SOLIVE - NEWS - October 2020

TikTok: Top 10 French Influencers

Followed by millions of subscribers, they dominate the ranking of the most popular influencers in France on TikTok. These social media accounts are the envy of brands looking to develop their influencer strategies, and every social media agency is vying for their attention. But who are these influencers that users of the social network are raving about? And how do these content creators manage to attract such large communities? Here are the top 10 most followed French accounts on TikTok.

1. Lea Elui Ginet (12.7M followers – @leaelui)
Since joining the social media platform in 2019, she has been the undisputed queen of TikTok in France, far ahead of other French influencers. The secret to her success and nearly 400 million likes? Perfectly honed lip-syncing to trendy music, combined with expertly staged choreography. At 19, Lea Elui continues to climb the social network's charts. As a reward for her success, she was chosen last summer to be the face of a major cosmetics brand.

2. Neymar Jr (9.6M followers – @neymarjr)
Neymar Jr is none other than the famous footballer who, since joining PSG, has distinguished himself both on the sports field and on social media. Far from being anonymous in this influencer ranking, the Brazilian is THE TikTok icon for sports-loving communities. Neymar currently has nearly 10 million followers. A number that is expected to skyrocket as his popularity among TikTokers continues to soar.

3. Tibo InShape (4.9M subscribers – @tiboinshape)
With a YouTube channel boasting 7.5 million subscribers, Tibo InShape is known for his dynamic and athletic videos. While he's one of the most followed YouTubers in France, he also posts a lot of content on TikTok, where he has around 4 million followers. It's impossible to miss this social media phenomenon…

4. Rose (3.8M followers – @rose.thr)
Elected first runner-up in the Miss Midi-Pyrénées pageant, Rose Thr first gained recognition on Musical.ly (formerly TikTok) thanks to her lip-sync videos and choreography. The new version of the social network only confirms her passion for these two areas and has allowed her to develop and retain her audience, reaching almost 4 million followers today and a very impressive engagement rate (around 30%).

5. Lenna Vivas (3.8M followers – @lenna.vivas)
TikTok offers numerous opportunities to develop and showcase one's creativity. Lenna Vivas understands this well and wholeheartedly embraces it, launching videos that all TikTokers love. With effective lip-syncing and short choreographies, Lenna Vivas more than deserves her 5th place ranking among the top French influencers.

6. Jojo Akams (3.8M followers – @akamztwenty20)
If you enjoy a good laugh while dancing to unusual songs, you'll love this influencer. On TikTok, Jojo Akams posts videos that blend dancing, singing, and hidden camera pranks. One of his best stunts? Singing "Eye of the Tiger" a cappella in public places while incorporating hip-hop and breakdancing moves.

7. Benoît Chevalier (3.8M followers – @benoit_chevalier)
Creator of the hashtag #quandtesunequeen, Benoît Chevalier is also an exceptional content creator: makeup tutorials, challenges, vlogs. Simply put, with him, you're never bored! When this influencer posts on TikTok, it's all about diversity and new content. His fans recognize this expertise, as evidenced by the ever-growing number of followers on his TikTok account.

8. Beckybaw777 (3.6M followers – @beckywesh)
What, you don't know this influencer? Shame on you! Thanks to a very simple yet incredibly effective concept, Becky Baw has managed to build a solid reputation on TikTok. Her niche? Commenting on short videos found online. It's quite an art for this young woman, who manages to elicit often hilarious reactions from internet users. Becky Baw also posts original content such as dance routines performed with her friends. A true talent to discover!

9. Cyril (3.5M followers – @cyrilschr)
Remember him? This Alsatian influencer is the one who claimed to have clogged his town's drains with water beads. The result: a police report filed by the mayor, but more importantly, a global viral sensation. Known as "Cyridicule" on social media, he uses humor with pranks and photoshopped images to engage his community, but he also takes on a whole host of trendy challenges, each one crazier than the last.

10. Simon Nogueira (3.4M followers – @simon.nogueira)
To conclude this ranking of the top French influencers on TikTok, let's look at a completely different style with Simon Nogueira, who showcases his talents as a professional free-runner. Also known as parkour, this acrobatic sport involves traversing urban or natural obstacles. Simon's talent lies in combining thrills and stunning scenery, taking over 3 million followers with him from rooftop to rooftop in the heart of Paris.

(ranking source: https://tokfluence.com/top?limit=10&country=fr)

And there you have it, you now know the 10 most followed influencers on TikTok in France. Keep in mind, though, that on TikTok, as on other social media platforms, rankings change very quickly. Furthermore, as you know, the number of followers doesn't necessarily equate to an influencer's strength. At So Bang, this is precisely the philosophy of our influencer agency. On our influencer platform, we have top influencers, but above all, content creators with genuine personalities to build unique and authentic marketing campaigns.