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MKBHD — Creator Stats, Followers & Audience
Marques Brownlee — universally known by his handle MKBHD — is a New Jersey-born tech journalist who began posting YouTube reviews as a…
Total Followers +0.3%
28.5M
Across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Primary Platform
YouTube
21M followers · 74% of audience
Engagement
3.7%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Mega
Est. $62K–$145K / IG post
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Launched Panels wallpaper app's Android version and expanded creator partnerships
Following the iOS launch, Panels — Marques' curated wallpaper app — broadened its reach with new featured artists and an Android release.
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Released Ridge-collab MKBHD wallet, his first physical product line
Partnered with Ridge to design a minimalist wallet, marking his move into branded hardware merchandise.
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Panels wallpaper app faced backlash over pricing and AI-generated content
Critics took issue with the $50/year tier and the inclusion of AI wallpapers; MKBHD responded publicly and adjusted aspects of the app.
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Humane AI Pin review titled 'The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed... For Now' went viral
His scathing review sparked wide debate about the power of tech reviewers and reportedly impacted Humane's trajectory.
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Continued hosting the Waveform Podcast, which expanded into a full MKBHD-backed media network
Waveform grew with additional shows and hires, becoming a broader podcast brand beyond the original tech show.
Growth Trend
Last 365 days| Window | YouTube | TikTok | Combined | |
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| Last 7 days | +0 +0.0% | +2K +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +2K |
| Last 30 days | +101K +0.5% | -24923 -0.5% | +0 +0.0% | +76K |
| Last 90 days | +202K +1.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +202K |
| Last 365 days | +202K +1.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +202K |
Audience Demographics
PremiumDaily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
Recent Brand Partnerships
Last 12 months · sponsored content only| Brand | Type | Platform | Date | Performance vs. baseline |
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| ridge Sponsorship | Sponsored content | Apr 2026 | — | |
| dbrand Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Mar 2026 | — |
| The Ridge Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Mar 2026 | — |
| Rocket Money Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Jan 2026 | — |
| Apple Sponsorship | Sponsored content | YouTube | Oct 2025 | — |
About MKBHD
Marques Brownlee — universally known by his handle MKBHD — is a New Jersey-born tech journalist who began posting YouTube reviews as a teenager and grew into one of the platform's most-cited voices on consumer electronics. His production quality and methodical testing approach set an early benchmark for the genre. In mid-2024 his Humane AI Pin review, subtitled 'The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed… For Now,' became a cultural moment that illustrated the weight his verdicts carry with both consumers and the industry. Alongside his main channel he operates the Waveform Podcast media network and the Panels wallpaper app, whose Android expansion in early 2025 signalled a growing ambition beyond pure content creation.
Estimated Rate Card
Benchmark estimates for a creator at MKBHD's tier (Mega, 28.5M combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MKBHD's real name?
MKBHD's real name is Marques Brownlee. He adopted the handle MKBHD — standing for Marques K. Brownlee High Definition — early in his YouTube career and has used it consistently across all platforms since.
What did MKBHD say about the Humane AI Pin?
In mid-2024 Brownlee published a review titled 'The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed… For Now,' rating the Humane AI Pin harshly on usability, reliability, and value. The video went viral and sparked a broader industry debate about whether influential reviews can accelerate a product's commercial failure.
What is the Panels app and why did it face backlash?
Panels is a wallpaper app co-founded by MKBHD that curates artist-designed and licensed imagery for mobile and desktop. In mid-2024 it drew criticism over its subscription pricing model and the inclusion of AI-generated content, which some users and artists felt undercut the platform's original creator-first premise. Brownlee addressed the feedback publicly and the team adjusted the content policy.
Did MKBHD release a physical product?
Yes — in mid-2024 MKBHD collaborated with Ridge to release a co-branded wallet, his first foray into a physical product line. The release leveraged his existing sponsorship relationship with Ridge and sold through Ridge's direct-to-consumer channels.
What is the Waveform Podcast?
The Waveform Podcast is a technology-focused show hosted by MKBHD and his team that covers consumer gadgets, software, and industry news. By 2023 it had expanded beyond a single show into a broader MKBHD-backed media network, encompassing multiple formats and additional hosts.
Who are MKBHD's main sponsors?
Recent confirmed sponsors include dbrand, Ridge, Rocket Money, and Apple. The brand mix spans mobile accessories, personal finance, and consumer hardware — verticals that align closely with his audience's interests and purchasing behaviour.
How does MKBHD's engagement compare to other tech creators?
Across platforms MKBHD posts a headline engagement rate of 3.5%, compared to a category median of roughly 1.5% for tech-review channels. Performing at more than double the baseline at Mega-tier scale is uncommon and reflects sustained audience investment rather than passive subscription.
How many subscribers does MKBHD have on YouTube?
As of mid-2026 MKBHD has approximately 21 million subscribers on YouTube, making it his largest single platform. His combined following across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok exceeds 28.5 million.
Where is MKBHD from?
Marques Brownlee is from New Jersey, United States. He began creating YouTube content while still in high school in New Jersey and later studied business at Stevens Institute of Technology, also in the state.
What brand verticals are the best fit for an MKBHD sponsorship?
His sponsor history points to consumer electronics, mobile accessories, fintech, and productivity software as the strongest fits. The audience is heavily male and Millennial-anchored, concentrated in English-speaking Western markets, which suits brands with a premium positioning in the tech lifestyle space.
How this page is built
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