Instagram has become one of the most influential social media platforms, with billions of users worldwide. Celebrities, athletes, brands, and influencers compete for the top spots in follower count, making it a dynamic and ever-changing leaderboard. This article lists the 50 most-followed Instagram accounts as of June 2025, along with key insights about the top profiles.
Introduction
This is a dynamic list and may never satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. The rankings are based on rounded-down follower counts (in millions), sourced from official Instagram data.
Top 5 Most-Followed Instagram Accounts
1. @instagram – 693 Million Followers
Instagram’s official account is the most-followed account overall and the most-followed brand account on the platform. The account shares updates, trends, and features related to the app.
2. @cristiano – 661 Million Followers
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, is the most-followed person, athlete, and European on Instagram. His posts include football highlights, family moments, and brand endorsements.
3. @leomessi – 506 Million Followers
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football icon, is the most-followed South American on Instagram. His account showcases his career, personal life, and philanthropic efforts.
4. @selenagomez – 418 Million Followers
Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman, actress, singer, and North American on Instagram. She shares updates about her music, acting projects, and lifestyle.
5. @kyliejenner – 393 Million Followers
Kylie Jenner, a media personality and businesswoman, is one of the most influential figures on Instagram. Her posts revolve around her beauty brand, Kylie Cosmetics, and family life.
Complete List of the 50 Most-Followed Instagram Accounts
| Rank | Username | Owner | Followers (Millions) | Profession/Activity | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instagram† | 693 | Social media platform | United States | |
| 2 | @cristiano | Cristiano Ronaldo | 661 | Footballer | Portugal |
| 3 | @leomessi | Lionel Messi | 506 | Footballer | Argentina |
| 4 | @selenagomez | Selena Gomez | 418 | Musician and actress | United States |
| 5 | @kyliejenner | Kylie Jenner | 393 | Media personality | United States |
| 6 | @therock | Dwayne Johnson | 393 | Actor and wrestler | United States |
| 7 | @arianagrande | Ariana Grande | 375 | Musician and actress | United States |
| 8 | @kimkardashian | Kim Kardashian | 356 | Media personality | United States |
| 9 | @beyonce | Beyoncé | 311 | Musician and actress | United States |
| 10 | @khloekardashian | Khloé Kardashian | 302 | Media personality | United States |
| 11 | @nike | Nike† | 300 | Sportswear multinational | United States |
| 12 | @justinbieber | Justin Bieber | 294 | Musician | Canada |
| 13 | @kendalljenner | Kendall Jenner | 287 | Media personality | United States |
| 14 | @taylorswift | Taylor Swift | 281 | Musician | United States |
| 15 | @natgeo | National Geographic† | 278 | Magazine | United States |
| 16 | @virat.kohli | Virat Kohli | 274 | Cricketer | India |
| 17 | @jlo | Jennifer Lopez | 248 | Musician and actress | United States |
| 18 | @neymarjr | Neymar | 230 | Footballer | Brazil |
| 19 | @nickiminaj | Nicki Minaj | 225 | Musician | Trinidad and Tobago |
| 20 | @kourtneykardash | Kourtney Kardashian | 218 | Media personality | United States |
| 21 | @mileycyrus | Miley Cyrus | 212 | Musician and actress | United States |
| 22 | @katyperry | Katy Perry | 204 | Musician | United States |
| 23 | @zendaya | Zendaya | 178 | Actress and singer | United States |
| 24 | @kevinhart4real | Kevin Hart | 177 | Comedian and actor | United States |
| 25 | @realmadrid | Real Madrid CF† | 176 | Football club | Spain |
| 26 | @iamcardib | Cardi B | 163 | Musician and actress | United States |
| 27 | @kingjames | LeBron James | 159 | Basketball player | United States |
| 28 | @ddlovato | Demi Lovato | 153 | Musician and actress | United States |
| 29 | @badgalriri | Rihanna | 149 | Musician | Barbados |
| 30 | @chrisbrownofficial | Chris Brown | 144 | Musician | United States |
| 31 | @champagnepapi | Drake | 142 | Musician | Canada / U.S. |
| 32 | @fcbarcelona | FC Barcelona† | 141 | Football club | Spain |
| 33 | @ellendegeneres | Ellen DeGeneres | 136 | Comedian and TV host | United States |
| 34 | @billieeilish | Billie Eilish | 124 | Musician | United States |
| 35 | @k.mbappe | Kylian Mbappé | 124 | Footballer | France |
| 36 | @championsleague | UEFA Champions League† | 121 | Club football competition | Europe |
| 37 | @gal_gadot | Gal Gadot | 108 | Actress | Israel |
| 38 | @lalalalisa_m | Lisa | 106 | Musician (BLACKPINK) | Thailand |
| 39 | @vindiesel | Vin Diesel | 103 | Actor | United States |
| 40 | @narendramodi | Narendra Modi | 96.3 | Prime Minister of India | India |
| 41 | @nasa | NASA† | 96.2 | Space agency | United States |
| 42 | @shraddhakapoor | Shraddha Kapoor | 94 | Actress | India |
| 43 | @shakira | Shakira | 92.5 | Musician | Colombia |
| 44 | @priyankachopra | Priyanka Chopra | 92.3 | Actress | India |
| 45 | @nba | NBA† | 90.7 | Professional basketball league | U.S. / Canada |
| 46 | @snoopdogg | Snoop Dogg | 88.3 | Musician | United States |
| 47 | @davidbeckham | David Beckham | 88.1 | Former footballer | United Kingdom |
| 48 | @dualipa | Dua Lipa | 87.6 | Musician | UK / Albania |
| 49 | @jennierubyjane | Jennie (BLACKPINK) | 87.3 | Musician | South Korea |
| 50 | @aliaabhatt | Alia Bhatt | 86.3 | Actress | India |
Key Takeaways
- Instagram (@instagram) remains the most-followed account.
- Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) is the most-followed individual.
- Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) is the most-followed woman.
- Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) is the most-followed Asian.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) is the most-followed politician.
Conclusion
This list highlights the dominance of athletes, entertainers, and brands on Instagram. Footballers like Ronaldo and Messi continue to dominate, while celebrities like Selena Gomez and Kylie Jenner maintain massive followings. The rankings frequently change, so stay tuned for updates!
See Also
- List of most-liked Instagram posts
- List of most-followed Facebook pages
- List of most-followed Twitter accounts
- List of most-followed TikTok accounts
- List of most-subscribed YouTube channels
References:
[1] “Most Followed Instagram Accounts in the World in 2025.” NotCommon.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
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