X (Twitter): Top Accounts, by number of followers

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Accounts	Number of followers, in millions
@Elonmusk	140.55
@barackobama	132.60
@justinbieber	112.73
@Cristiano	108.59
@rihanna	108.36
@katyperry	107.96
@taylorswift13	92.80
@narendramodi	88.77
@ladygaga	84.53
@youtube	78.87

Source: Wikipedia - X (Twitter) accounts with the most followers

Region: Worldwide
Time period: Aug 2023
Published: Aug 2023

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Updated: Apr 9, 2024 | Published by: Statistico | About Us | Data sources

Elon Musk leads with the highest number of followers

@Elonmusk dominates the Twitter landscape with a staggering 140.55 million followers, showcasing his unparalleled influence on the platform.

Barack Obama secures the second position

With 132.60 million followers, @barackobama firmly holds the second spot, underlining his enduring popularity and global appeal.

Musicians and sports personalities dominate the top 10

The list features 5 musicians (@justinbieber, @rihanna, @katyperry, @taylorswift13, @ladygaga) and 1 sports personality (@Cristiano), indicating the significant impact of entertainment and sports on social media engagement.

YouTube Twitter's official account is the least followed among the top 10

@youtube, with 78.87 million followers, is the least followed account in the top 10, highlighting the stronger individual personalities over corporate accounts in attracting Twitter followers.

Narendra Modi is the only political leader apart from Obama

@narendramodi stands out as the only political leader besides Barack Obama in the top 10, with 88.77 million followers, reflecting his significant online presence and influence.

The top 10 accounts exceed 1 billion combined followers

Collectively, the top 10 Twitter accounts boast over 1 billion followers, demonstrating the massive reach and influence these top users command on the platform.

Close follower counts among musicians

Musicians (@rihanna, @katyperry, and @taylorswift13) have closely contested follower counts, with only 16.56 million followers separating them, showcasing the competitive nature of social media presence in the music industry.

Significant drop from top to bottom of the list

The difference in follower count between the top account (@Elonmusk) and the tenth (@youtube) is 61.68 million followers, indicating a substantial disparity in popularity and influence among the top Twitter users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the highest number of followers on Twitter?

@Elonmusk leads with the highest number of followers on Twitter, boasting 140.55 million followers.

Who are the other political leaders among the top Twitter accounts other than Barack Obama?

The only other political leader among the top Twitter accounts other than Barack Obama is @narendramodi, with 88.77 million followers.

How many followers do the top 10 Twitter accounts have in total?

The top 10 Twitter accounts have a combined total of over 1 billion followers.

Who has the least number of followers among the top 10 Twitter accounts?

@Youtube has the least number of followers among the top 10 Twitter accounts, with 78.87 million followers.

Terms and Definitions

Twitter is a social networking service where users can post and interact with messages, referred to as "tweets". Individuals, businesses, and organizations use Twitter to share news, updates, opinions, and engage in conversations or discussions. Tweets can include text, images, and videos, and can also be shared, replied to, or liked by other users.

Followers on Twitter are the users who subscribe to someone's tweets. When a user follows another, the latter's tweets appear in the former's Twitter feed, which is the constantly updating list of tweets home page. The number of followers is often seen as an indicator of popularity or influence on the platform.

A hashtag is a word or phrase proceeded by the hash or pound sign (#) and used to identify messages on a specific topic on Twitter. Hashtags allow users to easily search for tweets that have a common topic and are important tools in viral marketing campaigns.

A verified account on Twitter is an account that has been confirmed by Twitter as being authentic. This verification, represented by a blue checkmark icon beside the username, is often given to public figures, politicians, celebrities, journalists, and businesses. It helps users identify authentic accounts from potential impersonators.

A retweet is when someone shares someone else's tweet. This can let their followers see the original tweet, leading to greater distribution of the tweet. Retweets are often used to endorse a message, contribute to a trending topic, or highlight someone else's tweet.

Twitter engagement refers to any interaction with or reaction to a tweet. This can include likes, retweets, replies, mentions, or shares. High engagement can increase the visibility and reach of a tweet, and is often used as a measure of success for Twitter content.

A Twitter handle is the username that appears at the end of the unique Twitter URL. It’s used to identify each user on Twitter. Handles are preceded by the @ symbol.

A Twitter influencer is a user recognized for their expertise in a specific field, large follower count, or ability to drive action on the platform. Influencers can be individuals, businesses, or organizations. They can leverage their influence to market products, services, or causes to their followers.

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