Paluten Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Real Name, Minecraft, Books, YouTube

Paluten, born Patrick Mayer, is a leading German YouTuber, gaming content creator, and author celebrated for his engaging Minecraft Let’s Play series and vlogs.

As the most-subscribed German gaming YouTuber, he has built a massive following through his humorous and creative content, including the popular Minecraft FREEDOM series, which inspired a bestselling book series and an upcoming animated film.

Profile

• Full Name: Patrick Mayer
• Stage Name: Paluten
• Born: January 5, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: German YouTuber, Author, Content Creator, Podcaster
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Mayer
• Siblings: None (only child)
• Spouse: Unnamed wife (married 2023)
• Children: One child (born 2023)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Paluten was born on January 5, 1988, in Hamburg, Germany, to Mr. and Mrs. Mayer. As an only child, he faced challenges after his parents’ divorce during his teenage years, initially living with his father, who worked for Lufthansa, before moving in with his mother, who owned a convenience store.

Growing up in Hamburg, Patrick attended a Gesamtschule, where he completed his Abitur (high school diploma). He later studied economics (Volkswirtschaftslehre) at a university in Hamburg but prioritized his YouTube career as it gained traction.

His early interest in video games, particularly Minecraft and Need for Speed, shaped his path as a content creator, while his parents’ support encouraged his entrepreneurial spirit.

Career

Paluten launched his YouTube channel on October 17, 2012, debuting with a Need for Speed: Most Wanted Let’s Play. His main channel, focused on Minecraft playthroughs, tutorials, and vlogs, has grown to over 5 million subscribers, making it the most-subscribed German gaming channel.

His 380-episode Minecraft FREEDOM series (2015–2016), a fictional story featuring his mascot, Edgar the pig, and the “Freedom Squad” (GermanLetsPlay, Zombey, Maudado), drew millions of views and included collaborations with YouTubers like Herr Bergmann and Rewinside.

His second channel, Team Paluten (launched July 10, 2014), hosts reaction videos and stream highlights, with a focus on YouTube Shorts since 2023. From August to December 2020, he streamed regularly on Twitch, amassing 822,000 followers.

Paluten co-hosted the podcast Plötzlich Schwanger with Herr Bergmann (2020) and Kottbruder with GermanLetsPlay (since 2022). In 2016, he joined the “UFO” (Ultra Fettes Office) in Cologne with YouTubers like Dner and Rewinside.

As an author, he created the Paluten FREEDOM book series, starting with Die Schmahamas-Verschwörung (2018), which topped Germany’s bestseller lists. Nine sequels followed, and a family-friendly animated film based on the series is slated for 2027, developed with Odeon Fiction and Leonine Studios.

His content spans games like GTA 5, Wobbly Life, and simulators, maintaining a broad appeal.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @paluten
• Facebook Handle: Paluten
• Twitter Handle: @paluten
• TikTok Handle: @paluten
• YouTube: Paluten, Team Paluten
• Twitch: Paluten

Personal Life

Paluten lives in Munich, where he purchased a house in July 2021. In November 2023, he announced his marriage to a mathematician (M.Sc.) he met around 2018 and the birth of their child, keeping their identities private.

He moved to Munich in 2018 after living in Cologne’s “YouTube-Haus,” a shared flat with YouTubers, which he left due to privacy concerns after the address was leaked. An animal lover, he posted about his aunt’s dog in December 2018.

His hobbies include gaming, travel, and creating content, with a focus on maintaining a private yet relatable persona. His Capricorn zodiac sign aligns with his disciplined and ambitious nature.

Filmography

• Paluten FREEDOM (2027, Animated film, in development) – Story developer

Net Worth

Paluten’s estimated net worth is $10 million. His primary income comes from YouTube ad revenue, with Net Worth Spot estimating $156,700 monthly and up to $4.23 million annually from his main channel’s 39.19 million monthly views.