HowToBasic is an Australian[1] YouTube comedy channel that is part of the WBD Ad Sales network,[5] with over 17 million subscribers. The creator of the videos does not speak or show his face, and remains anonymous.[1] The channel primarily features bizarre and destructive visual gags disguised as how-to tutorials. The channel first gained popularity in 2013.

As of February 2023, HowToBasic is the 5th biggest Australian YouTube channel.[6] The channel's estimated net worth is US$2 million as of 