Top tech creators in the US in 2026
As of 26 Oct 2026, Mark Rober is the most-followed tech creator in the US on CreatorFanBase (51 listed), with 91.8M combined followers and subscribers; TEDx Talks is #2 at 44.7M, less than half of Mark Rober's count.
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Who are the top tech influencers in the United States in 2026?
- 1Mark Rober91.8M followers
- 2TEDx Talks44.7M followers
- 3Marques Brownlee35M followers
- 4Destin Sandlin11.9M followers
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Mark Rober
Engineer-turned-science creator
TEDx Talks
A global platform for locally-organized events sharing ideas that spark conversation and connection.
Marques Brownlee
The most trusted voice in tech reviews
Destin Sandlin
SmarterEveryDay explores scientific phenomena and engineering marvels through in-depth videos.
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Tech creators in the US: 51 creators, median audience 2.7M followers.
- By platform
- YouTube (45) · Instagram (3) · TikTok (3)
- By follower size
- 10K–50K (3) · 50K–100K (1) · 100K–500K (5) · 500K–1M (2) · 1M–5M (26) · 5M–10M (9) · 10M–100M (5)
- Top languages
- English (47) · Spanish (3) · Italian (1)
- Top countries
- USA (51)
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Tech creators in the US: what the data shows
- Mark Rober is #1 here but #52 among all 1,708 creators in the US.
- Mark Rober, TEDx Talks, Marques Brownlee and Destin Sandlin hold 55% of the 332.6M that all 51 reach combined.
- These 51 are 13% of the 399 tech creators.
- The median here, 2.7M, is 3.9x the 700.2K median of 399 tech creators.
The open tech creators in the US, one by one
The 4 open entries hold 183.4M of the 332.6M (55%); the unlock adds 149.2M from 47 more, median 2.4M.
#1 Mark Rober
Mark Rober (US, English) is #1 of 51 US tech creators at 91.8M, 28% of 332.6M (read 26 Oct 2026).
Mark Rober is #52 of the 1,708 creators in the US and #1 here, 28% of 332.6M.
YouTube @MarkRober 84.7M subscribers, 25% of 332.6M; TikTok @markrober 4M, 1.2% of 332.6M; Instagram @markrober 3.1M, 0.9% of 332.6M.
Mark Rober: tagged Education and Tech; +2.2M (+2.7%) between readings; estimated net worth $50M; $120K+ per YouTube post.
#2 TEDx Talks
TEDx Talks (US, English) is #2 of 51 US tech creators at 44.7M on YouTube @TEDx, 13% of 332.6M (read 14 Oct 2026).
TEDx Talks is #119 of the 1,708 creators in the US and #2 here, 13% of 332.6M.
TEDx Talks: tagged Education and Tech; $120K+ per YouTube post.
#3 Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee (US, English) is #3 of 51 US tech creators at 35M, 11% of 332.6M (read 12 Oct 2026).
Marques Brownlee is #164 of the 1,708 creators in the US and #3 here, 11% of 332.6M.
YouTube @mkbhd 21.4M subscribers, 6.4% of 332.6M; X @MKBHD 6M, 1.8% of 332.6M; Instagram @mkbhd 5.3M, 1.6% of 332.6M; TikTok @mkbhd 2.3M, 0.7% of 332.6M.
Marques Brownlee: tagged Tech; +200K (+0.94%) between readings; estimated net worth $16M–25M; $120K+ per YouTube post.
#4 Destin Sandlin
Destin Sandlin (US, English) is #4 of 51 US tech creators at 11.9M on YouTube @smartereveryday, 3.6% of 332.6M (read 13 Oct 2026).
Destin Sandlin is #23 of the 399 tech creators and #4 here, 3.6% of 332.6M.
Destin Sandlin: tagged Education and Tech; estimated net worth $6.2M–9.6M; $120K+ per YouTube post.
Growth among the open tech creators in the US
Mark Rober moved most: +2.2M (+2.7%), 82.5M to 84.7M, now 28% of 332.6M; YouTube gave +2.2M subscribers.
Marques Brownlee follows: +200K (+0.94%) to 21.4M, 11% of 332.6M.
| Creator | From | To | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rober | 82.5M (17 Sep 2026) | 84.7M (26 Oct 2026) | +2.2M | +2.7% |
| Marques Brownlee | 21.2M (17 Sep 2026) | 21.4M (12 Oct 2026) | +200K | +0.94% |
Tech creators in the US by follower tier
1M–10M holds the most US tech creators: 35 (69%) with 135.5M, 41% of 332.6M, median 3.5M.
By reach, 10M–100M leads: 194.3M from 5 (58% of 332.6M), top open entry Mark Rober at 91.8M.
Tier cut-offs in the 332.6M: 10M+ ends at #5 (11M), 1M+ ends at #40 (1.3M), 100K+ ends at #47 (137K); #48 has 92.1K.
#1 has 2095x the audience of #51 (91.8M vs 43.8K), median 2.7M.
Of the 332.6M, the largest 5 (9.8%) hold 58%; the smallest 25 hold 8.7%, or 29.1M.
| Tier | Creators | Share of list | Combined | Share of reach | Median | Largest open entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10M–100M | 5 | 9.8% | 194.3M | 58% | 35M | Mark Rober |
| 1M–10M | 35 | 69% | 135.5M | 41% | 3.5M | – |
| 500K–1M | 2 | 3.9% | 1.3M | 0.4% | 654.4K | – |
| 100K–500K | 5 | 9.8% | 1.2M | 0.4% | 179K | – |
| 10K–100K | 4 | 7.8% | 228.3K | 0.1% | 46.2K | – |
Where tech creators in the US are biggest
US tech creators by biggest platform: YouTube 45, median 3.2M, 97% of 332.6M; Instagram 3, median 1.3M, 1% of 332.6M; TikTok 3, median 2.2M, 2.5% of 332.6M.
US tech creators, highest-ranked by platform after YouTube: Instagram at #36 (1.6M), TikTok at #17 (4.4M).
Open entries by biggest account: Mark Rober, TEDx Talks, Marques Brownlee and Destin Sandlin on YouTube.
Instagram: 5.9% of these US tech creators, 58% of the 1,708 creators in the US.
| Platform | Creators | Share of list | Combined | Share of reach | Median | Largest open entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 45 | 88% | 321.1M | 97% | 3.2M | Mark Rober |
| 3 | 5.9% | 3.2M | 1% | 1.3M | – | |
| TikTok | 3 | 5.9% | 8.3M | 2.5% | 2.2M | – |
Other niches among tech creators in the US
Second tags on US tech creators: Education 25 (71% of 332.6M), Movies & TV 3 (2.4% of 332.6M), Lifestyle 3 (1.9% of 332.6M); 35 of 51 carry one, 69%.
Largest median: Comedy at 5.4M; smallest: Lifestyle at 2.4M, 2.3x apart.
US tech creators, highest-ranked by tag: Education #1 (91.8M), Movies & TV #23 (3.5M), Lifestyle #27 (2.4M).
| Niche | Creators | Share of list | Combined | Share of reach | Median | Largest open entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 25 | 49% | 236.8M | 71% | 4.3M | Mark Rober |
| Movies & TV | 3 | 5.9% | 8.1M | 2.4% | 2.4M | – |
| Lifestyle | 3 | 5.9% | 6.4M | 1.9% | 2.4M | – |
| Comedy | 2 | 3.9% | 10.8M | 3.3% | 5.4M | – |
| Gaming | 2 | 3.9% | 8.6M | 2.6% | 4.3M | – |
Languages among tech creators in the US
US tech creators, by language: English 47 (96% of 332.6M), Spanish 3 (2.6% of 332.6M), Italian 1 (1.1% of 332.6M); 0 post in two or more, 0%.
English is on 92% here and 41% of the 399 tech creators.
| Language | Creators | Share of list | Combined | Share of reach | Median | Largest open entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 47 | 92% | 320M | 96% | 2.7M | Mark Rober |
| Spanish | 3 | 5.9% | 8.8M | 2.6% | 2.4M | – |
| Italian | 1 | 2% | 3.8M | 1.1% | 3.8M | – |
Tech creators in the US and nearby lists
US tech creators (51, 332.6M, median 2.7M) against nearby lists: All countries has 7.8x the creators and a median 3.9x smaller; Finance & Business has 1.1x the creators and a median 1.3x smaller; Instagram (all niches) has 19x the creators and a median 1.6x larger.
| List | Creators | Combined | Median | Biggest platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country: All countries | 399 | 1.9B | 700.2K | YouTube (51%) |
| Niche: Finance & Business | 55 | 451.4M | 2M | YouTube (45%) |
| Platform: Instagram (all niches) | 988 | 17.8B | 4.5M | Instagram (100%) |
| Size: 100K–200K | 3 | 483K | 167K | YouTube (100%) |
How brands use the tech creators in the US list
$33K – $82K per YouTube post at the US tech creators median of 2.7M; five near that median, 13.7M combined, plan at $165K–410K.
#1 Mark Rober (91.8M) plans at $120K+ per post, 34x the 2.7M median audience.
Of the 332.6M: under 1M holds 0.8% (11 creators); 1M–10M holds 41% (35 creators); 10M+ holds 58% (5 creators).
How the tech creators in the US list is built
51 published profiles match: base country US, tagged Tech. Mark Rober leads on combined reach (91.8M); #51 has 43.8K. 35 of the 51 share a second niche tag; Education leads with 25. Marques Brownlee's count is from 12 Oct 2026 and Mark Rober's from 26 Oct 2026, 14 days apart.
FAQs about tech creators in the US
Who is #1 among tech creators in the US, and by how much?
#1 among US tech creators: Mark Rober, 91.8M = 28% of 332.6M; #2 TEDx Talks, 44.7M = 13%; gap 47.1M, 2.1x as many.
How close are tech creators in the US at the top?
#3 among US tech creators: Marques Brownlee, 35M (11% of 332.6M); 9.7M behind TEDx Talks (13%), 56.8M behind Mark Rober (28%).
What count puts a tech creator in the US in the top 10?
#10 sets the line at 7.83M; #11, 5.99M (1.8%). Top 10 US tech creators: Mark Rober at 91.8M down to 7.83M, 71% of 332.6M.
How are tech creators in the US ordered?
332.6M over 51 US tech creators, by combined count: 28% for #1 Mark Rober (91.8M), 2.73M in the middle, 43.8K at #51.
How much of the 332.6M do the top four tech creators in the US hold?
183.4M for Mark Rober, TEDx Talks, Marques Brownlee and Destin Sandlin: 55% of all US tech creators combined (332.6M).