TOP EUROPEAN BLOGGERS
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As a blogger and European citizen, I recognise that Europe is home to a vibrant and diverse community of bloggers who shape trends, influence audiences, and lead conversations across fashion, lifestyle, travel, business, and many other fields. These digital voices offer unique perspectives rooted in local culture yet resonating on a global scale.
Did you know that since 2020, global influencer marketing has exploded, more than tripling in size? By 2025, it’s expected to soar to a record-breaking $33 billion globally.
So, is now the best time to start blogging or become an influencer? Content Creators are the new celebrities on the horizon. But where to start? Well, many influencers nowadays focus mainly on socials, streaming and content channels, but utilising your platform can have additional benefits.
That’s why I share guidance about registering your domain in the UK and the best blogging platform for writers to rank, and I reveal how I achieve top rankings and organic traffic growth through targeted keyword strategies.
If you’re serious about growing and monetising your online presence, it’s worth understanding how big names in the business do it to get inspired and follow the trends in the industry.
This guide showcases the top male and female bloggers across selected European markets, revealing how they stand out, grow their digital empires and gain recognition and attention within their niches.
I love analysing others’ content and marketing strategies, so I hope you’ll enjoy this list just as much as I do!
Disclaimer: All the information provided was correct at the time of this publication, but may be subject to change.
Top UK Bloggers
Lydia Millen
Why Lydia is on Top
- Born on : 14 April 1988
- Started Blogging: 2011 while studying at university
- Niche: Lifestyle blog centred on fashion, interiors, and seasonal living, inspired by Lydia’s life in the English countryside.
- Most Active on: YouTube & TikTok
Collaborations
- Partners with fashion and beauty brands including Karen Millen, Dior, BEAUTY PIE, Cult Beauty, Farfetch, GHD, Intimissimi, and MyTheresa.
Awards & Recognitions
- Featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and STELLA
Jim Chapman
Why Jim is on Top
- Born on: 28 December 1987
- Started Blogging: Chapman started his YouTube channel in 2010 and published his debut book, 147 Things, on 5 October 2017
- Niche: YouTube influencer specialising in men’s fashion and style
Collaborations
- Worked with luxury fashion brands including Mulberry, Bally, and Burberry
- Worked with the British Fashion Council and Google for the BFC British Designers Mentoring Day
- Serves as a contributing editor for GQ magazine
Awards & Recognitions
- Ranked No.1 on GQ.com’s prestigious annual Best Dressed List
- One of the most photographed faces at London Collections: Men each season
Top Italian Bloggers
Chiara Ferragni
Why Chiara is on Top
- Born on: 7 May 1987
- Started Blogging: Chiara Ferragni launched her fashion blog, The Blonde Salad, in October 2009.
- Niche: Fashion & Lifestyle
- Most Active on: Instagram & TikTok
Collaborations
- Chiara has collaborated with major fashion brands like Tod’s and Pantene, and continues to be a prominent figure in the fashion industry.
Awards & Recognitions
- 2013–2015: Won Bloglovin’s Best Personal Style Blog Award three years in a row
- 2015: Named Blogger of the Year by Bloglovin’
- 2017: Listed among Forbes’ Top Fashion Influencers
- 2018: Recognised by Footwear News as one of the most influential mums in fashion
Roberto De Rosa
Why Roberto is on Top
- Born on: 19 March 1988
- Started Blogging: 2009
- Niche: Travel and lifestyle
- Most Active on: Instagram
Collaborations
- Began working with nssmag.com in 2010, focusing on street style photography and trend spotting
- His photography has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Elle, and L’Officiel
- Collaborated with agencies and brands across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Korea
Awards & Recognitions
- 2013–2015: Won Bloglovin’s Best Personal Style Blog Award three years in a row
- 2015: Named Blogger of the Year by Bloglovin’
- 2017: Listed among Forbes’ Top Fashion Influencers
- 2018: Recognised by Footwear News as one of the most influential mums in fashion
Top French Bloggers
Jeanne Damas
Why Jeanne is on Top
- Born on: 12 March 1992
- Started Blogging: At just 13, in 2005, she began documenting her life and style by launching her first blog on Tumblr.
- Niche: Fashion & daily life
- Most Active on: Instagram & Facebook
Collaborations
- From 2015, she continues to work and collaborate with Yasmine Eslami and Nathalie Dumeix
- In 2018, Jeanne Damas co-authored the book À Paris alongside French journalist Lauren Bastide
Awards & Recognitions
- 2015: Appointed brand ambassador for Gucci
- 2017: Featured in Forbes European “30 Under 30” list
- Recognised by Vogue Paris as “the Paris girl personified” and featured by W Magazine amongst “the most iconic French girls of all time”
Hervé Palmieri
Why Hervé is on Top
- Born on: 24 November 1979
- Started Blogging: He started his YouTube cooking channel in 2008
- Niche: Cooking
- Most Active on: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube
Collaborations
- Partnered with Neff France as brand ambassador for kitchen appliances
- Serves as an ambassador for the Lidl Cuisine YouTube channel since 2019
- Endorses TB Groupe French-made knives as preferred kitchen tools
Awards & Recognitions
- 2015: Appointed brand ambassador for Gucci
- 2017: Featured in Forbes European “30 Under 30” list
- Recognised by Vogue Paris as “the Paris girl personified” and featured by W Magazine amongst “the most iconic French girls of all time”
Top Dutch Bloggers
Nikkie de Jager
Why Nikkie is on Top
- Born on: 2 March 1994
- Started Blogging: Nikkie began uploading videos to YouTube in 2008 at the age of 14, inspired by Lauren Conrad’s makeup after watching MTV’s The Hills while unwell.
- Niche: Makeup, beauty & modelling
- Most Active on: Instagram & Facebook
Collaborations
- Partners with major beauty brands, including Too Faced, OFRA Cosmetics, and Maybelline for limited-edition collections.
- Worked with high-profile celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Lady Gaga.
- Made a cameo appearance in HBO’s Euphoria season 2
Awards & Recognitions
- 2017: Won Shorty Award (YouTube Guru), Teen Choice (Fashion/Beauty), AIA (International Influencer)
- 2019: Won Streamy (Branded Content with Snoop Dogg), AIA (International Influencer)
- 2020: Won CelebMix (Social Media Star), AIA (International Influencer)
- 2021: Won Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice (Favourite Star – Netherlands)
Abuzer Van Leeuwen
Why Abuzer is on Top
- Born on: Born and raised in Rotterdam; exact birth date isn’t publicly available
- Started Blogging: Founded DutchReview around 10 years ago (circa 2013–2015)
- Niche: Culture, lifestyle, news, opinion
- Most Active on: DutchReview website, Instagram, Facebook, & X
Collaborations
- Partners with financial and educational services, including bunq, Expat Mortgages, LearnDutch.org, and The British School in the Netherlands
- Collaborates with marketing, recruitment, and travel organisations such as Leiden Marketing, Undutchables, Ticket to Tilburg, and Helping
Awards & Recognitions
- 2017: Won Shorty Award (YouTube Guru), Teen Choice (Fashion/Beauty), AIA (International Influencer)
- 2019: Won Streamy (Branded Content with Snoop Dogg), AIA (International Influencer)
- 2020: Won CelebMix (Social Media Star), AIA (International Influencer)
- 2021: Won Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice (Favourite Star – Netherlands)
Top German Bloggers
Bianca Heinicke
Why Bianca is on Top
- Born on: 6 February 1993
- Started Blogging: 2012
- Niche: Makeup, fashion, travel, lifestyle and challenges
- Most Active on: Instagram & TikTok
Collaborations
- Released customised Sony Xperia M4 Aqua “Bibi-Phone edition” with German Telekom and Sony Mobile in 2015
- Runs video podcast “SinnSafari” with friend Timothy, including recent German tour dates
Awards & Recognitions
- 2014: Won Google Play Award in the Beauty, Fashion, and Lifestyle category
Julien Bam
Why Julien is on Top
- Born on: 23 November 1988
- Started Blogging: 2012
- Niche: Vlogs, Comedy & Music
- Most Active on: TikTok & Instagram
Collaborations
- Served as jury member and coach on ProSieben’s “Masters of Dance” alongside Nikeata Thompson, Vartan Bassil, and Dirk Heidemann in 2018-2019
- Was part of the four-person Aachen-based short film channel JuBaFilms from 2011
- Provided voice dubbing for robot Clive in “Despicable Me 3” (2017) and co-founded Raw Mind Pictures GmbH with brother Shawn Bu
Awards & Recognitions
- 2015: Won Bravo Otto (Social Media Star), 1 Live Crown
- 2016, 2017, 2028: Won Web Video Award
- 2019 – 2020: Won Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice
- 2022 – 2023: Won German Podcast Award
Top Spanish Bloggers
Anna Terés
Why Bianca is on Top
- Born on: Birth information is not publicly available
- Started Blogging: 2014
- Niche: Cooking
- Most Active on: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram & TikTok
Collaborations
- Paid partnership with Grupo Ybarra
Awards & Recognitions
- Gastro Influencer Awards Spain 2025 winner
Jordi Wild
Why Jordi is on Top
- Born on: 28 August 1984
- Started Blogging: He launched his YouTube channel, El Rincón de Giorgio, in March 2013.
- Niche: Video game, comedy, podcast.
- Most Active on: Facebook & X
Collaborations
- Collaborated with fellow YouTubers, including Luzuvlogs, Zorman, and AuronPlay, throughout his career
- Released the gangsta rap video “YouTube: Estado Crítico” (YouTube: Critical State) in collaboration with rapper Dante
- Published three books: “Sueños de Acero y Neón,” “Jorgemyte, agente de la PEM,” and “Así es la Puta Vida”
Awards & Recognitions
- 2022 & 2023: Won ESLAND Award for Talk Show of the Year (The Wild Project)
Top Swedish Bloggers
Matilda Djerf
Why Matilda is on Top
- Born on: 8 April 1997
- Started Blogging: 2016
- Niche: Fashion
- Most Active on: Instagram, TikTok, & on her website
Collaborations
- Co-founded Djerf Avenue fashion brand in 2019 with Rasmus Johansson
- Partnered with Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skincare brand for collaborative campaigns
Awards & Recognitions
- Gastro Influencer Awards Spain 2025 winner
Gustav Johansson
Why Gustav is on Top
- Born on: 13 March 1988
- Started Blogging: Started his YouTube channel in 2011
- Niche: Vegan and vegetarian cooking, food and restaurant reviews, sustainable eating
- Most Active on: His website, Instagram, & Facebook
Collaborations
- Published five cookbooks: 1. Vego i Världsklass, 2. Jävligt God BBQ, 3. Vegansk Husmanskost, 4. Vegansk Hemkunskap, 5. Veganska Klassiker.
- Works with supermarket chains and food entrepreneurs to promote sustainable eating
Awards & Recognitions
- Gastro Influencer Awards Spain 2025 winner
Top Polish Bloggers
Eva zu Beck
Why Eva is on Top
- Born on: 26 April 1991
- Started Blogging: 2013
- Niche: Travel & lifestyle
- Most Active on: Instagram & on her website
Collaborations
- Hosted TRT World’s show “A Place Called Pakistan” and presented Euronews YouTube miniseries “Rerouted: The Balkans”
- Partnered with National Geographic and Deutsche Welle
- Stars in “Superskilled with Eva zu Beck,” a travel series on National Geographic’s YouTube channel as of December 2024
Awards & Recognitions
- Gastro Influencer Awards Spain 2025 winner
Krzysztof Gonciarz
Why Krzysztof is on Top
- Born on: 19 June 1985
- Started Blogging: On 29 April 2011, Gonciarz launched his first YouTube channel, initially named Wybuchające Beczki, later rebranded as Krzysztof Gonciarz.
- Niche: Travel & lifestyle
- Most Active on: Instagram, Facebook, X, & YouTube
Collaborations
- Co-founded two production companies: Tofu Media Japan and Tofu Media Poland
- Partnered with Eurosport television network in February 2018 to create a behind-the-scenes video series for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang County, South Korea
Awards & Recognitions
- YouTube Creator Award 2014, 2020
Top Greek Bloggers
Maria Koutsogiannis
Why Maria is on Top
- Born on: 15 March 1989
- Started Blogging: She founded Food By Maria in 2014 to document her recovery from bulimia and body dysmorphia.
- Niche: Food blogger & photographer
- Most Active on: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, & on her website
Collaborations
- Her website, Food by Maria, is partnered with Bob’s Red Mill, Diamond Crystal, Simply Organic, Gordon Ramsay, National Geographic, AGI, Instant Pot and many more.
- Partnered with a snack company for an $800/month sponsorship deal in 2018
Awards & Recognitions
- Gastro Influencer Awards Spain 2025 winner
Akis Petretzikis
Why Akis is on Top
- Born on: 4 March 1984
- Started Blogging: 2015
- Niche: Cooking
- Most Active on: Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, & TikTok
Collaborations
- Worked with Fresh One Productions for Jamie Oliver’s Food YouTube channel
- Hosted shows on MEGA Channel
- Participated in BBC One’s “Ready Steady Cook”
- Publishing partnerships with Attikes Publishing House and Patakis Publications
Awards & Recognitions
- Gastro Influencer Awards Spain 2025 winner
Top Irish Bloggers
Keilidh Cashell
Why Keilidh is on Top
- Born on: 1 April 1996
- Started Blogging: 2015
- Niche: Makeup, beauty
- Most Active on: YouTube, TikTok, & on her website
Collaborations
- Worked with Charlotte Tilbury, Manny MUA and James Charles
- Guest judge on RTÉ’s Glow Up Ireland, cementing her media presence
- Recently featured & partnering with Valerie Roe PR Agency
Awards & Recognitions
- Gastro Influencer Awards Spain 2025 winner
Tristan McGavigan
Why Tristan is on Top
- Born on: Birth information is not publicly available
- Niche: Men’s fashion
- Most Active on: Instagram, YouTube, & TikTok
Collaborations
- He was a visual merchandiser at TOPSHOP TOPMAN
Awards & Recognitions
- 2023: Named NI Fashion Influencer of the Year
- 2023: Won VAVA Fashion Influencer of the Year
Top Croatian Bloggers
Ela Jerković
Why Ela is on Top
- Born on: 26 July 1996
- Started Blogging: 2016
- Niche: Challenges and lifestyle vlogging
- Most Active on: TikTok, YouTube, & Instagram
Collaborations
- Partners with fashion and beauty brands for sponsored content
- Collaborates with Croatian manufacturers for her retail products
- Works with travel and lifestyle brands for promotional campaigns
Awards & Recognitions
- 2023: Named NI Fashion Influencer of the Year
- 2023: Won VAVA Fashion Influencer of the Year
Ela Jerković
Why Ela is on Top
- Born on: 26 July 1996
- Started Blogging: 2016
- Niche: Challenges and lifestyle vlogging
- Most Active on: TikTok, YouTube, & Instagram
Collaborations
- Partners with fashion and beauty brands for sponsored content
- Collaborates with Croatian manufacturers for her retail products
- Works with travel and lifestyle brands for promotional campaigns
Awards & Recognitions
- 2023: Named NI Fashion Influencer of the Year
- 2023: Won VAVA Fashion Influencer of the Year
Top Ukrainian Bloggers
Olena Osipov
Why Olena is on Top
- Born on: Birth information is not publicly available
- Started Blogging: Olena Osipov has dedicated the past 11 years to developing her website
- Niche: Food
- Most Active on: Her website, Instagram, & Facebook
Collaborations
- Featured in major publications including Forbes, The Guardian, Women’s Health, and BuzzFeed
- Interviewed on Food Blogger Pro’s “Dreaming Big” podcast
- Works with various media outlets for recipe features and healthy eating content
Awards & Recognitions
- 2023: Named NI Fashion Influencer of the Year
- 2023: Won VAVA Fashion Influencer of the Year
Oleksiy Torokhtiy
Why Oleksiy is on Top
- Born on: 22 May 1986
- Started Blogging: 2013
- Niche: Fitness
- Most Active on: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, & on his website
Collaborations
- Video collaborations with world-class athletes, including Oleksandr Usyk, Noah Ohlsen, Ruslan Nurudinov, Zhan Beleniuk, and Levan Saginashvili
- Brand partnerships with renowned weightlifters Rebeka Koha, Mohamed Ehab, and Ruslan Nurudinov through Warm Body Cold Mind
Awards & Recognitions
- 2006: Won bronze in snatch and clean & jerk at the European Junior Championships
- 2007: Won the World Weightlifting Cup in Apia
- 2009: Won gold in clean & jerk and silver overall at the European Championships in Bucharest (405 kg total)
- 2010: Secured silver in clean & jerk and bronze overall at the European Championships in Minsk
- 2011: Earned bronze at the World Championships in Paris
- 2012: Won Olympic gold in the 105 kg category at the London Olympics
Europe's Blogging Elite: Learn from the Big Bulls of Digital Media
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