Who Has The Most Fake Accounts On Instagram?

In the ever-expanding realm of social media influence, the quest for authenticity often collides with the proliferation of fake accounts. As platforms like Instagram continue to serve as hubs for connection and influence, discerning between genuine influencers and fraudulent imitators becomes increasingly crucial. While the concept of fake influencers may seem paradoxical, the reality is that a significant number of accounts purporting to wield considerable influence are, in fact, manufactured facades. From inflated follower counts to artificial engagement metrics, these deceptive personas not only distort the landscape of online influence but also pose challenges for both users and brands seeking authentic connections. Among the myriad of social media platforms, Instagram stands as a primary battleground in the fight against fake influencers, prompting the question: Who truly holds the dubious honor of harboring the most fake accounts on this widely utilized platform?

The Biggest Fake Influencers on Social Media

1. Kylie Jenner - @kyliejenner - 223.5M followers
2. Kendall Jenner - @kendalljenner - 157.6M followers
3. Blake Lively - @blakelively - 28.3M followers
4. Justin Bieber - @justinbieber - 168.7M followers
5. Rihanna - @badgirlriri - 92.8M followers
6. Zayn Malik - @zayn - 39.8M followers
7. Kim Kardashian West - @kimkardashian - 212.3M followers
8. LeBron James - @kingjames - 81.7M followers
9. Kourtney Kardashian - @kourtneykardash - 115M followers
10. Bad Bunny - @badbunnypr - 31.7M followers
11. Champagne Papi - @champagnepapi - 77.6M followers
12. Addison Rae - @addisonraee - 37.1M followers
13. Gigi Hadid - @gigihadid - 65M followers
14. Tom Holland - @tomholland2013 - 43M followers
15. Ursula Corbero - @ursololita - 20.9M followers
16. Neymar Jr - @neymarjr - 148.1M followers
17. Kylian Mbappe - @k.mbappe - 48.9M followers
18. Travis Scott - @travisscott - 38.4M followers
19. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - @iamzlatanibrahimovic - 47M followers
20. Paulo Dybala - @paulodybala - 41.3M followers
21. Cardi B - @iamcardib - 86.8M followers
22. Madelaine Petsch - @madelame - 23.8M followers
23. Beyonce - @beyonce - 170.5M followers
24. Conor McGregor - @thenotoriousmma - 39.6M followers
25. Ariana Grande - @arianagrande - 228.9M followers

What is the estimated percentage of fake accounts on Instagram?

Some studies and analyses have suggested that anywhere from around 5% to as high as 15% or more of Instagram accounts could be potentially fake or fraudulent. The exact percentage fluctuates over time due to factors such as evolving strategies used by fake account creators and the effectiveness of platform efforts to combat them.

Rank	Influencer & Instagram Handle	Category	No Instagram Followers	Engagement rate %	% of suspicious accounts	% of fake followers
1	Kylie Jenner @kyliejenner	Fashion, Beauty, Modeling	223.5M	3.5%	28.50%	40%
2	Kendall Jenner @kendalljenner	Modeling, Fashion, Lifestyle	157.6M	3.58%	27.20%	37%
3	Blake Lively @blakelively	Film	28.3M	7.55%	27%	37%
4	Justin Bieber @justinbieber	Music	168.7M	0.37%	26.90%	37%
5	Rihanna @badgirlriri	Music, Beauty	92.8M	1.75%	26.20%	36%
6	Zayn Malik @zayn	Music	39.8M	6.56%	26.10%	35%
7	Kim Kardashian West @kimkardashian	Family, Fashion, Lifestyle	212.3M	1.32%	25.60%	34%
8	LeBron James @kingjames	Sport	81.7M	1.70%	25.20%	34%
9	Kourtney Kardashian @kourtneykardash	Lifestyle	115M	1.14%	25.10%	34%
10	Bad Bunny @badbunnypr	Music	31.7M	8.90%	25%	33%
11	Champagne Papi @champagnepapi	Music	77.6M	1.77%	24.80%	33%
12	Addison Rae @addisonraee	Beauty, Lifestyle	37.1M	7.28%	24.50%	32%
13	Gigi Hadid @gigihadid	Modeling, Lifestyle	65M	5.53%	23.90%	31%
14	Tom Holland @tomholland2013	Film	43M	13.64%	23.90%	31%
15	Ursula Corbero @ursololita	Film, Modeling	20.9M	13.21%	23.50%	31%
16	Neymar Jr @neymarjr	Sport	148.1M	1.19%	23.40%	31%
17	Kylian Mbappe @k.mbappe	Sport	48.9M	3.92%	23.40%	31%
18	Travis Scott @travisscott	Music	38.4M	6.97%	23.30%	30%
19	Zlatan Ibrahimovic @iamzlatanibrahimovic	Sport	47M	1.99%	22.60%	29%
20	Paulo Dybala @paulodybala	Sport	41.3M	3.36%	22.50%	29%
21	Cardi B @iamcardib	Music	86.8M	1.95%	21.60%	28%
22	Madelaine Petsch @madelame	Film	23.8M	11.27%	21.40%	27%
23	Beyonce @beyonce	Music, Fashion	170.5M	1.50%	21.30%	27%
24	Conor McGregor @thenotoriousmma	Fitness	39.6M	2.50%	21.20%	27%
25	Ariana Grande @arianagrande	Music	228.9M	2.47%	21%	27%

Fake accounts on Instagram can take various forms, including bots, spam accounts, impersonators, and accounts used for fraudulent activities such as scams or phishing attempts. Instagram continually works to identify and remove fake accounts through automated systems and user-reported mechanisms to maintain the integrity and safety of the platform.

Despite these efforts, the challenge of combating fake accounts persists, highlighting the ongoing importance of user vigilance and platform measures to address this issue.