Here are the highlights from VidCon 2025 this week so far

VidCon is many things: a networking hub, a fandom free-for-all, a content factory, and the internet’s annual IRL fever dream. Each day likely brings a fresh wave of moments that make you laugh, cringe, or immediately start filming a reaction on TikTok.

This year’s VidCon is no exception. Whether it’s an appearance from a top-tier creator, a panel quote that instantly enters stan lexicon, or a wholesome fan interaction caught on camera, VidCon 2025 promises to deliver. You can expect creators meeting longtime fans, influencers speaking candidly about life online and brand-building, and more than a few moments that will have the entire Anaheim Convention Center buzzing.

From the convention floor to backstage with your fave creators, Mashable is rounding up the very best of what goes down each day. These are the moments you’ll be seeing all over your feed before the day’s even done.

VidCon hosts its first Hall of Fame awards with Rhett & Link, Tyler Oakley and more

VidCon 2025‘s opening ceremony honored trailblazing creators Hank Green, co-founder of VidCon and half of the Vlogbrothers channel; Rhett & Link, hosts of Good Mythical Morning and founders of Mythical Entertainment; Grace Helbig; Tyler Oakley; Joey Graceffa; Rosanna Pansino; and Smosh co-founders Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox.

Mashable reporters were in the room as the Hall of Fame inductees took to the stage to offer thanks and insight to their longevity as creators.

Super keen VidCon attendees chant ‘let us in’

Enthusiastic early bird attendees stood outside the Anaheim Convention Center doors on Thursday morning, channelling their eagerness into a simple chant: “Let us in.”

Mashable senior culture reporter Christianna Silva captured the moment in a video:

‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Haliey Welch’s live recording of ‘Talk Tuah’ podcast gets messy

Hailey Welch, better known as ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, held a live recording of her podcast Talk Tuah with co-host Chelsea Bradford and guest Whitney Cummings on Thursday night. Unfortunately it quickly devolved, with around half the crowd leaving before the end.

The Aphmau of it all

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More VidCon highlights from this week

Here’s a look at more of what happened and tips creators shared at VidCon Thursday:

Mashable will be live at Anaheim Convention Center this week covering VidCon 2025. Check back in the days ahead at Mashable.com, where we’ll be talking to your favorite creators, covering the latest trends, and sharing how creators are growing their followings, their influence, and making a living online.