Top 10 Most Followed Celebrities on Twitter

Updated on August 03, 2022 11:32 AM by Anthony Christian

Twitter has earned a place in one of the most popular social media platforms, with more than 330 million active users monthly. It is an online microblogging and social networking platform that came into existence in 2006.

The platform lets its users post text-based status updates and messages in a maximum of 280 characters. It acts as a news platform as well. The message a user posts is called a 'tweet.' today, it has become a medium to express their feelings and connect with their desired celebrities for its users.

Twitter has become increasingly popular as a means to get the latest news updates – the massive followers news channels have on the platform are proof of this. And that's how Twitter trending hashtags are made. The social media platform offers almost quick access to celebrities. Fans show their love towards their celebs. Celebs also revert the love by liking the tweet or retweeting it.

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande has always been in the limelight, with one hit after another. After she released her song 'Thank you, the singer kicked a storm on Twitter; she got a great name and fame. Her list of Twitter followers is full of stars like Harry Styles, Jared Leto, and Lindsay Lohan. Her tweets are also personal and promotional, and she gives many shout-outs to her fans.

Ellen DeGeneres

It has something to do with her follower count also. Ellen DeGeneres has over 79 million followers on Twitter. She is the host of the Ellen Show, which is massively popular among its viewers. Her big viewing figure also made her a hit on the social media platform.

For a while, her well-known Oscars became the most retweeted tweet ever. Ellen's Twitter account is for her show. That's why all her tweets, such as clips and pictures posted, are meant to promote her show. Apart from that, Ellen DeGeneres also posts some personal tweets now and then.

Lady Gaga

After becoming big in music and acting, Lady Gaga also became a huge fan favorite on Twitter. She gained more popularity after her movie A Star is Born. As Lady Gaga is the third most influential woman on Twitter, many celebrities follow her on Twitter.

These include Oprah Winfrey, Miley Cyrus, and David Guetta. Usually, Lady Gaga's tweets are about her music and acting ventures and also activities of her foundation named Born This Way. She regularly communicates with her fans through Twitter and resonates well with her followers.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is regarded as one of the biggest pop stars right now on the planet. Her popularity has made her the seventh most followed celebrity on Twitter. Taylor Swift's stardom didn't only bring name, fame, and fortune for her but a massive number of Twitter followers as well.

The pop star is also one of the most influential personalities on the social media platform. The most strange, unique, or you can say impressive thing is that Swift hardly ever tweets. Taylor Swift tweeted only 20 times in the year 2018. Hats off the patience her more than 83 million followers show.

Donald J. Trump

Donald J. Trump is the second politician on this list. This one is his personal Twitter handle and not @potus that every US President uses. Like former US President Trump, his Twitter account was always in the news.

He has used his account of the majority to attack his opponents and make political announcements. However, his use of terms and capitals has been the target of parody and ridicule.

Christiana Ronaldo

Christiana Ronaldo is the only sportsperson on this list of most followed celebrities on Twitter. He has over 88 million followers. Ronaldo is regarded as the best football player of all time. And this has brought big names as well as fame for the player.

Apart from playing for the Portuguese national team, the player has had stints at some of the biggest clubs throughout the world, such as Juventus F.C. and Manchester United Real Madrid.

As an amazing player to be born, he is a sensational footballer, well known for his fitness, aerial ability, power, and, most importantly, goals. Ronaldo has big names on the list of followers like Usain Bolt, Jack Dorsey – Twitter's CEO, and Lil Wayne.

Rihanna

Rihanna is the second musician on this list after Justin Bieber. She is a megastar and also a beauty product entrepreneur. With a series of hits to her name and the Fenty business gaining strength, Rihanna has gained huge followers on Twitter.

Her Twitter account has been in the headlines many times, especially when she criticized Donald Trump for using her songs in his rallies. Apart from tweets, Rihanna's usual tweets are about promotions, but the singer also posts political and personal tweets, such as applauding collaborators.

Katy Perry

From such humble beginnings singing in local churches, Katy Perry is now among the global music industry's biggest names. She has more than 108 million followers on the social media platform. The worldwide famous pop star and also girl kisser Katy Perry is another leading female celebrity on this list.

Four members of One Direction, Alicia Keys and Neil Patrick b Harris follow her on Twitter. Katy Perry’s high count is because she regularly posts and stays active on Twitter with her messages and thoughts rather than crowding her feed with promotional stuff.

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber has been near continuous since his hit Baby in 2010. Since that, he has always been in the limelight. Bieber is among the most prominent stars worldwide, and many celebrities follow him on Twitter. The singer has 113 million+ followers on Twitter.

His usual tweets are about his style, and it looks as if he is getting old. Bieber's most notable followers are Laggy Azalea, Jaden Smith, and Queen Latifah. His actual account has fewer promotional posts than other celebrities on this list. The account is full of his random thoughts, just like any normal user using Twitter.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama is the former President of the United States who served his full two presidential terms. His being the most followed celebrity is no surprise, as with massive powers comes massive followers. There were so many instances when Obama's account was in the news. His usual tweets are about presidential works and what his Obama Foundation is doing.