How do I see most tracked planes on Flightradar24?

Print. To access the “Most tracked flights” section on our mobile app, you should place your finger just under the top search bar and swipe down. Then more info will be revealed and you will be able to see the “Most tracked flights” tab there as well.



On Flightradar24, you can see the most tracked planes in a few different ways, depending on whether you want a real-time snapshot or historical/trending data. Here are the main methods:

1. Live “Most Tracked” List (Mobile & Web)

  • On the app: Tap the “Most Tracked” icon in the bottom menu bar (it looks like a trophy/award ribbon). This shows a live-updating list of flights currently getting the highest number of viewers.
  • On the website: Look for the “Most Tracked” tab or panel, usually on the left sidebar or in the main view. It’s often represented with a trophy icon.

2. Trending/Most Tracked Section

  • Flightradar24 often highlights special flights (celebrity private jets, delivery flights of new aircraft, historic flights, etc.) in a “Trending” or “Most Tracked” section on their app home screen or blog.

3. Flightradar24 Blog & Social Media

  • They regularly publish lists of the “Top 10 Most Tracked Flights” of the day, week, or month on their blog and social media channels (Twitter/X, Facebook). This includes both commercial and notable general aviation flights.

4. Filter by “Most Tracked” in Playback

  • If using the Playback feature (available with premium subscriptions), you can sometimes filter flights by “Most Tracked” for a past period to see which flights attracted the most attention.

5. Special Events & Emergencies

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