David Dobrik's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 4, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of David Dobrik.

David Dobrik is a prominent internet personality known for his YouTube vlogs, which gained immense popularity starting in 2015. Before YouTube, he found success on Vine. In 2019, Dobrik co-founded Dispo, a photography app. He immigrated to the United States as a child and was protected under the DACA program before obtaining permanent residency.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Tennis State Tournament

In 2014, David Dobrik qualified for the Boys Tennis State Tournament and won third place in the doubles tournament.

December 2018: Diamond Play Button Award and Recognition

In December 2018, YouTube gave David Dobrik a Diamond Play Button for surpassing 10 million subscribers. Paper magazine also named him one of the "10 Social Media Personalities Making the Most Noise" for 2018.

August 2019: Variety Recognition and Teen Choice Award

In August 2019, David Dobrik was featured in Variety's "Power of Young Hollywood" list and co-hosted the Teen Choice Awards, winning Choice Male Web Star. He also competed in the Kids' Choice Sports Championship.

October 2019: Most Popular Media Personality Among Teenagers

In October 2019, David Dobrik was ranked the most popular media personality among teenagers by Piper Jaffray & Co.

November 2019: Sexiest Heartthrob Title and Award Show Appearances

In November 2019, People magazine named David Dobrik Sexiest Heartthrob of 2019. He also presented at the American Music Awards and was a guest judge on Chopped Junior.

December 2019: YouTube Rewind and Viral TikTok Video

In December 2019, David Dobrik was named the fifth-most-viewed creator on YouTube in YouTube Rewind 2019. His TikTok elephant's toothpaste video was the Number 1 Top Viral Video on the platform.

2019: Streamy Award for Ensemble Cast

In 2019, David Dobrik won the Ensemble Cast prize at the Streamy Awards with the Vlog Squad, acknowledging his friends' help with his videos.

April 2020: Most Popular Media Personality Among Teenagers (Second Time)

In April 2020, David Dobrik was again ranked the most popular media personality among teenagers by Piper Jaffray & Co.

August 2020: TikTok Creator Fund Recipient, TV Host, and Twitch Launch

In August 2020, David Dobrik became one of the first recipients of TikTok's Creator Fund. He became the host of Dodgeball Thunderdome on Discovery Channel and launched his Twitch streaming channel.

November 2020: Sexiest YouTube Star and AMA Presentation

In November 2020, People magazine named David Dobrik Sexiest YouTube Star, and he was also a presenter at the American Music Awards.

December 2020: Forbes 30 Under 30 and YouTube Star Recognition

In December 2020, David Dobrik was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2021 and was named one of the highest-paid YouTube stars of 2020 by Forbes. He also co-hosted "Peace Out 2020" on Facebook Watch.