Wondering who owns the most popular profiles on IG? Similar to YouTube and TikTok, Instagram also has its fair share of influencers. Thanks to the continuous improvement of the platform, almost everything is now shareable with just a single click.
If you’re aiming to reach that thousands, or even millions of followers, knowing who is currently on the top echelon of IG can help you arrive at some effective tips and tricks. Here, we have compiled the most famous Instagram profiles that you can find inspirations from.
From celebrities, athletes, to lifestyle bloggers, here are the top profiles you should never miss to check out on your Instagram app. Find out what their contents are and why they are famous on the platform to get some inspiration. Read on to learn more.
#5: Selena Gomez (175m Followers) - @selenagomez
Surprise? Of course, you’re not! A singer, actress, and television producer, it’s no surprise that Selena enjoys a lengthy list of followers on IG.
Before her break as a music icon, Gomez already enjoys a massive fanbase, thanks to her role in Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, along with her other iconic roles in different movies, such as A Cinderella Story and Princess Protection Programme.
Most of her posts on IG include selfies, event, and music updates, behind-the-scene snaps, and a few inspirational and political posts centering on women empowerment.
#4: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (182m Followers) - @therock
When it comes to popularity, The Rock is sure to make it into the top list. A retired star of the WWE, a former American football player, and now a businessman and a highly sought-after actor in Hollywood, Johnson now enjoys over 180 million followers on his IG account.
His posts are mostly about his day-to-day life – with some photos depicting him spending fun hours with family and loved ones, his workout routines, his upcoming movies, and some snaps of foods and tequilas.
#3: Ariana Grande (183m Followers) - @arianagrande
It’s hard to meet someone who doesn’t have the slightest idea of who Ariana Grande is. After all, with her tons of top hit songs, Grande has already established herself as among the biggest pop stars of today’s generation.
Among her record-breaking hits include One Last Time, Thank U Next, God is a Woman, Side to Side, No Tears Left to Cry, too many more. Her IG profile is a collection of selfies, pictures of her at some events, updates, a few memes, and random snaps of her dogs minding their own business.
#2: Cristiano Ronaldo (216m Followers) - @cristiano
Ranking a spot ahead of Grande is none other than Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. As an athlete, Ronaldo was widely regarded to be one of football's best forwards, bagging five Ballon d'Or awards and over 300 trophies and medals.
He is also a holder of different Guinness World Records, including the title for the most goals in a UEFA Champions League season by an individual and the person who had received the most number of FIFA World Player of the Year awards.
In 2016, he also became the most liked person on Facebook for the male category and the most followed athlete on Twitter. To date, he is considered the most followed individual on Instagram, with over 200 million followers.
#1: Instagram (347m Followers) - @instagram
Of course, who would reign over Instagram other than the platform itself? To date, Instagram’s official account boasts of over 340 million followers, making it the top IG profile to have the most followers.
The profile posts mainly of current trends on IG and plugs the most interesting influencers and lifestyle bloggers on the platform.
The Bottom Line
Surprised to know these 5 most famous Instagram profiles? Which among these accounts do you follow at the moment? Get inspired with their visual contents and see for yourself how you can adopt their feed vibes to bag tons of followers in your own account as well.
