Instagram was founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. The ease of uploading, editing and sharing photos helped the app to achieve one billion active users.
The world of sports and music are the ones that have taken advantage of this social network the most. In fact, after the official Instagram account – with 533 million followers – and Cristiano Ronaldo’s is the most followed person on Instagram with 469 million followers.
On the third is the most famous model and businesswoman Kylie Jenner (360 million) is followed by the current Paris Saint-Germain footballer Leo Messi (351 million), and Selena Gomez (338 million).
To date, 34 accounts have more than 100 million followers, 17 have more than 200 million, and only two have more than 400 million.
Below is the list of top 100 most followed Instagram accounts.
100 Most-Followed Instagram Accounts
Rank | Username | Owner | Followers (millions) |
1 | 533 M | ||
2 | @cristiano | Cristiano Ronaldo | 469 M |
3 | @kyliejenner | Kylie Jenner | 360 M |
4 | @leomessi | Lionel Messi | 351 M |
5 | @selenagomez | Selena Gomez | 338 M |
6 | @therock | Dwayne Johnson | 330 M |
7 | @kimkardashian | Kim Kardashian | 326 M |
8 | @arianagrande | Ariana Grande | 323 M |
9 | @beyonce | Beyoncé | 269 M |
10 | @khloekardashian | Khloé Kardashian | 264 M |
11 | @kendalljenner | Kendall Jenner | 250 M |
12 | @justinbieber | Justin Bieber | 250 M |
13 | @natgeo | National Geographic | 234 M |
14 | @nike | Nike | 231 M |
15 | @taylorswift | Taylor Swift | 220 M |
16 | @jlo | Jennifer Lopez | 219 M |
17 | @virat.kohli | Virat Kohli | 209 M |
18 | @nickiminaj | Nicki Minaj | 199 M |
19 | @kourtneykardash | Kourtney Kardashian | 191 M |
20 | @mileycyrus | Miley Cyrus | 179 M |
21 | @neymarjr | Neymar | 176 M |
22 | @katyperry | Katy Perry | 168 M |
23 | @kevinhart4real | Kevin Hart | 150 M |
24 | @zendaya | Zendaya | 149 M |
25 | @iamcardib | Cardi B | 138 M |
26 | @ddlovato | Demi Lovato | 137 M |
27 | @badgalriri | Rihanna | 134 M |
28 | @kingjames | LeBron James | 128 M |
29 | @theellenshow | Ellen DeGeneres | 124 M |
30 | @realmadrid | Real Madrid CF | 122 M |
31 | @champagnepapi | Drake | 117 M |
32 | @chrisbrownofficial | Chris Brown | 106 M |
33 | @fcbarcelona | FC Barcelona | 110 M |
34 | @billieeilish | Billie Eilish | 104 M |
35 | @championsleague | UEFA Champions League | 96.1 M |
36 | @dualipa | Dua Lipa | 85.4 M |
37 | @gal_gadot | Gal Gadot | 84.6 M |
38 | @vindiesel | Vin Diesel | 81.9 M |
39 | @nasa | NASA | 80.7 M |
40 | @priyankachopra | Priyanka Chopra | 80.6 M |
41 | @lalalalisa_m | Lisa | 80.3 M |
42 | @ khaby00 | Khaby lame | 78.7 M |
43 | @shakira | Shakira | 75.9 M |
44 | @gigihadid | Gigi Hadid | 75 M |
45 | @davidbeckham | David Beckham | 74.7 M |
46 | @snoopdogg | Snoop Dogg | 74.9 M |
47 | @shraddhakapoor | Shraddha Kapoor | 73.6 M |
48 | @victoriassecret | Victoria’s Secret | 73.1 M |
49 | @ k.mbappe | Kylian Mbappé | 72.5 M |
50 | @nehakakkar | Neha Kakkar | 70.4 M |
51 | @shawnmendes | Shawn Mendes | 69.6 M |
52 | @nba | NBA | 69.4 M |
53 | @narendramodi | Narendra Modi | 68.5 M |
54 | @jennierubyjane | jennierubyjane | 68.4 M |
55 | @deepikapadukone | Deepika padukone | 68 M |
56 | @aliaabhatt | Alia bhatt | 68 M |
57 | @tomholland2013 | Tom Holland | 67.7 M |
58 | @ronaldinho | Ronaldo de Assis Moreira | 67.5 M |
59 | @Emmawatson | Emma Watson | 67.1 M |
60 | @katrinakaif | Katrina kaif | 65.9 M |
61 | @justintimberlake | Justin Timberlake | 65.6 M |
62 | @marvel | Marvel Entertainment | 65.5 M |
63 | @camila_cabello | Camila Cabello | 64.6 M |
64 | @Will Smith | Will Smith | 64 M |
65 | @ raffinagita1717 | Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina | 63.2 M |
66 | @anitta | Anitta | 63.1 M |
67 | @maluma | Maluma | 62.8 M |
68 | @akshaykumar | Akshay kumar | 62.6 M |
69 | @ jacquelinef143 | Jacqueline fernandez | 62.3 M |
70 | @sooyaaa__ | JISOO | 62.3 M |
71 | @psg | Paris Saint-Germain | 61.5 M |
72 | @roses_are_rosie | ROSÉ | 61.3 M |
73 | @anushkasharma | Anushka sharma | 59.3 M |
74 | @manchesterunited | Manchester United | 59.3 M |
75 | @whinderssonnunes | Whindersson Nunes | 58.7 M |
76 | @premierleague | Premier league | 58.2 M |
77 | @ 9gag | 9GAG | 58.1 M |
78 | @marcelotwelve | Marcelo Vieira Jr. | 57.6 M |
79 | @milliebobbybrown | Millie Bobby Brown | 56.4 M |
80 | @karimbenzema | Karim Benzema | 56.3 M |
81 | @Chris Hemsworth | Chris Hemsworth | 55.6 M |
82 | @paulpogba | Paul Labile Pogba | 54.9 M |
83 | @iamzlatanibrahimovic | Zlatan Ibrahimovic | 54.7 M |
84 | @Leonardo Dicaprio | Leonardo Dicaprio | 54.3 M |
85 | @juventus | Juventus | 54.3 M |
86 | @zacefron | Zac efron | 54.1 M |
87 | @tatawerneck | Tata werneck | 53.6 M |
88 | @sunnyleone | Sunny leone | 53.3 M |
89 | @Robert Downey Jr | Robert Downey Jr. | 53.2 M |
90 | @beingsalmankhan | Salman Khan | 53.1 M |
91 | @Lady Gaga | Lady Gaga | 53.1 M |
92 | @jbalvin | J Balvin | 52.7 M |
93 | @dishapatani | Disha patani | 52.5 M |
94 | @Sergio Ramos | Sergio Ramos | 52.4 M |
95 | @ ayutingting92 | Ayu Tingting | 52.2 M |
96 | @zara | ZARA Official | 52.1 M |
97 | @mosalah | Mohamed Salah | 52.1 M |
98 | @chanelofficial | chanelofficial | 51.5 M |
99 | @433 | 433 | 51 M |
100 | @hudabeauty | Huda kattan | 50.7 M |
101 | @adele | Adele | 50.6 M |
Above mentioned are the top 100 most followed Instagram accounts. Let us know whom do you follow on Instagram in the comment section
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