If there’s one digital space that connects the globe to celebrities, it is X. It has transformed how we interact with celebrities. Over the years, it has been the voice to promote, educate, advertise, inform, connect and celebrate. If you were to measure the influence and the power of a celebrity, see their followers, see the reposts and see the viral threads.
X has had its share of controversies since Elon Musk took over, but the news and the craze over who tops X has always been immense. From musicians, to actors, to tech titans: everyone is on X.
So who rules X in 2025?
Here’s the most current ranking of the Top 10 most‑followed global accounts on X (formerly Twitter) as of mid‑2025,
Elon Musk – Owner of X is the most popular person on X with 220M followers. His announcements like Space X, Neuralink, Tesla instantly became trending globally. He talks to random followers, replies, teases, advises his followers and this is what makes him more connected.
Barack Obama – Former U.S President still remains one of the most followed leaders across the globe with 130.3 M followers. His messages and ideas on climate change, democracy, and social causes inspire the world. The world sees him as a leader with a voice of reason.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Considered Greatest of All Times (G.O.A.T) footballer has a huge fanbase of 115.4 M. His posts on fitness, training clips, celebrations, family moments drive people crazy. Millions of people started watching football because they wanted to see and be Ronaldo.
Narendra Modi – The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi rules the biggest democracy of the world. He interacts and connects with his huge fanbase of 108.7 M to share initiatives, ideas and purpose. His fans follow him patriotically and why not, after all he has made the nation proud on many global fronts.
Justin Bieber – Started as a teenage sensation, Justin Bieber grew into one of the biggest pop icons in history. His fans grew with him and they followed him through his success, challenges, and new releases. He interacts with his 108.7 M fans posting his personal reflection, and music updates.
Rihanna – She is a singer. She is a billionaire businesswoman. She is a fashion icon. And she is a heartthrob for 107.7 M who follow her on X. She tweets rarely, but when she does, it becomes instant talk of the town generating speculation around her next album.
Donald Trump – He is blunt and straightforward. He his sharp and witty. He radiates energy and controversies and whether you agree or disagree with him, you can’t look away. His 105.0 M followers and growing indicates his popularity.
Katy Perry – She is one of first pop stars to join twitter. Her posts are light, funny and connects to followers. She often shares her music updates and thoughts with her 104.6 M followers.
Taylor Swift – She uses X as a storytelling platform. Her tweets are dissected by her 93.7 M followers looking for hidden messages. She has developed a sense of closeness with her followers by sharing tour updates, personal moments and a lot more
NASA – Surprised!! Yes, a government agency NASA is widely popular on X with 86.7 M followers. NASA connects its followers by posting unbelievable images from space and mission updates.
| Rank | Account | Followers (~millions) |
| 1 | Elon Musk (@elonmusk) | ~220 M |
| 2 | Barack Obama (@BarackObama) | ~130.3 M |
| 3 | Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) | ~115.4 M |
| 4 | Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) | ~108.7 M |
| 5 | Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) | ~108.7 M |
| 6 | Rihanna (@rihanna) | ~107.7 M |
| 7 | Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) | ~105.0 M |
| 8 | Katy Perry (@katyperry) | ~104.6 M |
| 9 | Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) | ~93.7 M |
| 10 | Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) or NASA (@NASA)* | ~81.8 M (Lady Gaga) / ~86.7 M (NASA) |
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