Ray William Johnson
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| Channel information | |
|---|---|
| Handle | @raywilliamjohnson |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Entertainment |
| Subcategories | Comedy, True Crime, Reaction |
| Created | May 26, 2008 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 18.6 million |
| Total views | 14,998,405,594 |
| Videos | 3,255 |
| Global rank | #742 |
| Country rank | #221 in United States |
| Niche rank | #214 in Entertainment |
| Est. earnings | $34,539 – $86,347 per month |
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| YouTube channel | |
Ray William Johnson (@raywilliamjohnson) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Entertainment niche, created on May 26, 2008.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 18.6 million subscribers, 15 billion total views and 3,255 videos, ranking #742 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Ray William Johnson is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2008, building an audience of 18,700,000 subscribers through prolific content creation. With 3,049 videos generating 14,822,651,824 total views, the channel maintains an average of 4,861,479 views per video. The channel evolved over 18 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 | 18,600,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 14,998,405,594 |
| Videos | 3,255 |
| Average views per video | 4,607,805 |
| Global rank | #742 |
| Rank in United States | #221 |
| Rank in Entertainment | #214 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 25,396,059 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $34,539 – $86,347 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $414,464 – $1 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $20.4 million – $51 million |
| Estimated net worth | $30.8 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 | 0 |
| 7 days | 0 | +5,726,773 |
| 30 days | 0 | +25,396,059 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 10 billion when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 25 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Ray William Johnson's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living in the 1960s | August 24, 2024 | 8,361,469 | 499,981 |
| 2 | STOP IT! | June 23, 2024 | 6,046,900 | 365,660 |
| 3 | What if Will Smith got slapped | September 18, 2024 | 6,043,250 | 276,027 |
| 4 | I’m glad he’s dead now // The Richard Ramirez story | August 2, 2024 | 5,986,191 | 159,713 |
| 5 | Things #Americans think are normal… | September 14, 2024 | 5,356,591 | 517,244 |
| 6 | Diddy is a MONSTER | December 6, 2024 | 5,039,630 | 125,114 |
| 7 | Remember when memes used to make sense? | June 22, 2024 | 4,813,362 | 350,109 |
| 8 | If someone ever tries to rob you… | August 17, 2024 | 4,611,078 | 353,661 |
| 9 | Have you seen this one yet? | June 12, 2024 | 4,242,044 | 277,990 |
| 10 | I’m not sorry | December 3, 2024 | 4,025,907 | 270,857 |
Niche and category
Ray William Johnson's primary niche is Entertainment, where it ranks #214 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Comedy (#307), True Crime (#2) and Reaction (#6).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Entertainment | #603 |
| Comedy | #307 |
| True Crime | #2 |
| Reaction | #6 |
Channel keywords: ray william johnson, raywilliamjohnson, rwj, raywj, true crime, stories, true story, story time
See also
- Noel Robinson (18.9 million subscribers)
- Marulho (18.9 million subscribers)
- WinnerMax (18.8 million subscribers)
- TheWillyrex (18.7 million subscribers)
- Yuni Ara (18.5 million subscribers)
- Harley Quinn with the Joker (18.5 million subscribers)
- Katlenof (18.4 million subscribers)
- TheBrianMaps (18.4 million subscribers)
References
- "Ray William Johnson". YouTube.
- "Ray William Johnson" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.