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JKT48 continues to dominate the 48 Group scene across social media platforms, standing tall as the most popular group as of October 2024. The rankings, based on the number of subscribers and followers on YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook, show the impressive influence of JKT48, particularly in Southeast Asia. Let’s break it down!
YouTube Subscribers Rankings
JKT48 holds the top spot with an impressive 2.67 million subscribers, just edging out AKB48’s 2.66 million. BNK48 closely follows with 2.63 million, securing third place. NMB48, while significantly behind, still holds a respectable 427K subscribers, with other groups such as SNH48 and SKE48 trailing further behind.
- JKT48: 2.67M
- AKB48: 2.66M
- BNK48: 2.63M
- NMB48: 427K
- SNH48: 307K
- SKE48: 295K
- MNL48: 263K
- HKT48: 260K
- CGM48: 168K
- NGT48: 92.6K
Instagram Followers Rankings
On Instagram, JKT48 also dominates with 2.4 million followers, far surpassing the second-placed BNK48 with 568K followers. AKB48 comes third with 419K, while CGM48 follows at 153K.
- JKT48: 2.4M
- BNK48: 568K
- AKB48: 419K
- CGM48: 153K
- STU48: 121K
- MNL48: 121K
X (Twitter) Followers Rankings
On X, JKT48 is in a league of its own with nearly 5 million followers, dwarfing BNK48’s 251K and SKE48’s 196K. AKB48 holds fourth place with 169K, and HKT48 isn’t far behind at 157K.
- JKT48: 4.97M
- BNK48: 251K
- SKE48: 196K
- AKB48: 169K
- HKT48: 157K
TikTok Followers Rankings
Over on TikTok, JKT48 continues its dominance with a massive 3.8 million followers, leaving AKB48, the closest competitor, trailing behind with 640K. MNL48 secures third place with 482K, while BNK48 follows closely with 411K.
- JKT48: 3.8M
- AKB48: 640.7K
- MNL48: 482.4K
- BNK48: 411.5K
- CGM48: 127K
Facebook Followers Rankings
JKT48 yet again proves their incredible fanbase on Facebook with a whopping 3.3 million followers, while MNL48 follows with 1.2 million. BNK48 comes in third with 909K, and AKB48 rounds out the top four with 783K.
- JKT48: 3.3M
- MNL48: 1.2M
- BNK48: 909K
- AKB48: 783K
Key Observations
- JKT48 reigns supreme, topping every social media platform.
- BNK48 has seen a significant drop in followers, especially on X and Facebook, likely due to the mass graduation of their 2nd Generation members.
- KLP48, the newest member of the 48 Group family, is showing impressive growth across all platforms, with steady increases in followers.
Final Thoughts
The October 2024 social media rankings clearly highlight JKT48’s unmatched popularity across platforms, not only in Indonesia but globally.
Their dominance is a testament to their continued success and dedication to engaging their fanbase. Meanwhile, groups like KLP48 are on the rise, suggesting a bright future for newer members of the 48 Group family.