Most Seasons As World Number One
| Player | Seasons | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stephen Hendry |
9 |
| 2 | Steve Davis |
7 |
| 3 | Ray Reardon |
6 |
| 4 | Ronnie O'Sullivan |
5 |
| 5 | John Higgins |
4 |
| 6 | Mark Williams |
3 |
| 7 | Cliff Thorburn |
1 |
| 8 | Ding Junhui |
0.14 |
| 9 | Neil Robertson |
1 |
| 10 | Mark Selby |
1.57 |
| 11 | Judd Trump |
0.14 |