Who are the most popular TikTok users? See the most-followed accounts

We all know that deep down social media is not a popularity contest, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t a little curious about who is the most popular TikTok user.

It turns out the most-followed accounts on the platform tend to be young people in the performing arts like dancers, singers, entertainers and actors. However, one older Hollywood star did manage to make the cut!

Here are the 10 most-followed TikTok users, as of July 13, 2021:

1. Charli D’Amelio (@charlidamelio) — 120 million

@charlidamelio
@dixiedamelio
♬ original sound – ray

Charli Grace D’Amelio is a dancer from Connecticut and the most-followed TikTok account.

2. Khaby Lame (@khaby.lame) — 89.3 million

@khaby.lame
You can’t do this with PASTA AND TESLA MAN!! and I don’t forgive a man who wastes food.#learnfromkhaby #learnwithtiktok #imparacontiktok
♬ suono originale – Khabane lame

Khaby Lame, who used to be an Italian factory worker, skyrocketed to the top of the list in mere months.

3. Addison Rae (@addisonre) — 81.1 million

@addisonre
@brycehall
♬ Nightcore Forever She looks so perfect Newk82 – Kev

Addison Rae Easterling, a dancer-actress who hails from Louisiana, is the second most-followed user on TikTok.

4. Bella Poarch (@bellapoarch) — 76.0 million

@bellapoarch
You might think you’re nothing special but you’re special to me❣️ #amongus
♬ stay4ever – Powfu

Bella Poarch, who didn’t have much of a social media presence before April 2020, is the proud creator of TikTok’s most-liked video and a controversial figure.

5. Zach King (@zachking) — 62.3 million

@zachking
Pulling a trick on @jasonderulo #pool #magic
♬ Take You Dancing – Jason Derulo

Zachary King is a Los Angeles-based illusionist and filmmaker whose magic TikToks have solidified him as one of the most-followed accounts on the platform.