The Escapist
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @theescapist |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Gaming |
| Subcategories | Entertainment, Movies |
| Created | September 23, 2008 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 1.1 million |
| Total views | 1,154,035,889 |
| Videos | 7,951 |
| Global rank | #10,483 |
| Country rank | #3,357 in United States |
| Niche rank | #1,216 in Gaming |
| Est. earnings | $1,279 – $3,197 per month |
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The Escapist (@theescapist) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Gaming niche, created on September 23, 2008.[1] As of November 10, 2026, it has 1.1 million subscribers, 1.2 billion total views and 7,951 videos, ranking #10,483 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 1,060,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 1,154,035,889 |
| Videos | 7,951 |
| Average views per video | 145,143 |
| Global rank | #10,483 |
| Rank in United States | #3,357 |
| Rank in Gaming | #1,216 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 940,248 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $1,279 – $3,197 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $15,345 – $38,362 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.6 million – $3.9 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 | +30,397 |
| 7 days | 0 | +208,370 |
| 30 days | 0 | +940,248 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 1 million when tracking began (September 14, 2026)
- videos: already past 5,000 when tracking began (September 14, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (September 14, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 5 million, not yet projected
- views: 10 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on The Escapist's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINECRAFT (Zero Punctuation) | July 26, 2011 | 4,434,295 | 58,487 |
| 2 | Doom (Zero Punctuation) | June 8, 2016 | 3,819,333 | 62,920 |
| 3 | THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM (Zero Punctuation) | May 30, 2012 | 3,738,165 | 40,955 |
| 4 | FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS (Zero Punctuation) | July 23, 2011 | 3,402,015 | 37,434 |
| 5 | DARK SOULS (Zero Punctuation) | February 26, 2014 | 3,397,443 | 45,949 |
| 6 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Zero Punctuation) | June 10, 2015 | 3,248,591 | 44,502 |
| 7 | Fallout 4 (Zero Punctuation) | December 9, 2015 | 3,197,821 | 43,378 |
| 8 | Bloodborne - Bloodly Dark Souls (Zero Punctuation) | April 15, 2015 | 3,052,833 | 39,824 |
| 9 | Every 2019 Zero Punctuation with No Punctuation | February 2, 2020 | 3,027,676 | 16,990 |
| 10 | Every 2018 Zero Punctuation with No Punctuation | December 31, 2018 | 2,872,650 | 20,470 |
Niche and category
The Escapist's primary niche is Gaming, where it ranks #1,216 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#5,886) and Movies (#497).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Gaming | #1,599 |
| Entertainment | #5,886 |
| Movies | #497 |
Channel keywords: The Escapist, Video Games, Gaming, ps5, review, game review, gaming reviews, playstation 5, nintendo, nintendo switch, xbox, xbox series x
See also
- cay & keeks (1.1 million subscribers)
- [ALTUBE] 김성현TV (1.1 million subscribers)
- QQ COD Gamer (1.1 million subscribers)
- ローレン・イロアス / Lauren Iroas【にじさんじ】 (1.1 million subscribers)
- Flothar (1.1 million subscribers)
- Lazy Assassin (1.1 million subscribers)
- Royalistiq (1.1 million subscribers)
- MangoLeaf (1.1 million subscribers)
References
- "The Escapist". YouTube.
- "The Escapist" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 11, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 11, 2026.