International Vlogging Day, celebrated on August 10, is a day dedicated to people who create video blogs (vlogs). Vloggers share their daily lives, interests, and stories through videos on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and social media. This day highlights the importance of vlogging in modern times as it allows people to connect, share experiences, and express themselves creatively. Vlogs have become a powerful way to influence and inform audiences worldwide, making it a significant part of today’s digital culture.
A Short History of Vlogging
The concept of vlogging dates back to the early 2000s, with the advent of video-sharing platforms like YouTube in 2005 being a pivotal moment. The first recognized vlog is often attributed to Adam Kontras, who posted a video on his blog in 2000. Early vlogs were simple, often featuring daily updates and personal reflections. A prime example is the world’s first (very short) video blog by Adam Kontras:
As technology advanced, so did vlogging. The introduction of high-quality cameras, video editing software, and faster internet connections enabled more polished and creative content. By the 2010s, vlogging had evolved into a diverse genre, encompassing a wide range of topics including travel, beauty, technology, gaming, and lifestyle.
Today, vlogging is a global phenomenon, with platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram hosting videos of millions of creators. Vloggers have become influential figures, with some achieving celebrity status and building substantial careers through their online presence. The community-driven nature of vlogging has also led to the creation of supportive and interactive networks where audiences actively participate in the content.
When Is International Vlogging Day?
International Vlogging Day is celebrated annually on August 10th to honor and recognize the creative efforts of vloggers around the world. The table below provides the dates for International Vlogging Day, ensuring you won’t miss out on celebrating and creating exciting vlogging content for International Vlogging Day each year.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | August 10, Saturday |
| 2025 | August 10, Sunday |
| 2026 | August 10, Monday |
| 2027 | August 10, Tuesday |
| 2028 | August 10, Thursday |
| 2029 | August 10, Friday |
| 2030 | August 10, Saturday |
8 Popular Vloggers
Below is a list of 8 very popular vloggers on YouTube. They are all very different. Instead of selecting specific videos, I’ll share their most recent ones as of the day I’m writing this. I hope this helps you recognize them better, whether you’ve forgotten their names or are discovering them for the first time.
The list and the stats are last updated: 29th July, 2024
Marques Brownlee (MKBHD):
- Subscribers: 19.2M subscribers
- Videos: 1,670
- Views: 4,365,422,858
- Joined YT: 21 March 2008
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Tech reviews and insights on the latest gadgets.
Joanna Soh
- Subscribers: 3.06M subscribers
- Videos: 419
- Views: 297,516,618
- Joined YT: 13 Aug 2012
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Fitness and wellness content, including workout routines and healthy recipes.
Lilly Singh (Superwoman)
- Subscribers: 14.4M
- Videos: 1,196
- Views: 3,546,485,227
- Joined YT: 29 Oct 2010
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Comedy sketches, motivational talks, and vlogs about her life.
Casey Neistat
- Subscribers: 12.6M
- Videos: 1,112
- Views: 3,200,749,738
- Joined YT: 16 Feb 2010
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Creative and high-energy daily vlogs, travel videos, and tech reviews.
Patricia Bright
- Subscribers: 2.76M
- Videos: 930
- Views: 385,510,485
- Joined YT: 16 Feb 2010
- Famous For: Beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content, including product reviews and personal vlogs.
Philip DeFranco
- Subscribers: 6.55M
- Videos: 2,009
- Views: 2,162,054,790
- Joined YT: 16 Sept 2006
- Country: United States
- Famous For: News commentary and analysis, covering current events and pop culture.
Sanne Vliegenthart (Booksandquills)
- Subscribers: 182K
- Videos: 569
- Views: 14,324,953
- Joined YT: 21 Nov 2008
- Country: United Kingdom
- Famous For: Book reviews, reading recommendations, and literary discussions.
Taylor Bell
- Subscribers: 481K
- Videos: 97
- Views: 27,909,439
- Joined YT: 18 Aug 2020
- Country: United States
- Famous For: entrepreneurship, life in New York, traveling, personal experiences.
Ideas to Celebrate International Vlogging Day
- Create a Special Vlog: Share a video discussing your journey as a vlogger, your inspirations, and what vlogging means to you.
- Collaboration: Partner with fellow vloggers to create a special video, which can help grow your audience and bring fresh content to your viewers.
- Live Q&A Session: Host a live stream where you interact with your audience, answer their questions, and share insights into your vlogging process.
- Behind-the-Scenes Content: Give your viewers a peek behind the curtain by showing how you plan, shoot, and edit your vlogs.
- Viewer Appreciation: Create a video dedicated to thanking your viewers for their support and engagement. You can include fan shoutouts or highlight some of your favorite comments.
- Launch a Contest or Challenge: Engage your audience with a fun contest or challenge related to your vlogging niche. This can increase viewer participation and excitement.
- Educational Content: Share tips and tricks for aspiring vloggers, such as advice on content creation, editing, and growing an audience.
Celebrating International Vlogging Day is an excellent opportunity to connect with your community, reflect on your vlogging journey, and inspire others to start their own vlogging adventure.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendars 2024-2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
