PewDiePie is a Swedish YouTuber known primarily for his Let’s Play videos and comedic formatted videos and shows. PewDiePie ‘s popularity on YouTube and extensive media coverage have made him one of the most noted online personalities and content creators.
He has been portrayed in the media as a figurehead for YouTube and as being almost synonymous with YouTube gaming. In 2016, Time magazine named him as one of the world’s 100 most influential people.
At various points in recent history, the channel has been the most-subscribed channel on YouTube and he has been the highest-earning YouTuber in the world. His YouTube channel typically features videos that show him playing various video games.
In 2019, following a public competition with Indian record label T-Series, PewDiePie was overtaken as the most-subscribed YouTube channel. His popularity online has created an Oprah effect for his coverage of indie games, boosting sales for the titles he plays, and has allowed him to stir support for charity fundraising drives
