YouTube is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. The platform is closing out the year with a detailed list of the creators, songs, podcasts, and trending topics that topped the online viewing habits of its users.This year's YouTube Top Creators list comes with a summary of what captured viewers' attention across the United States and internationally. Multiple viral conversations online were caused by politics, entertainment franchises, gaming communities, fan-made universes, and more.Some trends originated off-platform, such as Netflix's Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters. However, YouTube's creators weighed in on these trends through reaction videos, remixes, playthroughs, fan edits, and more.YouTube states:"Many of the most-talked about games of the year were not made by a major studio, they were produced by creators within Roblox, including Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot. Even phenomena that did not start on YouTube, such as Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters, turned into larger cultural moments because of the ways creators expanded their worlds online."It also added:"Squid Game-focused skits and challenge recreations put the show in a new lens, while fans recognized KPop Demon Hunters with videos that treated girl group HUNTR/X as if it was a real KPop group, fancams and all." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMrBeast got the first-place spot on the platform's Top Creators list for the sixth consecutive year. His challenge videos and philanthropic content drew significant engagement. Other creators such as IShowSpeed, CoryxKenshin, Outdoor Boys, and Law by Mike were also featured.This year also saw significant attention toward political content following the shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025 at Utah Valley University. Kirk was known for his role in Turning Point USA and his online presence. He became one of the year's most searched and discussed figures on the platform before and after the fatal incident.Complete breakdown of YouTube's year-end lists for 2025Trending Topics (US) (Unranked list)Squid GameUser-Generated Roblox Experiences: Grow a Garden, Dandy’s World, Forsaken, Steal a BrainrotKPop Demon HuntersBrainrotCharlie KirkLabubuNintendo Switch 2Cookie Run: KingdomBlue LockKatseyeTop Creators (US)MrBeastCaylusBloxIShowSpeedDouble DateCadel and MiaCharlie KirkLaw by MikeCoryxKenshinZack D. FilmsOutdoor BoysTop SongsBruno Mars, Lady Gaga – Die With a SmileRosé, Bruno Mars – APT.HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters Cast) – GoldenSaja Boys (KPop Demon Hunters Cast) – Soda PopSaja Boys (Pop Demon Hunters Cast) – Your IdolVictor Valverde, Jr Torres – El Mayor de los RanasHUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters Cast) – How It’s DoneAlex Warren – OrdinaryKendrick Lamar, SZA – LutherKendrick Lamar – tv offTop Songs on ShortsForrest Frank – YOUR WAY’S BETTERATLXS – Passo Bem Solto (Slowed)Black Eyed Peas – Rock That BodyConnie Francis – Pretty Little BabyJoyful – ChessDoechii – AnxietySkrilla – Doot Doot (6 7)Saja Boys (KPop Demon Hunters Cast) – Soda PopJiandro (feat. ola.wav) – Confess your loveBillie Eilish – Ocean EyesTop Podcasts (US)The Joe Rogan ExperienceKILL TONYGood Mythical MorningRotten MangoThe MeidasTouch Podcast48 HoursShawn Ryan ShowSmosh Reads Reddit StoriesThis Past Weekend w/ Theo VonThe Diary of a CEOFor more updates on platform trends, fans can keep an eye on official YouTube pages.Also Read: "A f*cked up favoritism system": Adin Ross slams Twitch after RaKai receives two-year ban"Inhumane agenda": Sabrina Carpenter calls out White House for using her music in pro-ICE post"Charlie was a barb": Internet reacts as Candace Owens shares texts showing Charlie Kirk praising Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z's 'Monster' verses