Looking to use some of your product marketing ad spend (formerly set aside for WordCamps) to sponsor WordPress YouTube Channels? We’ve hand-curated the perfect top ten list.
Of course, you can Google your own list – or ask ChatGPT – but there are a lot of YouTube channels that start and don’t continue. We’re sure you don’t want 2019’s list either. That’s why at The WP Minute we’ve compiled our own set of data to help WordPress businesses – like yours – make the right decisions with their advertising spend.
Quick Top 3 WordPress YouTube Channels
Top 3 by Views on Most Watched Videos
- Craylor Made: 427,000
- WPTuts: 368,000
- Kori Ashton: 205,000
Top 3 by Number of Videos
- Web Squadron: 2,500
- WP-Tonic: 1,600
- WPTuts: 1,200
Top 3 by Number of Subscribers
- WPTuts: 179,000
- Web Squadron: 139,000
- Kori Ashton: 92,900
Top 3 by Number of X Followers
- The SDM Show: 29,000
- Post Status: 13,700
- WPTuts: 8,639
What Influenced Our List?
Here at The WP Minute, we’re familiar with many WordPress YouTubers. Being in the WordPress space for over 20 years, you get a feeling for this kind of thing. We narrowed it down by channels we knew were taking sponsors.
Pro Tip: Make it easy for sponsors to know they can advertise on your channel.
We believe a channel that continues to produce videos is perfect for your product ad spend. Here is our top 10 list of active, English WordPress YouTube Channels (by number of videos).
“Podcasting… is a great to keep that human side still front and center.” Matt Medeiros
Number 1: Web Squadron
UK-based Imran Siddiq has been a web designer for over 20 years and loves sharing his knowledge with the WordPress space. Additionally, he has intimate videos where he shares his free thoughts during live videos – like getting haircuts with his son.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://learn.websquadron.co.uk/
- Host: Imran Siddiq
- X Followers: 6,477
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@websquadron
- YouTube Subscribers: 139,000
- Number of Videos: 2,500
- Most Views on a Single Video: 105,00
Number 2: WP-Tonic Show
Host Jonathan Denwood has been hosting WP-Tonic since before many companies in WordPress started. The WP-Tonic Show touches almost every topic in the WordPress space and the videos are always fun to watch. Like many other YouTube channels, it has also branched out into topic-driven shows like “The Membership Machine.”
Quick Stats
- Website: https://www.wp-tonic.com/
- Host: Jonathan Denwood
- X Followers: 832
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wptonic
- YouTube Subscribers: 12,200
- Number of Videos: 16,000
- Most Views on a Single Video: 22,000
Number 3: WPTuts
This professionally-produced YouTube channel is run by Paul Charlton and is engaging to watch. He has coupon codes for the tools that he uses and also earns affiliate revenue. If you’re not looking for a direct advertisement relationship, you may want to sign him up for your affiliate program.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://wptuts.co.uk/
- Host: Paul Charlton
- X Followers: 8,639
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WPTuts
- YouTube Subscribers: 179,000
- Number of Videos: 1,200
- Most Views on a Single Video: 368,000
Number 4: WP Builds
The WP Builds YouTube channel covers a wide variety of topics within the WordPress space including separate shows called “This Week in WordPress,” “The Accessibility Show,” and more. You’ll find humor, insights, and plugin reviews among the topics. The lineup is full of heavy hitters and entertaining guests.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://wpbuilds.com/
- Host: Nathan Wrigley
- X Followers: 3,648
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WPBuilds
- YouTube Subscribers: 1,800
- Number of Videos: 1,100
- Most Views on a Single Video: 17,000
Number 5: Craylor Made
Christian Taylor, aka Craylor, is a tech reporter, YouTuber, and content creator and is well known within the WordPress space. He even has merch. His videos range from standard tutorials, pro and con pieces, interviews, and more. His channel has branded covers and he’s doing a great job using YouTube shorts, too.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://bio.craylor.link/
- Host: Christian Taylor
- X Followers: 1,346
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Craylor
- YouTube Subscribers: 59,000
- Number of Videos: 726
- Most Views on a Single Video: 427,000
Number 6: The SDM Show
The SDM Show is both an audio podcast and includes video. Rob Cairns, has several monthly co-hosts including Ryan Waterbury, Todd Jones, Warren Laine-Naida, and Bridget Willard. This YouTube Channel explores WordPress-centric topics but also goes beyond with notable interviews with the creator of Neeto, Neetaj Singh as well as security topics with regular guest Tim Nash.
This podcast has over 570 episodes perfect for listeners who want to elevate their WordPress agency.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://stunningdigitalmarketing.com
- Host: Rob Cairns
- X Followers: 22,900
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StunningDigitalMarketing
- YouTube Subscribers: 169
- Number of Videos: 687
- Most Views on a Single Video: 3,500
Number 7: Kori Ashton
Kori Ashton, a San Antonio, TX native, is well known in the WordPress space for organizing Meetups, WordCamp talks, and training, of course. She has a lot of experience running a digital agency and does a fantastic job with her YouTube Channel!
Quick Stats
- Website: https://askkori.com/
- Host: Kori Ashton
- X Followers: 2,540
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KoriAshton
- YouTube Subscribers: 92,900
- Number of Videos: 586
- Most Views on a Single Video: 205,000
Number 8: Mark Szymanski
We’ve had a number of episodes with this agency owner and up and comer in the WordPress space as a digital educator and content creator. He’s big on owning your own journey and being in business for yourself and learning by doing and then sharing.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://markszymanski.co/
- Host: Mark Szymanski
- X Followers: 855
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@markjszymanski
- YouTube Subscribers: 5,770
- Number of Videos: 589
- Most Views on a Single Video: 157,000
Number 9: WordPress Plugins A to Z
One of the oldest running podcasts in the WordPress space is hosted by John Overall. This podcast both interviews plugin founders as well as reviews plugins. The long-running audience is inferred to be those interested in keeping up with the WordPress space, learning to create their own plugins, and may be intermediate to advanced users.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://wppluginsatoz.com/
- Host: John Overall
- X Followers: 720
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPf9semc868_wMFiQWvlrg
- YouTube Subscribers: 835
- Number of Videos: 428
- Most Views on a Single Video: 79,000
Number 10: The WP Minute
Because, hey, we’re going to include ourselves. The WP Minute is one of the most respected independent media outlets in the WordPress space — trusted for its smart, editorial take on WordPress news and commentary. At this time, we’re the only omnichannel advertising space in WordPress.
We’re currently highlighting Pillar Sponsorships, which include regular podcast and newsletter mentions, custom brand promotion, and backlinks — all targeting the very audience most WordPress advertisers serve: developers, agencies, and serious WordPress professionals. We have several levels of opportunity for your ad spend.
Quick Stats
- Website: https://thewpminute.com/
- Host: Matt Medeiros
- X Followers: 3,322
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wpminute
- YouTube Subscribers: 19,000
- Number of Videos: 289
- Most Views on a Single Video: 112,000
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