Considering that more than 260 million people use Twitter on a daily basis, it is not necessary to make a great presentation of this social network since it is very likely that you have used it at some point in your life.
However, it is not an easy task to get into the list of the most followed accounts due to the large number of profiles that coexist on the platform. Do you want to know which are the most followed accounts on Twitter? Keep reading!
20. CNN with 61.3 million followers
CNN is a news channel with a large audience that is based in the United States and is owned by Warner Bros. On its Twitter account it has a large community, which has led it to enter the TOP 20 most followed accounts on Twitter.
It is likely that one of the reasons is the continuous publication of daily content that keeps its more than 61.3 million followers informed. It also has an excellent reputation as a reliable source of information.
19. Neymar with more than 62 million followers
In the opinion of many, one of the best soccer players, Brazil’s Neymar, is growing his Twitter community with each passing day. In fact, in September 2022 he was gaining an average of 100,000 new followers per week. Incredible, isn’t it?
His success is not only limited to the soccer field, but goes beyond that with social networks. With fans from all over the world, their online presence is to be admired.
18. Justin Timberlake with 62.2 million followers
Who hasn’t danced to one of this American artist’s songs? No wonder he has a large community on his Twitter account, considering that he has sold more than 88 million albums.
17. Bill Gates with more than 62,4 million followers
The co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest people on the planet, Bill Gates has a total of 62.4 million followers on his social network profile. And there are many people who are curious about his tweets.
16. CNN Breaking News with 64 million followers
You may think it’s the same profile we talked about above, but in this case we’re referring to CNN’s breaking news account. Yes, it has more followers than the channel’s regular account.
Users use this social network to know what is going on in the world and this is what this account provides: immediate news of what is happening all over the planet.
15. Twitter with more than 65.6 million followers
That’s right, the social network’s own account is on the list of the most followed on Twitter. It is probably due to the continuous content about platform updates or new features. Check it out!
14. Selena Gomez with 67 million followers
This pop star not only triumphs on stage, but also has a large audience on her personal Twitter account. In her profile we can see content focused mainly on the promotion of her work: new songs, series or advertising with various brands.
13. NASA with more tan 72.2 million followers
In addition to the great achievements that NASA has made throughout history, its strong growth on Twitter is worthy of admiration. This account has more than 72.2 million followers. What kind of content does it publish? From the typical behind-the-scenes, to stories of its employees.
12. Kim Kardashian with 75.1 million followers
The world-famous businesswoman and influencer does not stop seeing her empire grow, not in social networks either. On all social media platforms she has a large community of followers, in the case of Twitter more than 75.1 million. In his profile you can find everything from his personal content to promotions of his brands.
11. Ellen DeGeneres with more than 76,2 million followers
One of the world’s best-known television hosts for her Ellen Show, Ellen DeGeneres also has a large audience outside the set. On Twitter she has more than 76.2 million followers. Perhaps this increase in followers has something to do with that Oscars photo tweet that for a period of time was the most shared tweet in history.
10. YouTube with 78.8 million followers
And the number 10 spot goes to… YouTube!
The influence of this platform expands through the rest of the social networks, accumulating more than 78.8 million followers on Twitter. Its content is simple and generally focuses on sharing short clips or content from youtubers.
9. Lady Gaga with 84.6 million followers
The success of this great American artist does not stop growing with each passing day. And it is only necessary to see the number of followers on her Twitter account and the support they give her in each of her publications.
8. Narendra Modi with 87.8 million followers
Here is the first political figure of the TOP 20 most followed accounts on Twitter, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. His fame does not come from now, since 2009 he has been an active user with his content and from 2014 the number of followers increased considerably.
And yes, his content on this social media is what you can imagine from any political representative: party campaigning, diplomacy between countries and socio-political concerns that Indian society has.
7. Taylor Swift with more than 92.5 million followers
In addition to being one of the world’s pop stars, Taylor Swift is positioned in the TOP 20 most followed accounts on Twitter with more than 92.5 million followers. As is often the case, when new albums or songs are released, the number of people who are part of her community usually increases.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo with 108.2 million followers
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best players in the history of soccer, has more than 108.2 million followers on Twitter. The captain of the Portuguese national team has among his followers personalities such as Usain Bolt, Lil Wayne or Jack Dorsey.
His publications range from photographs and videos of his matches to promotions with various brands. Whatever the content, he never ceases to triumph.
5. Katy Perry with more than 108.2 million followers
We are now entering the list of the top 5 most followed accounts on Twitter and the one who opens it is the Californian artist, Katy Perry with more than 108.2 million followers. In addition to being a star on stage, she is also a star on social media.
It is more common to see personal content on her feed, which creates a sense of closeness with her fans.
4. Rihanna with more than 108.2 million followers
Singer and entrepreneur Rihanna, with more than 108.2 million followers, is one of the top 5 most followed accounts on Twitter. The artist provides her audience with diverse content such as promotions, latest releases and even photos of her personal life.
3. Justin Bieber with 113.1 million followers
This young American artist has always been under the public eye since he is one of the biggest pop stars. Definitely, he not only fills stadiums, but his publications are also full of likes, retweets and mentions. Justin Bieber passes 100 million followers and it doesn’t look like that’s going to stop. Despite not posting frequently, his audience just keeps growing.
2. Barack Obama with more than 132.9 million followers
In second place in this TOP 20 most followed accounts on Twitter we have the former president of the United States, Barack Obama with more than 132.9 million followers. It is surprising that his community is so large considering that six years ago he ended his candidacy. His followers can enjoy content about his daily activities.
1. Elon Musk with 134.5 million followers
The current CEO of this social media, Elon Musk takes the prize for being the most followed account on Twitter. After the announcement he made of his purchase of Twitter, the number of followers of his personal account did not stop growing, having today 134.5 million followers. In fact, nowadays it is difficult to find someone who has not heard of him. A fan of memes and cryptocurrencies, he has become a household name in the public eye.
