Based on Socialblade’s list of top 100 Instagram users by followers, below are the most followed individuals (not included are groups, bands, and non-human entities) on the photo-sharing social media platform.
50. Ashley Benson
TV actress @itsashbenzo is most notable for her role as Hanna Marin on popular US series ‘Pretty Little Liars’.
She has 11.4 million followers on Instagram
49. Kris Jenner
With 11.4 million followers, reality star and matron of the Kardashian/Jenner family @krisjenner is the oldest person to make it on this list at 60 years old.
48. Ronaldinho
Former Brazilian soccer player @ronaldinhooficial might be at the twilight of his career but his illustrious achievements have earned him a following of 11.4 million people.
47. Zac Efron
US actor, @zacefron, rose to popularity since casting as lead character in Disney’s High School Musical in 2006.
As of now, he has 11.4 million followers on Instagram, having reached his 10 million mark at the start of this year.
46. Huda Kattan
Dubai-based beauty blogger @hudabeauty has 11.9 million glued to her fashion and makeup images.
She also runs a blog, YouTube channel and her own product line called Huda Beauty
45. Zach King
US filmmaker @zachking keeps his 12.1 million followers glued to his six-seconds Vine ‘magic’ video where he jumps through screens and turns piggy banks into actual pigs.
44. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
As one of the world’s most expensive players, the talented Swedish soccer player @IAmZlatanIbrahimovic has 12.1 million fans following his professionally managed Instagram account.
43. David Luiz
Brazilian soccer player, @davidluiz_4, who is currently teammates with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at French club PSG, shares selfies and private moments with his 12.2 million Instagram followers.
42. Lucy Hale
US actress @lucyhale is most well-known for her role in TV series ‘Pretty Little Liars’, and commands the following of 12.5 million fans
41. Bruna Marquezine
Brazilian actress and model @brumarquezine previously dated Brazilian soccer star Neymar during the 2014 Brazilian World cup. She has 13.2 million followers on Instagram.
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40. Gigi Hadid
Sports Illustrated and Victoria Secret model @gigihadid has 13.8 million people scrolling through her sexy and sultry photos. She is currently dating former One Direction band member Zayn Malik.
39. Scott Disick
Former partner of US reality star Kourtney Kardashian, @letthelordbewithyou’s Instagram account is a showcase to his 14 million followers of his love for opulence involving fast cars, private jets and island getaways.
38. Gareth Bale
Welsh soccer player @garethbale11 currently plays for Spanish club Real Madrid.
He treats his 14.3 million followers to behind the scenes training shots and insight into his personal life.
37. Niall Horan
Irish singer @niallhoran is one of the five members from the UK boy band One Direction, with 14.4 million followers on Instagram.
He has co-written some of the group’s hit songs, including ‘Story of my life’ and ‘Taken’.
36. Lady Gaga
US singer-songwriter @ladygaga commands a following of 14.8 million fans on Instagram with her daring and provocative outfits, some of which have caused a stir, such as her famous meat dress made of raw beef.
35. Vanessa Hudgens
US actress @vanessahudgens shot to fame starring in Disney’s 2006 movie High School Musical.
Since then, she has launched her music and film career, and have 15.9 million followers on Instagram.
34. Harry Styles
English singer @harrystyles is one of the members of popular UK boyband One Direction.
At 15.9 million, the 21-year-old has the most followers among his band members.
33. Dan Bilzerian
US professional poker player @danbilzerian attracts 15.9 million followers with his over-the-top and controversial lifestyle involving big girls and nude guns that seems to be a scene out from ‘Wolf of War Street’.
32. Shakira
Colombian singer @shakira generously shares intimate family pictures and selfies of her bare-face look with her 16.7 million followers.
She has previously sung the official theme song ‘Waka Waka’ for the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
31. Vin Diesel
Actor and producer @vindiesel is most known for his roles in the series ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’.
He often post shirtless pictures of himself for his 17.8 million followers.
30. LeBron James
Arguably one of the greatest NBA players after Michael Jordan, US basketball player, @kingjames, shares images on and off court with his 18.3 million fans.
29. James Rodriguez
Colombian soccer player @jamesrodriguez10 boyish looks gathered him 19.2 million fans on Instagram.
Although most of his posts are from the locker room, look out for the occasional heart-melting pictures of his adorable daughter.
28. Drake
Canadian rapper @champagnepapi is a multiple award-winning artiste and has garnered a following of 19.4 million people.
He is known to have an on-off relationship with Rihanna since 2009.
27. David Beckham
Businessman and former English soccer player @davidbeckham take to Instagram to champion his charitable causes and soccer-related interests, which appears to attract the likes of his 20 million subscribers.
26. Zendaya
American singer and actress @zendaya shot to fame following her role in Disney series ‘Shake it up’ where she also released promotional singles for the show. She now has 21.3 million followers.
25. Justin Timberlake
Gone were his N’Sync boyband days, but his 22.2 million followers on Instagram is justification that US singer @justintimberlake has had a successful solo career as a singer with notable singles, including ‘Cry me a river’ and ‘SexyBack’.
24. Chris Brown
US R&B singer @chrisbrownofficial is known for his music as much as he is known for his controversies outside of work.
Most notably is his 2009 assault case against then-girlfriend Rihanna. He has 23.8 million followers.
23. Ellen Degeneres
US TV talk show host @theellenshow is known for being openly gay and has a successful career as a comedian and host, with 25.2 million followers.
Apart from her own daytime TV show, she has also hosted the Emmy and Academy Awards.
22. Cara Delevingne
English model @caradelevingne is one of the world’s most recognized models, having fronted for international fashion brands, including Burberry and DKNY.
She is known to post wacky shots of herself to her 27.2 million fans on Instagram.
21. Kevin Hart
In 2015, Forbes ranked US stand-up comedian and actor @kevinhart4real as one of the only two comedians on its Celebrity 100 list.
He shares mainly his selfies to his 30.8 million followers on Instagram.
20. Rihanna
Barbadian singer @badgalriri is one of the best-selling artists of all time and a well-known fashion icon worldwide.
Her 34.1 million followers are treated to sexy and sultry images on her account.
19. Demi Lovato
US singer @ddlovato shares snippets of herself and her partner Wilmer Valderrama with her 34.6 million followers.
She also champions for social causes such as women’s rights on her account.
18. Kourtney Kardashian
The youngest of the three Kardashian sisters, US reality star @kourtneykardash has 34.6 million fans tuned to snippets of her everyday glamorous lifestyle
17. Leo Messi
He is currently one of the best soccer players in the world, and he has a beautiful wife and two gorgeous kids.
It is no wonder that Argentine sports star @leomessi has 37.3 million fans glued to his account.
16. Miley Cyrus
Never short of generating controversies in recent years with her series of suggestive actions and statements, US singer and actress @mileycyrus’ 37.4 million fans are treated to more of her antics on her account.
15. Jennifer Lopez
US pop singer @jlo is every bit glamorous and classy in her Instagram snaps as she is in real life.
The occasional snaps of her two children just makes her ever more relatable to her 37.6 million followers.
14. Katy Perry
A colorful character on stage and on Instagram, US singer @katyperry is not afraid to openly show her support for US presidential candidate Hilary Clinton to her 41.3 million fans.
13. Khloe Kardashian
The eldest of the Kardashian-Jenner tribe, US reality star @khloekardashian has 42.8 million tuned to snaps of her toned body and heavily made-up images.
12. Neymar Jr.
Brazilian soccer player @neymarjr is widely touted as the next rising soccer star, having gained international recognition in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
His 43.3 million followers can also gain a glimpse of his 5-year-old son Davi in some of his snaps.
11. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
US actor @therock is undeniably one of the most hardworking celebrity in Hollywood and he is not afraid to show his results off to his 43.8 million fans who are treated to his toned physique and rippling muscles.
10. Nicki Minaj
The New York Times called American singer @nickiminaj the world’s biggest female rap star, and she is not afraid to speak up her mind and for herself to her 49 million fans on Instagram.
9. Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugese soccer player @cristiano
Followers: 49.4 million
8. Kendall Jenner
US reality star @kendalljenner gained prominence for appearing on TV series ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’.
She is now also a fashion model and treats her 49.5 million fans to various behind-the-scenes images form her fashion shoots.
7. Kylie Jenner
US reality star @kyliejenner is the younger sister of Kendall Jenner.
Despite being the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner family, she has the second most followers on Instagram with 52 million followers.
6. Justin Bieber
Canadian pop star @justinbieber is known for his strong teenage fan base across the world and is reflected in his 58.8 million Instagram followers.
He frequently poses snaps from locations all around the world.
5. Ariana Grande
With 60.4 million fans, US singer @arianagrande uses her Instagram account to publicize her latest songs, showcase her work and her absolute love for her seven dogs.
4. Beyonce
US singer @beyonce or more fondly known as Queen B is possibly one of the most recognized faces in Hollywood, with 60.8 million fans on Instagram, her account is professionally maintained to keep up with her public image.
3. Kim Kardashian
US reality star @kimkardashian is perhaps the most talked about celebrity right now, having shot to fame based on the TV series ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’.
Her 61.1 million followers is bombarded with images of her pouty lips and glitzy lifestyle.
2. Selena Gomez
American singer and actress @selenagomez was a child actress on Disney Channel before successfully launched her singing career, which she is now better known for. She has 66.1 million fans on Instagram.
1. Taylor Swift
US singer @taylorswift is at the peak of her entertainment career as a musician that is critically received and a commercial success.
Her 68.7 million followers are treated to a sneak peek of her life, including pictures of her two cute cats.
