Tech influencers with 100K–200K followers in the US

The three public creators here run from about 137K to 178K YouTube subscribers. The public preview shows three names; more matching profiles are in the full database. Browse related guides on the CreatorFanBase blog.

Is three creators enough for a campaign?

Often it is not, and we say so plainly. This band is narrow, and our tracked list for it is small today. If you need ten or twenty creators, widen the band or use the related lists below. Three strong mid-size channels can still carry a focused launch, such as one new gadget or one developer tool.

Who is Carl Brown of Internet of Bugs?

Carl Brown is a veteran software engineer who runs the Internet of Bugs channel. He analyses AI coding hype and big tech claims with a sceptical, technical eye. His audience is mostly developers and engineering managers, which makes him a fit for developer tools rather than consumer gadgets.

Many people search for the top tech gadget influencers usa 2025 list 100k-1m followers. That is a wider band than this page. Here is how our US tech lists fit together:

• 100K–200K (this page): Gadget Tech Tips, Future Tech Gadgets and Carl Brown lead.
• 100K–250K: overlaps this page and adds creators up to 250K.
• 250K–1M: larger tech gadget influencers usa brands use for national launches.
• 1M–10M: big American tech youtubers with sponsorship teams and agents.

To see the whole 100K–1M range at once, search US tech creators in the database with a 100K floor and a 1M cap. The 2025 lists that rank for this query are now a year old. Follower counts in tech move quickly when a single review goes viral, so check dates before you trust any list.

Why do mid-size tech creators work so well?

Mid-size tech creators sit in a sweet spot. Their viewers subscribe for honest reviews, so a recommendation still carries weight. Their rates are a fraction of what million-subscriber channels ask. And they often go deep on one niche, such as phone accessories, smart home kits or coding tools. That depth means the people who watch are already shopping in your category. Our guide to mid-tier influencer follower counts explains the tiers in more detail.

Here is how to find tech influencers for product reviews without wasting weeks:

1. Define the product type. A phone case, a SaaS tool and a gaming headset need very different creators.
2. Pick a follower band. Start with 100K–200K for honest reviews at a fair price.
3. Watch three recent videos. Check that the creator reviews products like yours and tests them on camera.
4. Read the comments. Real viewers ask questions about specs, price and where to buy.
5. Check views, not only subscribers. A channel with 150K subscribers should get steady views on new uploads.
6. Look for fake growth. Use our guide on how to spot fake followers.
7. Send a short, clear brief. Name the product, the key facts, the timing and the disclosure rule.

What should a tech review brief include?

Keep it to one page. Include the product, the three facts that matter most, the price, the launch date and the link or code. Say clearly that the creator can share honest criticism. Tech audiences spot scripted praise at once, and a review that names one real weakness is often more convincing than one with none.

YouTube is the home of US tech youtubers for sponsorships. Long videos give time to unbox, set up and test a product. Common sponsorship formats include:

• Dedicated review: the whole video is about your product.
• Integrated segment: a 60 to 90 second read inside a regular video.
• Comparison video: your product against two or three rivals.
• Setup or tutorial: the creator shows how to use the product step by step.
• Shorts series: quick tips that drive viewers to a longer review.

Dedicated reviews cost the most and give the most detail. Integrated segments are cheaper and reach the creator's normal audience. For developer tools, a tutorial often works better than a review, because viewers want to see real code. YouTube requires creators to tick the paid promotion box for sponsored videos, as explained in YouTube's paid product placement policy.

This is one of the most common questions: how much do tech influencers charge per video? Prices vary by niche, format and usage rights, but research gives a useful guide. A 2025 1stCollab study of 100,000 creators found a median asking price of about $1,500 for creators with 100K–250K followers. The study does not split prices by niche, so use the median as a starting point and adjust for the format.

Treat these as planning ranges, not quotes. Each creator sets their own price. Our guides on how much influencers charge and how much micro influencers charge cover the numbers in more depth.

Should you pay for gadgets or send them free?

Sending a free product is not payment for a full review at this size. Most mid-size tech creators get many free gadgets and pick only a few to cover. If you want a guaranteed video by a set date, pay a fee. If you only want a chance of coverage, send the product with no strings and accept that it may not appear.

In the US, the Federal Trade Commission requires creators to disclose any material connection to a brand. That includes payment, free products and affiliate links. The FTC's guide Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers, backed by its Endorsement Guides, 16 CFR Part 255, says the disclosure should be clear, simple and hard to miss. In a video, the creator should say it out loud as well as show it on screen.

Brands share responsibility. Put the disclosure rule in your brief and check each video before you share it. A missing disclosure can damage the creator's trust with viewers and your brand's standing with regulators.

This list joins three filters in the CreatorFanBase database: the Tech & Science category, the USA country tag, and combined reach between 100,000 and 200,000. Combined reach adds followers and subscribers across tracked platforms. Each count comes from the platform's public data on the date shown in the table. We remove brand accounts and duplicates. When a creator grows above 200K, they move to the next band. You can read more about follower count versus reach in our guide.