TikTok continues to mint new stars at a rate of knots - so it can be hard to keep up with what the kids are into. Riz, Baby Gronk, Skibidi Toilet, it might all sound a bit like gibberish to you - and we’ve got a breakdown of what the internet slang words your kids might be using to read after this article right here.
But who exactly are the biggest and most popular names on TikTok? To help you understand the references your kids are making, I’ve pulled together a list of the 11 most followed accounts on the social media platform.
It includes Khaby Lame, who is the top dog in terms of followers. Find out more about him and how much he can earn from one post here.
7. Zach King - 82.8 million
Zach King has been in the short form video game for more than a decade now, having originally blown up on Vine back in the day (RIP forever in our hearts), before joining TikTok after it launched. He is known for his “magic vine” clips - including one in which it looks like he’s riding a Harry Potter broomstick in “real life”. His handle is @zachking. Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for YouTube | Noam Galai/Getty Images for YouTube Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for YouTube
8. Addison Rae - 88.8 million
First joining TikTok in 2019 while studying at LSU, Addison Rae started uploading dance videos and quickly amassed over a million followers. She has continued to grow in popularity on the platform - and released her debut single in 2021. Her handle is @addisonre. Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Imagesfor W Magazine | Roger Kisby/Getty Imagesfor W Magazine Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Imagesfor W Magazine
9. Bella Poarch - 94.1 million
Born Denarie Bautista Taylor in the Philippines, Bella Poarch joined TikTok in January 2020 and by August of that year she made headlines with the most liked video on the whole platform - a lip sync to the song M to the B. She has signed a record deal in 2021. Her handle is @bellapoarch. Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Nickelodeon | Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Nickelodeon Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Nickelodeon
10. MrBeast - 104.2 million
The most popular YouTube creator, MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) is also in the top three accounts for followers on TikTok. His clips on the platform are similar in style to his YouTube videos, but just in bitesize form. His handle is simply @mrbeast. Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nickelodeon | Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nickelodeon Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nickelodeon
11. Charli D'Amelio - 155.5 million
One half of the D’Amelio sisters, Charli was a competitive dancer before she put her skills to work on TikTok in 2019. She quickly became one of the most popular accounts on the app - and once held the title of most followed, but was later surpassed by Khaby Lame. Her handle is @charlidamelio. Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for CELSIUS Energy | Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for CELSIUS Energy Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for CELSIUS Energy
12. Khaby Lame - 162.8 million
The biggest TikTok star in the world right now, Khaby has held the title of most followed account on the platform since June 2022. He does have less likes than Charli D’Amelio, but continues to have the most followers. His handle is @khaby.lame. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images | Mike Coppola/Getty Images Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images