
Known more recently for his comedic YouTube videos, skits, and vlogs, Swedish creator PewDiePie on YouTube started his career making “Let’s Play” videos playing thriller and horror video games online. After becoming one of the most subscribed to channels on YouTube, PewDiePie has only continued to grow.
Following controversies over the years, PewDiePie has grown less committed to consistent posting. Instead, he takes a “part-time” approach for uploading videos for his subscribers. Regardless of his content schedule, he’s secured his place as one of YouTube’s funniest creators – with all kinds of content for people to enjoy. More recently, you can expect witty and relatable vlogs with his family – including a new child he’s welcomed with his wife Marzia Kjellberg.
4. MrBeast
- Subscribers: 300M
- Joined: February 19, 2012
Best known for his philanthropic, competition, and large-scale budget videos, MrBeast started his YouTube platform on a much smaller scale. Similar to many other funny creators on YouTube, MrBeast’s original content was hyper-focused on the online gaming community and space – where he’d make videos of himself playing and chatting along with specific video games.
While his brand has grown massively since the start of his career, MrBeast hasn’t shifted away from using YouTube. From giveaways to competitions, he’s not only just making people laugh, but making people’s days.
5. LARRAY
- Subscribers: 9.46M
- Joined: August 18, 2011
Larri Merritt, better known as Larray on social media, originally started creating content and building an audience on the social platform Vine, but later converted solely to YouTube shortly after it’s shut down in 2017. In what’s now known as “the great migration” from Vine to YouTube, creators like Larray quickly transitioned from 6 second videos to much longer ones on YouTube, where they could not only share more content – but more of their personality, as well.
With his energetic and likable persona online, Larray quickly grew in popularity – especially following his integration into the infamous “Hype House”. Now, his content has diversified greatly, expanding from Roblox gaming videos to more lifestyle content.
Sometimes, comedic relief comes in more ways than simply setting up a laugh. Like many other funny YouTubers have excelled at – Larray has perfected the art of making his followers feel at home. Whether he’s vlogging, interviewing someone else, or simply playing a video game, his supporters always get a punchline.
6. Liza Koshy
- Subscribers: 16.8M
- Joined: September 2, 2013
Despite being a creator that’s since amassed a great wealth of success, both online, in media, and within celebrity circles, Liza Koshy originally started building her community online – right on YouTube, amongst other funny creators who broke into the scene in the early 2010s.
From Vine to YouTube, Koshy’s content has been relatable, comedic, and hilarious for viewers of all kinds. She experimented with skits, vlogging, and even making unique freestyle content like short films.
Now, as an actor and creator in the media industry, Koshy has admitted she “has a different story to tell.” While still occasionally posting relatable comedic relief videos on YouTube, the majority of her content stems from other outlets – like her new supporting role in the Netflix film “A Family Affair” with Zac Efron.
Despite her step away from social media, Koshy’s channel still hosts some of the funniest content on the site. Koshy leaves behind a legacy that still delights users yearning for a laugh.
7. First We Feast
- Subscribers: 13.6M
- Joined: February 28, 2014
Founded by the media company Complex, First We Feast’s YouTube channel has evolved into a platform with an incredibly diverse set of web series, videos, and interviews for subscribers to enjoy. From the infamous “Hot Ones” series with host Sean Evans to “Snacked” that hosts celebrities and media icons to share their favorite foods, the culinary-centric mediaverse is a delight for most users.
8. Brittany Broski
- Subscribers: 2.33M
- Joined: October 3, 2013
After the massive virality of her original “Kombucha girl” video on TikTok, Brittany Broski has achieved an unimaginable level of success from the online industry – and in recent years, even the greater media industry at large. From interviewing celebrities like Hozier, to sharing the intimate details of meet and greets with icons like Beyoncé, to cracking up listeners on her podcast “The Broski Report,” she’s truly the American sweetheart of the creator community online.
No matter what you may be looking for, Broski has you covered and is sure to make you laugh. From deep dives, to celebrity interviews, to point-of-view videos – Broski is always seeking a punchline.
9. Good Mythical Morning
- Subscribers: 18.7M
- Joined: September 17, 2008
As a “variety show” with a wide variety of content styles and videos, Good Mythical Morning’s YouTube platform boasts a diverse demographic of viewers and supporters. From comedy skits, to challenges, to interviews – there truly is something for everyone (which might just be the key for successful funny YouTubers…know your audience)!
The channel’s hosts, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, have cemented their legacy online after more than a decade as “intertainers” – continuing to make new and unique content for viewers to enjoy.
10. Cody Ko
- Subscribers: 6.22M
- Joined: May 29, 2014
Known more recently for his reaction videos to hilarious YouTube series, Cody Ko originally grew popular online for his partnership with Noel Miller – where the pair hosted a podcast, made SoundCloud raps, and drew in a dedicated audience of loyal supporters.
While his content, including his online partnership with Miller, has shifted dramatically in recent years – his viewership hasn’t changed. Still driving millions of views, you’re sure to find something that makes you laugh or entertains you throughout the day on his channel.
Closing Thoughts
With all of the other creators on this list, and most of the funny YouTubers online, one thing has been made crystal clear – comedy is ever-evolving and changing to suit the needs of audiences. As people yearn for parasocial connections, comedic relief, community, and even sometimes, an escape from reality, comedic content online shifts to encourage viewership.
With loyal subscribers, evolving YouTube channels, and new creators online, there’s something for everyone to enjoy when they peruse social media – even if it’s completely different from what’s trending.
