Follower count as reported on Elon Musk's X profile

Elon Musk Becomes First to Reach 200 Million Followers on X, Most Followed on the Planet

Oct 3, 2024, 01:05 PM

Elon Musk has surpassed 200 million followers on X, formerly known as Twitter, becoming the first person to reach this milestone on the platform and the most followed person on the planet. Musk, the owner and CEO of X, now holds the title of the most-followed account on the social media platform. The previous most-followed accounts include former U.S. President Barack Obama with 131.9 million followers, soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo with 113.1 million, and pop artists Justin Bieber with 110.3 million and Rihanna with 108.3 million. The list continues with Katy Perry at 106.1 million, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 102.5 million, Taylor Swift with 95.2 million, former U.S. President Donald Trump with 91.3 million, and Lady Gaga with 83 million. The significant gap between Musk and other top accounts underscores his influence on the platform. Additionally, he is considered the most interacted social media account in the world.