As of 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) holds the record with over 630.2 million followers.
Top Influencers on Instagram Around the World - February, 2026
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1.Zendaya
Followers
179M
Engagement rate
1.8%
Average likes
4.1M
Bio
@challengersmovie IN THEATERS NOW @dunemovie @euphoria @spidermanmovie
2.Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Followers
217M
Engagement rate
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Average likes
-
Bio
@poosh @lemme
3.Selena Gomez
Followers
421M
Engagement rate
0.3%
Average likes
870K
Bio
“I Said I Love You First” Out 3/21 🖤 Founder @rarebeauty Founder/CIO @officialwondermind
4.Miley Cyrus
Followers
213M
Engagement rate
0.1%
Average likes
240K
Bio
Something Beautiful out May 30th.
5.Dwayne Johnson
Followers
393M
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
97.3K
Bio
givin’ it some thought
6.Ariana Grande
Followers
373M
Engagement rate
0.7%
Average likes
3.3M
Bio
currently somewhere over the rainbow
7.Taylor Swift
Followers
281M
Engagement rate
2.3%
Average likes
7.3M
Bio
All’s fair in love and poetry... New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now 🤍
8.Kylie
Followers
392M
Engagement rate
0.7%
Average likes
1.9M
Bio
@kyliecosmetics @khy @drinksprinter
9.KATY PERRY
Followers
203M
Engagement rate
0.1%
Average likes
204K
Bio
♾️ ON THE LIFETIMES TOUR ♾️
10.Kevin Hart
Followers
177M
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
28.9K
Bio
Live Love & Laugh!!! Facebook.com/HartKevin Twitter: Kevinhart4real #ComedicRockstar #ActingMyAge @therealhartbeat @vitahustle @grancoramino
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Most Followed Instagram Accounts with the Highest Engagements
Our curated lists of top Instagram influencers consider several essential criteria to ensure meaningful results for your campaigns. In addition to follower count, our evaluations closely examine each influencer's engagement rate, providing insight into how actively their audience interacts with their content. We also meticulously assess audience quality, verifying authenticity and alignment with your brand's target demographic. Lastly, we evaluate the influencer's overall influence, considering their credibility, reach, and ability to inspire action. This comprehensive approach ensures that the influencers featured in our lists deliver genuine value and measurable impact for your brand.
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1. Cristiano Ronaldo - @cristiano - 630.2M 2. Leo Messi - @leomessi - 502.9M 3. Taylor Swift - @taylorswift - 283.7M 4. Selena Gomez - @selenagomez - 428.1M 5. Kendall Jenner - @kendalljenner - 293.8M 6. Ariana Grande - @arianagrande - 379.2M 7. Zendaya - @zendaya - 184.4M 8. LISA - @lalalalisa_m - 103.1M 9. Kylie Jenner - @kyliejenner - 399.7M 10. Justin Bieber - @justinbieber - 293.6M
Top Instagram influencers post a variety of content, including lifestyle, fashion, beauty, fitness, travel, and niche-specific content tailored to their audience’s interests.
Posting frequency varies, but top influencers typically post several times a week to maintain engagement and stay relevant with their audience.
The industry standard is approximately $100 per 10,000 followers, plus additional fees based on the type and number of posts and other factors. For more detailed information, visit our blog on influencer marketing costs
Key engagement metrics include the number of likes, comments, shares, and the overall engagement rate, which indicates how actively the audience interacts with the influencer's content.
Heepsy streamlines the collaboration process by offering detailed influencer profiles, advanced search filters, and direct communication tools to connect with influencers efficiently.
Brands can increase their visibility, reach new audiences, boost credibility, and drive sales by collaborating with top Instagram influencers who have a strong and engaged following.
Yes, Heepsy provides detailed analytics and reporting tools to help you monitor and measure the success of your influencer marketing campaigns, ensuring you achieve your marketing goals.