With the recent boom in TikTok’s popularity, it’s only natural that we are curious about who’s ruling the platform. Who is the most followed person on TikTok, and what’s their secret sauce for success?
These questions have been trending lately, and I have decided to end the quest once and for all. Being a certified stalker, I went over some of the most popular accounts, looked for numbers, and reached a conclusion.
The most-followed TikTokers are mostly the known faces of the entertainment sector. However, the list isn’t confined to them alone!
Well, I will introduce you to each of them in the subsequent sections, but before that, let’s find out who is the most followed TikToker.
Who Is The Most Followed Person On TikTok?
Khabane Lame, the Italian witty TikToker, is the most followed person on TikTok, with 162.1 Million followers.
Lame is known for his typical ‘life-hack’ videos, which have made him a TikTok star. He entertains people with his relatable, funny videos, and thus, he has a huge fanbase.
Moreover, Khabane’s fanbase has also made him one of the richest TikTokers, with earnings of $92,270 per TikTok post.
Top 10 Most Followed Accounts On TikTok At Glance
With the latest figures, I have compiled a list of the top 10 most-followed accounts on TikTok for you. These TikTok sensations have attracted major attention and are, thus, your potential accounts to follow immediately.
| TikTok Account | Username | No. of followers(millions) | Country |
| Khabane Lame | @khaby.lame | 162.1 | Italy/Senegal |
| Charli D’Amelio | @charlidamelio | 151.4 | United States |
| Bella Poarch | @bellapoarch | 93.2 | Philippines/United States |
| Addison Rae | @addisonre | 88.6 | United States |
| MrBeast | @mrbeast | 88.4 | United States |
| Zach King | @zachking | 79.5 | United States |
| Kimberly Loaiza | @kimberly.loaiza | 78.8 | Mexico |
| Burak Ozdemir | @cznburak | 73.7 | Turkey |
| Will Smith | @willsmith | 73.7 | United States |
| The Rock | @therock | 73.3 | United States |
TikTok’s popularity keeps on soaring, and in 2024, we’re not just looking at the top 10 but the top 17 most followed TikTokers.
On that note, I am going to dig into what makes these TikTok stars so special. What sets their videos apart, and why are they at the top of the game? Let’s find out!
1. Khabane Lame
Khabane Lame’s popularity results from COVID layoffs, after which he began posting on TikTok. The platform gave him fame and fortune, and he got listed on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list in 2022.
As of today, Lame has 162.1 Million followers and 2.4 Billion likes on TikTok. Initially, Khabane uploaded gaming and dancing videos, but presently, his reaction videos are trending all over the Internet.
2. Charli D’Amelio
Charli was initially a competitive dancer, then moved to TikTok to try her luck. Well, it went in her favor, as she became the most followed person on TikTok in 2020. But she was soon surpassed by Khabane Lame in 2022.
Still, she is one of the most famous faces on the platform and the richest TikToker.
Amelio often posts her dancing routine on TikTok, which has given her a vast following of 151.4 Million and 11.5 Billion likes.
3. Bella Poarch
Bella is the person you might know from the most popular TikTok video of 2020, in which she was seen lip-syncing the song ‘M to the B’.
After making her debut in 2020, this professional vocalist and former Navy veteran has experienced incredible growth on the platform.
Presently, with 93.2 Million followers, Bella Poarch is the most popular Filipino TikTok creator. In addition, she has 2.3 Billion likes on TikTok.
4. Addison Rae
With 88.6 Million followers and 5.8 Billion likes on TikTok, Addison Rae Easterling is one of the most popular social media influencers. Rae frequently shares her dancing videos on the platform that has brought her fame.
Other than TikTok, Addison is also a well-established actor and singer. She released her first debut single in 2021 with the title ‘Obsessed’. Then, she made her first acting debut with a Netflix original, ‘He’s All That’.
5. MrBeast
Mr. Beast is an American YouTuber who has done equally well on TikTok. You may recognise him for his thrilling viral videos, which Mr. Beast shares on YouTube and TikTok. One of them is the ‘Counting to 100,000’ video that took the Internet by storm.
As of 2024, this TikToker has 88.4 Million followers and 875 Million likes on the platform. Mr. Beast is also the most-subscribed individual on YouTube, with 204 Million subscribers.
6. Zach King
Zach King, renowned for his incredible magical vines, is another of the most-followed TikTokers. King joined TikTok in 2016 and now boasts 79.5 Million followers and 1.1 Billion likes.
This magician distinguishes his videos as ‘digital sleight of hand’, which has played an important role in his TikTok success.
7. Kimberly Loaiza
Kimberly Loaiza is a Mexican social media personality with 78.8 Million followers and 4.9 Billion likes on TikTok.
Loaiza’s social media career has seen a huge transformation, where she has ventured from Twitter to YouTube and now TikTok. On TikTok, Kimberly shares her music videos, which attract the majority of the fans.
8. Burak Ozdemir
Burak Ozdemir is your go-to chef for new Turkish recipes on TikTok. The chef has over 73.7 Million followers and 543 Million likes on the platform.
This Turkish TikToker’s captivating smile and amazing recipes have attracted many fans. This has worked similarly on other platforms, like Instagram – where he has 54.3 Million followers who daily engage with his posts and videos.
9. Will Smith
Here, I will explain Will Smith’s popularity as a TikToker. Yes, Will Smith is a crazy and popular TikToker!
With a follower count of 73.7 million, Will has set the TikTok content bar high. Moreover, he has 523 Million likes on his videos, which are mostly in the comedy genre.
Even more, all of Smith’s videos are full of satire and sarcasm, which make his content unique and praiseworthy.
10. The Rock
You will see ‘The Rock’ almost everywhere. TikTok is no exception. With 73.3 Million followers and 515 Million likes, Dwayne has made it to TikTok’s top 10 most followed people.
As you may recognize, Dwayne Johnson is a popular wrestler with his WWE alias ‘The Rock’. Furthermore, he has also done various acting roles, which makes him suitable for a platform like TikTok.
On the platform, he does all the trending challenges and has thus attracted such huge numbers.
11. Dominik Lipa
Dominik, aka Dome Lipa, has 69.3 Million followers and 4.3 Billion likes on TikTok. She is also a Mexican star like Kimberly Loaiza, who is quite famous on TikTok.
Lipa joined TikTok in 2018 and since then has maintained her star status with choreographed lip-synced videos. In 2019, she also won a TikTok award, for which she was featured on the Tu Magazine cover.
12. BTS
The Bangtan Boys, aka BTS, is a South Korean band consisting of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. This hip-hop band rose to international success between 2017-2018 and is still going strong.
BTS has a global fan following on every platform, and the group has rocked almost everywhere. Their dance moves have attracted the majority of attention, and speaking of TikTok, BTS has 62.8 Million followers and 1.2 Billion likes.
13. Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez has 59.5 Million followers and 615.3 Million likes on TikTok. Like any other platform, this global singer uses TikTok to promote her music and share her life updates.
More often, her videos go viral and get a lot of fan attention. You can also find teasers for her upcoming singles on her TikTok page.
14. Jason Derulo
Jason Derulo is a TikTok sensation with 58.2 Million followers and 1.3 Billion likes. He is professionally an American pop singer and R&B songwriter.
Derulo’s TikTok success comes from the original content that he frequently posts. In addition, his sporting nature to attempt all the trending challenges makes him suitable for the most-followed TikToker list.
Apart from taking on challenges, Jason also uses the platform to promote his music.
15. Dixie D’Amelio
Dixie, the older sister of Charli D’Amelio and a highly renowned TikToker boasts a following of 57 million. This American celebrity is not only a TikTok star but also a singer who showcases her vocal talents on the platform.
Furthermore, her TikTok has attracted a staggering 3.3 Billion likes, and she maintains a YouTube channel with 6.89 Million subscribers.
16. Won Jeong
Won Jeong is a well-known South Korean TikToker with 55.8 Million followers and 1.7 Billion likes on his profile. Jeong mostly uploads funny videos on his TikTok account. In addition, he has a bit of interest in fitness too.
Alongside TikTok, Won is a professional singer who shares his albums on YouTube. The Singer also uses TikTok as a platform to promote his music.
17. Spencer Polanco Knight
Spencer Polanco Knight, widely known as Spencer X, has an impressive following of 55 Million and 1.3 Billion likes on TikTok. This talented TikToker hails from the United States and has made a name for himself as both a beatboxer and a YouTuber.
Polanco’s journey to stardom began on YouTube, and thereafter he ventured into TikTok. On both platforms, Spencer has gained recognition through his music tracks and fast-paced beatboxing.
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Summing Up: Who has the most followers on TikTok 2024?
As of 2024, Khabane Lame is the most followed person on TikTok, followed by Charli D’Amelio and Bella Poarch.
I have sorted the top three and the above list on the basis of a combination of follower count, engagement metrics, and overall impact. Hence, these figures are liable to change, and so is the list.
Thus, if there is any update in that case, I will keep you posted here!
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