Illumination
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @illumination |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Entertainment |
| Subcategories | Animation, Movies |
| Created | November 18, 2009 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 4.5 million |
| Total views | 3,306,342,081 |
| Videos | 545 |
| Global rank | #4,515 |
| Country rank | #1,552 in United States |
| Niche rank | #780 in Entertainment |
| Est. earnings | $38,907 – $97,269 per month |
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Illumination (@illumination) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Entertainment niche, created on November 18, 2009.[1] As of November 7, 2026, it has 4.5 million subscribers, 3.3 billion total views and 545 videos, ranking #4,515 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Illumination is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2009, building an audience of 4,510,000 subscribers through consistent content creation. With 545 videos generating 3,217,734,970 total views, the channel maintains an average of 5,904,100 views per video. The channel evolved over 17 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 4,550,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 3,306,342,081 |
| Videos | 545 |
| Average views per video | 6,066,683 |
| Global rank | #4,515 |
| Rank in United States | #1,552 |
| Rank in Entertainment | #780 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 28,608,438 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $38,907 – $97,269 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $466,890 – $1.2 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $4.5 million – $11.2 million |
| Estimated net worth | $3.1 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +572,365 |
| 7 days | 0 | +4,136,379 |
| 30 days | +10,000 | +28,608,438 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 500 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, projected for July 20, 2030
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Illumination's channel:[1]
Niche and category
Illumination's primary niche is Entertainment, where it ranks #780 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Animation (#382) and Movies (#247).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Entertainment | #3,069 |
| Animation | #382 |
| Movies | #247 |
Channel keywords: Despicable Me, Steve Carrell, Minions, Trailer, Movie, little, yellow, Gru, Pharrell, mario movie
See also
- GUSTA (4.6 million subscribers)
- JackSucksAtLife (4.6 million subscribers)
- Kalesh Central (4.6 million subscribers)
- Paky Official (4.5 million subscribers)
- Family Feud (4.5 million subscribers)
- BaBaLa TV (4.5 million subscribers)
- Karl Niilo (4.5 million subscribers)
- tvN Joy (4.5 million subscribers)
References
- "Illumination". YouTube.
- "Illumination" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 8, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 8, 2026.