TIME has revealed the inaugural TIME100 Creators, a list recognizing 100 of the most influential digital voices.

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“It’s a proud moment for TIME to recognize the individuals who are not only driving conversations online, but also inspiring communities and setting new standards for what it means to be a creator today,” said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley. “We are grateful to our partners and look forward to convening these creators at the TIME100 Creators launch party.”

Of the 2025 TIME100 Creators list, TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs writes in his letter to readers, “Led by changes in consumer behavior, accelerated during the pandemic, digital creators, the entrepreneurs who have built businesses through significant online followings, have emerged to shape our culture. They are changing what we watch, how we spend our time, what we buy, and how we vote…Today, we release the inaugural TIME100 Creators list, in recognition of how significantly these individuals are changing the way people inform themselves…As we often say, influence comes in many forms and it can mean for better or for worse.” Read more here.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE INAUGURAL TIME100 CREATORS LIST:

Conversation leaders in media and interview-driven content creators include: Alex Cooper, Joe RoganNick ViallSteven BartlettAmelia DimoldenbergSean Evans, and more.

Lifestyle creators who chronicle everyday culture, trends, and experiences include: Charli D’AmelioCyrus VeyssiTefi PessoaHaley KalilDrew AfualoAlix EarleHannah NeelemanBecca Bloom, and more.

Creators leveraging their platforms to advocate for social justice, self-improvement, and other causes include: Mel RobbinsDiego Perez, Jay ShettyPattie GoniaSarah AdamsShirley RainesSam Bencheghib, and more.

Artists, storytellers, and other entertainment industry creators include: Heidi WongReece FeldmanCole WalliserAlan Chikin ChowPrajakta Koli, and more.

Stunt, prank, and spectacle creators on the list include: Jimmy Donaldson, Daniel LaBelleMichelle Khare, Alan StokesAlex Stokes, and more.

Educators and experts making knowledge accessible and engaging, from science explainers to historians include: Kahlil GreeneSarah RoeckleinTaylor CassidyHeather Cox RichardsonJoel BervellMark RoberCharlie Engelman, and more.

Gamers, streamers, and esports personalities building massive communities and shaping the future of interactive entertainment include: Andre RebeloDarren Jason Watkins Jr.Imane Anys, and more.

Creators influencing fashion, beauty, and self-expression include: Paige DeSorbo, Golloria GeorgeMikayla NogueiraRemi BaderAlex ConsaniWisdom KayeNicky CampbellJoe Ando-HirshCamila CoelhoNava Rose, and more.

Chefs, home cooks, and food industry creators include: Nick DiGiovanniMeredith HaydenJordan HowlettAlexis Nikole NelsonKeith LeeAbena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye, and more.

Comedians, satirists, and entertainers bringing humor to the digital world include: Khabane LameBrittany BroskiJake ShaneQuenlin BlackwellKareem RahmaDelaney RoweHannah Berner, and more.

Athletes, fitness, and health industry creators include: Ilona MaherOlivia DunneLeana DeebMary Claire Haver, and more.

Business, finance, technology, and innovation creators include: Vivian TuHannah WilliamsMarques BrownleeColin RosenblumSamir Chaudry, and more.

While the TIME100 Creators list has no age requirements, the youngest person on the 2025 list is Taylen Biggs, age 12.

See the complete 2025 TIME100 Creators list: here