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DrDisrespect surpasses IShowSpeed to become the most-watched YouTube streamer in North America

DrDisrespect Becomes YouTube’s Most-Watched Streamer in North America

DrDisrespect, known for his mantra of violence, speed, and momentum, has once again proved his streaming dominance by surpassing iShowSpeed to claim the title of YouTube’s most-watched streamer in North America based on total view hours.

According to a report from StreamsCharts, over the last three months, the two-time streamer has accumulated an impressive 4.93 million hours watched. He played popular games such as Apex Legends, CS2, Fortnite, Valorant, and other first-person shooters. In comparison, iShowSpeed garnered 4.61 million hours watched while playing games like EA FC 24 and GTA V.

To achieve the top spot, Doc dedicated a staggering 266 hours to streaming, while iShowSpeed streamed for 92 hours. This is a testament to his hard work and dedication, which has paid off tremendously. The biggest winners in this achievement are his fans, who had the opportunity to enjoy his content nearly every day.

TimTheTatman also made his mark as the third most-watched YouTube streamer in North America, accumulating 4.41 million hours watched over 232 hours of total airtime.

Despite streaming for a shorter duration, TimTheTatman surpassed Ludwig, who landed in fourth place with 3.82 million hours watched.

A chart showing the top NA YouTube streamers in Q3 2023.
DrDisrespect surpassed iShowSpeed this quarter. Image via StreamsCharts

Although the numbers from the top YouTube streamers are impressive, streamers in North America on other platforms boast even higher viewership.

xQc leads the pack with a staggering 23 million hours watched across Twitch and Kick after streaming for 617 hours. Tarik follows closely with 18.46 million hours from 496 hours of airtime. Even Shroud, who ranked 10th on the list, accumulated 9.69 million hours watched, which is more than the combined viewership of both DrDisrespect and iShowSpeed.

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Nevertheless, this achievement by Doc highlights his contribution in solidifying YouTube Gaming as a prime destination for streamers. He continues to thrive, even with rising stars like iShowSpeed coming close behind.