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Most Followed Accounts on Social Media – 2024

Social media has now become an integral part of our daily lives and influencing how we connect, communicate, and consume content.

Do you know who holds the title of the most followed person on Instagram? or Which celebrity reigns supreme on Twitter?

If you don’t, no worries. Here in this article, we will discuss the most followed social media accounts across all major social media platforms, like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Threads and Twitch and list the top 5 most followed social media people.

Who Is The Most Followed Person On Social Media?

With an impressive total of approximately 919 million followers, Cristiano Ronaldo holds the title of the most-followed person across all social media platforms.

Most Followed Person On Social Media

Top 5 most-followed people on social media are:

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 919 million followers
  2. Selena Gomez – 690 million followers
  3. Lionel Messi – 621 million followers
  4. Justin Bieber – 595.1 million followers
  5. Taylor Swift – 550.7 million followers

Cristiano Ronaldo is the only person on the social media to have more than 100 million followers on 3 social media platforms.

1. Most Followed Instagram Accounts

Instagram itself is the most followed account on Instagram. Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed person on Instagram, with over 635 million followers. With more than 504 million followers another soccer legend, Leo Messi ranks third in Instagram followers.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi combined have more than 1 Billion followers on Instagram. With 426 million followers Selena Gomez is the most followed women on Instagram, followed by Kylie Jenner with 398 million followers. With 305 million followers, Nike remains as the most followed brand on Instagram.

Below is the list of top most followed Instagram accounts.

RankAccount NameUsernameFollowers
(millions)
1Instagram@instagram674
2Cristiano Ronaldo@cristiano637
3Lionel Messi@leomessi504
4Selena Gomez@selenagomez426
5Kylie Jenner@kyliejenner398
6Dwayne Johnson@therock396
7Ariana Grande@arianagrande378
8Kim Kardashian@kimkardashian361
9Beyoncé@beyonce317
10Khloé Kardashian@khloekardashian308
11Nike@nike305
12Justin Bieber@justinbieber293
13Kendall Jenner@kendalljenner292
14Taylor Swift@taylorswift283
15National Geographic@natgeo282
16Virat Kohli@virat.kohli270
17Jennifer Lopez@jlo252
18Nicki Minaj@nickiminaj229
19Kourtney Kardashian@kourtneykardash222
20Neymar@neymarjr222

2. Most Followed TikTok Accounts

With over 162 million followers ‘Khabane Lame’ is the most followed person on TikTok, followed by Charli D’Amelio with 155 million followers.

MrBeast becomes the 3rd only person to reach 100 million followers on TikTok.

MrBeast and Will Smith are the only two from TikTok’s top 10 most followed persons to have 100+ million followers on Instagram.

Below is the list of top most followed accounts on TikTok.

RankAccount NameTikTok UsernameFollowers
(millions)
1Khabane Lame@khaby.lame162.8
2Charli D’Amelio@charlidamelio155.5
3MrBeast@mrbeast101.2
4Bella Poarch@bellapoarch94.2
5Addison Rae@addisonre88.8
6Zach King@zachking82.2
7Kimberly Loaiza@kimberly.loaiza81.4
8TikTok@tiktok81.1
9Dominik Lipa@domelipa75.1
10Will Smith@willsmith75.1
11CZN Burak@cznburak75.1
12The Rock@therock74.6
13BTS@bts_official_bighit65.5
14Billie Eilish@billieeilish65.5
15Jason Derulo@jasonderulo59.9
16Selena Gomez@selenagomez58.3
17Willie Salim@williesalim56.8
18Kylie Jenner@kyliejenner56.2
19Dixie D’Amelio@dixiedamelio55.9
20Younes Zarou@youneszarou55.6

3. Most Followed X (Twitter) Accounts

Elon Musk the owner of the platform is the most followed person on Twitter with 189 million followers. Barack Obama, Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are the top 3 most followed Political leaders on X (Twitter).

With 112 million followers, Cristiano Ronaldo makes it in the top 3. Justin Bieber tops the list as most followed singer on Twitter. Rihanna, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are the other singers in the top 10. NASA(#11) is the most followed organization on Twitter.

Below is the list of top most Twitter accounts.

RankUsernameOwnerFollowers (millions)
1@elonmuskElon Musk195
2@BarackObamaBarack Obama131.8
3@CristianoCristiano Ronaldo112.5
4@justinbieberJustin Bieber110.3
5@rihannaRihanna108.2
6@katyperryKaty Perry106.1
7@narendramodiNarendra Modi101.1
8@taylorswift13Taylor Swift95.2
9@realDonaldTrumpDonald Trump89.6
10@ladygagaLady Gaga83
11@NASANASA82.1
12@YouTubeYouTube79.6
13@KimKardashianKim Kardashian75.2
14@EllenDeGeneresEllen DeGeneres73.9
15@XX(social media)68.2
16@selenagomezSelena Gomez65.9
17@BillGatesBill Gates65.3
18@imVkohliVirat Kohli64.6
19@cnnbrkCNN Breaking News63.9
20@neymarjrNeymar63.7

4. Most Followed Facebook Pages

Facebook’s own page is the most followed facebook page. With 170 million likes/followers, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most liked/followed person on Facebook.

Both Cristiano(#2) and Messi(#10) share the top 10 spot. Shakira with 123 million followers remains as the most followed singer on Facebook.

Samsung is the most followed Brand on Facebook. Below is the list of top most followed facebook pages.

RankPage nameFollowers
(millions)
1Facebook189
2Cristiano Ronaldo170
3Samsung161
4Mr. Bean141
55-Minute Crafts126
6Shakira123
7CGTN121
8Real Madrid C.F.121
9Lionel Messi117
10Will Smith116
11FC Barcelona113
12China Daily111
13Coca-Cola108
14YouTube107
15Vin Diesel106
16Tasty105
17Rihanna104
19Xinhua News Agency97
18Eminem95
19Netflix93
20Neymar92

5. Most Subscribed YouTube Channels

MrBeast remains as the most subscribed YouTube channel followed by T-Series. Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes channel takes the top spot in education category.

Three out of the top 5 YouTube channels are from India. Both T-series and Zee Music are the top 2 most subscribed Music channels on YouTube and WWE remains as the top facebook page in sports.

Below is the list of most subscribed YouTube channels.

RankNameSubscribers
(millions)
Category
1MrBeast312Entertainment
2T-Series272Music
3Cocomelon – Nursery Rhymes181Education
4SET India176Entertainment
5Kids Diana Show124Entertainment
6Vlad and Niki123Entertainment
7Like Nastya119Entertainment
8PewDiePie111Entertainment
9Zee Music Company109Music
10WWE104Sports
11Goldmines99.3Film
12Sony SAB95Entertainment
13Blackpink94.6Music
14ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs92.6Education
15Stokes Twins85.7Entertainment
16Zee TV83.2Entertainment
175-Minute Crafts80.8How-to
18BANGTANTV78.8Music
19Pinkfong77.2Education
20Hybe Labels75.6Music

6. Most Followed Twitch Channels

With more than 19 million followers Ninja is the most followed Twitch streamer. Ibai Llanos and Raúl Álvarez remains at the 2nd and 3rd spot with 17.1 and 16.4 million followers.

Only 10 Twitch Channels have more than 10 million followers. And almost 45 Twitch channels have more than 5 million followers.

RankOwnerChannelTotal followers (millions)
1Richard Tyler BlevinsNinja19.1
2Ibai LlanosIbai17.1
3Raúl ÁlvarezAuronplay16.4
4Rubén DoblasRubius15
5Félix LengyelxQc12
6David CánovasTheGrefg12
7Kai CenatKaiCenat12
8Turner TenneyTfue11.4
9Juan Sebastián GuarnizoJuansguarnizo11.2
10Michael GrzesiekShroud10.9
11Osvaldo PalaciosElMariana9.7
12Imane AnysPokimane9.3
13Iván BuhajerukElSpreen9.3
14Thomas MorrisSodapoppin8.9
15Cody ConrodClix7.6
16Ali KabbaniMyth7.4
17Michael PetersHeelmike7.4
18Thomas SimonsTommyinnit7.4
19Adin RossAdinRoss7.3
20Alan FerreiraAlanzoka7.2

7. Most Followed Accounts On Threads

Launched in July 2023, Threads is the most recent social media platform. With 17 million followers, Neymar Jr is the most followed person on Threads.

Neymar Jr and Selena Gomez are the only two with more than 15 million followers on Threads.

RankAccountFollowers
1Neymar Jr17.1 million
2Selena Gomez16.1 million
3Kylie Jenner14.1 million
4Kim Kardashian12.7 million
5Jennifer Lopez10.6 million
6Shakira9.3 million
7MrBeast8.9 million
8Will Smith8.7 million
9Khloé Kardashian8.6 million
10Chris Hemsworth7.7 million

Top Social Media Followings

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a football superstar; he is a global icon who has harnessed the power of social media to connect with millions of fans worldwide. With over 919 million followers across all major social media platforms, he holds the title of the most followed person on the planet.

His posts often gets millions of likes and comments. Whether it’s promoting a new product, or simply sharing a moment from his life, Ronaldo’s posts have a significant impact.

Combined Social Media Followers of Cristiano Ronaldo: 919 million

  • Instagram Followers: 637 million
  • X Followers: 112 million
  • Facebook Followers: 170 million
  • TikTok:
  • YouTube:
  • Twitch Followers: 
  • Threads Followers: – 

2. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez’s social media presence is a reflection of her multifaceted career and personal interests. As a singer, actress, and producer, she shares a wide range of content that includes music releases, behind-the-scenes glimpses from her acting projects, and personal moments.

Her posts about her music often generate significant engagement, showcasing her loyal fan base’s enthusiasm and support.

Combined Social Media Followers of Selena Gomez: 690 million

  • Instagram Followers: 426 million
  • TikTok Followers: 58.3 million
  • Twitter: 66 million
  • Facebook Followers: 89 million
  • Threads: 16 million
  • YouTube Subscribers: 34.7 million
  • Twitch:

3. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. With over 504 million followers on Instagram, Messi is the second most followed person on the platform.

While Ronaldo leads in follower count, Messi’s engagement rates and the emotional depth of his posts are equally impactful. His Photos and videos with wife and children gives more intimate look at his life off the pitch.

Combined Social Media Followers of Lionel Messi: 621 million

  • Instagram Followers: 504 million
  • Facebook Followers: 117 million
  • Twitch Followers: 
  • Threads Followers: – 
  • YouTube Followers:
  • Twitter Followers:
  • TikTok:

4. Justin Bieber

With a massive presence on social media platforms, Bieber connects with millions of fans globally, and share a mix of professional updates, and personal moments.

Justin Bieber initially gained fame through YouTube, and he continues to have a strong presence on the platform.

Combined Social Media Followers of Justin Bieber: 595.1 million

  • Instagram Followers: 293 million
  • TiTok Followers: 27.4 million
  • Twitter: 110.5
  • Facebook Followers: 91 million
  • YouTube Subscribers: 73.2
  • Twitch Followers: 
  • Threads Followers: – 

5. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is a powerhouse in the music industry and effectively uses platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to connect with her fans, and share her artistic journey.

Swift often shares moments with friends, behind-the-scenes glimpses from her tours, and candid photos with her cats. Taylor Swift has more than 550 million social media followers across all social media platforms.

Combined Social Media Followers of Taylor Swift: 550.7 million

  • Instagram Followers: 283 million
  • TiTok Followers: 32.9 million
  • Twitter: 95.3
  • Facebook Followers: 80 million
  • YouTube Subscribers: 59.5
  • Twitch Followers: 
  • Threads Followers: – 

Conclusion:

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