Is John Green A-List?
No — John Green is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2012
The Fault in Our Stars Release
Lost A-list status in 2017
Dropped to B tier — Turtles All The Way Down
Ranking Timeline
Debut Novel Published
Publishes his debut novel, 'Looking for Alaska'.
Vlogbrothers YouTube Channel Start
Starts the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel with his brother Hank.
The Fault in Our Stars Release
Publishes 'The Fault in Our Stars', a global bestseller.
TFIOS Movie Adaptation
Movie adaptation of TFIOS boosts his popularity.
Turtles All The Way Down
Releases another successful novel.
Continued YouTube Success
Maintains popularity and active on YouTube with Vlogbrothers.
Author and Online Personality
Continues to write and engage online.
Last updated: February 25, 2026