Table of Contents
Is it that one that’s at the top or that one that’s turning fans’ heads…? Now there is the ultimate ranking of the online popularity of our pop stars. With big surprises…
Brand new ranking: Numbers are merciless
But an editorial team made an effort. The colleagues at “tz.de” calculated it with a lot of effort. A ranking was created from 100 solo artists and bands in four categories. Two social media channels, two streaming platforms: followers on Instagram, followers on Facebook, monthly listeners on Spotify, fans on Deezer. First place in each category received 100 points, second place 99, etc. Finally, the category points per artist/band were added up. The current status of the mega survey: November 18, 2024.
+++ Andrea Berg: Stage accident – THAT is now over +++
A surprise up front: well-known stars of the scene didn’t make it into the top 25: Florian Silbereisen, Howard Carpendale, Melissa Naschenweng, Ross Antony, Semino Rossi.
Places 25 to 13
Platz 25: Jürgen Drews (279 points), Platz 24: Anna-Maria Zimmermann (283), Platz 23: Giovanni Zarrella (294), Platz 22: VoXXClub (298), Platz 21: Alexander Eder (300) Platz 20: Pur (302) Shared place 18: Ikke Hipgold (305) and Ben Zucker (305), Platz 17: Thomas Anders (309), Platz 16: Wolfgang Petry (311) Platz 15: Michelle (323), Platz 14: Peter Maffay (332), Platz 13: Mickie Krause (336)
Places 10 to 6
Shared place 10: SARAH ENGLISH with 339 points (18,000,000 followers on Instagram, 100 points; 1,200,000 followers on Facebook, 99 points; 380,061 monthly listeners on Spotify, 58 points; 63,550 fans on Deezer, 82 points). And MAITE KELLY with 339 points (249,000 followers on Instagram, 88 points; 252,354 followers on Facebook, 79 points; 1,019,039 monthly listeners on Spotify, 82 points; 133,431 fans on Deezer, 90 points). And ANDREA BERG with 339 points (157,000 followers on Instagram, 77 points; 554,390 followers on Facebook, 95 points; 813,793 monthly listeners on Spotify, 71 points; 232,364 fans on Deezer, 96 points).
Andrea Berg says hello! in 10th place to Sarah Engels and Maite Kelly © IMAGO / STAR-MEDIA Credit: © IMAGO / STAR-MEDIA
9th place: ROLAND KAISER with 343 points (205,000 followers on Instagram, 81 points; 265,014 followers on Facebook, 80 points; 1,168,125 monthly listeners on Spotify, 87 points; 209,818 fans on Deezer, 95 points).
8th place: MATTHIAS REIM with 345 points (105,000 followers on Instagram, 63 points; 297,892 followers on Facebook, 87 points; 1,676,771 monthly listeners on Spotify, 98 points; 261,248 fans on Deezer, 97 points).
Platz 7: BEATRICE HE with 347 points (582,000 followers on Instagram, 95 points; 741,288 followers on Facebook, 97 points; 550,773 monthly listeners on Spotify, 62 points; 172,248 fans on Deezer, 93 points).
6th place: MIA JULIA with 349 points (626,000 followers on Instagram, 96 points; 272,168 followers on Facebook, 83 points; 1,506,315 monthly listeners on Spotify, 97 points; 38,413 fans on Deezer, 73 points). A real surprise, after all, the Ballermann singer is left out of the big TV hit shows.
Places 5 to 2
5th place: KERSTIN OTT with 350 points (183,000 followers on Instagram, 80 points; 372,219 followers on Facebook, 90 points; 1,101,177 monthly listeners on Spotify, 86 points; 178,222 fans on Deezer, 94 points).
4th place: DJ ÖTZI with 360 points (154,000 followers on Instagram, 76 points; 484,716 followers on Facebook, 94 points; 1,854,343 monthly listeners on Spotify, 99 points; 151,164 fans on Deezer, 91 points).
Platz 3: VANESSA MAI with 366 points (12,000,000 followers on Instagram, 99 points; 654,613 followers on Facebook, 96 points; 825,550 monthly listeners on Spotify, 73 points; 288,237 fans on Deezer, 98 points).
2nd place: ANDREAS GABALIER with 379 points (358,000 followers on Instagram, 92 points; 894,432 followers on Facebook, 98 points; 1,300,977 monthly listeners on Spotify, 90 points; 549,145 fans on Deezer, 99 points).
Platz 1
Helene Fischer once again has every reason to celebrate: she is by far the most popular hit artist on the internet. © IMAGO / VISTAPRESS Credit: imago images/VISTAPRESS
HELENE FISCHER with 398 points (1,100,000 followers on Instagram, 98 points; 2,300,000 followers on Facebook, 100 points; 2,875,045 monthly listeners on Spotify, 100 points; 978,979 fans on Deezer, 100 points). Almost full points for the hit rocket!
+++ Helene Fischer & Andrea Berg: These numbers reveal the true hit queen +++
How do you think the use of algorithms on streaming platforms affects the visibility and success of emerging artists compared to established ones?
Sure, here are some questions for a potential discussion or interview about the article:
1. How do you think social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, and Deezer have impacted the music industry, especially in terms of artist rankings and popularity?
2. What significance do you think it is for artists to have a strong online presence and large followings on these platforms?
3. Are you surprised by the top artists on the list and their positions? Who do you think should be higher or lower based on their music or performances?
4. Which artists or genres do you think have been able to adapt well to the digital age and why?
5. Do you think there’s a formula for creating successful hit songs or is it purely a matter of personal taste and preference?
6. How important is collaborating with other artists in the music industry, and do you think this contributes to higher rankings and popularity?
7. What do you think sets Helene Fischer apart as the most popular artist on the list, and is there anything that other artists can learn from her success?
8. How do streaming services like Spotify and Deezer influence music consumption and artist rankings compared to traditional music sales like CDs or downloads?
9. Do you think there’s room for independent or smaller artists to break into the mainstream without the backing of a major record label in the current digital age?
10. With the rise of TikTok and other short-form video platforms, do you think they might surpass the influence of Instagram and Facebook in the near future when it comes to artist rankings and popularity?
