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The UK presently has two YouTube groups or collectives that are running the show right now - The Sidemen and Beta Squad. While the two groups have had starkly different paths to fame, the two remain the go-to collectives when speaking of content creation in the UK. Both groups have also managed to garner millions of subscribers and followers in the process.
For those unaware, here are the members of The Sidemen:
- JJ "KSI"
- Harry "W2S"
- Simon "Miniminter"
- Vik "Vikkstar123"
- Ethan "Behzinga"
- Josh "Zerkaa"
- Tobi "TBJZL"
Here are the members of Beta Squad:
- Niko Omilana
- Amin "Chunkz"
- Ayaanle "AJ Shabeel"
- Kenny "King Kenny"
- Sharmarke "Sharky"
This article will compare the two YouTube groups to determine which of them can be dubbed more popular among fans in the online community.
Who has more YouTube subscribers - Sidemen or Beta Squad?
The Sidemen are the longest-standing YouTube group in the UK, and unquestionably the most popular in terms of subscribers. Their main channel has over 21 million subscribers, with an additional 8.3 million following their second channel, MoreSidemen. They have 5.6 million on their third channel, SidemenReacts.
On the flip side, Beta Squad trails far behind the Sidemen in terms of subscriber count. Their sole channel has just over 9.2 million subscribers. This significant gap is largely due to Beta Squad's establishment nearly six years after The Sidemen.
Which group gets more views per video - Sidemen or Beta Squad?
Both Sidemen and Beta Squad are recognized for their challenge-centric content. Both groups create videos with a similar tone, although it's commonly acknowledged that the Sidemen tend to produce more high-budget video productions.
Despite an over 11 million subscriber gap between the two channels, there isn't always such a stark contrast when it comes to views. Over the last five videos (as of April 18, 2024), the Sidemen have averaged 8.16 million views. In contrast, Beta Squad has accumulated an average view count of 4.36 million during the same period.
When comparing their most-viewed videos, the gap is more apparent. Sidemen's highest-viewed video, "SIDEMEN $20,000 VS $200 HOLIDAY (EUROPE EDITION)," has 110 million views. In contrast, Beta Squad's most viewed video, "GUESS THE BLACK PERSON FT KSI," has 31 million views.
Which group has more pull - Sidemen or Beta Squad?
Both Sidemen and Beta Squad have successfully collaborated with some of the biggest stars in both the celebrity realm and the content creation industry. Some of The Sidemen's most notable collaborations have been with other creators, such as Darren "IShowSpeed," Kai Cenat, Logan Paul, and Jimmy "MrBeast."
Beta Squad has also collaborated with other creator groups like the Sidemen themselves and AMP Squad. Additionally, they've collaborated with notable figures, such as Premier League footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold and British rapper Stormzy.
From this perspective, it's hard to draw a clear distinction, and this round could be considered a tie. Both YouTube groups have engaged in heavyweight collaborations, making significant strides in the content creation realm.
The Sidemen also boast a larger presence on platforms like Instagram and X, amassing a combined total of 8.2 million followers. In contrast, Beta Squad has 2.2 million combined followers on these platforms.
In conclusion, it's evident that the Sidemen currently hold the title of the bigger and more popular YouTube group. However, it's worth noting the astonishing rise of Beta Squad, which continues to gain popularity each day.
