Since launching the wholesome channel, "Ryan ToysReview" in 2015, Ryan now has over 17 million subscribers and raked in an estimated $22 million in just 12 months!
True to his handle, this seven-year-old toy expert has a thriving channel (nearly 26 billion views on his videos!) that shows him reviewing toys and games from different makers, playing with his mom and dad, and performing a few fun “challenges” to mix it up.
The estimated figures — for the year to June 2018 — given by Forbes were before tax and fees for agents, managers and lawyers.
Despite Ryan's videos getting millions of daily views, just $1 million of the total came from advertising shown before videos, according to Forbes, with most of his revenue coming from sponsored posts. He also has a line of collectables on sale at Walmart, including eggs and "squishies" (soft plastic toys).
What are the seven-year-old's plans for later on in his already booming career? "I want to be a game developer," he said.
See the list of Top 10 below (Not a single woman made it):
10 Top-Earning YouTube Stars Of 2018
10. Logan Paul, $14.5 million (specialty: pranks, douchebaggery)
9. PewDiePie, $15.5 million (specialty: video games, anti-Semitism)
8. Jackscepticeye, $16 million (specialty: video games)
7. Vanoss Gaming, $17 million (specialty: video games)
6. Markiplier, $17.5 million (specialty: video games)
5. Jeffree Star, $18 million (specialty: beauty)
4. DanTDM, $18.5 million (specialty: Minecraft)
3. Dude Perfect, $20 million (specialty: Dudeism, dudeology)
2. Jake Paul, $21.5 million (specialty: pranks, not being Logan Paul)
1. Ryan ToysReview, $22 million (specialty: reviewing/playing with toys).