Top 10 Best YouTube Comedians
YouTube has become the go-to place for just about everything, from how-to videos to pop culture commentary. But one of the best things to come out of the platform is its huge variety of comedians. These creators know how to bring the laughs, whether through scripted skits, parodies, or hilarious reactions to internet trends. Over the years, they've built up massive followings, and for good reason.
Their content ranges from slapstick humor to sharp social satire, with something for every sense of humor. These creators often started with a single camera in their bedroom and a few funny ideas, but their consistency and creativity have earned them millions of subscribers. They can parody viral videos one minute and be making original, laugh-out-loud sketches the next.
This list highlights some of the funniest comedians on YouTube today, as chosen by viewers just like you. So, if you're in the mood for a laugh or two, you're in the right place.
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Nigahiga
Ryan Higa, born June 6, 1990, is an American comedian, YouTube personality, and actor best known under his username nigahiga. He gained fame through comedy videos that have been viewed more than 3 billion times.
His channel held the title of most subscribed on YouTube from 2009 to 2011, second... read more
I have enjoyed Nigahiga since 2006, which is why I created a YouTube account in the first place: to subscribe to him. This kid grew from something very small to a big YouTube star. He brings something new to the table each time.
I know many have written this before, but I do find RWJ's videos funny. However, I believe what is more amusing is the content he chooses and posts. Indeed, there are new clips in his videos each time he posts, but they have the same structure every time.
As for Nigahiga, we all know he does something different in his videos each time. But the question is, what will he do this time?
Ryan is a very funny, humorous guy. All his videos are so entertaining, and he doesn't have to show anything dirty to make them funny. That's what's so good about him. He has a new topic for every video, rather than having the same topic for eight videos.
I've been inspired by Ryan and a few other YouTubers. I shall start making videos in the summer with original, random topics for each video. It is my dream, and I'm going to do it in my special way. I wish you all the best of luck in your lives.
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Smosh
Smosh is an American sketch comedy YouTube channel created by Ian Andrew Hecox and Daniel Anthony Padilla. Anthony Padilla created a website called smosh.com in 2002 and was later joined by his friend Ian Hecox. The duo became one of the most popular creators on YouTube, and the channel has since expanded... read more
I have known Smosh for ages now. I have subscribed to all their channels, and I watch all of them if I can. I am also a PewDiePie fan, but Smosh has to work harder for their videos, and the overall outcome is great!
They seem to have the best setup, in my opinion. They just repeat the same videos (changing them slightly) over and over until people get sick of them, at which point they create a whole new idea. With the sense of humor they have, they have unlimited options. Granted, they are basically two idiots making fools of themselves in front of the whole world, but hey, that's why it's funny!
Totally awesome. Hilariously stupid but amazing at the same time. Sometimes, I just want to go and make a video of a penguin smashing its head on a watermelon after I watch one of his videos. I totally don't see why he is not number one. He's amazing, and I was sad when PewDiePie passed him for total subscribers.
Rock on, Smosh. Oh, and did I mention that all of his videos are completely random? Hence the penguin and watermelon thing.
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PewDiePie
Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg (born October 24, 1989), known online as PewDiePie, is a Swedish YouTube personality, comedian, and commentator. He gained fame for his Let's Play videos and vlogs and was the most subscribed YouTuber for nearly six years, after which he was surpassed by T-Series. As of March... read more
PewDiePie's more like top 3 than top 10. Why? I'll tell you. He can cheer me up even on the worst days, though sometimes he can scare the crap out of me, and I like it. Even being scared out of my wits when he yells "BARRELS!" I know some of you don't find yelling barrels scary, but when he randomly yells it, you might see why. He's just too good to be top 10 or top 5. Top 3 is where he should be.
PewDiePie is so hilarious. He even makes playing horror games funny. Only true YouTube comedians can do that - overpower fear with laughter. He's really funny on Fridays With PewDiePie too and when he is with his girlfriend. He is just so unique and amazingly hilarious. Watch him! Especially his Amnesia videos. Those can be the funniest.
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RayWilliamJohnson
Ray William Johnson is an American actor, comedian, producer, director, writer, singer, and rapper. He is best known for his YouTube channel, Ray William Johnson, and for his web series on that channel, Equals Three.
He is also known for creating comedy music projects such as Fatty Spins and Your... read more
I think Ray William Johnson is easily the best comedian. He usually picks out funny videos and adds slight edits that make them even more amusing, making his videos very entertaining. I don't know what to say about this guy... He's so amazing!
Honestly, if I had one wish, it would be for Ray William Johnson not to have ended Equals Three in 2014. He's so funny and imaginative. If I had infinite space in this comment, I would spend the rest of my life writing compliments about him.
Screw Nigahiga. No one ever made me laugh harder than this dude. No one is funnier than him. May Ray conquer YouTube as well as Number One on the Top Ten YouTube comedians.
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ShaneDawsonTV
Shane Dawson is the best YouTuber ever. He makes me laugh all the time. I watch him every day. I love his songs he does. Also, his movie (Chair) is coming out soon, and I can't wait. He's a good actor. He and his girlfriend (Lisa) are a cute couple and are really funny together. Shane and all his friends are awesome.
His older videos do a great job of covering real issues while adding a touch of comedy. Somehow, he manages not just to make fun of serious topics but to make them much easier to deal with. Great job!
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Epic Rap Battles of History
They actually come out with great lyrics, take ideas from the people who comment, and put time into their videos. I think they're great.
I love their sound, lyrics, and I actually learn a bit. Spot-on impersonations. Genius.
You know their lyrics make sense... hilarious!
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CollegeHumor
I love CollegeHumor. I think that the people are so funny. And everything they make fun of is so true in real life.
Lots of good videos. The first kiss video was so funny.
Batman skits are the funniest things I've ever seen!
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Tobuscus
Toby Turner (born March 3, 1985), also known by his stage name Tobuscus, is an American Internet personality, actor, and musician. Originally from Niceville, Florida, he is best known for his YouTube videos. As of October 2024, Turner had a total of over 14.5 million subscribers and more than 3.9 billion... read more
Tobuscus is the best YouTuber of all time. He releases completely original content and is absolutely hysterical. Whether you prefer watching him play games while running a ceaseless (and hilarious) commentary, watch his "Lazy Vlogs" about his daily life (which are actually funny, unlike RWJ's), or his Tobuscus channel, where he releases animated shorts and Literal Trailers, you should look up Tobuscus right now. You won't regret it.
Tobuscus is among the few YouTubers who are not inappropriate. He deserves way more attention, and he is a suitable character for children and adults alike. Toby is a very productive YouTuber, and I vote for him because he is awesome and puts thought into his content, unlike a lot of other YouTubers who just curse and make dumb jokes just for the views.
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Bo Burnham
Robert Pickering Burnham, known professionally as Bo Burnham, is an American comedian, musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and poet. He first gained fame in the mid-2000s through comedic videos on YouTube. Since then, he has released several critically acclaimed comedy specials, written and... read more
Bo Burnham is excellent! He may not be a YouTube star anymore because he is an actual performing star now, but he is the best. He is witty, and you never know what is coming with him. He is so theatrical and unpredictable that he has ruined my ability to enjoy other comics. They're not as original. Go Bo!
From his witty, unpredictable personality to his down-to-earth comedy, Bo Burnham is a genuine genius comedian. Bo can create songs that are downright hilarious and others that are deeply meaningful. He's got a very special type of humor I just don't see in other comedians!
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TheFineBros
Kids React and Teens React equal awesomeness. I love both series so much. Kids React is so cute, and Teens React is more mature, funny, and full of jokes.
The kids are actually pretty smart and have a way with words, as do the teens.
Why not in the top ten? Kids React, Teens React, and Elders React are epic!
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GradeAUnderA
I used to watch him a lot, but I'm scared to watch again because the nostalgia might be ruined.
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LoveLiveServe
The most underrated YouTube channel ever. They are funnier than everyone on this list. Someday, they'll be in the top 10, where they belong.
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TomSka
Thomas James Ridgewell, known online as TomSka, is a British YouTube personality. He's also an actor, writer, producer, director, voice actor, and filmmaker. He is the founder of Turbopunch Ltd, a production company known for creating online comedy content.... read more
TomSka is about as American as you can get. And he's British!
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DashieXP
Dashie has to be the funniest, without a doubt. His freestyles, gameplay videos on his gaming channel, and his overall videos and commentary are the funniest things I've ever heard. He really deserves more recognition.
Dashie is a friend of mine, and I've known him since he started his channel. I've seen my boy grow as a comedian, and he deserves way more subscribers than he has. For real, everyone should go check him out.
Dashie is amazing. He deserves way more than half a million subscribers. He's way funnier than Nigahiga and uploads more often than Nigahiga. I've been subscribed ever since my brother introduced me to him back in his NAHSON! days.
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Mychonny
Mychonny is the best comedian out there! I cannot believe he isn't second, because I know no one can beat nigahiga! We need to vote him up! No one is as funny as this guy! And he has awesome accents, which are pretty nice too, and I'll bet he will make even funnier videos if he is picked number one! So vote!
Mychonny is one of the funniest and my second favorite comedians on YouTube, under Nigahiga. I am beyond shocked that he's this low on the list. Personally, I think he's much better than KevJumba, who is pretty high up there, and Mychonny deserves that spot instead.
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JonTron
Jonathan "Jon" Jafari, best known by his internet pseudonym JonTron, is an American comedian, reviewer, and internet personality. From 2012 to 2013, he was also the co-host of Game Grumps. He left the show within a year, and the reasons for his departure generated significant speculation among fans.... read more
In my opinion, this is the funniest YouTuber of all time. Some of the other people on this list are funny, but nothing compares to JonTron.
First off, he makes good points about the games he reviews. He isn't just completely random like some other people on this list. He actually tries to make sense.
Second, he is extremely funny. Just watch some of his reviews (particularly Bubsy Collection, Nightshade, Monster Party, and Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts), and you'll see what I mean.
Third, he is very much to the point with his videos. Despite his older videos (especially the first two), he typically doesn't make his videos very long. He states what he finds wrong with what he's reviewing, makes it short, sweet, and to the point (often with hilarious results), and manages to make his videos extremely entertaining.
Now that JonTron is back from Game Grumps and making more content, I am more than excited for more future laughs. His next review should be in about 5 days to a week and a half, so you can start watching his content on what he is now calling his big return (Season 2). He usually uploads monthly or less (occasionally more), so go check him out. Many more videos to come in the future!
Score: 10/10: Best YouTube Comedian EVER!
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Jacksfilms
In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated channels on YouTube. He is funny and always comes up with original content in his videos. To be honest, his channel is much better than some other top channels.
He is so darn funny! He makes fun of Snuggies and poor internet grammar.
One of the most underrated channels on YouTube.
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EpicMealTime
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Annoying Orange
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RhettAndLink
I have watched them every morning for years. They are a great combo of serious nerd info and uber goofy humor! I love that they have been friends most of their lives and their true life stories include family life! It's a well-rounded show.
I absolutely love Rhett and Link. They are hilarious. I have watched all their videos and watch them every day. They are part of my daily routine!
Lots of variety, hilarious, and family-friendly. They feel like a part of our family.
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JennaMarbles
Jenna Nicole Mourey, better known by her pseudonym Jenna Marbles, is an American former YouTube personality, vlogger, comedian, and actress. She gained popularity with comedic videos and amassed over 20 million subscribers before stepping away from the platform in 2020. Mourey was one of the most influential... read more
Her rants are HILARIOUS! To make a GOOD rant, you MUST have a TON of sarcasm and your VERY OWN reasons why you hate the person or thing you hate. You MUST NOT EVER follow the herd of people who make lame rants like PewDiePie or leafyishere or someone like them. Onision is also a very good ranter in my opinion too. So is this one other guy, but I can't remember his YouTube account name. He's not very popular, unfortunately.
I love Jenna Marbles. I've followed her nearly since she first started out on YouTube. She's not only a YouTuber that provides entertaining content, but also someone that's likable in general. She's one of those people you somehow never get tired of following on social media. At this point, I feel like I've grown up with her throughout the years.
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Wassabi Productions
I LOVE these guys. There has never been a video they have posted that didn't have me laughing so hard I couldn't breathe. Especially Makeup with Rolanda.
I was watching those again earlier as I ate ramen, and just as I put my ramen in my mouth, something hilarious happened and I nearly choked on my food. They need to be at least in the top ten because these guys are HILARIOUS.
They are actually Wassabi Productions. They are hilarious because they act! Roy acts as Rolanda, and Alex acts as Richard and as himself. They always make my day.
Not only are they funny, but they are also kind, helpful, cute, and handsome. They give challenges to themselves, and their mission is to MAKE OTHERS LAUGH!
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penguinz0
So much funnier than anyone else on this list. He is a truly great commentator and an outstanding human being. He could take all his YouTube money for himself, but he doesn't. He donates every cent he makes from YouTube to good causes. No other YouTuber is greater than Cr1TiKaL.
A real comedian. He doesn't let his true feelings, or nipples, stop him from the high-quality comedy that we need. A wise man indeed.
You may take the Pepsi away from the man, but you will never take the man away from the Pepsi.
What?! He should be number one. He's original, hilarious, and donates money to charities. If he isn't the perfect YouTube comedian, who is? At least make him higher ranked than the 3-year-old fan base of Smosh and PewDiePie!
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IISuperwomanII
Lilly Singh is a Canadian comedian, former talk show host, and YouTuber who previously used the pseudonym Superwoman. She rose to fame through her YouTube channel, where she created comedic and motivational videos. Singh hosted the NBC late-night talk show A Little Late with Lilly Singh from 2019 to... read more
I love Superwoman! Pretty much every YouTube comedian on this list, or even that I've seen, is one of these things:
1. Starts out really funny, then starts making boring, unfunny videos once they get famous
2. Was never really funny, just kind of "hehe I guess this is entertaining..."
3. Copying someone else
4. Trying WAY too hard
But Superwoman is NONE of these things! She was hilarious then, she's hilarious now, she's amazing, and she's just fantastic! I don't know what else to say. JennaMarbles is also pretty cool, but lately she's slipped into category 1.
How is she so low down? I understand why NigaHiga's first, but this unicorn should be at least second or possibly first. Sorry, Ryan, but she's hilarious, outgoing, and relatable. She obviously cares for her fans and has a lot of fun in what she does.
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Calzified
She's not hugely famous (around 35 subscribers right now, but that's not bad for a tween), but she sure is hilarious for a 12-year-old.
Oh my god, this chick is funny as hell. She isn't afraid to be herself, and when she does, it's really entertaining.
Hilarious. So what if she's not even 13? For a kid, she's pretty damn funny. Mad props to Cal!
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Kingsley (ItsKingsleyBitch)
He should be number one. He's the only one who can make you laugh like there's no tomorrow.
My favorite YouTuber ever! So funny and actually sensible when he needs to be.
Kingsley is so hilarious! Why is he not number one?
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Schmoyoho
So funny and so brilliant! Their songs make me wet my pants on the floor in laughter. He's climbing in your windows, he's snatching your people up...
Not knowing these guys were on the list, I created a new Schmoyoho. But they are so awesome! He's climbing in your windows...
They are simply amazing! Haha! Winning is their best video.