Demolition Ranch Is Retiring from YouTube

The founder of the wildly popular YouTube channel Demolition Ranch has announced his retirement from the world’s largest video platform. Created by firearms specialist Matt Carriker, the creator has been posting videos on YouTube for over 14 years. Since the channel’s launch in 2011, Carriker has released more than 700 videos, showcasing his experiments with a wide range of firearms, often in extreme and entertaining ways.

Over the years, Demolition Ranch has produced numerous viral videos, building a dedicated fanbase of nearly 12 million subscribers. The host’s ability to blend entertainment with informative firearms content made the channel a go-to source for many enthusiasts. While it may not rival the massive reach of YouTube giants like MrBeast, Demolition Ranch has carved out a solid niche audience over the years.

The host of the channel fittingly made his retirement announcement via YouTube in an emotional video, revealing that Demolition Ranch is coming to an end. In addition to wrapping up the channel, the Texas-based ranch is also being put up for sale with a $15 million price tag. Carriker shared that while he feels “nervous and sad” about the decision, his priority is spending more time with his children rather than continuing to focus on content creation.

Demolition Ranch Retires From YouTube and Puts Ranch up for Sale

As Demolition Ranch continued to grow, it evolved into a lucrative career for its host. In the video, Carriker reflects on the early days before YouTube monetization was available to all creators and when making money wasn’t the goal, with his aim simply to share videos with friends. However, everything changed once YouTube introduced monetization and the channel started to gain traction. Today, Demolition Ranch is estimated to generate around $500,000 per year.

At just 38 years old, the YouTuber made it clear that while this marks the end of Demolition Ranch, he’s not ready to retire completely. Carriker mentioned the possibility of returning to his former career as a veterinarian, taking the opposite path of those who leave traditional jobs for content creation. The success of Demolition Ranch also led to two spin-off channels, Vet Ranch and Off The Ranch, which have built sizable followings of 2.7 million and 4.4 million subscribers, respectively.

Online fame and earnings made from YouTube have the power to transform lives, and for Matt Carriker, Demolition Ranch was a massive success that “surpassed every goal.” Choosing to step away while the channel is still finding incredible success was undoubtedly a tough decision, but ultimately the right one for Carriker as he prioritizes what matters most. While many fans will miss his unique take on firearm content, the internet offers plenty of alternatives for enthusiasts to explore.