YouTube has established itself as the number one video platform in the world. If, in the early 2010s, the job of YouTuber did not exist, it has become the dream profession of many young people, alongside careers like astronaut.
YouTube came to compete with television and has even become a full-fledged media outlet. Besides, if you want to embark on the journey, why not hire a freelance video editor to succeed with your first videos?
Let’s explore together the top 20 biggest French YouTubers, ranked by number of subscribers.
1. Tibo InShape, France's biggest YouTuber
Tibo InShape has recently overtaken leader of the biggest YouTubers rankingSqueezie. He now has 22.5 million subscribers. Initially known for his videos on bodybuilding, he diversified by offering documentary-style reports and interviews. He quickly gained subscribers by betting on YouTube Shorts, which allowed him to attract non-French-speaking subscribers thanks to his wordless videos.
Tibo InShape’s statistics:
- Subscribers: 22.5 million
- Number of videos: 3,574
- Number of views: 15,500 billion
2. SQUEEZIE, the French people's favorite YouTuber
For a long time France's leading YouTuber, Squeezie is one of the oldest YouTubers. He started as a teenager with gaming videos and quickly established himself in the French landscape as one of the biggest influencers. His duo with Cyprien and the sale to Webedia put him in the spotlight when YouTube began to become a truly profitable activity for creators.
He made his mark notably with strong concepts like GP Explorer and flagship videos such as his horror series, and his videos with well-known guests. He is also diversifying, for example by creating his e-sports team: GentleMate.
Squeezie's statistics:
- Subscribers: 19 million
- Number of videos: 1,670
- Number of views: 10,712 billion
3. Cyprien, France's most creative YouTuber
He is among the older French YouTubers, like Squeezie. He became known for his well-crafted videos. Unlike other YouTubers, Cyprien focuses on quality rather than quantity. He now produces short films and comic books, in addition to his YouTube videos.
Cyprien's statistics:
- Subscribers: 14.5 million
- Number of videos: 252
- Number of views: 3,200 billion
4. Norman, the forgotten YouTuber
Norman rose to fame in the 2010s to 2020s with the first wave of YouTubers, like Squeezie and Cyprien. He stopped making videos in 2022 after accusations were made against him. Although he was cleared by the courts, his career as a video creator seems over. He produced entertainment content focused on everyday topics. He recently released a video in 2024 to talk about his absence from 2022 to 2024, although that does not necessarily signal a return.
Norman's statistics:
- Subscribers: 11.5 million
- Number of videos: 210
- Number of views: 2,730 billion
5. Mayamystic, the successful cosplayer
Mayamystic is a cosplayer who has rose to fame on YouTube and TikTok, notably thanks to her vertical-format videos (YouTube Shorts). She has few "traditional" videos but climbs into the top rankings thanks to her videos in which she mainly dresses up as video game heroes.
Mayamystic's statistics:
- Subscribers: 10.4 million
- Number of videos: 944
- Number of views: 5,145 billion
6. Michou, the biggest YouTuber of the new generation
Michou is among the YouTubers of the "new generation". He reaches a younger audience than YouTubers like Squeezie, Amixem, or Cyprien. He became known for gaming videos, notably Fortnite, before developing more polished concepts.
Michou's statistics:
- Subscribers: 9.88 million
- Number of videos: 807
- Number of views: 2,775 billion
7. Lama Faché, the controversial YouTube channel
Lama Faché is a YouTube channel which offers analyses and investigations. The channel is somewhat controversial and the owners' identity has been the subject of videos by other YouTubers. While the channel seemed to suggest it was run by a YouTuber, it is actually a full industry with almost one video per day, likely outsourced. It is now distinguished by topics as diverse and varied as they are "clickbait."
Lama Faché's statistics:
- Subscribers: 9.71 million
- Number of videos: 2,531
- Number of views: 2,425 billion
8. Tuvok12, the trendy YouTuber
Tuvok12 is a YouTuber who creates entertainment content around sports. He became known notably thanks to Shorts and TikTok with his videos where he approaches (without speaking to reach an international audience) passersby on the street to invite them to juggle, make a basketball shot, or hit a fairground strength tester. On YouTube, he posts behind-the-scenes videos of his short formats as well as compilations.
Statistics for Tuvok12:
- Subscribers: 8.74 million
- Number of videos: 339
- Number of views: 5,756 billion
9. Amixem, the entrepreneurial YouTuber
Amixem is among the veterans of the YouTube gameHe started 11 years ago with gaming videos. He is the creator of the Red Box, a collective of YouTubers in Angers that helped other creators get noticed. He managed to take a new direction a few years ago by recruiting other faces for his channel (Yvan, Etienne and Thomas). He diversified, like many other creators, by launching a clothing brand and even a fast-food brand. He was notably invited by MrBeast, the world’s top YouTuber, to a challenge video with 49 other international YouTubers.
Statistics for Amixem:
- Subscribers: 8.66 million
- Number of videos: 1,013
- Number of views: 3,376 billion
10. Inoxtag, the YouTuber of a thousand challenges
Close partner of Michou, Inoxtag is also part of the new wave of YouTubersWhen younger, he became known for his Fortnite gaming videos. He quickly made a name for himself with his numerous challenges. He notably climbed Everest with only one year of preparation.
Statistics for Inoxtag:
- Subscribers: 7.86 million
- Number of videos: 411
- Number of views: 1,139 billion
11. Rémi Gaillard, a YouTuber ahead of his time
Rémi Gaillard was doing YouTube before YouTube. Known for his "prank" videos, his catchphrase "It's by doing anything that you become anyone" remains in the memories of thirty-somethings. He still managed to establish himself on YouTube.
Rémi Gaillard's statistics:
- Subscribers: 7.4 million
- Number of videos: 198
- Number of views: 2,108 billion
12. Mcfly and Carlito, the biggest duo on YouTube
The duo Mcfly and Carlito is a fixture in the French YouTube landscape. After starting on radio and then on the show Le Fat Show, they went on the YouTube adventure under their duo name Mcfly and Carlito. They notably reached the general public with their anecdotes video filmed with President Emmanuel Macron. After a failed music album and a long hiatus, the duo returned to the spotlight and reasserted themselves with simpler, more regular concepts.
Mcfly and Carlito's statistics:
- Subscribers: 7.39 million
- Number of videos: 610
- Number of views: 2,306 billion
13. Swan & Néo, the two best-known brothers on YouTube
The brothers' channel Swan & Néo is known on YouTube for its sweetened, colorful videos. Swan also became known thanks to the show The Voice. With tests of games and toys, the channel has had ups and downs. Their parents became embroiled in legal troubles and it is now the older brother who runs the channel.
Swan and Néo's statistics:
- Subscribers: 6.64 million
- Number of videos: 2,715
- Views: 7,679 billion
14. Mister V, the multi‑faceted YouTuber
Mister V is a YouTuber from Grenoble multi-faceted. The YouTuber is also a rapper and, like others, launched his fast-food brand. He creates comedy videos and often appears on other YouTube channels, such as Squeezie's, for example.
Mister V's statistics:
- Subscribers: 6.35 million
- Number of videos: 36
- Views: 507 million
15. JOYCA
Joyca is one of the YouTuber who joined Amixem's Red Box. He produces entertainment videos with varied concepts: comedy, challenges, culinary experiments… He left the Red Box to have his own premises and build his own team.
Joyca's statistics:
- Subscribers: 6.31 million
- Number of videos: 409
- Views: 1,586 billion
16. Mastu
Like Joyca, Mastu was part of the Red Box. He offers the same type of content as him and recently took part in MrBeast's video with Amixem where they were invited to take part in challenges with 48 other international YouTubers. After a long break, Mastu returned with more polished concepts and he is also active on Twitch where he streams from time to time.
Mastu's statistics:
- Subscribers: 6.27 million
- Number of videos: 326
- Views: 1,026 billion
17. Kevin Tran
Kevin Tran is also known by the username "Le Rire Jaune", very popular for his comedic videos in which he covered everyday life topics and showcased Asian culture. He has taken part in numerous projects, notably the manga Ki & Hi, for which he is the screenwriter.
Kevin Tran's statistics:
- Subscribers: 5.58 million
- Number of videos: 301
- Views: 1,255 billion
18. SEB
Seb, also known as "Seb la frite", is a Very popular French YouTuber. The partner of the fashion YouTuber Léna Mahfouf (from the Léna Situations channel), used to produce comedic videos and now publishes more cultural content, notably about musical artists.
SEB's statistics:
- Subscribers: 5.56 million
- Number of videos: 188
- Number of views: 739 million
19. Anas
Anas is a Well-known French YouTuber for his content mainly focused on humor and entertainment. He became known on YouTube thanks to his videos in which he performs challenges, parodies, and sketches
Anas's statistics:
- Subscribers: 5.34 million
- Number of videos: 749
- Number of views: 1,254 billion
20. Natoo
Natoo is a very popular French YouTuber, comedian, actress, and author. She is theone of the most iconic figures of francophone YouTubeknown for her offbeat humor, her parodies, and her comedy-focused videos. The former police officer quickly gave up her service weapon to start working full-time on YouTube.
Natoo's statistics:
- Subscribers: 5.17 million
- Number of videos: 183
- Number of views: 910 million
This ranking doesn't include secondary channels or duo channels, like Bigorneaux & Coquillages, the joint channel of Squeezie and Cyprien which has 6.05 million subscribers. Counting all francophone channels, such as channels of French musical artists, sports clubs, or video channels, Natoo ranks 58th and Inoxtag 19th.
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