SAM THE COOKING GUY
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @samthecookingguy |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Food |
| Created | July 22, 2011 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 3.9 million |
| Total views | 735,968,439 |
| Videos | 2,181 |
| Global rank | #5,111 |
| Country rank | #1,794 in United States |
| Niche rank | #160 in Food |
| Est. earnings | $5,524 – $13,809 per month |
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SAM THE COOKING GUY (@samthecookingguy) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Food niche, created on July 22, 2011.[1] As of November 4, 2026, it has 3.9 million subscribers, 736 million total views and 2,181 videos, ranking #5,111 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
SAM THE COOKING GUY is a successful content creator that launched on YouTube in 2011, building an audience of over 3.8M subscribers through prolific content creation. With 2,176 videos generating over 730M total views, the channel maintains an average of 337,487 views per video. The channel evolved over 15 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 | 3,860,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 735,968,439 |
| Videos | 2,181 |
| Average views per video | 337,445 |
| Global rank | #5,111 |
| Rank in United States | #1,794 |
| Rank in Food | #160 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 4,061,525 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $5,524 – $13,809 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $66,284 – $165,710 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1 million – $2.5 million |
| Estimated net worth | $2.2 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 | −10,000 | +89,729 |
| 7 days | −10,000 | +892,401 |
| 30 days | −10,000 | +4,061,525 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 1,000 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, not yet projected
- views: 1 billion, projected for March 7, 2032
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on SAM THE COOKING GUY's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRACK BURGER 2.0: WE MADE IT EVEN MORE ADDICTIVE 🍔💥 | SAM THE COOKING GUY | July 28, 2025 | 827,097 | 24,659 |
| 2 | The $15 Dinner I Can’t Stop Making | September 15, 2026 | 693,021 | 9,047 |
| 3 | GRILLED PORK SO GOOD IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL... | October 22, 2025 | 603,143 | 16,046 |
| 4 | 3 NEXT LEVEL DELICIOUS (AND SIMPLE!) SANDWICHES OUT OF THE AIR FRYER | SAM THE COOKING GUY | January 6, 2025 | 591,108 | 18,444 |
| 5 | THE MOST ADDICTIVE SANDWICH I'VE EVER MADE (WARNING: CRACK INSIDE) | SAM THE COOKING GUY | August 8, 2025 | 555,076 | 21,117 |
| 6 | IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS... | SAM THE COOKING GUY | January 24, 2025 | 525,350 | 16,967 |
| 7 | 4 EASY AND CHEAP DINNERS YOU'LL MAKE ON REPEAT! | SAM THE COOKING GUY | September 17, 2025 | 517,657 | 11,371 |
| 8 | The $25 Slow Cooker Dinner That Blew Me Away | October 2, 2026 | 507,039 | 7,854 |
| 9 | THE BEST NACHOS IN THE HISTORY OF NACHOS 🤯 | December 3, 2025 | 505,874 | 14,231 |
| 10 | GAME-DAY FOOD SO GOOD IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL | February 6, 2026 | 480,765 | 5,209 |
Niche and category
SAM THE COOKING GUY's primary niche is Food, where it ranks #160 among tracked channels.[2]
Channel keywords: youtube cooking channel, best online cooking show, quick recipes, easy recipes, food channel, cooking videos, cooking tips, best cooking channel, sam the cooking guy, sam the cooking guy youtube, sam the cooking guy channel, recipe videos, recipes, cooking, food
See also
- More Best Ever Food Review Show (3.9 million subscribers)
- CHEF OMAR شيف عمر (3.9 million subscribers)
- IamfromKorea (3.9 million subscribers)
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- Brennen Taylor (3.8 million subscribers)
- Las Recetas de Simón (3.8 million subscribers)
- AlmazanKitchen (3.8 million subscribers)
- Pesadelo na Cozinha (3.7 million subscribers)
References
- "SAM THE COOKING GUY". YouTube.
- "SAM THE COOKING GUY" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 4, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 4, 2026.