8-year-old conquers YouTube

Ryan Kaji has earned $22 million in one year.

The world’s top-earning YouTube star, Ryan Kaji, 8, announced in a video on Thursday that he renamed his channel “Ryan’s World” from “Ryan ToysReview.”

The name change reflects Kaji’s larger brand, built in partnership with the kids entertainment company Pocket.Watch.

Kaji said in the video that he and his team “don’t just do toy videos anymore” and that viewers could expect to find content dedicated to science experiments, challenges, and education.

He also announced the launch of a new channel for Spanish-speaking viewers called “Ryan’s World Español.”

Kaji has earned a lucrative income reviewing toys online. In one year, his channel generated $22 million in revenue, Forbes said in its latest report on YouTuber earnings.

The Ryan’s World brand has partnerships and products with Colgate, Nickelodeon, Bonkers Toys, Roku and Walmart. (Business Insider)