HTC VIVE CELEBRATES TOP 100 GLOBAL VR SOCIAL INFLUENCERS OF 2021
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SEATTLE, 8 April, 2021-HTC VIVE®, the global leader in premium virtual reality, today unveiled its list of 2021’s top 100 VR Social influencers from around the world who are leading the evolution of the VR industry, from gaming enthusiasts to product reviewers, and designers to technology industry commentators.
The influencers named on HTC VIVE’s list were ranked according to several factors including reach, levels of engagement, and how much of their content is dedicated to VR. Additional recognition was awarded to influencers who have a voice in mainstream media, such as Forbes.
Number one on the list is duo Jonathan Nafarrete and Malia Probst, founders of VRScout. This LA-based start-up has grown to become the world’s leading immersive media network, with a reach of over 250 million people. Also on the list, in position 100, is SweViver, a Swedish VR enthusiast who shares gameplay, reviews, tutorials and VR content with his 39.2K YouTube subscribers.
Cher Wang, CEO and Chairwoman of HTC VIVE, said: “As a pioneer of mainstream VR, we have seen first-hand the exponential progress of the VR ecosystem. Through their online presence, these influencers are inspiring, informing, and educating others. They are the leading voices growing awareness and shaping the evolution of virtual reality. Their commitment to VR is key to the growth of a technology that is transforming the way we learn, work and play – they are contributing to the advancement of humankind.”
The top 100 are influencing across multiple platforms, including BiliBili, TikTok and Twitch. HTC VIVE’s ranking metrics take all languages into account, and the list shows that VR conversations have a fairly even geographic spread, with individuals from 23 markets making the top 100. HTC VIVE’s research indicates that YouTube is the preferred primary platform of many VR influencers.
Yu-kai Chou, Head of Digital Commerce at HTC VIVE, said: “It’s exciting to see that these influencers are spread around the world; it shows that the popularity of VR is increasing everywhere, not just in certain markets. These ones-to-watch are helping to propel VR from a relatively niche technology towards a future where we can imagine a VR headset in every household, workplace and classroom, while inspiring others by sharing their knowledge and insights. Anyone who is interested in VR should be listening to these voices.”
VIVE Top 100 VR Social Influencers
| Name | Channel Name | Region | Platform | |
| 1 | Jonathan Nafarrete & Malia Probst | VRScout | USA | VRScout.com |
| 2 | EddieVR | EddieVR | USA | EddieVR |
| 3 | JoshDub | JoshDub | Australia | JoshDub |
| 4 | Drumsy | Drumsy | USA | Drumsy |
| 5 | APOKI | APOKI | Korea | @apoki.tv |
| 6 | Ian Hamilton & Jamie Feltham | Upload VR | USA | UploadVR.com |
| 7 | Gawr Gura | Gawr Gura | Japan | Gawr Gura Ch. hololive-EN |
| 8 | Mully | Mully | Australia | Mully |
| 9 | VR Lolathon | VR Lolathon | UK | VR Lolathon |
| 10 | Ben Lang | Road to VR | USA | RoadtoVR.com |
| 11 | Marine Ch. 宝鐘マリン | Marine Ch. 宝鐘マリン | Japan | Marine Ch. 宝鐘マリン |
| 12 | HAACHAMA Ch. 赤井はあと | HAACHAMA Ch. 赤井はあと | Japan | HAACHAMA Ch. 赤井はあ |
| 13 | VR玩家一号 | VR玩家一号 | China | VRwanjia1 |
| 14 | Jak Wilmot | Disrupt | USA | Disrupt |
| 15 | Korone Inugami | Korone Inugami | Japan | Korone Inugami |
| 16 | ChrisQuitsReality | ChrisQuitsReality | USA | ChrisQuitsReality |
| 17 | Pekora Usada | Pekora Usada | Japan | Pekora Ch. 兎田ぺこら |
| 18 | Gaege Gibson | Juicy | USA | Juicy |
| 19 | Charlie Fink | Charlie Fink | USA | Forbes.com |
| 20 | Syrmor | Syrmor | USA | Syrmor |
| 21 | Aqua Ch. 湊あくあ | Aqua Ch. 湊あくあ | Japan | Aqua Ch. 湊あくあ |
| 22 | jacksepticeye | jacksepticeye | Ireland | jacksepticeye |
| 23 | Your Narrator | Your Narrator | USA | YourNarrator |
| 24 | Vicinity360 | Vicinity361 | Switzerland | Vicinity360 |
| 25 | ThrillSeeker | ThrillSeeker | USA | ThrillSeeker |
| 26 | Fubuki Shirakami | Fubuki Shirakami | Japan | フブキCh。白上フブキ |
| 27 | Cathy Hackl | Cathy Hackl | USA | Forbes.com |
| 28 | 맥큐뭅 | makeUmove | Korea | makeumove |
| 29 | Amixem | Amixem | France | Amixem |
| 30 | GreatMoonAroma 대월향 | GreatMoonAroma 대월향 | Korea | GreatMoonAroma 대월향 |
| 31 | Ai Kizuna | Ai Kizuna | Japan | Ai Kizuna |
| 32 | Smashing | Smashing | Australia | Smashing |
| 33 | Rimmy | Rimmy – Downunder Gaming | Australia | Rimmy – Downunder Gaming |
| 34 | Kent Bye | VoicesOfVR | USA | VoicesOfVR.com |
| 35 | 有栖Mana_Official | 有栖Mana_Official | Korea | 有栖Mana_Official |
| 36 | Virtual Reality Oasis | Virtual Reality Oasis | UK | Virtual Reality Oasis |
| 37 | 有感筆電 | 有感筆電 | Taiwan | 有感筆電 |
| 38 | Fudgy | Fudgy | UK | Fudgy |
| 39 | Jesse Damiani | Jesse Damiani | USA | Forbes.com |
| 40 | IAmCrusty | IAmCrusty | UK | IAmCrusty |
| 41 | Gabrielle Anderson | Gabby VR | USA | Gabby VR |
| 42 | Xu Daxia(徐大虾咯) | Xu Daxia(徐大虾咯) | China | 徐大虾咯 |
| 43 | Cheru | Cheru | Australia | Cheru |
| 44 | Camodo Gaming | Camodo Gaming | USA | Camodo Gaming |
| 45 | 알간지Alganzi | 알간지Alganzi | Korea | 알간지Alganzi |
| 46 | Nathaniël de Jong | Nathie | Netherlands | Nathie |
| 47 | Blitz | Blitz | USA | Blitz |
| 48 | suki | Lilqbunny | Korea | Lilqbunny |
| 49 | Kevin Joyce | VR Focus | USA | VRFocus.com |
| 50 | Corridor Digital | Node | USA | Node |
| 51 | Virtual Dreamers | Virtual Dreamers | USA | Virtual Dreamers |
| 52 | Uncle Sakamoto(坂本叔) | Uncle Sakamoto (坂本叔) | China | 坂本叔 |
| 53 | MERPTV | MERPTV | Netherlands | MERPTV |
| 54 | Ctop | Ctop | USA | Ctop |
| 55 | Nano | Nano | Portugal | Nanoytgaming |
| 56 | Adam Savage | Adam Savage’s Tested | USA | Adam Savage’s Tested |
| 57 | Walk The Plank | Walk The Plank | UK | Walk The Plank |
| 58 | habie147 | habie147 | USA | habie147 |
| 59 | Pisty | Pisty | Egypt | Pisty |
| 60 | Unboxing Dude | UNBOXINg dude | India | UNBOXINg dude |
| 61 | WhackyCast | WhackyCast | Finland | WhackyCast |
| 62 | TheProGamerJay | TheProGamerJay | USA | TheProGamerJay |
| 63 | Julien Chièze | Julien Chièze | France | Julien Chièze |
| 64 | iListen | iListen | USA | iListen |
| 65 | Honza Macák | MenT | Czech Republic | MenT |
| 66 | Max Deacon VR | Max Deacon VR | Russia | Max Deacon VR |
| 67 | Jeaire | Jeaire | USA | Jeaire |
| 68 | Simply Chris | Simply Chris | USA | Simply Chris |
| 69 | Tyriel Wood | Tyriel Wood – VR Tech | USA | Tyriel Wood – VR Tech |
| 70 | Naysy | Naysy | Australia | @naysy_vr |
| 71 | Linus Tech Tips | Linus Tech Tips | Canada | Linus Tech Tips |
| 72 | PHIA | PHIA | USA | PHIA |
| 73 | Virtual Insider | Virtual Insider | UK | Virtual Insider |
| 74 | Jugon Virtual | Jugon Virtual | Spain | Jugon Virtual |
| 75 | Peter Rubin | Peter Rubin | USA | Wired.com |
| 76 | Bonkol | Bonkol | Poland | Bonkol |
| 77 | iamLucid | iamLucid | USA | iamLucid |
| 78 | Steve Knows | Steve Knows | UK | SteveKnows |
| 79 | Cas and Chary | Cas and Chary VR | Netherlands | Cas and Chary VR |
| 80 | Eric for President | Eric for President | USA | Eric for President |
| 81 | CyberChimp | CyberChimp | UK | CyberChimp |
| 82 | PapaFearGaming VR | PapaFearGaming VR | Canada | PapaFearGaming VR |
| 83 | Furtrap | Furtrap | USA | Furtrap |
| 84 | A Wolf in VR | A Wolf in VR | USA | AWolfinVR |
| 85 | BenPlaysVR | BenPlaysVR | USA | Ben Plays VR |
| 86 | Shijiaoji(视角姬) | Shijiaoji(视角姬) | China | 视角姬 |
| 87 | The Mysticle | The Mysticle | Ireland | The Mysticle |
| 88 | Nick & ETR VR | Nick & ETR VR | France | Nick & ETR VR |
| 89 | Janko Roettgers | Janko Roettgers | USA | Protocol: Janko Roettgers |
| 90 | JFJ | JFJ | Lithuania | JFJ |
| 91 | The Lonely Viper | The Lonely Viper | USA | The Lonely Viper |
| 92 | 세아 스토리 | 세아 스토리 | Korea | 세아 스토리 |
| 93 | Brandon B. | AwakenToast | USA | AwakenToast |
| 94 | Tony E. Valenzuela | BlackBoxTV | USA | Black Box TV |
| 95 | Sebastian Ang | MRTV | Germany | MIXED REALITY TV |
| 96 | 信徒Shinja | 信徒Shinja | China | 信徒Shinja |
| 97 | 똘똘똘이의 유튜브 | 똘똘똘이의 유튜브 | Korea | 똘똘똘이의 유튜브 |
| 98 | Daniel Terdiman | Daniel Terdiman | USA | FastCompany.com |
| 99 | Pavel Mikeš | Herdyn | Czech Republic | Herdyn |
| 100 | SweViver | SweViver | Sweden | SweViver |
