Influencers are famous all for different reasons. Whether they’re a celebrity chef, they’ve made their money making beauty content, or they’re a successful business person, these people’s lifestyles are coveted by many.
Many people also make money from social media, with some celebrities able to earn thousands for just one post on Instagram. Oh how the other half live.
But if you’re wondering who the top 10 most popular influencers globally are, look no further, as Search Engine Journal has outlined the most successful internet personalities in the world.
In at number ten is Kim Kardashian. Her family is well-known for various reasons, the Skims-creating businesswoman really does seem to have it all, and she’s arguably the socialite who started the Kardashian-Jenner empire.
She boasts a whopping 445,300,000 followers across all platforms.
Ariane Grande, a popular singer who has recently been praised for her role in ‘Wicked’ started on Broadway but found major fame when she starred in Nickelodeon’s ‘Victorious’. Since, she has enjoyed a chart-topping career and is an inspiration for young people everywhere.
She has a cool 469,800,000 followers across all platforms.
Many will be surprised not to see Taylor in the top spot, especially after her hugely successful Eras tour. But the Sagittarius sweetheart is doing just fine at number eight. Famous thanks to her music and fun personality, it’s clear to see why she’s idolised by millions.
She has a huge 470,400,000 followers across all platforms.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is popular thanks to his acting and wrestling career. His charisma and athleticism made him successful in both fields, so it’s clear to see why he’s so popular, and has continued to be for many years.
He has a gigantic 496,700,000 followers across all platforms.
Kylie Jenner, much like her older sister, is a successful businesswoman with a make-up line and a perfume to boot. She found huge fame after girls attempted the ‘Kylie Jenner lip challenge’ in 2015 after initially denying cosmetic enhancements. She regularly posts on social media platforms, often with her daughter Stormi.
She has an enviable 503,400,000 followers across all platforms.
The ‘Baby’ singer found fame after his mum posted a sweet clip of him singing on YouTube. He was then turned into a teen pop star, touring all over the world, achieving huge fame at the age of just 13. He was a poster boy for many young girls, who still continue to fan-girl over the talent.
He has a whopping 505,600,000 followers on all social platforms.
Lionel Messi is the fourth most followed influencer in the world because he’s thought to be one of the greatest football players of all time. The Argentinian has an illustrious career, and he holds a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, and has displayed his great talent from early on in his career.
He boasts 508,900,000 followers across social media platforms.
A YouTuber who has managed to crack a niche market, Mr Beast posts entertaining viral content, including the video he went seriously global for where he counted to the number 100,000. He uses catchy thumbnails, catchy titles, and he was doing something different and unique at the time.
He has a huge 563,600,000 followers across all social media platforms.
Selena Gomez found fame in Disney Channel’s ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ and most recently starred in ‘Only Murders In The Building’. She has a make-up line, Rare Beauty, and regularly posts carefully curated lifestyle social media content.
She has a combined total of 581,000,000 followers across all social platforms.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed person in the world on social media thanks to his illustrious football career. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d’Or awards, a record three UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Awards, four European Golden Shoes, and was named five times the world’s best player by FIFA. He’s an idol for many.
He has a combined social media following of 836,000,000 across all social platforms.
