Top LGBTQ Influencers on YouTube in New York (2026)

Discover the top LGBTQ influencers on YouTube in New York for 2026 and meet the New York queer YouTubers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top LGBTQ Influencers on YouTube in New York?

Explore the top LGBTQ influencers on YouTube in New York for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover New York YouTubers in the LGBTQ niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. KANIS

    @KANISOFFICIALYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Haitian American Creole artist KANIS's musical odyssey began in the streets of New York City. Embracing her roots, she blended traditional Haitian rhythms into her music. Known for her genre-defying fusion of Racine, Voodoo, Rara, and Hip-Hop, KANIS's music is a vibrant celebration of her cultural heritage. KANIS is making waves in the fashion and entertainment worlds, securing her place among the elite. In a society where the LGBTQ+ community continues to face significant challenges, particularly within the Caribbean, KANIS stands out. She became the first artist in Haiti to openly share her sexual orientation, despite it being illegal in the country. By doing so, she aims to inspire those constrained by societal norms to embrace their authentic selves and advocates for change and acceptance. KANIS continues to inspire a new generation of artists. KANIS remains committed to her roots and her community, proving that authenticity and cultural pride go hand in hand.

    Hashtags#kanis#niska#haiti
    Followers235K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes310
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.1%
    Mexico18.9%
    India16.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music28.6%
    Fitness9.5%
    Blogger9.5%
  2. 2. Don’t Suck Series

    @DontSuckSeriesYouTubeUnited States, New York

    This bold, subversive queer comedy-drama follows a group of friends in New York City navigating identity, ambition, and connection amid the beautiful chaos of growing up. Now, with an expanded ensemble, tangled new romances, and an audacious original musical, Season 2 digs even deeper into the universal ache to be seen — and the truth that growing up is hard, and maybe never really ends. 🎬 SEASON 2 PREMIERES JUNE 4 📺 New episodes Thursdays 🎭 An original musical finale This indie queer comedy-drama racked up over 8 million views in Season 1 and played festivals around the world. Season 2 features Jeff Hiller (Emmy winner, Somebody Somewhere), Ophira Eisenberg (NPR), Jim Newman (Succession), Will Ganss (3x Emmy-winning GMA correspondent), Sheria Mattis (Netflix Is a Joke), and Kennedy Kanagawa (Into the Woods, OUT100). www.dontsuckseries.com ──────────────── Created by Tyler Isaac Martin Sponsors: TOA Waters (toawaters.com), Pure for Men (www.pureformen.com), Andrew Christian

    Followers40.5K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes41
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States37.5%
    Canada21.6%
    India14.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy14.5%
    Music13.2%
    Photography10.5%
  3. 3. VlDICK WHO MADE IT

    @just_vladickYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Hey everyone! I’m from Russia, now living in NYC. On this channel, I share my life in America, gay dating experiences, relationships, and LGBTQ culture in New York City. I’m also a photographer and actively run my social media on Telegram and TikTok, sharing thoughts, ideas, and stories. Open to collaborations and any creative opportunities! For business inquiries, message me on Instagram: vladick_btw

    Hashtags#lgbtq#pridemonth
    Followers12.3K
    Engagement rate4.0%
    Average likes497
    Audience quality score77/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.0%
    2025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Russia39.3%
    United States24.7%
    Mexico10.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography13.3%
    Sports11.7%
    Dog Owner10.0%
  4. 4. Ungrateful Black Artist

    @TimothyDuWhiteYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Hello Frannnzzz!!! Thank you for stopping by the DuWhitePages! My name is Timothy DuWhite, and I'm here for all that book talk! I'm crazy about obscure science fiction and fantasy works from Black authors, though, you could catch me peepin a New York Times bestseller from time to time. Come over and get into this text with me!

    Hashtags#bars#blackandbookish#blackandqueer#blackboyoutoftime
    Followers1.8K
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes13
    Audience quality score73/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States36.0%
    India15.0%
    Mexico15.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.5%
    Photography11.3%
    Tattoo11.3%
  5. 5. frutaextrana

    @frutaextranaYouTubeUnited States, New York

    A Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender soap opera about their crazy lives in the Bronx, NYC and a LGBT Black/Latino bilingual talk show

    Followers1.5K
    Engagement rate-
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    20222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India31.2%
    United States29.5%
    Nigeria11.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion18.4%
    Travel12.6%
    Fitness10.3%
  6. 6. Julianna Glasse

    @JuliannaGlasseYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Julianna Glasse is an inspirational speaker, author, and host of the Read With Jules Bookclub. She has performed at numerous charity and professional events and venues around the nation. Julianna Glasse has made regular appearances for Gucci, Burberry, Celine, and New York and London Fashion Weeks. She sang for two World Series games, has met with Congress and two sitting U.S. Presidents, in addition to regularly speaking and singing before her many fans. Julianna Glasse has been featured by top media across the globe including Forbes, Huffington Post, PEOPLE Magazine, ABC News, CBS, FOX News, Fashionista, and The Today Show, among others.

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    @thekevingarcia@thekevingarcia
    Followers1.4K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes4
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States36.5%
    Canada17.7%
    Mexico15.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion25.3%
    Mommy11.4%
    Dog Owner10.1%
  7. 7. themediashow

    @themediashowYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Who gets to spend any time with the media at school? Weena and Erna play hooky every week in an abandoned storage closet in an advertising agency in New York City, where Weena's frustration with advertising goes head-to-head with Erna's love of her favorite shows. Join us!

    Followers1.2K
    Engagement rate4.8%
    Average likes57
    Audience quality score95/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    2023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.2%
    Mexico19.8%
    India15.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner12.7%
    Blogger12.7%
    Softball11.1%
  8. 8. Joey Graceffa

    @JoeyGraceffaYouTubeUnited States

    Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Joey Graceffa! On my channel, you’ll find a variety of entertaining content from vlogs, lifestyle tips, animal content, social experiments and content catered not just for the LGBTQ community but for everyone! If you love all things dogs and cats, fascinating vlogs, LGBTQ content and a wide variety of gaming content this is the channel for you! Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications, and for instant updates, check out my social media accounts below.

    Hashtags#joeygraceffa#vlog#pets
    Followers9.4M
    Engagement rate0.05%
    Average likes4.3K
    Audience quality score68/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States39.2%
    India15.5%
    Mexico14.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner23.5%
    Music13.6%
    Photography9.9%
  9. 9. Mina Le

    @gremlitaYouTubeUnited States

    I'm just a gal who likes fashion and movies.

    Hashtags#casetify#casetifypartner#blackfriday#deals
    Followers1.8M
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes22.1K
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States35.9%
    India17.9%
    Mexico15.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion23.4%
    Mommy13.0%
    Photography13.0%
  10. 10. TyBott Official

    @TyBottOfficialYouTubeUnited States

    welcome to my life instagram //@tybottofficial tiktok // @tybottofficial snapchat // @tybottofficial pinterest // @tybottofficial twitter //@tybottofficial

    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate-
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score31/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.5%
    India18.8%
    Mexico17.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.4%
    Fitness11.5%
    Dog Owner11.5%

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Who are the top LGBTQ influencers on YouTube in New York in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top LGBTQ influencers on YouTube in New York is KANIS with 235K followers, followed by Don’t Suck Series and VlDICK WHO MADE IT. This ranking lists 10 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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Start with this ranking of 10 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top LGBTQ influencers on YouTube in New York ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for LGBTQ influencers on YouTube in New York?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.4%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

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