Top 70 Female Gaming Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 female gaming influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 26M combined followers. Median audience size is 117K (mean 371K), 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% (median 3%). That is 0.9pp above the 2.1% female gaming industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.5pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 36.5% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,712–$6,923 and a Reel $3,117–$10,913 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.9× female gaming premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $8,560–$34,615.
Key takeaways for female gaming in September 2026
- Imane Anys, Justine Ezarik, Elizabeth Dwyer currently sit at the top of this female gaming ranking.
- Follower mix: 18.6% nano, 30% micro, 30% mid, 14.3% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 18 countries on the list, led by United States (15.7%) and Canada (4.3%).
- 41 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 41 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Steshawna Richardson at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Imane Anys at 6.2M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Instagram follower count can understate influence. Always check whether the creator’s real audience lives on YouTube or Twitch before you price the brief.
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Female Gaming Influencers ranked
Imane Anys Mega
@pokimanelolImane Anys is a female gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Justine Ezarik Mega
@ijustine📱 tech reviewer / content creator✈️ travel 🤿 diving 💜 jiu jitsu🐶 dog: 🎙 podcast:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Elizabeth Dwyer Mega
@ldshadowladyYouTube gamer 🙂 Better Known As LDShadowLady
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Tiffany Michelle Herrera Mega United States
@tiffyquakeLA 💖 Latina Mama ✨Content CreatorDesigner & owner Livin the fashion, beauty but nerdy lifestyle with a bit of comedy Better Known As IHasCupquake
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Jessica Bravura Macro
@aphmau_🌸Youtuber 👾I play video games!💜 is my crush!
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Karina Kurzawa Macro
@kurzawa_karina❤️polish canadian 📍marbella, spain📩
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Sonja Reid Mid
@omgitsfirefoxxcars | twitch | etc. on-camera🚘: C6 • NSX • GTR 💫 | 🛞: ✉️ biz: ⬇️ I like to yap about cars Twitch Account
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Nadia Amine Mid
@nadiakamineLAContent creator/Professional GamerBusiness Inquiries:
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Daphne Wai Mid
@39daphDaphne Wai is a female gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Siomani Loarca Mid
@demisuxSiomani Loarca is a female gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Maria Lopez Mid
@chicaFORTNITE ICON - Video Game Content Creator. Click ⬇️
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Jasmine Dwayne Mid
@_jazzygunsGaming 🤝 AnimeI Yell A Lot 🎉 Check Me Out Everywhere Here! ⬇️
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Sommerset Mid
@sommerset_ig✝️ Kayla💗 22 Yr Old Partnered Twitch Streamer - 2M 🥰 Creator Code - Sommerset Twitch Account
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Krysta Mid
@krystalogytvTwitch Ambassador and YouTuber who talks a lot🛸🌟 | Business Email: 📍ATX
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Olivia Sigg Micro
@loeyaStreaming @ twitch.tv/LoeyaTwitter: LoeyaYouTube: LoeyaTikTok: Loeya📩:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Monika Jeph Micro
@sherlock.liveStreamer for Managed by 📍 Jaipur | 🎮⚽️🍕☕️CR7 is an emotion. ❤️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Jayla Thornton Micro
@ninjaylagamer & creator 💫sag sun • sag moon • leo rising 📍htx
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Briana Williams Micro
@storymodebae🎮 Ambassador 🎤 Content Creator/ Host✨ Video Games, Music & Culture.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Troi Micro
@itsmetroicurrently woohooing the Grim Reaper in the sims 4 Lifestyle | 📩
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Emma Rankin Micro
@c9emz📍London, UK 🏳️🌈🎥Content Creator & Streamer for 📺 Featured on Enquiries: & Twitch Account
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Miku Micro
@smolmikuu🍓 partner🌙 cybersec engineer🦋 atxbuff zed 😩
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Lily Lavish Micro
@laviishlilyLily Lavish is a female gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Shazia Ayub Micro
@mysterious_yt_Interior Designer, Gamer, StreamerManage by Kolkata📍 Youtube
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Maddison F Micro
@maddynfMaddison F is a female gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Ashley Roboto Micro Canada
@ashleyroboto🇨🇦 Ontario Based • 💃 Streamer • 📽 Twitch Ambassador • 😈 Chaos Gremlin • business:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
AyChristene Micro
@aychristene🎮 Gamer 🎙 Podcaster 🎤 Host 🎶 Singer👩🏾🍳 Amateur Chef
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Sam Schwemm Micro
@spawntaneousgamingYouTube & Twitch PartnerLife outside gaming: inquiries:
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JAY-ANN LOPEZ Micro
@jayannlopez_gaming · fashion · beautyaward winning founder + consultant CEO honorary professor BAFTA Games📍USA/UK
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Jacque Bunny Nano
@jacquebunnyyTwitch Partner (85k) 💜Content Creator for 🤍Code Jacque Melbourne 📍Inq: ✉️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Pamela Nano Canada
@cannot_be_tamedHi, I'm Pam.Video games, rock climbing, restaurants, travel, and one horrible little dog.
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Tianna Mercedes Nano
@tiannamercedessTianna Mercedes is a female gaming public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Kandi Montgomery Nano
@iam_ikandiHey it’s Kandi and this is just my everyday life so welcome to my world 🌎 gaming content for business
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Samora Nano
@samoraeu🌺Be you the full, beautiful.✨ Twitch Ambassador💜 Partnered Twitch Streamer📧 Twitch Account
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Steshawna Richardson Nano
@shawnjgamingSteshawna Richardson is a black gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Pinky Nano
@313queenpinkyContent Creator/Influencer/Host🎮Tiktok: mspinky313🐦BlueSky: MsPinky313🎥Youtube: 313MsPinky🎮Facebook: MsPinky313🎮Twitch: MsPinky313
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Ritalucia Nano
@llegasus_🇳🇬 🇬🇭 🌈. Artist. Gaming Content Creator on Twitch & Tiktok. Co-founder contact me:
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Monica Mensah Sefakor Yawa Nano
@gamergirlnicaProfessional OverthinkerGod💗FIFA/APEX/VALORANT PLAYER 🇬🇭Pro Esports Athlete × women's FIFA champion(Ghana)Music mused🎶💗wlw
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Catarina Nano
@shugishugiiCatarina is a female gaming content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Autumn Jae Nano
@autumnizhurrHeart Surgery Patient ♿️🫀🫀🫀 Gamer 🎮 | Singer 🎤 | Spoonie 🥄|
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Ayoteetyme Nano
@teetymeplaysFormerly known as AOYTEETYME | Creator of The TeeTyme Take | Variety Content Creator | Video Game Connoisseur | Tech Junkie
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Tatiana Juana Maria Ferro Nano
@darkshichiCreator 🎨| Graphic Designer 👩🏽🎨| Twitch.tv/DarkShichi | Overwatch Coach | Community Manager | 💌
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Thiago Cruz ✓ Macro Liverpool
@thiago91Creating gameplay clips and live streams as a female gaming streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Roman Jung Mega Helsinki
@romanstudioCreating gameplay clips and gaming setups as a female gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Diego Carter ✓ Macro Bangkok
@diego79Content creator and female gaming creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jordan Bernard ✓ Macro Santiago
@jordan57Creating gaming setups and gameplay clips as a female gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Diego Novak Macro Toronto
@diegoxoFemale Gaming gamer from Toronto. Posts about game reviews, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Emiliano Lindqvist Macro Paris
@emilianolindqvistCreating tournaments and gameplay clips as a female gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Samir Mwangi ✓ Macro Cape Town
@samir_mwangiFemale Gaming content creator from Cape Town. Posts about tournaments, game reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Khalil Nguyen ✓ Macro Manila
@honeykhalilFemale Gaming variety streamer from Manila. Posts about live streams, tournaments, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Aarav Tanaka Mid Las Vegas, NV
@aarav.tanakaFemale Gaming variety streamer from Las Vegas, NV. Posts about gaming setups, live streams, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jamie Owusu Macro Mumbai
@jamie.owusuJamie is a female gaming variety streamer based in Mumbai, sharing tournaments and gameplay clips.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Micah Petrova Mid Denver, CO
@micah84Creating gaming setups and live streams as a female gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Felix Vega Mid Istanbul
@felix.vegaEsports player and female gaming creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Easton Girard Mid Lagos
@easton.girardEaston is a female gaming esports player based in Lagos, sharing game reviews and gameplay clips.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jaylen Mwangi Mid Melbourne
@jaylen_mwangiJaylen is a female gaming esports player based in Melbourne, sharing game reviews and gameplay clips.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Andre Bianchi Mid New York, NY
@andre_bianchiCreating gameplay clips and live streams as a female gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Grayson Bennett ✓ Mid Miami, FL
@grayson_bennettStreamer and female gaming creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Hiro Becker Mid Boston, MA
@hiro.velvetFemale Gaming esports player from Boston, MA. Posts about gaming setups, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Theo Eze Mid Houston, TX
@theo.tvTheo is a female gaming esports player based in Houston, TX, sharing game reviews and tournaments.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Axel Novak Mid Melbourne
@axel48Axel is a female gaming gamer based in Melbourne, sharing gameplay clips and gaming setups.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lorenzo Mehta ✓ Mid Denver, CO
@lorenzocoFemale Gaming gamer from Denver, CO. Posts about gaming setups, live streams, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mikkel Johansson ✓ Mid New York, NY
@mikkel4Mikkel is a female gaming variety streamer based in New York, NY, sharing gaming setups and live streams.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jaylen Lee Micro Naples
@jaylenitsFemale Gaming gamer from Naples. Posts about gaming setups, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Wei Mehta Mid Melbourne
@wei_mehtaWei is a female gaming esports player based in Melbourne, sharing live streams and game reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mason Cole Micro Amsterdam
@masoncoleMason is a female gaming content creator based in Amsterdam, sharing gameplay clips and tournaments.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Conor Muller Micro Seattle, WA
@conorlifeCreating gaming setups and live streams as a female gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Anders Dubois Micro Ho Chi Minh City
@museandersFemale Gaming streamer from Ho Chi Minh City. Posts about gameplay clips, tournaments, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Arnav Cruz ✓ Micro Singapore
@arnav82Female Gaming esports player from Singapore. Posts about live streams, game reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jisung Nielsen ✓ Micro New York, NY
@jisung.nielsenJisung is a female gaming content creator based in New York, NY, sharing gaming setups and game reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jordan Virtanen Micro Tel Aviv
@jordanvirtanenCreating tournaments and gameplay clips as a female gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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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 0.9× female gaming 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 | $1,712 | $6,923 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $3,117 | $10,913 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $8,560 | $34,615 |
What this female gaming influencers ranking actually shows
Clips cut from real sessions beat posed “gamer lifestyle” photos. The Instagram page is often the highlight reel for a Twitch/YouTube engine. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~8.9 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,272 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (84.3%). A meaningful secondary slice is Finnish (1.4%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 41 female / 29 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 21 | 30% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 21 | 30% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Mega (1M+) | 5 | 7.1% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 15.7% |
| Canada | 3 | 4.3% |
| Australia | 3 | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 1.4% |
| Finland | 1 | 1.4% |
How to brief female gaming influencers
- Confirm the game they actually play this season — Instagram bios lag loadouts.
- Hardware and energy-drink brands should ask for a desk/setup shot plus a clip.
- Usage rights for tournament overlays need a separate line.
Formats that usually work here: gameplay clips, loadout/setup Reels, launch-day Stories, Twitch/YouTube recuts. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Female Gaming Influencers vs related lists
Female Gaming Influencers averages 0.3pp more engagement than Fortnite Influencers and has a smaller median audience (117K vs 162K).
Female Gaming Influencers averages 0.2pp less engagement than Canadian Gaming Influencers and has a smaller median audience (117K vs 122K).
Female Gaming Influencers averages 0.8pp more engagement than Minecraft Influencers and has a smaller median audience (117K vs 341K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female Gaming Influencers (this page) | 70 | 117K | 3% |
| Fortnite Influencers | 91 | 162K | 2.7% |
| Canadian Gaming Influencers | 70 | 122K | 3.2% |
| Minecraft Influencers | 90 | 341K | 2.2% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (41 verified public figures, 29 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Female Gaming Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top female gaming influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 female gaming influencers is led by Imane Anys, Justine Ezarik, Elizabeth Dwyer. Combined they represent 26M followers, with an average engagement of 3%. 41 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 female gaming 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 117K followers, 3% average ER, 36.5% 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 female gaming Instagram accounts?
For female gaming we treat ~2.1% as the 2026 industry midpoint (comment-heavy relative to likes; live platforms often matter more than the Instagram grid). This list averages 3%, which is 0.9pp 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 female gaming influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.9× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,712–$6,923; a Reel is $3,117–$10,913. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these female gaming influencers based?
The ranking spans 18 countries. The largest shares are United States (15.7%), Canada (4.3%), Australia (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these female gaming influencers?
41 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 female gaming 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 female gaming?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix gameplay clips, setup Reels and launch-day Stories. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.