Top Instagram Influencers in UK (2026)

Meet the top Instagram influencers in UK for 2026, the British Instagrammers audiences follow most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Instagram Influencers in UK?

Explore the top Instagram influencers in UK for October 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover British Instagrammers for your next campaign. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. BROWN

    @chrisbrownofficialInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    . 11:11

    Hashtags#breezybowlxx#nami
    Mentions
    @theauracles_@theauracles_@deano_32@deano_32
    Followers144M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes115K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.8%
    Germany12.5%
    Brazil7.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music14.9%
    Dancer14.3%
    Fashion10.1%
  2. 2. DUA LIPA

    @dualipaInstagramUnited Kingdom

    RADICAL OPTIMISM @service95 @service95bookclub @sunnyhillfestival @sunnyhillfoundation

    Mentions
    @madison_phipps@madison_phipps@ewa_farna93@ewa_farna93
    Followers87.6M
    Engagement rate1.5%
    Average likes1.2M
    Audience quality score58/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany10.5%
    Italy7.5%
    Albania7.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.5%
    Music14.4%
    Blogger11.3%
  3. 3. Gareth Bale

    @garethbale11InstagramUnited Kingdom

    No bio

    Hashtags#adgolfchamps#rolexseries#fc25#ss25
    Mentions
    @dunhilllinks@dunhilllinks@taylormadegolf@taylormadegolf@thecelticmanor@thecelticmanor+2@bmwpga, @burberry
    Followers53.2M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes41K
    Audience quality score71/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Indonesia11.3%
    Spain7.5%
    Brazil7.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music14.1%
    Photography10.3%
    Fashion10.3%
  4. 4. Ed Sheeran

    @teddysphotosInstagramUnited Kingdom

    i <3 @rupertgrint

    Mentions
    @rupertgrint@rupertgrint@arijitsingh@arijitsingh
    Followers49.3M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes238K
    Audience quality score78/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States18.0%
    Brazil10.0%
    United Kingdom8.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music17.6%
    Dog Owner13.6%
    Photography12.0%
  5. 5. Cara Delevingne

    @caradelevingneInstagramUnited Kingdom

    No bio

    Hashtags#caradelevingne#zeitgeist#perfectissue11
    Mentions
    @samweaving@samweaving@willyvanderperre@willyvanderperre@louisghewy@louisghewy+7@lynseyalexander, @kikomilano, @rebeccajadewilson, @itboygregk, @gkldprojects, @gabbiemakeup, @ysl
    Followers38.2M
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes3.2K
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    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 States11.6%
    Indonesia10.1%
    India8.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion18.0%
    Music11.5%
    Dog Owner10.1%
  6. 6. Victoria Beckham

    @victoriabeckhamInstagramUnited Kingdom

    @victoriabeckhambeauty #VictoriaBeckham

    Hashtags#vbpss26#withamex#time100#vbss26
    Mentions
    @davidbeckham@davidbeckham@americanexpress@americanexpress
    Followers32.9M
    Engagement rate0.06%
    Average likes33.3K
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States10.5%
    Spain10.5%
    Iran8.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.8%
    Dog Owner14.8%
    Mommy11.7%
  7. 7. Coldplay

    @coldplayInstagramUnited Kingdom

    Official Coldplay Instagram New album, Moon Music, out now Coldplay’s only member with an individual Instagram is @guyberryman

    Hashtags#coldplay#musicofthespheresworldtour#coldplayseoul#oceanfilm
    Mentions
    @annaleemedia@annaleemedia
    Followers28.8M
    Engagement rate1.8%
    Average likes288K
    Audience quality score90/100Very high
    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 States12.7%
    Mexico10.9%
    Italy9.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music30.9%
    Dog Owner10.9%
    Photography10.9%
  8. 8. Liam Payne

    @liampayneInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Tower Hamlets

    Teardrops. OUT NOW 💧

    Followers28.6M
    Engagement rate2.2%
    Average likes617K
    Audience quality score90/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.0%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India12.3%
    United States10.5%
    Spain8.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion19.4%
    Music11.2%
    Photography9.2%
  9. 9. Henry Cavill

    @henrycavillInstagramUnited Kingdom

    No bio

    Hashtags#shteaks#nomnomnom
    Followers28.2M
    Engagement rate7.3%
    Average likes1.9M
    Audience quality score88/100Very high
    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.
    Germany9.8%
    United States9.8%
    United Kingdom7.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner16.3%
    Music11.2%
    Cat Owner8.2%
  10. 10. Kevin De Bruyne

    @kevindebruyneInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, North West, Merseyside

    @mancity | @belgianreddevils | @rocnationsi

    Mentions
    @nike@nike
    Followers26.4M
    Engagement rate2.4%
    Average likes584K
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Spain13.7%
    Belgium7.8%
    Iran7.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Soccer16.9%
    Sports9.2%
    Music7.7%

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How We Rank the Top Instagram Influencers in UK

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 Instagram influencers in UK in 2026?

As of October 2026, the most followed of the top Instagram influencers in UK is BROWN with 144M followers, followed by DUA LIPA and Gareth Bale. This ranking lists 85,807 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find Instagram influencers in UK for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 85,807 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 Instagram influencers in UK 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 October 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for Instagram influencers in UK?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.6%. 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 Instagram influencers in UK 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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