‘How many of them are bots?’: Fans react hilariously as MrBeast surpasses the U.S. population in YouTube subscribers

The internet went a little nuts when MrBeast's YouTube channel quite recently surpassed the number of subscribers than the population in the United States. The 334 million people that live in the United States are, well, no match for Jimmy Donaldson's constantly growing digital empire. Fans reacted quickly to MrBeast's monopoly on the platform, which now has over 334 million YouTube subscribers, wild! A user cheekily asked,

"How many of them are bots? 🤔"

in one tweet that encapsulated the sentiment

"MrBeast now has more YouTube subscribers than the U.S. population."

Online, this milestone has generated both amazement and laughter as people make jokes about how big MrBeast's fan base is. After all, there will inevitably be questions—both serious and not so serious—when your subscription base is comparable to the population of an entire nation.

Could Mr. Beast create his own YouTube nation? Are the people who follow him computer bots? Fans aren't holding back when it comes to their opinions on the internet.

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With more YouTube subscribers than the U.S. population, MrBeast sparks hilarious reactions online

Naturally, as MrBeast hit this incredible milestone, Twitter had its fair share of amusing responses. One user humorously pointed out,

“Probably not much, but at least half of them are kids,"

suggesting that many of MrBeast's YouTube subscribers might be from the younger generation—a demographic that his high-energy, philanthropic videos certainly appeal to.

Another fan wondered about the future, asking,

“How we all gonna talk about Mr.Beast in 30 years?”

implying that this landmark achievement is just the beginning of a much larger cultural shift.

With over 334 million subscribers, it’s likely MrBeast will be an integral part of pop culture discussions for decades to come.

Some, however, were more incredulous, with one user exclaiming,

“How is that even possible?”

which perfectly captures the bewilderment of many people struggling to wrap their heads around the idea of a single YouTube account outnumbering an entire country’s population.

There was even an amusing suggestion for MrBeast’s future:

“Bro could assimilate a brand new country and be the president en mass.”

With such an enormous online presence, the idea that MrBeast could, in theory, create his own digital "nation" doesn’t seem all that far-fetched!

Not everyone was on the hype train, though. One user admitted,

“And yet I’ve never watched a single video of his….. maybe once idk.”

It’s clear that even with such a massive following, there are still pockets of the internet where MrBeast’s content hasn’t reached—though it’s hard to believe they’ll stay untouched for long. Meanwhile, another tweet humorously reminded readers that the world extends beyond the U.S., saying,

“Well not everything is about Americans.”

The mix of astonishment and humor flooding Twitter is a testament to MrBeast's ability to spark conversation, entertain, and create buzz. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the cultural impact and the way his content permeates different generations and countries.

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Background info: The rise of MrBeast

One of YouTube's biggest success stories is MrBeast's mission to surpass the number of subscribers in the United States. He launched his channel in 2012 and gradually gathered a devoted following, earning a reputation for his (quite) insane challenges (based on our research), extensive charitable endeavors, and viral antics.

People have been returning for more because of his programming, which combines fun and astounding kindness, from planting 20 million trees to holding million-dollar tournaments.

MrBeast has expanded his content machine business in recent years, starting his own burger restaurant as well (MrBeast Burger) and contributing significantly to a number of charitable causes.

His ability to engage with fans on almost all platforms and the global popularity of his work has kind of made him an incredibly significant digital personality in the world. He has established himself as one of the most well-known figures on the internet, literally, with more than 334 million subscribers.