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Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram in New York (2026)

Discover the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in New York for 2026 and meet the New York queer Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram in New York?

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

  1. 1. Wil Wheaton (he/him)

    @itswilwheatonInstagramUnited States, New York

    New York Times Bestselling Author Two Time #Jeopardy Champion Survivor Nerd Autodidact Traveler

    Hashtags#marlowemonday
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes6K
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    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 States43.2%
    Germany11.4%
    Spain9.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner24.6%
    Cat Owner15.1%
    Music10.1%

  2. 2. Lea Salonga

    @msleasalongaInstagramUnited States, New York

    Human.

    Hashtags#ssaeib#elliescoffeehouse#bettersleep#ad
    Mentions
    @dnlreynolds@dnlreynolds@wamsaxman@wamsaxman@debswatson@debswatson+7@artdeptagency, @genevieveherr, @sallyharlorartists, @geobrianhmu, @exclusiveartists, @yukoonthego, @benji_riv
    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes5.3K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Philippines47.1%
    United States20.6%
    France5.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food13.9%
    Music13.1%
    Acting11.5%

  3. 3. Phillipa Soo

    @phillipasooInstagramUnited States, New York

    Actor, Singer, Author Piper Chen Sings available today!

    Hashtags#disneyupfronts#upfronts
    Mentions
    @jgeigs@jgeigs@cristinaehrlich@cristinaehrlich@booksofwonder@booksofwonder+6@paulandrew, @_jennybird, @jennyandersonphoto, @disneyplus, @qinillustrations, @randomhousekids
    Followers820K
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes13.2K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States73.0%
    United Kingdom8.0%
    Canada3.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music14.0%
    Acting13.2%
    Dancer12.3%

  4. 4. Margaret Josephs

    @therealmargaretjosephsInstagramUnited States, New York

    👧🏼Powerhouse in Pigtails on Bravo’s #RHONJ Founder @drinksoiree @macbethcollection #candiecouture

    Hashtags#morningroutine#morning#fountainofyouth#grwm
    Mentions
    @appletv@appletv
    Followers810K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes1.1K
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States62.7%
    Canada8.5%
    Italy8.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy20.7%
    Dog Owner17.9%
    Fashion12.3%

  5. 5. Freddie 🌻

    @frederic.chenInstagramUnited States, New York

    ⁺˚⊹ chinese mother of four cats ⁺⊹˚ ୨୧ co-host of @officialt4tpodcast ✉️: ↓ links to everything I mention ↓

    Hashtags#makeuptutorial#explorepage#lgbtq#trans
    Mentions
    @urbandecaycosmetics@urbandecaycosmetics@judydoll_official@judydoll_official@kosas@kosas+7@linsmakeuplooks, @lewkinofficial, @sigocontacts_official, @isntree, @sacheubeauty, @trixiecosmetics, @milkmakeup
    Followers644K
    Engagement rate3.3%
    Average likes22.2K
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+48.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States38.5%
    Philippines15.4%
    Mexico7.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner26.5%
    Music17.7%
    Dancer11.8%

  6. 6. Leyna Bloom

    @leynabloomInstagramUnited States, New York

    No bio

    Hashtags#vote
    Mentions
    @kamalaharris@kamalaharris
    Followers597K
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes3K
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.6%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States51.1%
    Haiti5.7%
    France5.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion26.8%
    Model20.6%
    Entrepreneur9.5%

  7. 7. Conor McKenzie

    @conor_mckenzieInstagramUnited States, New York

    Lover of Flexibility, Fashion & Flowers 🤸🏼‍♂️ 👠💐 Creator of @stretchalong - Stretching Tutorials One half of @thosehomemakinghusbands

    Hashtags#lgbtq#homemaking#gardening#pridemonth
    Followers309K
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes3.5K
    Audience quality score75/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States38.9%
    Mexico7.1%
    Australia6.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer18.7%
    Dog Owner13.6%
    Fashion8.5%

  8. 8. Dyllón

    @dyllonburnsideInstagramUnited States, New York

    Human. Artist. Advocate. Emmy Award winner. Living the dream having a blast. “Superpowers” streaming everywhere! #artistdiaries #ForGiovanni

    Hashtags#bae#lgbtq#eav#harriswalz2024
    Mentions
    @jordanecooper@jordanecooper@octaviusterry@octaviusterry
    Followers304K
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States59.0%
    Brazil10.0%
    United Kingdom4.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion12.1%
    Acting11.5%
    Music11.5%

  9. 9. Christine Diaz

    @carryonchristineInstagramUnited States, New York

    Formerly @onairplanemode__ Luxury | Travel | Lifestyle 🏳️‍🌈 Award-Winning LGBTQ+ Creator ✉️ 📍Part time LA, NYC & Melb

    Hashtags#wlw#sapphic#worldpride#travelcouple
    Mentions
    @amnestyusa@amnestyusa@delta@delta@bookingcom@bookingcom
    Followers252K
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.0%
    Italy10.0%
    France5.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner25.0%
    Travel12.5%
    Food10.0%

  10. 10. Dusty Ray Bottoms

    @dustyrayInstagramUnited States, New York

    RuPaul’s Drag Race S10 Hosts @bigbar_louisville Fridays 8pm @lemoodragbrunch @actorstheatre - The After Show Show!

    Hashtags#dustyraybottoms#dragrace#rupaulsdragrace#drag
    Mentions
    @wowpresentsplus@wowpresentsplus@rupaulsdragrace@rupaulsdragrace@worldofwonder@worldofwonder+4@michellevisage, @rollingstone, @rupaulofficial, @tomas_mier
    Followers245K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes686
    Audience quality score17/100Very 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 States22.0%
    Germany12.1%
    Brazil6.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner11.7%
    Makeup Artist11.2%
    Cat Owner10.8%

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How We Rank the Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram in New York

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 New York in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in New York is Wil Wheaton (he/him) with 1.3M followers, followed by Lea Salonga and Phillipa Soo. This ranking lists 164 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 in New York for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 164 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 in New York 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 in New York?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.8%. 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 in New York 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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