The 8-Bit Guy
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @the8bitguy |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Tech |
| Subcategories | Science |
| Created | July 25, 2006 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 1.5 million |
| Total views | 294,974,935 |
| Videos | 345 |
| Global rank | #8,804 |
| Country rank | #2,917 in United States |
| Niche rank | #132 in Tech |
| Est. earnings | $1,856 – $4,641 per month |
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The 8-Bit Guy (@the8bitguy) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Tech niche, created on July 25, 2006.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 1.5 million subscribers, 295 million total views and 345 videos, ranking #8,804 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 1,460,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 294,974,935 |
| Videos | 345 |
| Average views per video | 855,000 |
| Global rank | #8,804 |
| Rank in United States | #2,917 |
| Rank in Tech | #132 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 1,364,922 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $1,856 – $4,641 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $22,276 – $55,689 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $401,166 – $1 million |
| Estimated net worth | $0.00 |
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 | +37,782 |
| 7 days | 0 | +442,801 |
| 30 days | −10,000 | +1,364,922 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (June 7, 2026)
- videos: already past 100 when tracking began (June 7, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (June 7, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, not yet projected
- views: 1 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on The 8-Bit Guy's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Keyboard Evolution 1983-2015 Part 1 | March 28, 2015 | 6,610,533 | 65,847 |
| 2 | How "oldschool" graphics worked Part 1 - Commodore and Nintendo | August 17, 2015 | 5,742,252 | 99,278 |
| 3 | Ultimate Battery Backup Hack/Mod. | May 17, 2015 | 5,241,184 | 62,169 |
| 4 | Living with the iPhone 2G for a week. Is it Obsolete? | April 15, 2014 | 4,760,882 | 48,736 |
| 5 | Use a bunch of USB Flash drives in a RAID array. | January 25, 2015 | 4,543,204 | 55,256 |
| 6 | 108 Rare and Bizarre Media Types | April 20, 2020 | 4,361,664 | 93,095 |
| 7 | Restoration - The Worst VIC-20 I've ever seen - Part 1 | May 20, 2018 | 4,346,978 | 63,218 |
| 8 | How Oldschool ROM Cartridge Games Worked | September 11, 2016 | 3,385,691 | 62,072 |
| 9 | How Oldschool Sound/Music worked | October 6, 2015 | 3,375,425 | 85,302 |
| 10 | Tour of Home Network 2020 | March 12, 2020 | 3,224,843 | 69,154 |
Niche and category
The 8-Bit Guy's primary niche is Tech, where it ranks #132 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Science (#406).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Tech | #308 |
| Science | #406 |
Channel keywords: Macintosh, Apple, Mac, mini, ibook, clamshell, g3, g4, Commodore, Atari, Nintendo
See also
- UFD Tech (1.5 million subscribers)
- Boss Horn - Train Horns with Remote Control (1.5 million subscribers)
- Rv (1.5 million subscribers)
- Techmoan (1.5 million subscribers)
- Parker Burton (1.4 million subscribers)
- Secret (1.4 million subscribers)
- Fastoye (1.3 million subscribers)
- Snazzy Labs (1.3 million subscribers)
References
- "The 8-Bit Guy". YouTube.
- "The 8-Bit Guy" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.