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Twitter (𝕏) is a social media platform that has a vast number of users, and many of them have a substantial following. The platform is popular among celebrities and politicians, and many of them have millions of followers. In the early days of Twitter (𝕏), it was referred to as a microblogging site. However, it has now evolved into a platform where people can connect with authentic celebrities and express themselves. One way to identify a verified celebrity on Twitter is by the presence of a verified badge on their account.
We have compiled a list of the top 50 most followed Twitter accounts in 2023. The ranking is based on the number of followers each account has. These accounts are held by some of the most influential people on the platform, including celebrities, politicians, and influential figures from various industries. The ranking is a reflection of the reach and influence these individuals have on the platform, and it is a testament to the power of social media in connecting people worldwide.
In this list: Most followed X accounts 2023
Here’s a list of the top 50 most followed Twitter accounts in the world:
1. Elon Musk | 157.1 Million Followers
| Month | Elon Musk’s followers count | Change from previous month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | 57.3 million* | – |
| January 2022 | 59.8 million* | +2.5 million |
| February 2022 | 62.5 million* | +2.7 million |
| March 2022 | 65.1 million* | +2.6 million |
| April 2022 | 67.8 million* | +2.7 million |
| May 2022 | 70.4 million* | +2.6 million |
| June 2022 | 73.1 million* | +2.7 million |
| July 2022 | 75.8 million* | +2.7 million |
| August 2022 | 78.4 million* | +2.6 million |
| September 2022 | 81.1 million* | +2.7 million |
| October 2022 | 83.8 million* | +2.7 million |
| November 2022 | 86.5 million* | +2.7 million |
| December 2022 | 127.7 million | +41.2 million |
| January 2023 | 128.6 million | +0.9 million |
| February 2023 | 127.7 million | -0.9 million |
| March 2023 | 133.1 million* | +5.4 million |
| April 2023 | 137 million | +4 million |
| May 2023 | 141.7 million | +4.7 million |
| June 2023 | 145 million | +4 million |
| July 2023 | 150.3 million | +5 million |
| August 2023 | 154 million | +5 million |
| September 2023 | 157.1 million | +3 million |
The owner of X (Twitter), Elon Musk is the most-followed person on the platform right now. He replaced Barack Obama as the most followed person on X (Twitter) back in March 2023. With an impressive count of 157.1 million followers as of September 2023, and has seen an increase of 3 million followers since August 2023. His Twitter handle, @elonmusk, is a must-follow for those looking to stay informed about his companies, such as @Tesla, @SpaceX, @xAI, and his thoughts on technology, innovation in the modern world, and his mission to land humans on the red planet, Mars.
Musk recently made significant changes to Twitter, renaming it to X and later changing its bird logo to just X in an effort to make his vision of X – The Everything App come to life. His takeover of Twitter in late 2022 resulted in the subsequent increase in the platform’s popularity. There were several copies recently launched in the market, such as Threads, a Twitter-like app’s announcement, have also contributed to the growth of the platform.
If you haven’t already, be sure to follow @elonmusk for updates on X, SpaceX, Xai, and Tesla.
2. Barack Obama | 131.9 Million Followers
| Month | Barack Obama’s followers count | Change from previous month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2022 | 133.1 million* | – |
| January 2023 | 133.3 million* | +0.2 million |
| February 2023 | 133.3 million | 0 |
| March 2023 | 133 million* | -0.3 million |
| April 2023 | 132.7 million | -0.3 million |
| May 2023 | 132.5 million | -0.2 million |
| July 2023 | 132 million | -0.5 million |
| August 2023 | 130 million | -2 million |
| September 2023 | 131.9 million | +1.9 million |
After getting replaced as the most followed person by Elon Musk, Barack Obama’s follower count is dropping fast. One reason could be a crackdown against fake bots on X (formerly Twitter). From the most followed individual to the second most followed person on Twitter, the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, has currently 131.9 million followers on Twitter. His Twitter handle, @BarackObama, is a must-follow for those looking to stay informed and engaged with his ongoing political and social commentary. He also shares his philanthropic journey with his followers.
Known for his eloquence and ability to connect with people from all walks of life, it’s no surprise that former President Obama’s Twitter following has grown steadily since he first joined the platform in 2007. In fact, as of 2021, he had around 120 million followers; by December 2022, it was 133.3 million. And now, the number of followers have dropped to 131.9 million.
3. Justin Bieber | 111.7 Million Followers
| Month | Justin Bieber’s followers count | Change from previous month |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2022 | 114.1 million | – |
| December 19, 2022 | 113.7 million* | -0.4 million |
| February 2023 | 113.5 million | -0.2 million |
| March 2023 | 113.5 million* | 0 |
| July 2023 | 111.8 million | -1.7 million |
| August 2023 | 111.7 million | -0.1 million |
| September 2023 | 111.7 million | 0 |
The third on the list of the most followed people on Twitter is none other than the famous singer, Justin Bieber. As of September 2023, Justin Bieber has 111.7 million followers on X (Twitter). That’s a huge drop from 113.7 million as noted by our team back in March 2023. Before this, Justin was the second most-followed personality on Twitter, later replaced by Elon Musk.
Justin Bieber used to have 114.1 million followers on Twitter back on August 1, 2022, however, it seems most followers were lost after a crackdown on Twitter’s bot accounts after Musk’s takeover. Justin also faced a slight drop in his followers by 200K as he recently sold rights to his music in a $200m deal.
You can follow Justin Bieber’s Twitter handle @justinbieber.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo | 109.6 Million Followers
| Month | Ronaldo’s followers count | Change from previous month |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | 105.1 million | – |
| December 2023 | 106.1 million | +1 million |
| February 2023 | 107.4 million | +1.3 million |
| July 2023 | 109 million | +1.6 million |
| August 2023 | 109.4 million | +0.4 million |
| September 2023 | 109.6 million | +0.2 million |
A living legend of the Soccer world, Cristiano Ronaldo is now the fourth most followed person on Twitter. He’s also featured on top of our list of most followed Instagram accounts in 2023. Ronaldo had 107.4 million followers back in February 2023. Previously, he had 109.4 million followers back in August 2023, however, he currently has 109.6 million followers on X.
Cristiano rules the hearts of people. His followers are rapidly increasing on social media, especially after his recent multi-million dollar Arab football club deal, making him the most expensive footballer in history. The 37-year-old, award-winning Portuguese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo is the fourth most followed Twitter personality right now. You can find him on Twitter @Cristiano.
5. Rihanna | 108.3 Million Followers
| Month | Rihanna’s followers count | Change from previous month |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | 106.9 million | – |
| December 2023 | 107.4 million | 0.5 million |
| February 2023 | 107.8 million | +0.4 million |
| July 2023 | 108.2 million | +0.4 million |
| August 2023 | 108.2 million | 0 |
| September 2023 | 108.3 million | +0.1 million |
Rihanna became the fifth most followed person on X (formerly Twitter) with currently 108.3 million followers on X as of September 2023, making her the fifth largest Twitter account. Her follower count has increased by half a million every month. She’s from Barbados 🇧🇧. You can follow her on Twitter @rihanna.
6. Katy Perry | 107.1 Million Followers
| Month | Katy Perry’s followers count | Change from previous month |
|---|---|---|
| November 2022 | 108.8 million* | – |
| December 2022 | 108.7 million* | -0.1 million |
| January 2023 | 108.7 million* | 0 |
| February 2023 | 108.7 million | 0 |
| March 2023 | 108.3 million* | – 0.2 million |
| July 2023 | 107.2 million | – 1.1 million |
| August 2023 | 107.2 million | 0 |
| September 2023 | 107.1 million | -0.1 million |
Famous singer, Katy Perry used to have the world’s most-followed Twitter account some time ago and she became the first person on Twitter to cross the 100 million mark as reported by Time Magazine. However, she is now sixth on our latest top Twitter accounts list. Katy was replaced by Rihanna in our latest rankings. She lost around 1.2 million followers from March 2023 to September 2023.
In early 2022, she had 108.9 million followers, making her the third most followed Twitter account, however, now she has a following of 107.2 million on Twitter as of September 2023. Her Twitter handle is @katyperry.
7. Taylor Swift | 94.3 Million Followers
| Month | Taylor Swift’s follower count | Monthly change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | 90.7 million* | – |
| December 2022 | 92.1 million* | +1.4 million |
| February 2023 | 92.3 million | +0.2 million |
| July 2023 | 93.6 million | +1.3 million |
| August 2023 | 93.9 million | +0.3 million |
| September 2023 | 94.3 million | +0.5 million |
Taylor Swift sits at number 7 on this list with 94.3 million followers as of September 2023. Her follower count has increased over the years but not as dramatically as other accounts mentioned here. Back in February, she had 92.3 million followers and in December 2022 we noted 92.1 million followers on her account. As of September 2023, the star singer has 94.3 million followers. At this speed, she may cross Katy Perry in the coming year soon.
Her username on Twitter is @taylorswift13. You can follow her for album releases and updates on her life.
8. Narendra Modi | 91.8 Million
Followers history:
- August 2022: 81.2 million
- November 2022: 84.5 million
- December 2022: 85.1 million
- January 2023: 86.1 million
- February 2023: 86.1 million
- June 2023: 86.2 million
- July 2023: 90.5 million
- August 2023: 91 million
- September 2023: 91.8 million
Narendra Modi is currently India’s Prime Minister and just replaced Donald Trump from this position as the eighth most followed Twitter account. He also became the second most followed politician in history on Twitter. The controversial Indian political leader currently has 91.8 million followers on Twitter, with an increment of 5.5 million followers since February 2023’s 86.1 million followers count.
Modi has faced several controversies the most recent one is a documentary made by BBC UK on his role in the 2002 riots in Gujrat, India against Muslims. The Indian Govt. has reacted back and has thus banned BBC UK in India as a response.
You can find him on Twitter @narendramodi.
9. Donald Trump | 87.3 Million Followers
| Month | Trump’s follower count | Monthly change |
|---|---|---|
| December 2022 | 87.8 million* | – |
| February 2023 | 87.6 million | -0.2 million |
| July 2023 | 86.5 million | -1.1 million |
| August 2023 | 87 million | +0.5 million |
| September 2023 | 87.3 million | +0.3 million |
On number nine, we have billionaire, business tycoon, showman, actor (he appeared in Home Alone), and 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Trump wasn’t using his Twitter and was using his personal social media app, Truth Social. On August 25, Trump tweeted for the first time in 3 years after getting arrested. He shared his mug shot, which has gotten a record number of post views (263.4M) and likes (1.7M).
His account was reinstated by new Twitter owner Elon Musk after being suspended for two years. Trump currently has 87.3 million followers on Twitter as of September 2023.
The previous Twitter administration banned Trump for tweets against their policies. However, the decision seemed more political than just an administrative one. After taking over Twitter, Elon Musk, the new Chief Twitt, had a poll on his Twitter profile, where, millions of people voted in favor of Trump, resulting in reinstating Trump’s Twitter account.
Trump, however, has declined Elon Musk’s offer to come back to Twitter and prefers his own Truth Social platform. You can still follow him @realDonaldTrump.
Ariana Grande | 85.2 million [Deleted Dec. 2021]
Ariana Grande had 85.2 million followers back in December 2021. She deleted her Twitter for some reason and hence remains the 10th most followed person on Twitter if we consider her 2021 numbers. Regardless, she still has an Instagram account where she has 374 million followers, making her 7th most followed Instagram personality.
10. Lady Gaga | 83.9 Million Followers
Our Twitter followers ranking isn’t complete without Lady Gaga, sitting at number tenth, she now has 83.9 million followers with a drop of around a million followers since February 2023. Back in Feb, she had 84.9 million followers, however, the recent drop shows that it may be all bots that were lost in Twitter’s bot wipe operation.
- November 2022: 85.1 million
- December 2022: 85.1 million
- January 2023: 85.1 million
- February 2023: 84.9 million
- July 2023: 84 million
- August 2023: 84 million
- September 2023: 83.9 million
You can follow, Lady Gaga on Twitter @ladygaga.
11. YouTube | 79.2 Million Followers
The largest video content platform, YouTube, is also on Twitter. Placed at number 11, YouTube has gained 79.2 million followers as of September 2023. An increment of around a million followers since February 2023 is huge.
- November 2022: 77.7 million
- December 2022: 78 million
- January 2023: 78.2 million
- February 2023: 78.5 million
- July 2023: 79 million
- August 2023: 79.1 million
- September 2023: 79.2 million
You can follow them on Twitter(X) @YouTube.
12. NASA | 76.8 Million Followers
Update: NASA has 70.3 million as of Feb. 2023 (previously 68.5 million followers on December 19th, 2022).
NASA isn’t a name that needs any introduction. They’re in children’s books. The organization responsible for the moon landing to sending the James Webb Telescope into Space and more. The Space company just overtook Ellen DeGeneres and Kim Kardashian to become the 12th most followed Twitter account. NASA now has 76.8 million followers as of September 2023. Follow them to get the news, and exciting pictures of Space and new missions.
- November 2022: 66.9 million
- December 2022: 68.5 million
- February 2023: 70.3 million
- July 2023: 75.4 million
- August 2023: 75.9 million
- September 2023: 76.8 million
You can find them @NASA on Twitter.
13. Ellen DeGeneres | 75.1 Million
Ellen DeGeneres, the host of the popular ‘The Ellen Show,’ remains on the list of the top followed Twitter accounts. However, her follower count has been declining since April 2022. She had 77.4 million followers on Twitter in August 2022, and 77 million in November 2022. Back in February, she had 76.7 million followers which even sloped to 75.3 million in July 2023. As of September 2023, her follower count is 75.1 million.
- August 2022: 77.4 million
- November 2022: 77 million
- December 2022: 76.9 million
- January 2023: 76.9 million
- February 2023: 76.7 million
- July 2023: 75.3 million
- August 2023: 75.2 million
- September 2023: 75.1 million
One thing to note about this particular account is that its username was changed from @TheEllenShow to @EllenDeGeneres on January 1st, 2023 after Ellen said goodbye to her popular show. Here’s what she tweeted:
You can find her on Twitter (X) @EllenDeGeneres.
14. Kim Kardashian | 75.1 Million Followers
Most people know about the Kardashian family, and one of its most famous members is Kim Kardashian. She was formerly married to singer Kanye West, but they got divorced in 2022. Kim Kardashian is worth $1.7 Billion according to Forbes.
Kanye is known for his rebellious and out-of-the-world thinking. Recently, Kanye West regained access to his Twitter account after it was taken over by Elon Musk, but shortly after, he posted something, again, that got him suspended, again. Poor Kanye!
Kim Kardashian’s Twitter account is the 13th most followed in 2023, with 75 million followers.
- November 2022: 74.2 million
- December 2022: 74.4 million
- February 2023: 74.9 million
- July 2023: 75 million
- August 2023: 75 million
- September 2023: 75.1 million
The TV personality runs brands and takes millions in advertisements on her social media. You can find her @KimKardashian on Twitter.
15. Selena Gomez | 66.7 Million Followers
- November 2022: 66.4 million
- December 2022: 66.4 million
- February 2023: 66.5 million
- July 2023: 66.7 million
- August 2023: 66.7 million
- September 2023: 66.7 million
Once known as the girlfriend of Justin Bieber (who’s 3rd most followed Twitter personality), the famous singer, Selena Gomez, takes the 15th spot with a follower count of 66.7 million followers on Twitter as of September 2023. Though she’s not a Twitter number 1, Selena is the Instagram queen with the top most followed account on Insta. On these social platforms, she often shares her makeup tutorials, life and tips.
You can find her @selenagomez on Twitter.
16. 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) | 66.7 Million Followers
After the rebranding to 𝕏, the @Twitter handle has been changed to @X. So, we’ll be replacing @Twitter with @X (𝕏).
- November 2022: 65.3 million
- December 2022: 64.9 million
- February 2023: 65.3 million
- July 2023: 66.1 million
- August 2023: 66.3 million
- September 2023: 66.7 million
𝕏 (formerly Twitter), the brand, the most exciting social media platform, is at number 16 with a follower count of 66.7 million followers on Twitter as of September 2023 and counting. The follower count is rapidly increasing and is about to surpass Selena Gomez.
Twitter, now known as X, used to share witty posts, fun stuff, and memes and after a pause of few years, they’re back. You can find them @X on 𝕏 (Twitter).
17. CNN Breaking News | 63.8 Million Followers
- November 2022: 64 million
- December 2022: 64.1 million
- February 2023: 64.1 million
- July 2023: 63.8 million
- August 2023: 63.8 million
- September 2023: 63.8 million
CNN Breaking News’s Twitter account has a following of 63.8 million as of September 2023. The continuous drop in follower count is noticeable. The brand account belongs to @CNN, the parent news organization, which is also one of the most followed Twitter accounts. You can find them @cnnbrk on Twitter.
18. Bill Gates | 63.7 Million Followers
- November 2022: 61.1 million
- December 2022: 61.4 million
- February 2023: 61.8 million
- July 2023: 63.1 million
- August 2023: 63.4 million
- September 2023: 63.7 million
Business magnate, billionaire, philanthropist, and computer programmer, everyone knows him by his name, Bill Gates. Co-founder of Microsoft and creator of Windows, Bill Gates currently has 63.7 million followers on Twitter as of September 2023. He shares his philanthropic work with the world along with his future vision and his takes on global health issues on his Twitter account.
Bill Gates also has a blog, where he shares an annual newsletter aka Gatesletter. You can find him @BillGates on Twitter.
19. Neymar Jr | 62.8 Million Followers
Another footballer who made it to our most-followed Twitter accounts is Neymar Jr. He has 62.3 million followers as of September 2023. You can find him on Twitter @neymarjr.
- July 2023: 62.3 million
- August 2023: 62.5 million
- September 2023: 62.8 million
19. CNN | 61.6 Million Followers
- November 2022: 60.5 million
- December 2022: 60.8 million
- February 2023: 61 million
- July 2023: 61.5 million
- August 2023: 61.6 million
- September 2023: 61.6 million
The American news channel, CNN is sitting in the 19th position with 61.6 million followers on Twitter as of September 2023. The channel covers the latest news from American politics to international politics and other aspects. This is the second account in the top 50 most followed Twitter accounts that belong to CNN.
You can find them on Twitter @CNN.
20. Justin Timberlake | 61.3 Million Followers
- November 2022: 62.8 million
- December 2022: 62.7 million
- February 2023: 62.6 million
- July 2023: 61.4 million
- August 2023: 61.3 million
- September 2023: 61.3 million
Another singer takes the 20th spot on the list of most followed Twitter accounts in 2023. Justin Timberlake, a Canadian musician, is also one of the most followed Twitter people. He’s loved across borders, with 61.3 million followers on Twitter as of September 2023. His follower count is also continuously dropping.
You can find him @jtimberlake on Twitter.
21. @CNN | 61.6 million followers
CNN is a global news channel with 61.6 million followers on Twitter. Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth coverage from around the world.
22. @imVkohli | 57.5 million followers
Virat Kohli, a cricket legend from India, has 57.5 million followers on Twitter. Follow his cricket journey and personal insights.
23. @britneyspears | 55.1 million followers
Britney Spears, the iconic musician, shares her world with 55.1 million followers on Twitter. Discover her music and more.
24. @nytimes | 55 million followers
The New York Times, a renowned newspaper, keeps 55 million followers informed with top-notch journalism and reporting.
25. @shakira | 53.7 million followers
Shakira, the Colombian music sensation, mesmerizes 53.7 million followers with her music and humanitarian efforts.
26. @ddlovato | 53 million followers
Demi Lovato, a versatile musician and actress, connects with 53 million followers through her music, advocacy, and personal journey.
27. @PMOIndia | 53.9 million followers
The Prime Minister’s Office of India, with 53.9 million followers, shares insights into the leadership and governance of India.
28. @KingJames | 52.7 million followers
LeBron James, an iconic basketball player, engages 52.7 million followers with his sports achievements, activism, and philanthropy.
29. @BBCBreaking | 51.6 million followers
BBC Breaking News, with 51.6 million followers, delivers breaking news from around the world, keeping its audience well-informed.
30. @jimmyfallon | 50.2 million followers
Jimmy Fallon, a popular comedian and television host, entertains 50.2 million followers with humor, interviews, and show highlights.
31. @SrBachchan | 48.5 million followers
Amitabh Bachchan, a legendary actor from India, enjoys 48.5 million followers who admire his cinematic contributions and wisdom.
32. @ChampionsLeague | 49.8 million followers
The UEFA Champions League, with 49.8 million followers, shares thrilling football action and updates from Europe’s premier football competition.
33. @BTS_twt | 48.5 million followers
BTS, the global K-pop sensation, captivates 48.5 million followers with their music, performances, and cultural impact.
34. @realmadrid | 48.7 million followers
Real Madrid CF, a prestigious football club from Spain, commands 48.7 million followers, sharing their journey on and off the field.
35. @FCBarcelona | 47.8 million followers
FC Barcelona, another illustrious football club from Spain, engages 47.8 million followers with their footballing excellence.
36. @MileyCyrus | 46.5 million followers
Miley Cyrus, a versatile musician and actress, connects with 46.5 million followers through her music, creativity, and activism.
37. @espn | 47.2 million followers
ESPN, a prominent sports channel, keeps 47.2 million followers updated with the latest sports news, scores, and commentary.
38. @akshaykumar | 46.1 million followers
Akshay Kumar, a renowned actor from India, shares his cinematic journey and philanthropic endeavors with 46.1 million followers.
39. @JLo | 44.8 million followers
Jennifer Lopez, a multi-talented musician and actress, entertains and inspires 44.8 million followers with her artistry and achievements.
40. @BeingSalmanKhan | 45.2 million followers
Salman Khan, a beloved actor from India, connects with 45.2 million followers through his films, philanthropy, and public engagements.
41. @iamsrk | 43.6 million followers
Shah Rukh Khan, an iconic actor from India, enjoys a following of 43.6 million, known for his contributions to cinema and charisma.
42. @NBA | 44.1 million followers
The NBA, a premier basketball league, thrills 44.1 million followers with basketball action, highlights, and updates.
43. @bts_bighit | 43.5 million followers
BTS, the global music sensation from South Korea, mesmerizes 43.5 million followers with their music, artistry, and cultural impact.
44. @BrunoMars | 42.5 million followers
Bruno Mars, a talented musician, entertains 42.5 million followers with his music and charismatic performances.
45. @Oprah | 42.1 million followers
Oprah Winfrey, a renowned television personality, inspires 42.1 million followers with her wisdom, interviews, and empowerment.
46. @SportsCenter | 41.6 million followers
SportsCenter, a popular sports channel, keeps 41.6 million followers updated with sports news, highlights, and analysis.
47. @NiallOfficial | 40.4 million followers
Niall Horan, a celebrated musician from Ireland, connects with 40.4 million followers through his music and personal journey.
48. @premierleague | 42.1 million followers
The Premier League, a top-tier football league, engages 42.1 million followers with thrilling football matches and updates.
49. @KylieJenner | 40.1 million followers
Kylie Jenner, a television personality, connects with 40.1 million followers through her lifestyle, beauty, and fashion.
50. @BBCWorld | 40.1 million followers
BBC World News, a prominent news channel, informs and educates 40.1 million followers with global news coverage and analysis.
List of 50 most followed Twitter accounts in 2023
| Rank | Username | Owner | Followers (millions) | Description | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ElonMusk | Elon Musk | 157.1 | Business magnate and owner of Twitter |  United States | |
| 2 | @BarackObama | Barack Obama | 131.9 | 44th President of the United States | United States | |
| 3 | @justinbieber | Justin Bieber | 111.7 | Musician |  Canada | |
| 4 | @Cristiano | Cristiano Ronaldo | 109.6 | Football player |  Portugal | |
| 5 | @rihanna | Rihanna | 108.3 | Musician |  Barbados | |
| 6 | @katyperry | Katy Perry | 107.1 | Musician | United States | |
| 7 | @taylorswift13 | Taylor Swift | 94.3 | Musician | United States | |
| 8 | @narendramodi | Narendra Modi | 91.8 | Prime Minister of India |  India | |
| 9 | @realDonaldTrump | Donald Trump | 87.3 | 45th President of the United States | United States | |
| @ArianaGrande | Ariana Grande | 85.2 | Singer | United States | ||
| 10 | @ladygaga | Lady Gaga | 83.9 | Musician and actress | United States | |
| 11 | @YouTube | YouTube | 79.2 | Online video sharing platform | United States | |
| 12 | @NASA | NASA | 76.8 | Space agency | United States | |
| 13 | @EllenDeGeneres | Ellen DeGeneres | 75.1 | Comedian and television host | United States | |
| 14 | @KimKardashian | Kim Kardashian | 75.1 | Television personality | United States | |
| 15 | @selenagomez | Selena Gomez | 66.7 | Musician and actress | United States | |
| 16 | @X | X (Twitter) | 66.7 | Operator of platform | United States | |
| 17 | @cnnbrk | CNN Breaking News | 63.8 | News channel | United States | |
| 18 | @BillGates | Bill Gates | 63.7 | Businessman and philanthropist | United States | |
| 19 | @neymarjr | Neymar | 62.8 | Football player |  Brazil | |
| 20 | @CNN | CNN | 61.6 | News channel | United States | |
| 21 | @jtimberlake | Justin Timberlake | 61.3 | Musician and actor | United States | |
| 22 | @imVkohli | Virat Kohli | 57.5 | Cricket player | India | |
| 23 | @britneyspears | Britney Spears | 55.1 | Musician | United States | |
| 24 | @nytimes | The New York Times | 55 | Newspaper | United States | |
| 25 | @PMOIndia | PMO India | 53.9 | Office of the Prime Minister of India | India | |
| 26 | @shakira | Shakira | 53.7 | Musician |  Colombia | |
| 27 | @ddlovato | Demi Lovato | 53 | Musician and actress | United States | |
| 28 | @KingJames | LeBron James | 52.7 | Basketball player | United States | |
| 29 | @BBCBreaking | BBC Breaking News | 51.6 | News channel |  United Kingdom | |
| 30 | @jimmyfallon | Jimmy Fallon | 50.2 | Comedian and television host | United States | |
| 31 | @SrBachchan | Amitabh Bachchan | 48.5 | Actor | India | |
| 32 | @ChampionsLeague | UEFA Champions League | 49.8 | Football league |  Europe | |
| 33 | @realmadrid | Real Madrid CF | 48.7 | Football club |  Spain | |
| 34 | @BTS_twt | BTS | 48.5 | Musicians |  South Korea | |
| 35 | @FCBarcelona | FC Barcelona | 47.8 | Football club | Spain | |
| 36 | @espn | ESPN | 47.2 | Sports channel | United States | |
| 37 | @MileyCyrus | Miley Cyrus | 46.5 | Musician and actress | United States | |
| 38 | @akshaykumar | Akshay Kumar | 46.1 | Actor | India | |
| 39 | @BeingSalmanKhan | Salman Khan | 45.2 | Actor | India | |
| 40 | @JLo | Jennifer Lopez | 44.8 | Musician and actress | United States | |
| 41 | @NBA | NBA | 44.1 | Basketball league | United States Canada | |
| 42 | @iamsrk | Shah Rukh Khan | 43.6 | Actor | India | |
| 43 | @bts_bighit | BTS | 43.5 | Musicians | South Korea | |
| 44 | @BrunoMars | Bruno Mars | 42.5 | Musician | United States | |
| 45 | @Oprah | Oprah Winfrey | 42.1 | Television personality | United States | |
| 46 | @premierleague | Premier League | 42.1 | Football league |  England Wales | |
| 47 | @SportsCenter | SportsCenter | 41.6 | Sports channel | United States | |
| 48 | @NiallOfficial | Niall Horan | 40.4 | Musician |  Ireland | |
| 49 | @KylieJenner | Kylie Jenner | 40.1 | Television personality | United States | |
| 50 | @BBCWorld | BBC World News | 40.1 | News channel | United Kingdom | |
| As of September 19, 2023 | ||||||
These were the top 50 most followed X (Twitter) accounts in history till today, 2023. We’ll keep this list posted with the latest rankings. If there’s an account that’s worth mentioning, do share it with us in the comments below. If you’re an avid X (Twitter) user, and interested in more pieces like this one, you can find me @abdugeek on X (Twitter).
F.A.Qs about most popular X (Twitter) accounts:
We’ve answered some popular X (Twitter) FAQs about the most followed accounts.
Q: Who is the No 1 on X (Twitter) in the world?
Answer: Elon Musk (@ElonMusk) is now the most-followed person on X (Twitter), with over 157.1 million followers.
Q: Who has the largest X (Twitter) following in 2023?
Answer: Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has the largest X (Twitter) following in 2023.
Q: Who has the highest number of followers on X (Twitter)?
Answer: Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, has currently the highest number of followers on X (Twitter).
Q: Who has 100m followers on X (Twitter)?
Answer: Only 6 Twitter accounts have 100m followers or more on X (Twitter).
- Elon Musk
- Barack Obama
- Justin Bieber
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Rihanna
- Katy Perry
Q: What is the biggest tweet of all time?
Answer: There’s no official list for this, however, American actor, Chadwick Boseman’s account’s tweet, announcing his death from cancer, is said to be the most-liked or biggest tweet with around 7 million likes and 2.7 million retweets as of September 2023.
Q: Who has the most liked tweet?
Answer: Late American actor Chadwick Boseman’s death announcement tweet has the most likes, with around 7 million likes and 2.7 million retweets as of September 2023.
Q: Who was the first person to reach 100 million followers on Twitter?
Answer: Katy Perry was the first to reach 100 million followers on Twitter.
Q: Who was the first person to get 1 million X (Twitter) followers?
Answer: U.S. actor Ashton Kutcher, in April 2009, became the first person ever to cross a million followers on Twitter.
Q: How many followers does Elon Musk have on X (Twitter)?
Answer: Elon Musk currently has 157.1 million followers on Twitter (and growing rapidly).
Q: Who has the most followers on X (Twitter)?
Answer: It’s Elon Musk, with 157.1 million followers on Twitter.
Q: Who’s the most followed person on X (Twitter)?
Answer: Elon Musk is currently the most followed person on Twitter, with a follower count of 157.1 million.
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Updated September 2023: The list has been updated on September 19, 2023.
