Remember the days when Instagram was just an image sharing app and now after 13 years it is one of the most popular social media apps for sharing images, videos and scrolling reels. You would be amazed to know that there are approximately 2 billion active users on instagram. 

With 516.92 million users on Instagram Indian users have claimed the first place in the list of “countries with most active instagram users”. With a huge popularity, instagram has managed to take its place as one of the most popular social media apps. I mean, who doesn’t pick up the phone to check instagram for 5 minutes and end up scrolling reels for 2 hours? Yes, it's that addictive. 

With such an audience reach, instagram is not just a platform to connect but a platform to influence as well. This gives influential people a chance to boast about their followers. You want to know who the highest followed persons are on Instagram? Well here is a list:

10. Kendall Jenner:

Kendall Jenner is an American model, businesswoman and a social media personality. With 294 million followers she is one of the most followed people on Instagram. 

9. Khloe Kardashian:

With 310 million followers on Instagram, Khloe makes it to the list of most followed people on this popular social media app. Khloe belongs to the famous Kardashian family and is an American model. 

8. Beyonce:

Popularly known as “Queen B” among her fans, Beyonce has 319 million followers on Instagram placing her at number 8 in the list of most followed people on Instagram. Beyonce is an American singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman and is considered one of the greatest vocalists of our times. 

7. Kim Kardashian:

Going up the list we have Kim Kardashian with 363 million followers on Instagram. Kim Kardashian is a famous television personality. She first gained popularity as an assistant and stylist of Paris Hilton. She and her family landed a reality TV show called ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. 

6. Ariana Grande:

Ariana Grande’s vocal skills have made her one of the most popular singers of our age. With the vocal range of four octaves, she has gained the recognition of a promising singer. She is also one of the most celebrated figures on Instagram with 379 million followers. 

5. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson:

We all remember the iconic brow-raise of “The Rock” from WWE. The wrestler from WWE won many championships and started his acting career with ‘The Mummy Returns’. This popular wrestler and actor has made a huge impact on fans from both the communities and has attained 397 million followers on Instagram. 

4. Kylie Jenner:

One of the richest businesswomen in the world and another person from the Kardashian family who is Kylie has 400 million followers on Instagram. Kylie is also a famous social media personality not only because of her cosmetics chain but also because of the reality TV show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. 

Now is the time to reveal the top 3 most followed people on Instagram. Any guesses? Okay there's no other Kardashian in the list and only one of them is a Hollywood celebrity. Okay let’s put the veil up and see who tops the list with the most number of followers on Instagram. 

3. Salena Gomez:

The singer, songwriter, producer, actress and businesswoman who started as a child artist with Barney and Friends. She is the most loved actress in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place and gained numerous fans. She is placed at the 3rd position with 429 million followers on instagram. 

2. Lionel Messi:

Lionel Messi, the star soccer player from Argentina is the 2nd most followed person on Instagram with 502 million followers on his official account. The FIFA world cup winning team’s captain and the only male soccer player to win a Golden Ball award, Messi is not just an athlete but an inspiration for many. He is also the winner of 8 Ballon d’or awards making him a record holder. 

1. Cristiano Ronaldo:

The 39-year old athlete and the most popular soccer player (close in popularity to Messi) Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of most followed people on Instagram with 628 million followers. Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional soccer player currently playing for Al-Nissr which has made him the highest paid athlete in the world. 

Most Followed Indians on Instagram

1. Virat Kohli:

Virat kohli is an Indian cricket player with 268 million followers on Instagram. He is the most followed Indian and cricket player on instagram. 

2. Priyanka Chopra:

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is the 2nd most followed Indian and most followed Indian actress on Instagram with 91 million followers on the platform. 

3. Shraddha Kapoor:

Shraddha kapoor is an indian actress with 89 million followers making her the 3rd most followed Indian celebrity on instagram. 

4. Narendra Modi:

With 88.6 million followers on instagram, Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India is the only non-celebrity to make it to the list of most followed Indians on Instagram. 

5. Alia Bhatt:

Alia Bhatt has 84.2 million followers on Instagram making her the 3rd most followed actress on instagram. 

6. Katrina Kaif:

With 80.1 million followers, Katrina Kaif, a British-origin Indian actress has 6th place on the list of most followed Indians on Instagram.

7. Deepika Padukone:

A renowned Indian actress who has also done a few international projects has 79 million followers on instagram. 

8. Neha Kakkar:

Neha Kakkar, the playback singer in India has 78.1 million followers on Instagram. She is also the most followed singer on instagram. 

9. Urvashi Rautela:

Winner of numerous beauty contests and an Indian actress is the 9th most followed Indian on instagram with 71.3 million followers.

10. Salman Khan:

Salman Khan, one of the most prominent actors in India has 69.2 million followers on Instagram. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which is the most followed account on Instagram?

Ans. The most followed account on Instagram is Instagram itself with 672 followers. 

1. What does 1M mean on Instagram?

Ans. The M in 1M stands of million. So 1M on Instagram means 1 Million. 

1. Does Instagram pay you?

Ans. Technically, Instagram does not pay you. One makes money on instagram through advertising and endorsements.