MrBeast Sets Guinness World Record as First Meta Threads User to Reach One Million Followers
Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, has secured a Guinness World Record by becoming the first person on Meta’s Threads app to reach one million followers. The achievement, announced on July 6, marks a significant milestone for MrBeast, who joined Threads on its launch day.
Record-Breaking Moment: Crossing One Million Followers
MrBeast reached the one-million follower mark on Threads at 2:42 pm (BST) / 9:42 am (EST) on July 6, according to the official statement from Guinness World Records. The organization shared a video illustrating how it monitored and verified MrBeast’s record-breaking feat on the new social media platform developed by Meta.
Playful Acknowledgment of Twitter: MrBeast’s Cheating Joke
Reacting to the accomplishment, MrBeast humorously tweeted, “Shhhhh, don’t let the Twitter police know I am cheating on them,” playfully acknowledging his prominence on Twitter while achieving a significant milestone on Threads.
MrBeast’s Background: YouTube Sensation and Philanthropist
Born on May 7, 1998, MrBeast gained prominence on YouTube, where he started creating content in 2012. Over the years, he amassed a massive following, with more than 165 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. MrBeast is known for his philanthropic efforts, including running the charity Beast Philanthropy, which addresses food insecurity needs in remote and underserved areas.
YouTube Success and Record-Breaking Achievements: MrBeast’s Journey
MrBeast gained significant traction in 2015 and 2016 with his “worst intros” video series. Notably, he went viral in January 2017 with a 24-hour video where he counted to 100,000. His creative content and giveaways have garnered widespread attention, leading to various achievements, including breaking the Guinness World Record for the “most subscribers for an individual male on YouTube” in 2022.
Threads App Overview: Instagram’s Text-Based Conversation Platform
Threads, touted as the “Twitter Killer,” is Instagram’s text-based conversation app. Launched on July 6 for iOS and Android users in 100 countries, Threads quickly attracted 10 million users within its first seven hours. National Geographic and Instagram were among the first organizations to achieve one million followers on the Threads app.
Conclusion: MrBeast’s Cross-Platform Success and Social Media Milestone
MrBeast’s groundbreaking achievement on Meta Threads adds to his legacy as a social media influencer and philanthropist. Crossing the one-million follower threshold on Threads while maintaining a prominent presence on other platforms exemplifies MrBeast’s cross-platform success and engagement with diverse online communities.