Top TikTok Influencers of 2020

With self-isolation people are trying to find new ways to use their creative juices, whether that be through drawing, doing puzzles or - our personal favorites - creating sensational TikTok videos. Over the weeks TikTok has grown in users significantly as shooting and editing fun videos is so simple when you have time and are at home. Everyone from actors and actresses to grandmas and students are joining TikTok. It is a place where video creation happens in all sorts of ways through # challenges, the most popular dances and basically any niche you can imagine. Why not start your very own channel? You never know.… you might be the next big viral sensation! To provide you with some inspiration (or just to help keep you entertained during social distancing), here are our top TikTok influencers of 2020:

1. Addison Rae (United States)

Addison Easterling, better known as Addison Rae is a popular American TikToker. The nineteen-year-old became originally popular on the platform because of her lip-sync videos. The entertaining videos grew to comedy, dancing and much more. Over time she has gained over 30 million followers and is on the rise. In addition, she is part of The Hype House which is a collaborative group of famous TikTok creators who live together and aim to create popular content.

TikTok: 30M

2. Vindooly (Australia)

You might think “Hmm, this picture is too simple..”. Yes, it is indeed, because Melbourne based streamer and TikToker Vindooly keeps his Instagram as real as possible, by only posting dirty mirror selfies. Meanwhile, his TikTok videos gain thousands of views as we all can relate to them: Australian blogger makes sketches about relationships between moms and children, and it just can’t be funnier. Having gained almost a million followers, Vincentt is still coming up with the situations we can recall and laugh at.

TikTok: 936K

3. Maxine the Fluffy Corgi (United States)

When New York-based couple Bryan Reisberg and Alex Garyn got a corgi puppy, Maxine, in 2016, they did what most of us would do: They created an Instagram account for her. Being film buffs, they chose the handle @madmax_fluffyroad. Then Reisberg, who is a filmmaker and creative director, made a short video about Maxine that went viral (“Yes, she knows she has a fluffy butt”) and followers piled on. Three years later, Maxine has her own agent (yes, really), does endorsement partnerships with brands like BMW, Amazon, and Polaroid, and gets invited to fashion shows and movie premieres.

TikTok: 1.5M

4. Karl Kugelmann (South-Africa)

The 23-year-old, Karl was born and raised in South Africa. For all the Vampire Diaries fans out there; isn’t he a look-a-like of Damon? I mean?! With over 2 million followers on TikTok and still growing every single day, Karl has become rather famous. Showing videos of him changing into different outfits to showcasing his model life or comedy videos, he has got it all. When he isn’t on TikTok you can find him in the waters of South Africa where he will be showcasing his surfing skills (yes another plus point) The only thing left to say is: follow this hotty!

TikTok: 2.5M

5. Frank (Ireland)

The Irish Frank or grandad Frank describes himself as a person who is hopping on the hottest trends of the TikTok generation. His videos feature him trying out the most popular viral dances, challenges and many more. Together with his granddaughter or alone, Frank has a way of giving his own twist to his videos, making him a standout. His positive spirit and ability to live life to the fullest each day is a true inspiration to many. If Frank can create fun and unique content at his age, why not try TikTok out and create something for yourself and your loved ones.

TikTok: 799K

6. Michael Wrubel (United States)

Michael can make it all: he is the CEO of his own company, an entrepreneur, an investor, Youtuber and ... TikToker! On his TikTok, he talks about complicated aspects of entrepreneurship and investing in simple words and shares money-making tricks. Michael gives advice on how to spend less on unnecessary things and save your budget in a very engaging and even funny way. He also shares exciting facts and topics such as the richest people in the world or the most expensive houses of all time.

TikTok: 163K

7. Dennis Van Peel (Belgium)

Dennis is a 90’s kid that is living his best life in Belgium. With his astounding aesthetic and sense of fashion, he tries to inspire other young men to step up their dressing game. Whilst the Instagram model has his way of capturing himself and the dreamy life he is living on Instagram, he has grown tremendously on TikTok. Humorous videos with a touch of fashion is the best way to sum up the short second videos that he creates. Dennis has a way of making it seem like everything he does is done in a beautifully effortless way.

TikTok: 13K

8. Lyndon Core (United States)

The Austin based photographer, Lyndon Core, is not your average photographer.  He has the unique talent of capturing moments like no other. With visual effects, optical illusions and skills to manipulate pictures in an abstract way, he can be described as a photo genius. The best thing about this is, on his TikTok, he gives away all his secret tips and tricks in order for you to create your own iconic photographs. His tutorials are created in such a way that they are not hard to keep up with & most definitely possible to recreate.

TikTok: 161K

9. Thomas Lotter (Germany)

Thomas is a German traveler behind the LotterLive TikTok channel. He started capturing his adventures and posting them on Instagram, but when TikTok launched, Thomas started filming incredibly beautiful and inspiring videos. Some of his videos went viral much earlier than he gained a big audience. In addition to incredible shooting, the videos are edited and supported with music, which makes them even more unique. Sometimes they are so well done that you get goosebumps while watching them. Check out Thomas’s page if you need a spark of adventure and a bit of freedom in your life!

TikTok: 441K

10. Tway Nguyen (Vietnam/United States) 

Tway is a Youtube star known for her famous channel twaydabae. The Vietnamese born gained tremendous popularity for her challenges, comparisons but most importantly her mukbangs and food reviews. On TikTok she takes her audience with her step by step to create her mouth-watering Vietnamese recipes. Carefully explained, easy to follow and recreate. You don’t feel like trying out daring street food or living octopus? She does it for you! If you’re searching for any food-related content with a twist of comedy, Tway’s TikTok is the place to be!

TikTok: 136K