International Vlogging Day, celebrated each year on August 10th, honors the global community of vloggers and the creative power of video storytelling. It was established in 2018 by Tom Burns and David Bullas, founders of Summer in the City (now Social in the City), to mark the 10th anniversary of their influential online video festival.
Vlogging—short for video blogging—offers a direct and personal way to share stories, ideas, and everyday experiences. From documenting daily life to exploring niche topics and sparking social conversations, vlogs create meaningful connections between creators and audiences. The format has played a key role in shaping digital culture by giving individuals a platform to speak authentically and build online communities rooted in trust and shared interests.
While vlogging saw its peak popularity around 2015–2018, it later faced stiff competition from short-form content and algorithm-driven, faceless entertainment. However, as AI-generated content, sponsored influencer overload, and anonymous content farms have become increasingly common, there’s been a noticeable resurgence of interest in real, unfiltered voices. Many viewers now seek out genuine perspectives and relatable creators—making vlogging more relevant than ever in an age of digital saturation.
When Is International Vlogging Day?
International Vlogging Day is observed every year on August 10th. This fixed-date observance honors the art of vlogging and the creators who share their lives and ideas through video.
Below are the upcoming dates for International Vlogging Day through the next few years:
| 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 |
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.
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: August 7th, 2025
Marques Brownlee (MKBHD)
- Subscribers: 20.1M subscribers
- Videos: 1,752
- Views: 4,880,590,348
- Joined YT: 21 March 2008
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Tech reviews and insights on the latest gadgets.
Joanna Soh
- Subscribers: 3.1M subscribers
- Videos: 419
- Views: 306,370,957
- Joined YT: 13 Aug 2012
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Fitness and wellness content, including workout routines and healthy recipes.
Lilly Singh (Superwoman)
- Subscribers: 14.2M
- Videos: 1,241
- Views: 3,562,905,103
- 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: 1,117
- Views: 3,221,767,638
- Joined YT: 16 Feb 2010
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Creative and high-energy daily vlogs, travel videos, and tech reviews.
Patricia Bright
- Subscribers: 2.72M
- Videos: 1,024
- Views: 390,422,332
- Joined YT: 16 Feb 2010
- Famous For: Beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content, including product reviews and personal vlogs.
AnnaTwinsies
- Subscribers: 9.83M
- Videos: 1,665
- Views: 18,200,362,586
- Joined YT: 21 Aug 2020
- Country: United States
- Famous For: Being a mom of two sets of twins, parenting advice, fun family videos.
Philip DeFranco
- Subscribers: 6.62M
- Videos: 2,384
- Views: 2,455,297,480
- Joined YT: 16 Sept 2006
- Country: United States
- Famous For: News commentary and analysis, covering current events and pop culture.
Taylor Bell
- Subscribers: 715K
- Videos: 135
- Views: 40,084,108
- 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 Calendar 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.
📝 This article was originally published on July 29th, 2024. It has been thoroughly updated, and the publishing date has been changed to reflect the new version.
