Top Most Influential Rankings
Humans with the highest influence scores across all categories
Last updated: March 26, 2025
Total Influencers
5
Average Score
94.8
Average Growth
18.1%
Taylor Swift
@taylorswift
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the influence score calculated?
The influence score is a composite metric that combines follower count, engagement rate, media mentions, cross-platform presence, and real-world impact. Our proprietary algorithm weighs these factors differently based on industry and platform to create a comprehensive measure of influence.
Can someone have high influence without a large social media following?
Absolutely. While social media reach is one component of influence, our rankings also consider factors like media citations, industry authority, policy impact, and the ability to drive trends or conversations. Some of our highest-ranked influencers have relatively modest social followings but enormous real-world impact.
How does influence differ across industries?
Influence manifests differently across industries. In technology, influence might be measured by the ability to drive adoption of new platforms or set industry standards. In politics, it might be the ability to shape policy or public opinion. Our algorithm accounts for these industry-specific differences.
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