Ludwig Net Worth: How Much Does Ludwig Earn? (2024)

Full name: Ludwig Anders Ahgren	Education: Arizona State University
Date of birth: July 6, 1995	Height: 5′ 9″ / 175 cm
Place of birth: Hollis, New Hampshire, USA	Weight: 158 lb / 72 kg
Current residence: Los Angeles, California, USA	Estimated net worth: $6.42 million

Ludwig Anders Ahgren, commonly known as Ludwig, is an exceptionally popular American streamer who has consistently ranked at the top in both followers and subscribers on Twitch for quite some time.

Naturally, with such a level of success, one can accumulate quite a fortune. But how much money does Ludwig make exactly, and what is his net worth?

Let’s discover.

What is Ludwig’s Net Worth?

Ludwig’s current estimated net worth is approximately 6.4 million USD. The majority of this wealth has been amassed due to his remarkable popularity on Twitch, with sponsorship deals and his YouTube channel serving as additional sources of income. Below is a more detailed description of this internet personality.

Born and raised in Hollis, New Hampshire, Ludwig spent his childhood with his mother and sister. He attended elementary, middle, and high school in Hollis, graduating from the latter in 2013.

Around this time, he also began his career as a content creator. His first venture into this area of showbiz was a Call of Duty-oriented YouTube channel titled “TheZanySidekick.”

Sources of Ludwig’s Net Worth

1. Twitch Streaming Income

As the most subscribed Twitch streamer in the platform’s history, it is only natural that a significant portion of Ludwig’s income derives from both ad revenue and viewer donations on this platform.

First appearing on the platform in 2018, this streamer had a relatively slow start but experienced a meteoric rise at the end of 2019, when Ludwig reached 100k subscribers on Twitch for the first time.

At that time, he primarily streamed Super Smash Bros, Dark Souls, and Mario Party 2.

Ludwig’s ascent continued in 2021. After experimenting with streaming chess and taking part in community tournaments alongside other streamers, including prominent figures like LilyPichu and Pokimane,

The magnitude of his success eventually caught the media’s attention, leading to him being the Washington Post’s preferred choice for an interview regarding the tremendous success of the game Among Us in October 2020.

As his Twitch subscriber count continued to rise toward the end of the year and into 2021, Ludwig ultimately broke the platform’s record on April 13th, 2021. Although he lost his position as the number one streamer in terms of current subscriptions, his standing on the all-time list remains unchallenged.

So, how much does Ludwig earn from Twitch? According to statistics and trends regarding how much the platform pays popular streamers, along with the average amount of donations he receives, his earnings are estimated to be between 200,000 and 250,000 USD per month. This amount can significantly increase during major events. For instance, he mentioned that his revenue from the Twitch subathon event reached an impressive 1.4 million USD.

2. YouTube-Sourced Income

Naturally, not all of Ludwig’s substantial income comes from Twitch. He also has a fairly successful YouTube channel. Similar to his main platform, he started slowly back in 2015, gaining traction over time and reaching 1 million subscribers by the end of 2020.

Currently, he has over 1.6 million subscribers on this platform, which is quite an impressive figure for someone who does not consider YouTube his primary platform. Overall, Ludwig’s gaming videos on his own and collaborating YouTube channels earn him between 20,000 and 50,000 USD each month, depending on the number of views he receives.

3. Ludwig’s Esports Income

Above all, we must always remember that before Ludwig began streaming, he started his journey as an esports player and commentator.

After defeating several top-ranked players in Super Smash Bros Melee, including Kashan “ChillinDude” Khan and Cary “Vro” Zhang, and achieving other notable results in the game, Ludwig’s popularity soared as he emerged as one of the leading commentators for this title, calling matches at some of the largest tournaments, such as the GENESIS series.

Still, the majority of his earnings do not come directly from esports, but rather from the significant increase in his Twitch and YouTube revenues, which resulted from the recognition he gained at these events.

4. Other Sources of Income

As time went on, Ludwig gradually developed his internet personality by streaming on Twitch, creating YouTube content, and securing brand deals, the first of which was with Rally. He also owns a line called Mogul Loves and has hosted an event titled A Very Mogul Christmas.

Although he never revealed the amounts, it is clear that sponsorship deals are among the most significant sources of income for this Twitch streamer, along with the revenue from his merchandise line.

Ludwig’s Total Net Worth

With such a diverse income scheme, how much wealth has Ludwig managed to accumulate in total? Official data indicates that Ludwig’s net worth is approximately 6.4 million USD, but this figure may already be outdated.

With his Twitch channel’s popularity constantly fluctuating based on the success of his events and his YouTube earnings varying with the number of views he receives, Ludwig occasionally experiences significant spikes in his earnings. However, whether these spikes accurately reflect his total net worth is a different matter.

What Can We Expect from Ludwig in the Future?

Although the streaming world is largely unpredictable, established internet personalities are typically unaffected by these fluctuations. Therefore, we can expect Ludwig’s net worth to continue growing as he uploads videos that viewers find engaging.

Conclusion

As the record holder for the Twitch subscriber count and one of the largest streamers in terms of continuous subscriptions, Ludwig Ahgren is likely to maintain his popularity over time, which will almost certainly boost his net worth as well.

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