As of September 2026, Elon Musk is the most-followed individual on X, formerly known as Twitter, with 242 million followers.
Former US President Barack Obama ranks second with 119 million followers, followed by football star Cristiano Ronaldo with 114 million.
US President Donald Trump has 112 million followers, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ranks fifth with 107 million.
Music stars dominate the next positions, with Rihanna at 99 million followers, Justin Bieber at 92 million, Katy Perry at 90 million and Taylor Swift at 84 million.
Other prominent figures on the list include Indian cricketer Virat Kohli with 73 million followers, media personality Kim Kardashian with 71 million, Brazilian footballer Neymar with 66 million, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates with 65 million and singer Selena Gomez with 63 million.
The figures, which exclude corporate brand accounts, highlight the enormous reach of political leaders, athletes, entertainers and business figures on X.
