Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Instagram Followers in 2026; PM Modi Tops World Leaders

In 2026, Instagram remains a leading social media platform with Cristiano Ronaldo as its most-followed individual, boasting approximately 671 million followers, followed by Lionel Messi with around 511 million. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most-followed world leader, surpassing 100 million followers. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli ranks among the top 20 globally with 274 million followers. The Kardashian sisters also maintain significant presence in the top 10 most-followed accounts.