Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram (2026)

Explore the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in 2026, the queer Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find Instagram creators who fit your brand.

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Who Are the Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram?

Explore the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Instagrammers in the LGBTQ niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Sandra Oh

    @iamsandraohinstaInstagramColombia

    The real me

    Hashtags#aapis#pachinko#officeroftheorderofcanada
    Mentions
    @ahlem@ahlem@msjordanjohnson@msjordanjohnson@fionastiles@fionastiles+3@clarissanya, @toni_maticevski, @malonesouliers
    Followers5.3M
    Engagement rate2.0%
    Average likes155K
    Audience quality score93/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States14.9%
    Brazil14.9%
    Portugal6.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner12.1%
    Mommy8.9%
    Cat Owner8.1%
  2. 2. Chrishell

    Actor/Realtor/Host/Author/Goof 🎭🏠🎤📝😉🌈 Booking: PR:

    Hashtags#linkinbio#skppartner#theodyssey#makeup
    Mentions
    @jasperegan@jasperegan@tigerbahmb@tigerbahmb@mugopus@mugopus
    Followers4.2M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes21.6K
    Audience quality score25/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States34.9%
    Canada8.4%
    Italy4.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner18.6%
    Mommy15.0%
    Fashion11.4%
  3. 3. Niecy Nash

    @niecynash1InstagramUnited States, Louisiana, Orleans

    Wife, Mother, LGBTQ+ 🌈, Actress, Author, Producer, Director #EmmyWinner Also known as Carol Denise Betts ❤️💍

    Hashtags#imawinnerbabyhair#askaboutme#swipe#iwannathankme
    Mentions
    @theabbeyweho@theabbeyweho@jessicabettsmusic@jessicabettsmusic@iyanlavanzant@iyanlavanzant+4@dialarennash, @doniellemikel, @meghantrainor, @galore
    Followers3.8M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes16.9K
    Audience quality score44/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States42.9%
    Italy6.4%
    South Africa6.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy14.2%
    Dog Owner8.7%
    Fashion7.8%
  4. 4. Carla Zambelli 22

    @carla.zambelliInstagramBrazil

    Deputada Federal 🏆 mais votada do Brasil - Mãe do João Helio Neto - 💍 @coronel_aginaldo - Conservadora - Filha de Rita e João Helio

    Mentions
    @sostenescavalcante@sostenescavalcante@nikolasferreiradm@nikolasferreiradm@jamiledavies@jamiledavies
    Followers3.6M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes8.4K
    Audience quality score40/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil75.7%
    Portugal10.8%
    Spain5.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner10.8%
    Music9.2%
    Photography9.2%
  5. 5. Mei Pang

    @meicrosoftInstagramCanada, Ontario, Toronto

    makeup artist | tattoo enthusiast | 5 years sober toronto

    Hashtags#experimentalmakeup#avantgardemakeup#editorialmakeup#meicrosoft
    Mentions
    @natashadenona@natashadenona@maccosmeticscanada@maccosmeticscanada@hourglasscosmetics@hourglasscosmetics+7@pseudolabs, @kryolanofficial, @clio_official, @makeupbymario, @maccosmetics, @getstonned, @inglot_cosmetics
    Followers3.1M
    Engagement rate5.2%
    Average likes146K
    Audience quality score88/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.3%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.6%
    Canada15.7%
    Mexico6.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Makeup Artist26.4%
    Dog Owner12.3%
    Fashion10.9%
  6. 6. Perry_Kantana (Kaljareuk)

    @tae_kantanaInstagramThailand

    The Heir & Vice President @KantanaGroup Public Co.Ltd,. A Robert Louis Stevenson School Alumni & CU graduate. #Producer #OnceYouGoPerry 🇹🇭

    Hashtags#onceyougoperry#kls#tilff#จิ้มเข้าไป
    Mentions
    @vdesignclinic@vdesignclinic@noksinjai@noksinjai@leynabloom@leynabloom
    Followers3M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes188
    Audience quality score36/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.9%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Thailand62.8%
    France4.7%
    Australia4.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food20.6%
    Fashion13.2%
    Music10.3%
  7. 7. Yazan Koudsi |LGBTQ+ Travel | Chicago

    @zizotravelInstagramUnited States, Illinois

    🏳️‍🌈 Travel Advisor | Lifestyle Curator Chicago | TikTok: 1M+

    Hashtags#1#puertorico#hiddengems#puertoricoadventures
    Mentions
    @missinghoteltx@missinghoteltx
    Followers2.3M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes7.7K
    Audience quality score29/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Arab Emirates54.4%
    United States10.9%
    Tunisia4.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion25.0%
    Food20.2%
    Travel14.3%
  8. 8. Emma Willis

    @emmawillisofficialInstagramUnited Kingdom

    💜 Love Is Blind UK 🎤 The Voice UK 🪩 Strictly Come Dancing 🍽 Cooking With The Stars

    Mentions
    @tomindeed@tomindeed@bbcstrictly@bbcstrictly@neilmoodie@neilmoodie+4@amandahbowen, @mrantondubeke, @peteburkill, @attitudemag
    Followers2.1M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes10.1K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom54.6%
    Ireland13.6%
    France4.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner21.1%
    Mommy15.8%
    Fashion11.6%
  9. 9. Josh Seiter

    @josh_seiter_officialInstagramUnited States, Arizona, Pima

    Juris Doctor ⚖️ Christian ✝️ Book A Cameo ⬇️⬇️

    Hashtags#transition#brainrot#fyp#trans
    Followers1.9M
    Engagement rate6.9%
    Average likes214K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+3.7%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.6%
    Brazil10.5%
    Mexico8.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.5%
    Fitness10.3%
    Fashion7.1%
  10. 10. Azzy 💕

    @azzylandInstagramUnited States, California, Los Angeles

    Don’t let your memes be dreams Thank you for 13 million subscribers 🥖 For business/collabs:

    Hashtags#gamers8#landofheroesgamers8gg
    Followers1.9M
    Engagement rate3.6%
    Average likes68.3K
    Audience quality score46/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States43.8%
    India12.5%
    Bangladesh6.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner15.0%
    Music10.0%
    Food7.5%

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How We Rank the Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram is Sandra Oh with 5.3M followers, followed by Chrishell and Niecy Nash. This ranking lists 7,199 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find LGBTQ influencers on Instagram for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 7,199 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for LGBTQ influencers on Instagram?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 2.0%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do LGBTQ influencers on Instagram charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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