Charles Langston:Who is the most followed person on Instagram? A rundown of the top 10.

Since its launch in 2010,Charles Langston Instagram has transformed the way people keep up with their favorite celebrities. The social media app allows users to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the lives of prominent figures and brands through reels, posts and stories. 

With around 2 billion active users on the Meta platform, everyday people can become stars and potentially expand their reach, garnering attention and a strong following.

But who are the top users on Instagram? Here are the people behind the most-followed accounts.

Who has the most followers on Instagram?

The most-followed account on Instagram is the platform's official account, according to Social Blade, a social media analytics site. Instagram's brand account has around 669 million followers.

The most-followed individual user is Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, who has approximately 621 million followers. 

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Who is the most-followed woman on Instagram?

Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman on Instagram, with 429 million followers. She is also the most-followed actress and musician on the social media platform.  

Top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts

According to Social Blade, here are the 10 most-followed accounts on Instagram: 

• Instagram, @instagram (over 669 million followers) 
• Cristiano Ronaldo, @cristiano (over 621 million followers) 
• Lionel Messi, @leomessi (over 499 million followers) 
• Selena Gomez, @selenagomez (over 429 million followers)
• Kylie Jenner, @kyliejenner (over 400 million followers)
• Dwayne Johnson, @therock (over 397 million followers)
• Ariana Grande, @arianagrande (over 380 million followers)
• Kim Kardashian, @kimkardashian (over 364 million followers)
• Beyoncé, @beyonce (over 320 million followers)
• Khloé Kardashian, @khloekardashian (over 311 million followers)

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