The 8-Bit Guy — Subscriber Count & Channel Stats
The 8-Bit Guy has 1,470,000 subscribers and 292,662,498 total views across 343 videos, based in United States. Channel created on July 25, 2006.
Last refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where The 8-Bit Guy ranks
Position within the channels TubeLeader currently tracks, by subscriber count.
Daily channel metrics
The 8-Bit Guy tracked day by day since Aug 21, 2026.
| Date | Subscribers | Views | Videos | Est. earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-08-22 | —1,470,000 | +13,682292,563,844 | —343 | $13 – $41 |
| Sun 2026-08-23 | —1,470,000 | +15,865292,579,709 | —343 | $15 – $48 |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | —1,470,000 | +6,230292,585,939 | —343 | $6 – $19 |
| Tue 2026-08-25 | —1,470,000 | +22,757292,608,696 | —343 | $21 – $68 |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | —1,470,000 | +16,954292,625,650 | —343 | $16 – $51 |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | —1,470,000 | +15,044292,640,694 | —343 | $14 – $45 |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | —1,470,000 | +21,804292,662,498 | —343 | $21 – $65 |
| Daily average | — | +16,048 | — | $15 – $48 |
| Weekly average | — | +112,336 | — | $106 – $337 |
| Last 7 days | — | +112,336 | — | $106 – $337 |
When will The 8-Bit Guy reach 1,500,000 subscribers?
The 8-Bit Guy needs another 30,000 subscribers to reach 1,500,000. At roughly 201 a day, that is about 150 days away. Growth rarely holds perfectly steady, so treat the date as a direction rather than a diary entry.
The 8-Bit Guy's videos, one by one
The numbers above describe The 8-Bit Guy as a whole. These 343 uploads are what produced them — and they did not contribute equally.
- Views, likes and comments on every upload
- Which videos beat the channel average, and by how far
- Shorts against long-form, side by side
- The publishing pattern — days, gaps and streaks
- Estimated earnings per video, not just per month
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About The 8-Bit Guy
A computer video series focusing mainly on retro technology from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. However, once or twice a year I'll create something totally "out there." My main goal at this point is to make educational content about retro technology that is interesting and engaging. Some people will be re-living their childhood, while others will be experiencing the technology for the first time. You can help support this channel and content by donating $1 per month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/8BitGuy1
How to read The 8-Bit Guy's numbers
Average views per video (853,243). This spreads lifetime views across every public upload, so older uploads that have had years to accumulate views are averaged together with recent ones. It is a useful scale check, not a prediction of how the next video will perform.
Views per subscriber (199.1). A rough measure of how much watch demand each subscriber represents over the channel's lifetime. Channels that reach large non-subscribed audiences — through search, Shorts or recommendations — tend to show a higher figure than channels that rely mainly on their existing subscriber base.
Upload cadence (~1.4 per month). Averaged across the channel's full history of about 20.1 years, so a channel that changed format or publishing pace along the way will not match this figure in any single recent month.
All figures come from public YouTube channel data and are refreshed on a schedule. They are research signals for comparison and context — they are not private YouTube Studio analytics, and they do not include revenue, watch time or audience retention. Read the full methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about The 8-Bit Guy
How many subscribers does The 8-Bit Guy have?
The 8-Bit Guy has 1,470,000 subscribers on YouTube as of August 28, 2026.
How many total views does The 8-Bit Guy have?
The 8-Bit Guy has 292,662,498 total views across 343 public videos, averaging about 853,243 views per video.
When did The 8-Bit Guy start on YouTube?
The 8-Bit Guy joined YouTube on July 25, 2006, which is about 20.1 years ago.
How often does The 8-Bit Guy upload?
The 8-Bit Guy has published 343 videos, which averages about 1.4 uploads per month across the life of the channel.
What kind of channel is The 8-Bit Guy?
The 8-Bit Guy is a Science & Technology channel based in United States.
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