United Kingdom
DanTDM — Creator Stats, Followers & Audience
Daniel Middleton, better known as DanTDM (@dantdm), is a British gaming creator based in the United Kingdom who built one of YouTube's…
Total Followers -0.6%
36.6M
Across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Primary Platform
YouTube
29.1M followers · 80% of audience
Engagement
4.0%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Mega
Est. $45K–$105K / IG post
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DanTDM and wife Jemma welcomed their second son
The family update was shared publicly across his socials and influenced a more family-forward tone on the channel.
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Pivoted heavily into trending titles beyond Minecraft, including Pokémon and indie horror series
Continued broadening the catalogue away from a Minecraft-only identity while keeping the family-friendly framing.
Growth Trend
Last 365 days| Window | YouTube | TikTok | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | -98940 -0.3% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -98940 |
| Last 30 days | -98940 -0.3% | -121378 -3.2% | +0 +0.0% | -220318 |
| Last 90 days | -98940 -0.3% | -125887 -3.4% | +0 +0.0% | -224827 |
| Last 365 days | -98940 -0.3% | -125887 -3.4% | +0 +0.0% | -224827 |
Audience Demographics
PremiumDaily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
About DanTDM
Daniel Middleton, better known as DanTDM (@dantdm), is a British gaming creator based in the United Kingdom who built one of YouTube's largest gaming channels over a career spanning more than a decade. He rose to prominence through high-frequency Minecraft content aimed at younger audiences but has consistently modernised his slate; from early 2023 he pivoted meaningfully into trending titles including Pokémon and indie horror series, broadening his appeal beyond any single franchise. That same year he and his wife Jemma welcomed their second son, a milestone that drew renewed audience engagement across his social channels. Heading into 2026, active sponsorships with NVIDIA GeForce, SteelSeries, and Minecraft Realms confirm his continued relevance at the intersection of gaming culture and brand spend.
Estimated Rate Card
Benchmark estimates for a creator at DanTDM's tier (Mega, 36.6M combined followers, United Kingdom). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DanTDM's real name?
DanTDM's real name is Daniel Robert Middleton. He was born on 8 November 1991 in the United Kingdom. He adopted the handle DanTDM — short for Dan The Diamond Minecart — early in his YouTube career.
Who is DanTDM's wife?
DanTDM is married to Jemma Middleton, who has appeared in his videos and on social media over the years. The couple married in 2013 and have built their family life largely out of the public eye despite Dan's large online following.
Does DanTDM have children?
Yes. DanTDM and Jemma have two sons. Their first son, Asher, was born in 2019, and in 2023 the couple welcomed a second son. Dan shared news of the birth with his audience across his social channels.
Where is DanTDM from?
DanTDM is originally from Alderstone, Worcestershire, England, in the United Kingdom. He has remained UK-based throughout his career. His channel and content style are rooted in British gaming culture, though his audience is largely international.
What games does DanTDM play in 2025 and 2026?
While DanTDM built his following primarily through Minecraft, from early 2023 onward he expanded into a broader range of trending titles, including Pokémon games and indie horror series. His content slate in 2025–2026 reflects that diversified approach rather than reliance on a single franchise.
What brands has DanTDM worked with recently?
Recent confirmed sponsors include NVIDIA GeForce, SteelSeries, Minecraft Realms, Squarespace, and a campaign tied to PewDiePie Merch Official. These activations span gaming hardware, gaming platforms, tech tools, and merchandise — verticals that map directly to his audience profile.
How did DanTDM first become popular on YouTube?
DanTDM gained early traction through high-volume Minecraft content, particularly mod reviews and custom map playthroughs, at a time when Minecraft was dominating youth gaming culture globally. His approachable commentary style and consistent upload schedule drove rapid subscriber growth throughout 2013 to 2016, taking him to some of the platform's highest subscriber counts at that time.
Is DanTDM still active on YouTube in 2026?
Yes. As of mid-2026, DanTDM maintains an active presence on YouTube with 29 million subscribers, alongside accounts on Instagram and TikTok. Active sponsorship campaigns with brands such as NVIDIA GeForce and SteelSeries — booked as recently as April 2026 — confirm continued content output.
How does DanTDM's engagement rate compare to other gaming YouTubers?
DanTDM's headline engagement rate of 4.0% sits well above the gaming category median of 1.5%, meaning he outperforms the majority of creators at a comparable follower tier. His TikTok engagement at 10.8% and Instagram at 7.1% also run above typical benchmarks for those platforms in the gaming vertical.
How many total followers does DanTDM have across all platforms?
DanTDM's combined following across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok stands at approximately 36.6 million as of mid-2026. YouTube is by far the dominant platform at 29.1 million subscribers, with Instagram and TikTok each adding roughly 3.7 million followers.
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