Why this file exists
Long-running creator channel spanning gaming, commentary, internet culture and personal videos.
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GamingFounding profile
PewDiePie
@PewDiePie · Gaming
68Editorial rating
THE TIMELINE / PUBLIC REACTION
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15documented events
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THE RECEIPTS
15Documented events
15JUN 2025 · Milestone
Kjellberg's channel remained as one of the top ten most-subscribed until June 2025
Kjellberg's channel remained as one of the top ten most-subscribed until June 2025, with his channel's absence from the platform's short-form content scene resulting in it being outpaced by other creators.
Open source ↗142019 · Recognition
Kjellberg's channel became the second overall, and the first run by an individual creator
In 2019, Kjellberg's channel became the second overall, and the first run by an individual creator, to receive the Red Diamond Creator Award.
Open source ↗13JAN 2019 · Business
Kjellberg announced a partnership with energy drink company G Fuel
In January 2019, Kjellberg announced a partnership with energy drink company G Fuel.
Open source ↗12SEP 2018 · Milestone
Kjellberg uploaded a LWIAY video discussing Indian record label T-Series' YouTube channel being projected to surpass his in subscribers
In September 2018, Kjellberg uploaded a LWIAY video discussing Indian record label T-Series' YouTube channel being projected to surpass his in subscribers.
Open source ↗112018 · Milestone
Paul MacInnes of The Guardian wrote about Kjellberg's YouTube content
In 2018, Paul MacInnes of The Guardian wrote about Kjellberg's YouTube content; he noted that each week Kjellberg posted videos featuring one of three series formats, comparing this uploading pattern to television programming.
Open source ↗102017 · Dispute
Forbes commented that Kjellberg's income would have been higher had he avoided the pushback from advertisers resulting from the controversies surrounding his videos
Forbes commented that Kjellberg's income would have been higher had he avoided the pushback from advertisers resulting from the controversies surrounding his videos in 2017.
Open source ↗09FEB 2017 · Major event
Disney's Maker Studios ends the partnership
After a Wall Street Journal report on nine videos containing antisemitic references or Nazi imagery, Maker Studios ended its affiliation.
Open source ↗08FEB 2017 · Major event
YouTube cancels the Scare PewDiePie sequel
YouTube dropped the second season of his YouTube Red series and removed the channel from its Google Preferred advertising tier.
Open source ↗07JAN 2016 · Business
Kjellberg announced a partnership with Maker Studios to produce Revelmode, a sub-network of Maker
In January 2016, Kjellberg announced a partnership with Maker Studios to produce Revelmode, a sub-network of Maker, that would showcase Kjellberg and his friends on YouTube in original series.
Open source ↗062014 · Milestone
Kjellberg's commentaries, then best known for featuring horror video games, began to actively feature games
In 2014, Kjellberg's commentaries, then best known for featuring horror video games, began to actively feature games that interested him regardless of genre.
Open source ↗05MAR 2014 · Milestone
Adjusted his video production output, announcing he would be scaling down the frequency of uploads
In March 2014, he adjusted his video production output, announcing he would be scaling down the frequency of uploads.
Open source ↗042013 · Milestone
By the end of the year, it was gaining a new subscriber every 1.037 seconds, with Billboard reporting
By the end of the year, it was gaining a new subscriber every 1.037 seconds, with Billboard reporting that Kjellberg's channel gained more subscribers than any other in 2013.
Open source ↗03OCT 2012 · Correction
Shortly after, Kjellberg attracted criticism and controversy for the jokes, and in October 2012
Shortly after, Kjellberg attracted criticism and controversy for the jokes, and in October 2012, he addressed the issue through a Tumblr post, writing, "I just wanted to make clear that I'm no longer making rape jokes, as I mentioned before I'm not looking to hurt anyone and I apologise if it ever did." The Globe and Mail stated "unlike many young gamers, he listened when fans and critics alike pointed out their harmful nature, and resolved to stop making rape jokes."
Open source ↗02MAR 2012 · Milestone
Expressen noted that Kjellberg's channel accumulated 71 million total video views by March 2012
Expressen noted that Kjellberg's channel accumulated 71 million total video views by March 2012, with 25 million coming in February 2012 alone.
Open source ↗01DEC 2011 · Milestone
Kjellberg's channel had around 60,000 subscribers, before rapidly increasing in 2012
By December 2011, Kjellberg's channel had around 60,000 subscribers, before rapidly increasing in 2012.
Open source ↗Recent uploads
Imported from the channel’s public YouTube feed.
Meet our newest family member
I tried to make a Manga
MY trillion $Dollar Project is finally OUT!
Ending the vlogs.
Never been this disappointed..
Our Old Man Is Getting Old