Check out the most followed accounts on X (formerly Twitter): From Lady Gaga to Elon Musk

Most followed accounts on X; Social media has grown as a great platform for celebrities, politicians, athletes, and business people to reach their audience and build influence. Among the most powerful is X, formerly named Twitter.

After all these years, many personalities have gained millions of followers in this network, which shows not only their global reach but also the impact they are able to make in culture. It ranges from pop icons like Lady Gaga to tech moguls like Elon Musk.

1. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga, the American pop sensation and actress, was one of the first celebrities to adopt Twitter as a platform that helped connect her with her fans. Considering the fact that she is really into border-pushing performances and activism, such massive followings of millions were attracted. By 2013, she was one of the most followed people on Twitter; literally, her fanbase hung onto every tweet. As her career expanded into acting, fashion, and philanthropy, her influence on X remained strong, where she continued to inspire her followers with messages of kindness and creativity.

2. Donald Trump
Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States who gained notoriety for using Twitter quite frequently and sometimes in very controversial ways.

The Trump account was one of the most followed and most closely watched during his presidency, given the often paramount declarations of policy and comments on ongoing events. His bold, often confrontational style gathered massive support but also found some heavy backlash. Following the January 6th, 2021 insurrection of the Capitol, his account was permanently taken down; however, by the end of 2023, he is back on X and has picked up just where he left off with his loyal following.

3. Taylor Swift
Pop icon Taylor Swift continues to amass an empire in music, as well as within the social media world. Swift’s rise to fame and success have been magnified through her uncanny use of X to connect with her growing fan base. She is known for sending out strategic tweets at times, hinting toward projects to come or in direct response to remarks made by fans. With a large contingent of fans, referred to as “Swifties,” Taylor Swift is one who has taken full advantage of X to help build personal relationships with her audiences. It’s a very committed fandom, and she can take tweets to media sensationalism whenever she is releasing some secret messages behind the next album or the tour.

4. Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as one of the most followed world leaders on X, commanding a huge digital following among citizens at home and abroad. Modi uses the site to communicate updates on policy matters, public messages, and to highlight developments concerning India. His account also serves to connect the huge youth population of India, a portion of which is active on social media. Modi heads the most populous democracy in the world, and his presence on X is another testament to his government’s embracing the digital platform for communication to disseminate information directly to the masses.

5. Katy Perry
Another pop megastar, Katy Perry, was once the most followed person on Twitter back in the year 2013. With her chart-toppers and bright, bubbly personality, Perry made use of X to connect with her following and promote her music. While she is considered less active these days, her following is still outrageously big, and she still uses the platform to engage with her fandom through periodic postings to celebrate her latest successes or new releases.

6. Rihanna
Rihanna, born in Barbados, is an artist and businesswoman who has evolved from being a powerhouse in music to moving into the fashion and beauty worlds with her Fenty line. On X, Rihanna has built up a massive following wherein her candidly blunt character and poise of laid-back cool have struck the chords of her audience. She uses the medium to speak about everything from future products to social justice in building a brand more multi-dimensional and fluid than one confined to music alone. Her return to music after long hiatus only boosted her following and online presence.

7. Justin Bieber
Pop sensation Justin Bieber has one of the most followed accounts on X. Bieber’s rise from YouTube sensation to global superstar was highly-endorsed by his social media presence, especially via Twitter. Bieber uses the medium to share personal moments, communicate directly with his fans-known as “Beliebers”-and promote his music. His large following reflects his enduring appeal in the pop world, despite the highs and lows of his career.

8. Cristiano Ronaldo
Arguably one of the most followed sports stars in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo stands among the top ten most followed on X. A blend of sports achievements, keeping fit, and personal insight has really helped Ronaldo build a huge following. Fans across the world flock to his account as they look for updates on his career, family life, and business ventures. His social media presence is also essential to his brand, and he is considered an international icon.
9. Barack Obama
Former United States President Barack Obama sometimes also is included in the list of the most outstanding users of social media communication. In fact, his use of Twitter during his presidency set a new benchmark to which all politicians would be held, and he continues to be one of the most followed individuals on the platform. His tweets are reflective and often touch on key subjects such as democracy, climate change, and social justice. Indeed, even after his term was over, Obama’s digital platform remained a powerful avenue for activism and community engagement.

10. Elon Musk
Entrepreneur Elon Musk currently stands among the most followed and influential individuals around X. As the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, owner of X himself since the 2022 acquisition, Musk’s tweets move markets and spark debates. From cryptocurrency comments to updates about Tesla’s innovations, Musk’s presence on X is a mix of humor, business insights, and personal musings. His impact on the platform is unrivaled, his huge following reflective of his outsized impact on technology, innovation, and digital culture.

From X to connect, entertain, and influence millions in the world, such personalities have been using them. Music, sports, politics, technology, and innovation have all used the platform as a powerhouse tool for outreach and connectivity. And while social media keeps changing, so will these personalities, who are on top of creating discussions and trends online.

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