Who has the most followers on Instagram?
The 100 most-followed accounts on Instagram, ranked by approximate follower count. Numbers round to the nearest 5M and update roughly monthly — for the live count on any single account, paste the username into the tracker.
As of May 2026, Instagram (@instagram) has the most followers of any account on Instagram — roughly 750M. The most-followed individual is Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) at about 645M, followed by Lionel Messi, Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner. Below is the full ranking of the 100 accounts with the most Instagram followers.
Follower counts are approximate, rounded to the nearest 5M, and based on publicly visible profile data. They shift constantly; treat this list as a snapshot rather than a live leaderboard.
Most-followed Instagram accounts: FAQ
Instagram (@instagram) has the most followers of any account on Instagram, at roughly 750M. Among individual people, Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) leads with about 645M followers.
Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) is the most-followed individual on Instagram, with approximately 645M followers — ahead of Lionel Messi, Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner.
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This ranking is reviewed roughly monthly (last updated May 2026). Follower counts are approximate and rounded to the nearest 5M; for an exact, up-to-the-moment number on any one account, use the live tracker.
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