{"id":151308,"date":"2020-06-01T06:31:43","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T06:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=151308"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:19:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:19:16","slug":"best-instagram-accounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/best-instagram-accounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Instagram accounts with the most followers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today we\u2019re going to look at some of the best Instagram accounts across a number of different categories. In particular, we\u2019ll be focusing on Instagrammers with the most followers. This will allow us to cut through all the subjective arguing that could go into what an Instagram account needs to be or do in order to be good or, indeed, the best. Today’s not about hashtags, snippets, tweets, or color palettes. Today is all about raw numbers. These are the influencers and Instagram users with the most followers.<\/p>\n

The categories we\u2019ll be breaking today\u2019s social media popularity contest into will be musicians, movie stars, and sports stars. So, without any further delay, let\u2019s go through all the top Instagram accounts.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re going to start today\u2019s list by looking at the best musicians on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Most popular pop star Instagram accounts<\/h3>\n

All follower counts are from the time of writing.<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 187 million followers<\/h5>\n

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A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande)<\/a> on May 21, 2020 at 9:02pm PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ariana Grande has the second most followers of all on Instagram, well third if you count the social network\u2019s own account. We\u2019ll get to the top dog in a moment but number two belongs to the pop sensation Grande. Already a global star at the time she won hearts a couple of years back when her concert in Manchester, UK was bombed by terrorists and she showed solidarity with the victims and even threw a benefit concert. Her Instagram account offers a behind the scenes look at her concerts, selfies, and cool Instagram stories as well as many public appearances, with the odd personal Instagram photo thrown in for good measure.<\/p>\n

Selena Gomez<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 178 million followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)<\/a> on Apr 22, 2020 at 5:13pm PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Hot on the heels of Grande is Selena Gomez who began her career appearing on children\u2019s TV shows. She\u2019s since moved on to singing, acting in TV shows, and is also a TV producer. As seems to be the trend now for owners of Instagram mega accounts, Gomez has set up a beauty firm too, which itself has over a million followers. This account is very much the same as Grande\u2019s, showcasing Gomez\u2019s fame and beauty in a tasteful fashion.<\/p>\n

Beyonce<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 147 million followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by Beyonce\u0301 (@beyonce)<\/a> on Jan 8, 2020 at 8:35pm PST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Queen Bee comes to take the final spot in our top three most popular Instagram. Beyonce is more of a cultural force of nature than your regular superstar. Everything she touches turns to gold and she has a voice that soothes the nation. This Instagram account just screams star power.<\/p>\n

Most popular movie star Instagram accounts<\/h3>\n

All follower counts are from the time of writing.<\/p>\n

Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 184 million followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by therock (@therock)<\/a> on May 15, 2020 at 4:14pm PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The number one movie star in the world, at least according to Instagram, is Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson. It\u2019ll probably be no surprise to most of you at all who are no doubt following The rock for all his movie insider posts and powerful workout assistance and motivation posts too. Recently, however, The Rock has also been using his account to plug his new Tequila brand as well.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Lopez<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 122 million Instagram followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)<\/a> on May 18, 2020 at 8:11am PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

J Lo comes in as the second most popular movie star on Instagram, with her recent role in Hustlers showing that she still has plenty of power on the big screen. Lopez is another multi-talented star, however, and her Instagram account reflects this, showcasing posts from her slots on TV, performing in concerts, fashion shoots she\u2019s done, and more.<\/p>\n

Kevin Hart<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 91 million followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real)<\/a> on May 29, 2020 at 2:50pm PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Movie star number three in today\u2019s list is funnyman Kevin Hart. Hart ascended to mega movie star status from the stages of the stand-up comedy circuit and has never looked back. He\u2019s since become a bit of an onscreen lothario and you\u2019ll plenty of posts here of his training as well as more family-focused content too.<\/p>\n

Most popular sports Instagram accounts<\/h3>\n

All follower counts are from the time of writing.<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>\u00a0– 221 million followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano)<\/a> on May 7, 2020 at 9:17am PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

So here we are. Who would have guessed that the biggest Instagram account in the world would belong to a sports star? Portuguese Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo takes the top spot, with over 20 million followers more than Grande in number two. Ronaldo\u2019s account is very much a window into his family life, but it also includes plenty of personal snaps and a few training photos to go with them too. It has to be said, Ronaldo\u2019s Instagram account makes him look like a really nice guy.<\/p>\n

Leo Messi<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 152 million followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi)<\/a> on May 1, 2020 at 7:11am PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Instagram has spoken and declared Ronaldo the winner in the beautiful footballing battle that has been waged between him and Leo Messi for more than a decade. Ronaldo has almost 70 million followers than Messi, which proves only one thing, Instagram doesn\u2019t know anything at all about football. We bet you Instagram even calls it soccer! Messi\u2019s account is in fact pretty similar to Ronaldo\u2019s to be fair, offering an inside look into Messi\u2019s real-life while also showcasing training videos and photos alongside the odd post advocating for good causes.<\/p>\n

Neymar<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 138 million Instagram followers<\/h5>\n
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A post shared by ene10ta \u00c9rre ?? ? neymarjr (@neymarjr)<\/a> on Apr 4, 2020 at 12:49pm PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Another footballer takes the third top spot in sports Instagram accounts with the Brazilian Neymar taking the honor. You have to go all the way down to 38th most popular Instagram account in total to get to a sports star who isn\u2019t a footballer that falls on Indian cricketer Virat Kohli who sits just above Justin Timberlake. To be fair to Instagram on football, they\u2019ve called it OK here, he\u2019s incredibly talented but not fit to lace the boots of Messi or Ronaldo so his position in number three is well warranted.<\/p>\n

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