Daniel Middleton was working weekends at a Tesco supermarket while his YouTube income slowly caught up with his pay. In 2017 Forbes named him the highest-paid YouTuber in the world, with $16.5 million in earnings. Celebrity Net Worth now puts his net worth at $35 million. His channel, DanTDM, has about 29 million subscribers. The Forbes coverage we reviewed has no recent figure for him, so the newest hard numbers are several years old.
DanTDM net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Daniel Robert Middleton |
|---|---|
| Also known as | DanTDM, formerly TheDiamondMinecart |
| Net worth | $35 million (Celebrity Net Worth, updated August 18, 2026) |
| Born | November 8, 1991, Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | YouTuber, gamer, author and actor |
| Known for | Minecraft videos, the Dr. Trayaurus character, live tours |
| Channel | About 29 million subscribers and more than 20 billion views (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026) |
| Forbes earnings | $16.5 million for June 2016 to June 2017 (highest-paid YouTuber) |
What is DanTDM’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $35 million and last updated its page on August 18, 2026. The Forbes profiles we reviewed give no net worth figure. Its last figures for him are earnings from its highest-paid YouTuber lists: $16.5 million for June 2016 to June 2017, which we read directly in Forbes, and $18.5 million and $17.5 million for the next two years, which we know only through Celebrity Net Worth. Celebrity Net Worth adds up the three to $52.5 million in gross earnings and notes that these came before taxes, management fees and production costs.
The earnings are now years old, and we did not find newer figures. They show how big his income was at its peak. They do not show what he holds today.
DanTDM net worth estimates compared
| Source | Figure | Date and context |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $35 million | Net worth estimate. Page updated August 18, 2026. |
| Forbes, December 2017 | $16.5 million (earnings) | June 2016 to June 2017. Highest-paid YouTuber that year. Before management fees and taxes. |
| Forbes, 2018 and 2019 lists | $18.5 million and $17.5 million (earnings) | Reported by Celebrity Net Worth. We did not open the original Forbes pages. |
We do not combine these numbers. The three Forbes figures are income from the years they cover, and the Celebrity Net Worth number is a wealth estimate.
How DanTDM makes money
YouTube. His main channel has more than 20 billion views. Celebrity Net Worth says the back catalogue still earns advertising revenue even though he uploads less often than he used to.
Live tours. Forbes noted in 2017 a world tour that included four sold-out nights at the Sydney Opera House. Celebrity Net Worth says the show toured the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.
Books and merchandise. His 2016 graphic novel, “Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal,” reached number one on the New York Times hardcover graphic books list, per Celebrity Net Worth. Forbes credited his 2017 earnings to billions of views, an international tour and branded content deals.
Screen work. He voiced a character in “Skylanders Academy,” voiced eBoy in the British version of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in 2018 and appeared as himself in “Free Guy” in 2021.
DanTDM career and earnings timeline
- 2012: Launches TheDiamondMinecart, focused on Minecraft, while working weekends at Tesco.
- 2013: Marries Jemma, who encouraged him to go full time on YouTube.
- 2016: Shortens the channel name to DanTDM. Earns a Guinness World Record for the most views on a dedicated Minecraft channel, at nearly 8 billion at the time. Releases his graphic novel.
- June 2016 to June 2017: Forbes estimates $16.5 million in earnings, the highest of any YouTuber, with more than 11 billion views.
- June 2017 to June 2018: Celebrity Net Worth reports a Forbes estimate of $18.5 million, fourth on the list.
- 2018: Voices eBoy in the British “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”
- 2021: Appears as himself in “Free Guy.”
- 2025: Cameo in “A Minecraft Movie.”
- August 2026: Celebrity Net Worth lists $35 million and about 29 million subscribers.
FAQs
How much is DanTDM worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $35 million as of August 2026. The Forbes profiles we reviewed give no net worth figure.
How much did DanTDM earn at his peak?
Forbes estimated $16.5 million for June 2016 to June 2017, the highest of any YouTuber that year. That is gross income before fees and taxes.
Where is DanTDM from?
He was born in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.
What is DanTDM known for?
Family-friendly Minecraft videos, characters such as Dr. Trayaurus, a bestselling graphic novel and sold-out live tours.
Is the number exact?
No. His costs, taxes, investments and spending are private, and the Forbes figures are several years old.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Daniel Middleton (DanTDM), updated August 18, 2026
- Forbes: The Highest-Paid YouTube Stars 2017: Gamer DanTDM Takes The Crown With $16.5 Million (December 7, 2017)
- Interview: KSI Drama, Mental Health & Being a Minecraft LEGEND | I asked DanTDM 100 Questions
About the Author
Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Sneaky Insights. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.
