It’s no secret that social media has changed the way we communicate. These days, it’s not just about sharing photos and staying in touch with friends and family. Social media has also become a powerful tool for networking, marketing, and even activism. With its ability to reach a large audience quickly and easily, it’s no surprise that some of the most influential Americans are using social media to make their voices heard. From politicians to celebrities to everyday people, here are some of the most influential Americans on social media.
With over 100 million followers on Twitter, former President Barack Obama is one of the most-followed people on the platform. He often uses his tweets to comment on current events or to promote his policies and initiatives.
YouTube | 580k subscribers |
35.4M followers | |
55M followers | |
132M followers | |
Total followers | 444 million |
Beyonce is one of the most popular celebrities on social media, with over 150 million followers on Instagram. She often uses her platform to showcase her work, whether it’s new music, fashion, or philanthropy.
YouTube | 24.7M subscribers |
266M followers | |
56M followers | |
15.4M followers | |
Total followers | 362 million |
Known for her popular daytime talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is also one of the most-followed people on Twitter, with over 80 million followers.
YouTube | 38.3M subscribers |
123M followers | |
31.5M followers | |
77.4M followers | |
Total followers | 270 million |
Taylor Swift tops the list of influencers on social media. She is a Country singer/songwriter turned pop queen who is famous for songs like “girl next door” which skyrockets her reputation and gave her a massive social media following. She was constantly in touch with her fans via social media which happens to be one other reason for her enormous follower base. For instance, just 48 hours after Swift urged fans to vote via Instagram in October of 2018, voter registrations spiked by 169,000 according to Vote.org.
YouTube | 7.79M subscribers |
161M followers | |
22M followers | |
30.8M followers | |
Total followers | 221 million |
From the most-liked image ever posted on Instagram(her daughter Stormy’s first social media appearance to her tweet about Snapchat which made the company lose more than one billion dollars in market value overnight, there is no doubt that Kylie rules Social Media with her millions of dedicated followers.
YouTube | 12M subscribers |
355M followers | |
33M followers | |
40M followers | |
Total followers | 440 million |
She is probably the only non-human style icon on social media having more people following. Otherwise called Miquela Sousa, Lil Miquela is a virtual avatar built by Cain intelligence. Popular for wearing topmost brands of the fashion world Miquela has made her appearance in magazines alongside celebrities!
YouTube | 282K subscribers |
3M followers | |
1M followers | |
30K followers | |
Total followers | 4.3 million |
Tyler Blevins
With a series of events and sponsorships including Red Bull waiting at the corridor, this 27-year-old is the founder of Fortnite, a viral video live game. In just a few days after he played the game with Drake, he gained 80k followers on Twitch.
YouTube | 24M subscribers |
13M followers | |
0.7M followers | |
0.5M followers | |
Total followers | 38.2 million |
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