Top 70 Cheerleader Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 cheerleader influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 16M combined followers. Median audience size is 106K (mean 234K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3.2% (median 3%). That is 1.5pp above the 1.75% cheerleader industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.7pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 22.6% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,302–$5,928 and a Reel $2,471–$9,488 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.1× cheerleader premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $6,510–$29,640.
Key takeaways for cheerleader in September 2026
- Hailey D'Lynn Smith, Kelli Finglass, Gauge Stricklin currently sit at the top of this cheerleader ranking.
- Follower mix: 21.4% nano, 28.6% micro, 35.7% mid, 11.4% macro. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 22 countries on the list, led by United Kingdom (5.7%) and United States (5.7%).
- 37 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 37 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Olivia Proctor at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Juliana Vega at 1.7M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- A national-team star may have a disengaged Instagram and an engaged TikTok. Price the platform you are actually buying.
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Cheerleader Influencers ranked
1.
Hailey D'Lynn Smith Mid
@hailey_dlynnWeber💜2xNCA&6xWorldPartnerStuntChamp🏆2xGrandNCAChamp💍3xWorldChamp🥇USACoed🇺🇸PCLMiamiMetal⚡️CCFC☝🏻PILOTS1•BDCXXXVIAGTSeason20
428K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,820 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Kelli Finglass Mid
@kellifinglassMom, Wife, Director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Self appointed TV & Film critic, native of Lindale, TX.
302K Followers 4.9K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,544 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Gauge Stricklin Mid
@gauge.ashtonnThe Van Gogh of Cheerleading Photographer & Videographer“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”
278K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 8,503 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Shannon Woolsey Mid
@shannonmaay•texas tech & navarro cheer alum | cheer • fitness freak & peptide dealer 📍kemp/kaufman/dallas texas u name it i live there
210K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,190 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Caylee Odle Mid
@its.ccayleeAssistant coach •LSWT‘24 UCA Partner Stunt Champion ‘21, ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 NCA collegiate national champion USA National Team
198K Followers 4.3K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 3,792 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Cassadee Dunlap Mid
@cassadeedimplesCassadee Dunlap is a cheerleader influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
132K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,389 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Nick Prak Mid
@nickprakRecreational People ThrowerMediocre Camera HolderWeber State Cheer | USA Cheer 📸
123K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 897 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Bonde Johnson Mid
@bondejohnsonFitness, Coffee, Entrepreneurship with a splash of ADHDFounder & Owner The gym
116K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,844 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Taylor Demler Micro
@t_demler24Chemistry/Microbiology🧪Weber State Cheer 2019-😈 4X Grand National Champion🏆
98.9K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 5,586 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Molly McLeod Micro
@mollybreanneCheer Coach USA Coed 18,19,225x World Champion + 5x Collegiate National ChampionWeber State Cheer alumniCCFC ~~ LSWT ❤️💜
96.9K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 1,994 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Gina Maria Micro
@ginaa_mariaaaGina Maria is a cheerleader content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
50K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,465 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Dawan Carter Micro
@dawan_andonlyBeliever ✝️ • USF alum-Follow for all things cheer
47.8K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 5,119 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Dustin Velazquez Micro
@dustinhatersoffI Believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! -Christian -Family -Head Coach of Navarro College Cheer 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇵🇪
41.3K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 2,044 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Eliza LaBelle Micro
@eliza_labelleFL | Staff Coach USA Premier Coed ‘23, ‘24 🇺🇸
38.4K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,913 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Tayler Figo Micro
@tayfigo⋆texas tech cheer alum cŦnod⋆fiofmu, ceocp⋆rebel athletic
25.1K Followers 645 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 5,943 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Thobias Thorwid Micro
@thobiasthorwid🇸🇪Swede in the States🇺🇸 | 🌎World Champ🥇🖤Code Black ²⁵ ²⁶ 🌹 | 🩵Cheer Extreme📣 💍FULL OUT CHEER documentary⤵️
21.3K Followers 811 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 5,650 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Matthew Torres Micro
@_mattopsCoach ☝🏽LSWT😼CTNOD🔴3x Nfinity Legend💯US National Team🦅🇺🇸
19.4K Followers 541 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,198 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Lexis Peterson Micro
@lexis_petersonLil bit of my camera roll Weber state cheer alumni•Lswt•USA national team alumni
18.8K Followers 611 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,623 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Daphne & Vera Micro
@the_bromberg_sistersDaphne & Vera is a cheerleader content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
17.5K Followers 350 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 6,593 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Kyle Pfaff Micro
@pfaffermanElevation Athletics Tumbling Director 🩵2015 World Champ GymTyme Chrome ✊🏻🌎3x NCA College ChampHPU & Louisville Alumni 🌊❤️MA Communication 🎓God 🙌🏻
12.9K Followers 274 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 2,341 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Amelia H Micro
@amelia.cheerukCheerleader & Dancer💚14 Years Old✨ Ambassador✨ associates🩵•account managed by big sis•
11.8K Followers 241 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 8,087 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Madi Sessions Micro
@madisessions_Living for JESUS <3WKU All- Girl AlumUSA All-Girl National Team ‘22 ‘23 ‘24 ‘25
10.6K Followers 304 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,674 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Bayle Yong Nano
@bayleyongPioneering Female Partner Stunting Team Malaysia Cheer Coach & Athlete | B.Sc.PhysiotherapyFounder 🔥Links Below ⬇️
9.9K Followers 373 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 6,149 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Kendall Hahn Nano
@kendall_tumbles-2x Champion🥇-CA Panthers 2021-22😼🐾-Nfinity Legend & Nsider♾-TikTok: kendall_tumbles (66k+)
7.3K Followers 361 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 6,652 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Sara Gaspard Nano
@saragaspardTexas Tech Coed Cheer Alumni❤️
5.8K Followers 292 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 7,402 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Angel Richardson Nano
@hearteyes4aAngel Richardson is a cheerleader influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
5.2K Followers 188 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 2,200 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Skylar Bennett Nano
@_skylarbennett☆ucf cheer alumni☆ ☆’24 D1A Natty CHAMP☆ stadium operations
4.4K Followers 195 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 9,224 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Olivia Proctor Nano
@_oliviaproctor‘29 | kentucky cheer alum ambassador
3.7K Followers 241 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 9,321 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Mali Nano
@mali_chap1🔹Main acct: 🔹Gymnast & cheerleader 💫Dream big 💫
3.5K Followers 189 Avg. Likes 5.8% Engagement 3,192 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Ellie Frevvert Nano
@elliefrevvertEllie Frevvert is a cheerleader influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.3K Followers 170 Avg. Likes 5.9% Engagement 4,817 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Matt Tsanadis Nano
@mr_tsanadis125Top Gun All Star Director/Coach and Choreographer 😻😻😻 Miami FL.
3.2K Followers 197 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 2,160 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Bug Matthews Nano
@bug.matthewsBug Matthews is a cheerleader public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
2.4K Followers 68 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 2,810 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Kate Segrest Nano
@k_segrestUIC DPT '28WKU Cheer alum | USA Premier All-Girl alum
2.3K Followers 61 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 5,191 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Seanna Nano
@mkseannaann arbor >> los angelesucla cheer alumtravel addict
2.1K Followers 71 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 5,692 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Ella Moore Nano
@ellamoore29wku all girl cheer | usa premier all girl ‘24 ‘25| usa jag ‘18 ‘20 ‘21| DSL🤍
1.8K Followers 100 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 5,159 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Skylar Valdez Nano
@skylar.a.valdezISAIAH 54:17Cheerleader📣KHS Varsity Cheer UCAJumps queen UCA🏆All American 22’ Model
1.8K Followers 46 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 8,095 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Joselin Trejo Nano
@joselintrejo158Cheerleader👟Vaqueros All Star🔫 Team Mexico 2016🇲🇽 ICU World Champion 2016🏅 ❤️🌎
560 Followers 29 Avg. Likes 5.3% Engagement 2,916 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Juliana Vega Mega Copenhagen
@juliana67Juliana is a cheerleader athlete based in Copenhagen, sharing training and technique tips.
1.7M Followers 12K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 847 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Mira Abubakar Macro Santiago
@miravelvetCreating outdoor adventures and competitions as a cheerleader outdoor enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
938K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,071 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Imani Schmidt ✓ Macro Jakarta
@imanischmidtCreating highlight reels and outdoor adventures as a cheerleader sports creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
626K Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 4,854 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Mira Singh ✓ Mega Seoul
@mira_singhOutdoor enthusiast and cheerleader creator known for outdoor adventures. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.1M Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 3,786 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Charlie Girard Macro Santiago
@charlie_girardCheerleader athlete from Santiago. Posts about training, technique tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
768K Followers 18.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,965 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Hailey Iyer ✓ Macro Bali
@hailey_iyerCheerleader pro athlete from Bali. Posts about competitions, outdoor adventures, and connecting with an engaged community.
812K Followers 10.6K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 2,798 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Zoe Park Mid Barcelona
@zoeparkCreating training and outdoor adventures as a cheerleader athlete. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
491K Followers 14.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,888 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Lin Wong ✓ Macro Manchester
@lin.starCreating outdoor adventures and technique tips as a cheerleader pro athlete. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
696K Followers 11.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,486 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Ji-woo Pereira ✓ Macro Lisbon
@ji-woopereiraAthlete and cheerleader creator known for highlight reels. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
847K Followers 14.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,582 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Priyanka Moreau Macro Honolulu, HI
@priyanka.moreauCreating technique tips and outdoor adventures as a cheerleader sports creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
813K Followers 7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,206 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Knox Ahmed Macro Delhi
@knox.bloomCheerleader sports creator from Delhi. Posts about highlight reels, training, and connecting with an engaged community.
635K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 5,414 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Diya Hansen Mid Orlando, FL
@diyagoldenDiya is a cheerleader pro athlete based in Orlando, FL, sharing technique tips and outdoor adventures.
488K Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 7,039 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Aaradhya Bernard Mid Oslo
@aaradhya63Creating highlight reels and competitions as a cheerleader coach. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
328K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 4,060 Posts Norway
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Karim Robinson ✓ Mid Santiago
@karimrobinsonCheerleader sports creator from Santiago. Posts about training, technique tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
296K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 3,653 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Seo-yeon Girard Mid Stockholm
@seo-yeon89Seo-yeon is a cheerleader outdoor enthusiast based in Stockholm, sharing highlight reels and outdoor adventures.
472K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 2,968 Posts Sweden
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Skylar Gonzalez Mid Florence
@skylargonzalezCheerleader coach from Florence. Posts about outdoor adventures, technique tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
490K Followers 17.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 7,183 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Eloise Gupta ✓ Mid Prague
@eloise.guptaSports creator and cheerleader creator known for competitions. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
440K Followers 9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,456 Posts Czech Republic
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Meera Lewis Mid Buenos Aires
@rebelmeeraMeera is a cheerleader sports creator based in Buenos Aires, sharing outdoor adventures and technique tips.
294K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 7,086 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Kai Park ✓ Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@kai.starCheerleader athlete from Ho Chi Minh City. Posts about training, technique tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
238K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 962 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Tara Chen Mid Valencia
@thetaraOutdoor enthusiast and cheerleader creator known for highlight reels. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
252K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,777 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Sky Stone ✓ Mid Montreal
@skylifeSky is a cheerleader sports creator based in Montreal, sharing outdoor adventures and competitions.
183K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,544 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Simran Ward ✓ Mid Orlando, FL
@simrantvCheerleader coach from Orlando, FL. Posts about outdoor adventures, training, and connecting with an engaged community.
268K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 4,133 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Jisung Bell ✓ Mid New York, NY
@jisungbellCheerleader pro athlete from New York, NY. Posts about outdoor adventures, competitions, and connecting with an engaged community.
113K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,746 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Naomi Ramirez Mid Liverpool
@naomi.ramirezCheerleader athlete from Liverpool. Posts about technique tips, outdoor adventures, and connecting with an engaged community.
119K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 5,918 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Sage Park ✓ Mid Dhaka
@sagedailyCreating training and competitions as a cheerleader sports creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
122K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,599 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Caleb Tanaka ✓ Mid Sydney
@calebmediaPro athlete and cheerleader creator known for competitions. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
135K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,863 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Samir Owusu Mid Tokyo
@samir1Samir is a cheerleader coach based in Tokyo, sharing outdoor adventures and technique tips.
127K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 4,110 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Demi Ali ✓ Micro Liverpool
@demi.xoCheerleader sports creator from Liverpool. Posts about outdoor adventures, technique tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
86.7K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 2,353 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Khalil Bell ✓ Micro Johannesburg
@khalil_bellSports creator and cheerleader creator known for training. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
67.7K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,124 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Hiro Jackson ✓ Micro Nairobi
@hiro_jacksonHiro is a cheerleader sports creator based in Nairobi, sharing training and outdoor adventures.
37.1K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 700 Posts Kenya
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Seo-yeon Liu Micro Manchester
@seo-yeon.liuCreating training and outdoor adventures as a cheerleader pro athlete. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
43.3K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,073 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Tara Kowalski ✓ Micro Perth
@tarakowalskiTara is a cheerleader sports creator based in Perth, sharing outdoor adventures and highlight reels.
13.8K Followers 444 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 4,381 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Luca Nowak Micro Manila
@luca.nowakCheerleader coach from Manila. Posts about highlight reels, training, and connecting with an engaged community.
10.3K Followers 287 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 6,803 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.1× cheerleader adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $1,302 | $5,928 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $2,471 | $9,488 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $6,510 | $29,640 |
What this cheerleader influencers ranking actually shows
Process content (training, gear, recovery) outperforms trophy photos. Niche sports (climbing, golf, hoops) convert communities; mega athletes convert awareness. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~9.2 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,723 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (72.9%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (8.6%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 28 female / 9 male (33 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 15 | 21.4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 20 | 28.6% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 25 | 35.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Mega (1M+) | 2 | 2.9% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.7% |
| United States | 4 | 5.7% |
| Chile | 3 | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | 2 | 2.9% |
| Spain | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief cheerleader influencers
- In-season athletes have tiny production windows. Book the off-week.
- Ask whether league or team rules limit logos.
- Outdoor and endurance creators often outperform ball-sport celebrities on CPE.
Formats that usually work here: training Reels, gear reviews, match/event Stories, challenge UGC. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Cheerleader Influencers vs related lists
Cheerleader Influencers averages 0.6pp more engagement than Female Basketball Influencers and has a smaller median audience (106K vs 153K).
Cheerleader Influencers averages 0.6pp more engagement than Female Golf Influencers and has a smaller median audience (106K vs 174K).
Cheerleader Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than Snowboard Influencers and has a larger median audience (106K vs 89.9K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheerleader Influencers (this page) | 70 | 106K | 3.2% |
| Female Basketball Influencers | 135 | 153K | 2.6% |
| Female Golf Influencers | 103 | 174K | 2.6% |
| Snowboard Influencers | 90 | 89.9K | 3.1% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (37 verified public figures, 33 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Cheerleader Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top cheerleader influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 cheerleader influencers is led by Hailey D'Lynn Smith, Kelli Finglass, Gauge Stricklin. Combined they represent 16M followers, with an average engagement of 3.2%. 37 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this cheerleader list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 106K followers, 3.2% average ER, 22.6% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for cheerleader Instagram accounts?
For cheerleader we treat ~1.75% as the 2026 industry midpoint (a bit above Instagram’s mean — training clips travel, press-day photos do not). This list averages 3.2%, which is 1.5pp above that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do cheerleader influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 1.1× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,302–$5,928; a Reel is $2,471–$9,488. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these cheerleader influencers based?
The ranking spans 22 countries. The largest shares are United Kingdom (5.7%), United States (5.7%), Chile (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these cheerleader influencers?
37 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the cheerleader list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with cheerleader?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix training Reels, gear reviews and in-season event Stories. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.