Top 10 Most Followed Accounts on Twitter

Yesterday, it was the 8th birthday of 2nd most popular social media site "Twitter". Since March 21, 2006 (the date when twitter was founder) to up-till now, Twitter has grown enormously. Almost every popular celebrity and even brands like YouTube, WalMart, etc. have accounts on Twitter. Having an Alexa Rank of 11, you can think how popular this website is?



On the 8th birthday of twitter, I have decided to compile a list of Top 10 Most Followed Accounts on Twitter. So lets see who is in the competition?

10. Justin Timberlake @jtimberlake

Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 31, 1981. He's been active in the music field since 1992.

• Followers - 31.4M
• Following - 70
• Tweets - 2217

His first tweet was: 

"Tennman Records released its first single today, Esmee Denters' "Outta Here" http://tinyurl.com/cs55pa. What do you think?" (April 17, 2009).

9. Instagram @instagram

Instagram is an online photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking service that enables its users to take pictures and videos, apply digital filters to them, and share them on a variety of social networking services, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr. It was released on October 6, 2010.

• Followers - 31.5M
• Following - 18
• Tweets - 4849

Their first tweet was: 

"Hello there, we're just setting up our twttr." (August 19, 2010).

8. Rihanna @rihanna

Born in Barbados, Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a record artist, song writer and actress. She started her career in December, 2003.

• Followers - 34.6M
• Following - 1002
• Tweets - 8816

Her first tweet was:

"The wait is ova. Nov 23 09" (October 13, 2008).

7. Britney Spears @britneyspears

Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb (on December 2, 1981) Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she is actively present since 1992.

• Followers - 36.5M
• Following - 404K
• Tweets - 3618

Her first tweet was: 

"Welcome to Britney Spear's Twitter! Find the latest in Britney News and get updates straight from Britney and her entourage" (October 10, 2008).

6. Taylor Swift @taylorswift13

Taylor Swift is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born on December 13, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S., she started her career in 2006.

• Followers - 39.9M
• Following - 25
• Tweets - 2168

Her first tweet was: 

"I love! RT @justinbieber I posted it!!! My response VIDEO to @taylorswift13 with an EXCLUSIVE SONG from my album...Enjoy http://bit.ly/561XU" (October 25, 2008).

5. YouTube @YouTube

YouTube, the number 1 video sharing site in world, was first launched in February, 2005 by the three PayPal employees. It was then acquired by Google in late 2006.

• Followers - 40.6M
• Following - 566
• Tweets - 9985

The first tweet of YouTube was: 

"Nearly 2m people check out Usain Bolt celebration proof video: http://tinyurl.com/5tv2jo" (August 25, 2008).

4. Lady Gaga @ladygaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, was born in March 28, 1986. She is better known by her stage name Lady Gaga. She is an American recording artist, activist, record producer, businesswoman, fashion designer, philanthropist, and actress. She is actively present since 2005.

• Followers - 41.1M
• Following - 135K
• Tweets - 4449

Her first tweet was: 

"oh rehearsing for my video just dance and am at wmc to perform at armani and nervous records party. But I am no nervous record! ..." (March 26, 2008).

3. Barack Obama @BarackObama

Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th president of United States. Born on August 4, 1961 in Hawaii, U.S., he is the third most followed personality on twitter.

• Followers -  42.2M
• Following - 652K
• Tweets -  11.3K

His first tweet was:

"Thinking we're only one signature away from ending the war in Iraq. Learn more at http://www.barackobama.com" (August 29, 2007).

2. Justin Bieber @justinbieber

Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian pop musician, dancer, actor, and singer-songwriter.Bieber was discovered in 2008 by American talent manager Scooter Braun.

• Followers - 50.4M
• Following - 125K
• Tweets - 26.4K

His first tweet was: 

"Check out my single "ONE TIME" on my myspace and spread the word for me. Thanks www.myspace.com/justinbieber" (May11, 2009).

1. Katy Perry @katyperry

Katheryn Elizabeth "Katy" Hudson (born October 25, 1984), better known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American recording artist, businesswoman, philanthropist, and actress. She was born near Santa Barbara, California and primarily grew up there before moving to Los Angeles. She started her career in 1997.

• Followers - 51.6M
• Following - 134
• Tweets - 5444

Her first tweet was: 

"Just got into Berlin...feeling better thank you, have my vicks inhaler by my bedside... and P.S. I TWITTTTER! GAH. Such a follower!" (February 21, 2009).

So That's it!!! these are the top 10 most followed accounts on Twitter. Have you guys enjoyed this compilation, if yes then why not you follow us on twitter @Galakcious. Have fun and enjoy :)