Instagram is a popular platform worldwide. The currency on Instagram is followers, the more followers you have the more value your Instagram account has. So it makes sense that many famous people do everything they can to have as many Instagram followers as possible. From giveaways to promotions to collabs with other influencers, nothing is too crazy.
Artists, athletes and vloggers are all on Instagram, doing everything they can to become as big as possible. This is because the more Instagram followers you have on your account the more you can ask for certain collaborations with companies.
But how many followers does the top Instagram really have? In this Article, we are going to look at the top 10 Instagram accounts with the most followers. Furthermore, we will look at who these individuals are and how they managed to be at the top of Instagram.
1. Instagram – 680 million followers
At No. 1 is Instagram itself with a bizarre 680 million followers. Instagram launched in 2010 with great success. The first day there were already 25 thousand users. Since then, Instagram has been one of the biggest players in the social media world with over 2 billion users. The reason Instagram has so many followers is due to the fact that when you create a new account, Instagram recommends their own account to follow.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo – 643 million followers
In spot 2 is the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo, with 643 million followers. Ronaldo is a soccer player and is perhaps the most iconic athlete of all time. Soccer is the most famous sport in the world, so it is not surprising that one of the best soccer players of all time has so many followers. Currently, the 39-year-old Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. However, Ronaldo became famous at Manchester and Real Madrid. In addition to Ronaldo’s many records in soccer, he also holds the record for most followers on Instagram as a person.
3. Lionel messi – 504 million followers
In spot 3 is another soccer player, namely Lionel Messi. Messi (37) is considered by many to be the GOAT of soccer. GOAT stands for “Greatest of All Time.” Messi currently plays for Inter Miami CF in the United States but became famous at Barcelona. Messi most recently won the World Cup with the Argentine team and has received the most Ballon d’Or in soccer. The The Ballon d’Or is the most prestigious award a soccer player can receive. With all these records achieved by Messi, it is not surprising that he is number 3 with the most followers on Instagram.
4. Selena Gomez – 423 million followers
At spot #4 is Selena Gomez with 423 million followers. Selena is ranked number one for most Instagram followers among women, giving her a handsome title. Selena Gomez (32) is an American actress and singer. She is one of the most successful actresses in the world and has played many roles within Disney. Besides playing in many movies, Selena Gomez has an impressive singing career with billions of views and streams on her songs. Not surprisingly, she has such great success on Instagram.
5. Kylie Jenner – 395 million followers
In spot 5 is 27-year-old Kylie Jenner. Kylie Jenner became known through the program “Keeping up with the Kardashians.” Since then, she has been known as an entrepreneur with an estimated wealth of $1 billion. Forbes magazine has named Kylie Jenner as the youngest self-made billionaire ever. She has done this mainly with her makeup company “Kylie Cosmetics.” However, her followers come mainly because of all the programs Kylie and her family have participated in.
6. Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) – 394 million followers
Dwayne Johnson known as “The Rock” Ranks No. 6 for most Instagram followers. Dwayne (52) rose to fame as a wrestler on the popular program WWF which is now called WWE. During his career as a wrestler, Dwayne quickly built popularity and his nickname became “The Rock.” After his career in the WWF, Dwayne began a career as an actor. It is to this that he owes most of his popularity. Dwayne has also gained a lot of popularity through various memes on the Internet. For example, he is known for a particular look that has received billions of views.
7. Ariana Grande – 376 million followers
At spot 7 is the artist Ariana Grande. Ariana Grande began her musical Career when she was 15. A few years later, she is an actress for nickelodeon where she plays for several big shows, such as Victorious and Sam & Cat. However, the now 31-year-old Ariana owes most of her popularity to her singing career. In 2011, she signed to the Republic Records label after which her Instagram followers exploded.
8. Kim Kardashian – 359 million followers
In spot 8 is the one and only Kim Kardashian, made famous from “keeping up with the Kardashians.” The 44-year-old Kardashian is one of the most iconic influencers. Kim Kardashian started out as an assistant for Paris Hilton. At the time, she was still fairly behind the spotlight. Her fame increased a lot because of the tape that was leaked with Ray J. After this, she became more famous and well-known through various TV shows and her relationship with the controversial artist Kanye west.
9. Beyonce – 314 million followers
In spot 9 is the artist, Beyonce. Beyonce began her career as her salon assistant, but now the 43-year-old artist is one of the most successful artists in the world with the most Grammy awards (32) of all time. Beyonce began building her popularity as the lead singer with the R&B group Destiny’s Child. After this, she went solo and broke record after record. So, it makes sense that one of the most successful artists of all time is in the top 10 most followed accounts.
10. Khloé Kardashian – 305 million followers
In spot 10 with 305 million followers is Khloé Kardashian. Yup, once again there is a Kardashian in the list. Khloé Kardashian also built her popularity during the show “keeping up with the Kardashians.” This program was a great success and was active between 2007 and 2021. Furthermore, Khloé has made a lot of success with her own shows such as “Kocktails with Khloé” and “Revenge Body.”
