MrBeast Tops Forbes 2026 Top Creators List with $300M

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has been ranked as the world’s highest-paid digital creator in the 2026 Forbes Top Creators list, with estimated earnings of $300 million. The annual ranking, released by Forbes on July 1, indicates that the top 50 digital creators collectively earned approximately $1.02 billion over the past year, reflecting a 20% increase from the $853 million earned in 2025 and an 80% rise since the inaugural list in 2022.

The creator economy has evolved into a significant sector within the entertainment industry, with social media influencers now engaging in various business ventures beyond traditional platforms. Following MrBeast, Dhar Mann secured the second position with $65 million, and Steven Bartlett came in third with $52 million.

Other notable creators in the top five include Markiplier with $38 million and Rhett & Link with $37 million. The ranking was based on estimated gross earnings from March 2025 to March 2026, considering factors such as audience reach and engagement.