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Australian YouTube comedy channel

HowToBasic Instagram information Page HowToBasic Followers 417 thousand TikTok information Page howtobasic Followers 5.3 million X information Handle @howtobasic Years active 2012–present Followers 324.8 thousand YouTube information Channel HowToBasic Years active 2011–present[1] Genres Surreal humour Black comedy Visual gags Vlog Subscribers 17.8 million Views 3.97 billion Last updated: 3 March 2026

**HowToBasic** is an Australian[2] [YouTube](/source/YouTube) [comedy](/source/Comedy) channel,[3] with over 17 million subscribers as of 2025.[4] The creator of the videos neither speaks nor shows his face, thus remaining anonymous.[2] The channel primarily features bizarre and destructive [visual gags](/source/Visual_gag) disguised as [how-to tutorials](/source/Tutorial). The channel started in 2011 and first gained popularity in 2013.

As of October 2025[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HowToBasic&action=edit), HowToBasic is the eighth biggest Australian [YouTube channel](/source/YouTube_channel).[4] The channel's estimated net worth is US$2 million as of November 2018[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HowToBasic&action=edit).[2][1]

The channel was briefly suspended on two occasions: once in 2014 and again in late 2015 on presumed violations of YouTube's policy on misleading content. Both times, the channel was quickly restored and the suspension was lifted.[2][5]

## Description and history

The channel intentionally [clickbaits](/source/Clickbait) first-time viewers to believe it is a how-to channel, with video titles, thumbnails, descriptions, as well as the channel's general description, claiming its videos to be tutorials on different subjects, with a particular emphasis on cooking. The actual content of the videos, instead, shows an unidentified man interacting in [point of view](/source/Point-of-view_shot) destroying, throwing, and lasciviously interacting with food and making a huge mess. Some videos have employed additional gags, with guest actors and related footage appearing. Originally, the videos were genuine tutorials of very simple actions, such as "How to pick up a [*[sic](/source/Sic)*] umbrella" (the channel's first video) or "How to pour drinks".[2]

HowToBasic on a 2019 episode of the *Cold Ones* podcast

A common theme in the videos is that a large assortment of [chicken eggs](/source/Eggs_as_food) or just a large mix of foods are thrown and destroyed,[2][6] or the meal HowToBasic is trying to cook is smashed with a [hammer](/source/Hammer) or a [shovel](/source/Shovel). Many of the videos include a [running gag](/source/Running_gag) in which the man gives a [thumbs-up](/source/Thumb) or sometimes the [finger gun](/source/Finger_gun) or the [middle finger](/source/The_finger) in front of the camera while pointing the camera at the mess created, often grunting affirmatively. This is typically just before the scene ends.[2][6] Occasionally, HowToBasic participates in certain holidays and trending topics; some of the videos also feature guest appearances.

On 24 March 2018, HowToBasic released what appeared to be a [face reveal](/source/Face_reveal) video. However, the video turned out to be a [parody](/source/Parody) and a compilation of popular [YouTubers](/source/List_of_YouTubers) claiming themselves to be the creator of the channel, ultimately continuing the legitimate creator's anonymity. Over 80 individuals had a cameo in the video, including [Michael Stevens](/source/Michael_Stevens_(YouTuber)) of *[Vsauce](/source/Vsauce)*, [Markiplier](/source/Markiplier), [Casey Neistat](/source/Casey_Neistat), [Daym Drops](/source/Daymon_Patterson), [h3h3productions](/source/H3h3productions), [jacksfilms](/source/Jacksfilms), [Andy Milonakis](/source/Andy_Milonakis), [iDubbbz](/source/IDubbbz), [Boogie2988](/source/Boogie2988), [JonTron](/source/JonTron), Maxmoefoe, [Jacksepticeye](/source/Jacksepticeye), [RoomieOfficial](/source/RoomieOfficial), [Aunty Donna](/source/Aunty_Donna), and [Post Malone](/source/Post_Malone).[7][8]

## In popular culture

In June 2013, the man behind HowToBasic was interviewed as part of a 6:00 PM Australian News Bulletin by [Nine News Perth](/source/Nine_News), broadcast on [STW](/source/STW). The station preserved his anonymity upon his request.[9]

## See also

- [List of YouTubers](/source/List_of_YouTubers)

- [AlanTutorial](/source/Alan_Resnick)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-gazettereview1_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-gazettereview1_1-1) Deml, Jessica (2 February 2018). ["How To Basic Net Worth 2018"](https://gazettereview.com/2018/02/howtobasic-net-worth/). *The Minneapolis Gazette Review*. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-forbesfacereveal_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-forbesfacereveal_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-forbesfacereveal_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-forbesfacereveal_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-forbesfacereveal_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-forbesfacereveal_2-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-forbesfacereveal_2-6) Eordogh, Fruzsina (26 March 2018). ["The Most Epic Face Reveal Video That Wasn't"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180401080229/https://www.forbes.com/sites/fruzsinaeordogh/2018/03/26/the-most-epic-face-reveal-video-that-wasnt/#272f2e002fe7). *[Forbes](/source/Forbes)*. Archived from [the original](https://www.forbes.com/sites/fruzsinaeordogh/2018/03/26/the-most-epic-face-reveal-video-that-wasnt/#272f2e002fe7) on 1 April 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-aussiesyoutube_3-0)** ["Can you make money out of YouTube? You bet, just ask these Germans"](http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/australian-youtube-stars-are-million-dollar-hot-property-complete-with-agents-20150122-12w00c.html). *The Sydney Morning Herald*. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_4-1) ["Top 250 YouTubers Channels in Australia - Socialblade YouTube Stats - YouTube Statistics"](https://socialblade.com/youtube/top/country/au/mostsubscribed). *socialblade.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["UPDATED: Popular YouTube Channel HowToBasic Terminated Without Warning"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150203110943/http://moargeek.com/2014/12/23/popular-youtube-channel-howtobasic-terminated-without-warning/). *MOARGeek*. 23 December 2014. Archived from [the original](http://moargeek.com/2014/12/23/popular-youtube-channel-howtobasic-terminated-without-warning/) on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tubefilterinterview_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tubefilterinterview_6-1) Gutelle, Sam (27 June 2013). ["YouTube Millionaires: How To Basic Breaks Out Of His Shell"](https://www.tubefilter.com/2013/06/27/youtube-millionaires-how-to-basic/). *[Tubefilter](/source/Tubefilter)*. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-tubefilter1_7-0)** Gutelle, Sam (28 March 2018). ["All-Star Cast Of YouTubers Helps Egg-Smasher HowToBasic Parody The Face Reveal Format"](https://www.tubefilter.com/2018/03/28/how-to-basic-face-reveal/). *[Tubefilter](/source/Tubefilter)*. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-dailydot1_8-0)** Katzowitz, Josh (26 March 2018). ["The HowToBasic YouTube channel finally reveals its creator—sort of"](https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/howtobasic-youtube-face-reveal/). *[The Daily Dot](/source/The_Daily_Dot)*. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Perth teen's bizarre videos become internet hit"](http://www.9news.com.au/technology/2013/05/24/13/22/perth-teens-videos-become-internet-hit). *Nine News*. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2015.

## External links

- [HowToBasic's channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/HowToBasic) on [YouTube](/source/YouTube_user_(identifier))

- [*HowToBasic*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6416336/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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