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Gaming & Streaming United States

@cruz

Full Creator Stats Live · Updated 2026-07-03

Cruz is a Utah-based YouTube creator and daily livestreamer whose content sits at the intersection of gaming and Gen Z entertainment culture.

NicheGaming & Streaming TierMacro Engagement3.3%

Total Followers +10.2%

2.5M

Across YouTube

Primary Platform

YouTube

2.5M followers · 100% of audience

Engagement

3.3%

vs. 1.5% category median

Sponsorship Tier

Macro

Est. — / IG post

Quick facts
  • 2.5M combined followers across 1 platform.
  • Macro creator tier — United States.
  • 3.3% headline engagement.
  • Active since .
  • Posts in English.
Recent news · 4 items

Performance Across Platforms

Updated 2026-07-03
PlatformFollowers30d GrowthEngagementPosts / wkLast upload
YouTube 2,480,000 +253K 3.3% 3.3 4 days ago

Growth Trend

Last 365 days
WindowYouTubeCombined
Last 7 days +51K +2.1% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +51K
Last 30 days +253K +10.2% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +253K
Last 90 days +766K +30.9% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +766K
Last 365 days +766K +30.9% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +766K

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Background

About @cruz

Cruz is a Utah-based YouTube creator and daily livestreamer whose content sits at the intersection of gaming and Gen Z entertainment culture. Operating primarily on YouTube with a multi-million subscriber following, Cruz built an audience through Roblox and Fortnite content before expanding into a broader, personality-driven format — viral filter reactions, IRL recreations of internet trends, and collaborative challenge videos with fellow creators like Foltyn, Zhong, and Steak. The channel's own framing around "brainrot" content and high-energy clips reflects a deliberate alignment with the short-attention-span, meme-fluent aesthetics that define the current youth internet cycle. A self-described teenage streamer in earlier posts, Cruz represents the newer wave of creators who treat daily live output as the primary product and YouTube clips as the amplification layer.

The audience skews slightly female and concentrates heavily in the 18-to-34 bracket, with a strong domestic base complemented by meaningful reach into India, the UK, Australia, and Mexico — suggesting English-language appeal that travels internationally without requiring localization. Engagement running more than double the category median points to a genuinely active community rather than passive viewership, which is a meaningful signal in a gaming-adjacent space where passive watch time is common. Above-average 30-day subscriber growth as of mid-2026 indicates Cruz is still in an expansion phase rather than plateauing. For brands targeting younger male-skewing gaming audiences or Gen Z lifestyle consumers, the channel's livestream-native format and collaborative creator network position it as a high-frequency touchpoint with real conversion potential.

Brand fit

Why brands partner

cruz reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations. As a gaming creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. Engagement on YouTube runs around 3.3%, pointing to an audience suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel brand campaigns rather than pure-reach buys.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Cruz the YouTube streamer?

Cruz is 17 years old, as he documented himself in his video "Day In The Life Of A 17 Year Old Streamer." He is one of the younger creators in his tier, having grown to over 2 million YouTube subscribers while still a teenager.

Where does Cruz the streamer live?

Cruz is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He lists a P.O. Box there — P.O. Box 17235, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 — for fans who want to send him mail or packages.

What time does Cruz go live every day?

Cruz streams live every day at 6pm EST on YouTube. His consistent daily schedule is a defining part of his brand and has helped him build a loyal audience that tunes in on a set routine.

What is the Ink game Cruz plays on YouTube?

Cruz regularly tags content under #inkgame, pointing to a specific game that has become a recurring fixture in his streams and clip highlights. It appears alongside Roblox and Fortnite as one of the main games driving his upload output.

What Roblox games does Cruz play on his channel?

Cruz is known for Roblox content, including playing titles like Steal a Brainrot, which he even recreated in a real-life challenge video. His Roblox streams and clips are central enough to his brand that he uses #cruzroblox as a dedicated recurring hashtag.

Did Cruz actually play Steal a Brainrot in real life?

Yes — Cruz made a video titled "I Played STEAL A BRAINROT In REAL LIFE," taking the popular online game and acting it out physically. This kind of IRL game recreation is part of the content format he has been exploring alongside his daily streams.

Who are Foltyn, Zhong, and Steak on YouTube?

They are fellow creators Cruz collaborates with, appearing together in group videos like his dance challenge posts where he asks fans to vote in the comments on who performed best. These collab videos are among his more interactive and highly-commented pieces of content.

What kind of dance challenge videos does Cruz post?

Cruz posts group dance challenge videos featuring collaborators like @Foltyn, @Zhong, and @steak, then drives engagement by asking fans to vote in the comments on who danced best. The format mixes entertainment with community interaction, which helps explain why his engagement runs well above the category average.

Does Cruz have a P.O. Box fans can send things to?

Yes, Cruz actively encourages fans to send him things and lists his mailing address — P.O. Box 17235, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 — directly in his YouTube bio. For business inquiries he uses cruz.star.creator@gmail.com.

How big is Cruz on YouTube right now?

Cruz sits in the Macro tier with well over 2 million YouTube subscribers, and his channel has been in a period of notably fast growth. His audience skews nearly 50/50 male and female, which is less common for a gaming and livestream-focused channel.

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