Forbes Reveals The Highest-Paid YouTubers Of 2020

As the year approaches a close, Forbes has once again sifted through the data, given their guestimation models a hearty test run, and compiled lists of highest-paid whatevers for our collective curiosity. Most recently, the business publication revealed who made the cut for highest-paid YouTubers in 2020.

The first observations you'll make is how a decent portion of the top earners from this year's cohort appeal to a far younger demographic, ranging from toy reviews made by kids for kids, the kid equivalent to a lifestyle channel, to online education-based entertainment... which may be indicative of how new-age parenting largely involves a here's-the-iPad-now-leave-me-alone approach.

As always, excess + novelty have proven to be a winning formula with the inclusion of perennial YouTube trending list fixture, Mr Beast (real name: Jimmy Donaldson) - who has made a name for himself by engaging in acts of radical generosity and over-the-top stunts - as well as the affable vlogger turned mainstream personality David Dobrik - who has a similar schtick, albeit to a lesser extent.

Check it out below.

The Highest-Paid YouTubers For 2020 (According To Forbes)

1. Ryan Kaji - US$29.5 million

Main Channel: Ryan's World
Subscribers: 27.6 million