This year, VidCon achieved something remarkable: it recognized the creators who contributed significantly to the internet. During the inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony, nine legendary YouTubers — Joey Graceffa, Tyler Oakley, Rhett & Link, Rosanna Pansino, Hank Green, Grace Helbig, and the SMOSH duo — were honored for their enduring influence.

Naturally, we inquired: Who else merits inclusion?

Who should VidCon select for its Hall of Fame in the future?

One name that came up repeatedly was Philip DeFranco. With 6.6 million followers and almost two decades of presence on YouTube, Helbig and the SMOSH co-founders highlighted his continuous cultural commentary and the significance of his news videos.

Helbig also commented, “We have half of a Green brother; I think we need the other Green brother.” John Green, the other half of the VlogBrothers and a co-founder of VidCon alongside his brother Hank, who was inducted in 2025, is also a bestselling author.

SMOSH co-founders Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla, together with Hank Green, stated that lonelygirl15 deserves a place in the Hall of Fame for her vlogs, which became a sensation 19 years ago. She is recognized as one of the earliest viral stars, later disclosed to be a creation by Miles Beckett, Mesh Flinders, Greg Goodfried, and Amanda Goodfried.

Another name that surfaced often was iJustine, mentioned by Joey Graceffa and Rosanna Pansino. With over 7 million subscribers during her 19 years on YouTube, her tech-centric content features product reviews and interviews with tech CEOs.

Tyler Oakley suggested GloZell, the YouTuber with 4.54 million subscribers who rose to fame with her cinnamon challenge, gathering 60 million views.

Other YouTubers who were referenced by the inductees included Ingrid Nilsen, Lilly Singh, Captain Sparklez, Fred, VSauce, and Ze Frank. But who will ultimately secure a place in the VidCon Hall of Fame next year? We’ll stay tuned for the outcome.