About

Chad Franke is an American YouTube personality who became widely known as a member of the popular family vlog channel 8 Passengers. He grew up in the public eye, with much of his childhood and teenage years documented on YouTube.

Famous For

Chad Franke is famous for appearing on the 8 Passengers YouTube channel, which showcased the daily life, routines, and parenting style of the Franke family and gained millions of subscribers worldwide.

Age

Chad Franke was born on February 2, 2005, which makes him 21 years old in 2026. His zodiac sign is Aquarius, a sign often associated with independence, creativity, and a strong sense of individuality.

Early Life and Education

Chad was born in Seattle, Washington, and later raised in Utah. He grew up in a structured household and completed his schooling in Utah. During his early years, he balanced academics with sports and content creation.

Family

Chad is the son of Kevin Franke and Ruby Franke. He has five siblings—Shari, Abby, Julie, Russell, and Eve Franke. His uncle, Beau Griffiths, is also associated with YouTube family content.

Career

Chad rose to prominence for his part in 8 Passengers, a family YouTuber who shared aspects of daily life and the challenges, joys, and ritual events of the Franke clan. At its peak, the channel had more than 2.2 million subscribers. As one of the popular personalities, Chad has been featured in many videos and interacted with fans who’ve followed the family’s life.

Wedding

Chad Franke began dating Kamryn Anderson in January 2024. The couple later got married in October 2025, marking a major milestone in his personal life.

Net Worth

Chad Franke’s exact net worth is not publicly disclosed. However, based on YouTube earnings and brand exposure from the family channel, his estimated net worth is believed to be in the range of $200,000–$500,000.

Associated With

Chad Franke is associated with his uncle Beau Griffiths, who is also a YouTuber with a family channel. This connection places Chad within a broader network of family-oriented content creators beyond his immediate family’s channel.

Trivia

Chad played flag football for about two years and expressed interest in transitioning to tackle football. He became famous at a very young age and later stepped back from constant online exposure to focus on his personal life and future goals.