We’ve realized the word “influencer” is now synonymous with all sorts of “look at me”, kind of content. Just taking a selfie in front of a wall doesn’t mean you influence anyone. We’re not sure we can think of any word that has less meaning now than “influencer”.

We’ve figured out a few alternatives you can use anytime you find yourself speaking, writing, or using the word “influencer”. Some of these influencer synonyms are worse because they are jokes. Some are better because they speak more to what you actually do.

Here’s the list of alternatives for Influencer:

1. Creator
2. Expert
3. Writer
4. Curator
5. Photographer
6. Activist
7. Thought Leader
8. Poet
9. Musician
10. Comedian
11. Comedy Writer
12. Humorist
13. Technologist
14. Techie
15. Geek
16. Instagrammer
17. Filter Filterer
18. Fashionista
19. Micro-Blogger
20. Singer
21. Model
22. Instigator
23. Cultural Instigator
24. Twitterer
25. Blogger
26. Fashion Expert
27. Snapchatter
28. Former Viner
29. Content Poster
30. YouTuber
31. Vlogger
32. Videographer
33. Film Maker
34. Director of Culture
35. Eater
36. Foodie
37. Minister of Munch
38. Champion of Chew
39. Live Streamer
40. Life Styler
41. Make Up Artist
42. Evangelist
43. Revivalist
44. Trend Rider
45. Proselytizer
46. Pioneer
47. Follower-Magnet
48. Game-Player
49. Gamer
50. Reviewer

BONUS:

1. Advertisement Booster
2. Billboard
3. Regrammer
4. Online Collector
5. Retweeter
6. Trend Setter
7. Trend Spotter
8. Cultural Attache
9. Community Organizer

I still use “influencer” when I mean influencer.

And if you’re just getting started, here’s a great resource to learn more about the industry.

Note: This was originally written on medium, years ago.