Social media is truly a global phenomenon that has changed the way people communicate and share and consume information. It is a platform where people can express themselves, share their thoughts, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Millions of individuals on social media use Facebook, Instagram, and all of the other largest social media platforms in the world. They share photos, videos, articles, links, and more. The popularity of social media has grown exponentially in recent years and will likely continue to grow as more people join the networks.
Social media also provides a powerful tool for celebrities to connect with their fans and followers. They can share their personal life and promote their latest projects and share their opinions on various topics. It is not surprising that celebrities have amassed the most social media followers out of any users.
The following ranking lists the Top 10 people with the most social media followers. The term “followers” includes subscribers, friends, or whichever other term is used to define the following an individual has on the respective social media platform.
The Top 10 ranking of the people with the most social media followers is based on the total following an individual has across all the following six of the most popular social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter. Accounts of businesses, organizations, governments, and brands are excluded from the ranking, however.
The 10 People with the Most Social Media Followers in the World
1. Christiano Ronaldo
2. Justin Bieber
3. Selena Gomez
4. Kylie Jenner
5. Dwayne Johnson
6. Kim Kardashian
7. Ariana Grande
8. Lionel Messi
9. Taylor Swift
10. Katy Perry
The 10 People with the Most Social Media Followers in the World
(as of June 2022)
| Top 10 People with the Most Social Media Followers: |
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| 1. CRISTIANO RONALDO 711 million followers |
| 2. JUSTIN BIEBER 552 million followers |
| 3. SELENA GOMEZ 541 million followers |
| 4. KYLIE JENNER 513 million followers |
| 5. DWAYNE JOHNSON 460 million followers |
| 6. KIM KARDASHIAN 459 million followers |
| 7. ARIANA GRANDE 451 million followers |
| 8. LIONEL MESSI 446 million followers |
| 9. TAYLOR SWIFT 441 million followers |
| 10. KATY PERRY 393 million followers |
Top 10 of people with the most social media followers in the world, based on the total cumulative following an individual has across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter. Accounts of businesses, organizations, governments, and brands are not counted in the ranking.