Who is the most followed person on Instagram? A rundown of the top 10.
Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has transformed the way people keep up with their favorite celebrities. The social media app allows users to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the lives of prominent figures and brands through reels, posts and stories.
With around 2 billion active users on the Meta platform, everyday people can become stars and potentially expand their reach, garnering attention and a strong following.
But who are the top users on Instagram? Here are the people behind the most-followed accounts.
Who has the most followers on Instagram?
The most-followed account on Instagram is the platform's official account, according to Social Blade, a social media analytics site. Instagram's brand account has around 669 million followers.
The most-followed individual user is Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, who has approximately 621 million followers.
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Who is the most-followed woman on Instagram?
Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman on Instagram, with 429 million followers. She is also the most-followed actress and musician on the social media platform.
Top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts
According to Social Blade, here are the 10 most-followed accounts on Instagram:
Instagram, @instagram (over 669 million followers)
Cristiano Ronaldo, @cristiano (over 621 million followers)
Lionel Messi, @leomessi (over 499 million followers)
Selena Gomez, @selenagomez (over 429 million followers)
Kylie Jenner, @kyliejenner (over 400 million followers)
Dwayne Johnson, @therock (over 397 million followers)
Ariana Grande, @arianagrande (over 380 million followers)
Kim Kardashian, @kimkardashian (over 364 million followers)
Beyoncé, @beyonce (over 320 million followers)
Khloé Kardashian, @khloekardashian (over 311 million followers)
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