Place 5: iCrimax
- YouTuber: Maximilian “iCrimax” Schuster
- Subscribers: 2.78 million
- Video views: 1,284,378,136
- First video: December 25, 2013
- Channel: YouTube.com/iCrimax (via YouTube)
Who is iCrimax? Maximilian Schuster, alias iCrimax, mainly features Fortnite and GTA 5 on his YouTube channel. He doesn’t just play the games, but also plays hide and seek with other content creators, engages in roleplay, or takes on challenges.
The 24-year-old operates a total of 4 YouTube channels where he uploads clips, gaming, reactions, or highlights from his Twitch streams.
Additionally, Schuster has previously involved his viewers intensely in his real life, but learned his lesson when he became a victim of a robbery in 2020.
The most successful video of the YouTuber:
Place 4: Standart Skill
- YouTuber: Philipp “Standart Skill” Geißler
- Subscribers: 3.16 million
- Video views: 1,706,429,328
- First video: October 28, 2013
- Channel: YouTube.com/StandartSkill (via YouTube)
Who is Standart Skill? Philipp Geißler started with videos of GTA 5 on the video platform and gradually added Fortnite as a second format. Currently, the YouTuber primarily streams and publishes only Fortnite content.
Standart Skill receives about 20 million clicks on his videos each month and entertains his viewers in a casual manner. His streams usually attract several thousand viewers.
The most successful video of the YouTuber:
Place 3: GermanLetsPlay
- YouTuber: Manuel “GermanLetsPlay” B.
- Subscribers: 3.62 million
- Video views: 2,455,876,473
- First video: January 9, 2011
- Channel: YouTube.com/GermanLetsPlay (via YouTube)
Who is GermanLetsPlay? GermanLetsPlay is one of the few YouTubers who has kept his face a secret to this day. Since 2011, Manuel B. has maintained this mystery about himself and does not reveal too many details about his private life either.
Nevertheless, the 29-year-old is still very successful on YouTube, even though it has become a trend to prominently display one’s attractive face in thumbnails. Instead, GermanLetsPlay has his iconic mascot with a blue-black striped jacket and white mask, which is meant to represent him.
In over a decade, Manuel has played hundreds of different videos and games alone or with colleagues, including well-known games like Minecraft, Sims, and Fall Guys. Additionally, the YouTuber published his first comic before the end of 2021, where he gets sucked into the world of Minecraft.
The most successful video of the YouTuber:
Place 2: Paluten
- YouTuber: Patrick “Paluten” Mayer
- Subscribers: 4.44 million
- Video views: 4,031,735,360
- First video: October 30, 2012
- Channel: YouTube.com/Paluten (via YouTube)
Who is Paluten? Patrick Mayer started his YouTube career in October 2012 with Need for Speed, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and especially Minecraft. Gradually, he was able to build reach with a variety of games.
For several years, Paluten has repeatedly formed a harmonious and funny duo with GermanLetsPlay. Together, they entertain their fans with Sims or Minecraft episodes. On average, Mayer receives around 40 million views per month on his videos.
Like some others on this list, Paluten has also successfully published his own books set in the Minecraft world.
The most successful video of the YouTuber:
Place 1: Gronkh
- YouTuber: Erik “Gronkh” Range
- Subscribers: 4.91 million
- Video views: 3,558,332,467
- First video: April 2, 2010
- Channel: YouTube.com/Gronkh (via YouTube)
Who is Gronkh? Erik Range is also one of the old hands on YouTube. He is considered the trendsetter regarding the game Minecraft in the German community. Gronkh has uploaded over 1000 episodes as Let’s Plays on his channel, with the first episode being his most successful video, with almost 17 million views.
However, Gronkh does not only play Minecraft but also enjoys a variety of games: whether horror, shooter, or small indie titles. He relishes the gameplay and takes his time to discover little secrets in the process.
Commenting on the gameplay or sharing anecdotes from his life, the 44-year-old creates entertaining content. Gronkh is not only making YouTube videos but is also active on Twitch and is one of the largest streamers in Germany.
The most successful video of the YouTuber:
What do you think of the 9 largest YouTubers in Germany? Do you actively follow someone from the list, or were you not familiar with them? Perhaps you were also introduced to Minecraft by Gronkh back then? And who would be at the top of your personal list? Feel free to share with us in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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