Top 150 Gaming Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 150 gaming influencers in 2026 covers 150 public Instagram profiles with 96M combined followers. Median audience size is 109K (mean 642K), 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 2.6% (median 3%). That is 0.5pp above the 2.1% gaming industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.1pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 34.4% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $2,530–$9,746 and a Reel $4,356–$14,928 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.9× gaming premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $12,650–$48,730.
Key takeaways for gaming in September 2026
- Richard Tyler Blevins, Turner Tenney, Michael Grzesiek currently sit at the top of this gaming ranking.
- Follower mix: 39.3% micro, 38.7% mid, 16% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 23 countries on the list, led by United States (6%) and Australia (2%).
- 67 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 112 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Daneeyelle at 6.5%, which is not the largest audience (Kai Cenat at 17M). 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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Richard Tyler Blevins ✓ Mega United States
@ninjaNinja is a YouTuber from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Turner Tenney ✓ Mega United States
@tfueTfue is an esports player from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Michael Grzesiek ✓ Mega Canada
@shroudShroud is an esports player from Canada with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Matthew ✓ Mega United States
@nadeshotNadeshot is a YouTuber from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Kai Cenat Mega
@kaicenatKai Cenat is a twitch public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Kyle Jackson Mega
@mongraalgaming, crypto, lifestyle code mongraal
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Nicholas Amyoony Mega
@nickeh30🕹 Family-Friendly Fortnite Creator📸 My dog’s Instagram → 🇨🇦 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | Eh Team Twitch Account
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Benjamin Lupo Mega
@drlupoOld man who yells at video games. Twitch Account
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Timothy John Betar Mega
@timthetatmanHusband, father, streamer/youtuber. entertainer. Owe it all to the Big Man🚨 on all socials🚨 Twitch Account
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Ali SypherPK Hassan Mega
@sypherpkStreamer | Content Creator | ATX 🗺️ player 🎮
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Josue Burgos Mega
@fazeswayJosue Burgos is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Nick Kolcheff Mega
@nickmercsNick Kolcheff is a esports content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Dino Roman Mega
@dinocornel✉️ “THE ULTIMATE NERD”also the guy who occasionally gets kicked out to the garage for buying stuff without telling his wife
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Alastair Aiken Mega
@alia🎮 I make YouTube videos!📺 YouTube: Ali-A💰 Support-A-Creator: ALIA NEW Fortnite Item Shop:
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John Cizek Mega
@cizzorzMinnesota born & raised. Gamer/Streamer.
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Mason Lanier Mega
@symfuhnyTwitch Streamer & Professional Bot⚠️ on all socials❤️ Use Code: Sym Twitch Account
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Jack Dunlop Mega
@couragejdUSE CODE COURAGE Co-Owner Streamer Content Creator
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Lachlan Ross Power Mega
@lachlanOne of the guys from Fortnite Founder - ⚡️ Business Inquiries:
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Joey Urbinati Mega
@chillroggTech × Lifestyle × GamingBuilding Dark Fantasy IP ⚔️ Biz:
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Patriciu Bragaru Mega
@fazeh1ghsky1Real H1ghSky1. 😈🔻More OF Me.🔻😈
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Blue Thunder Mega
@blue_thundergaming🎮Number 1 Source for New Games 🕹️Gaming News📈2 Billion Views💌
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Alex Zedra Mega
@alex_zedra✞ 🖤 Guns 🦆 Duck MomPartner Inquiries
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Herschel Beahm Mega
@drdisrespectThe most ruthless, athletic competitor in video game history. Twitch Account
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Dennis Lepore Mega
@cloakzyContent Creator and professional gamer.Co-owner Business Email:
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Nate Hill Macro
@natehilltvPro gamer | model | golf | poker 📍Los Angeles
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Noam Ackenine Macro
@fazemeggaMiami🌴X pro FN player ➡️ Memecoin TraderWATCH ME LIVE
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Franco Sicilia Macro
@replaysFranco Sicilia is a fortnite content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Happy Happy Gal Mid
@happyhappygaltvHappiest Streamer on Twitch & TikTok 😊 💌
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Kyle Oleary Mid
@samsonjc22💪🏻 | Tech & Gaming🏡 | Gaming House📧 |
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Bob Muyskens Mid
@muyskermVariety streamer at twitch.tv/muyskerm | Business email
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Daniel Moncada Mid
@danielmoncada🪓💀 •Cooking🔪•GAMING 🎮 Twitch Partner🛎️🛎️🛎️ LIVE stream on Twitch & YouTube MWF nights 🎮
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Trent Arant Mid
@ttthefineprintttThe Vanlife Gaming PioneerMobile Gaming, Redefined. Business contact: 🔴Hi my name is Trent🔴
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Aureliana Mel Reverie Mid
@cozy.goblin.gamingCozy gamer [Nintendo | PC] 🌿 Maximalist decor See link for setup items that aren't thrifted ✨️MN, U.S.A.📧
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Slater Kodish Mid
@slaterkodishLa | live everyday on Twitch & Youtube Twitch Account
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Jonas Mid
@average_jonas🇳🇴 Gamer, singer & streamer in LA! 3m+ followers across socials ❤️ ✋ Started climbing again in June (V5-6) 👨💼
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William Brewster Mid
@brewsterisalive▪️ Gaming and Tech 🕹🤓 ▪️CA 📍
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James Crowder Mid
@jamescrowder94🏆 Call of Duty World Champion📋 Head Coach of ⛳️ Wannabe golfer Twitch Account
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Zemie Ali Mid
@zemie_tvStreamer CreatorBusiness Inquiries: Twitch Account
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Allen Li Mid
@alfonapplepie🎮🕹️💻🖥️📱📀 Gaming of all kinds!🌄 Mountain View, California🛠️ Flatlay Account:
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Hannah Kennedy Mid
@bnansHannah Kennedy is a 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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Siefe Mid
@siefeProfessional Gamer/Collector - 📧 - , Florida
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Rob Tramonte Micro
@bigrobenergy⚡️ My Life: Gaming, Tech, Sports, Fitness🎥 YouTube (237k) ⚡︎ TikTok (568k)📸 Photographer 📩
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Robert Ettinger Micro
@_dadthatgamesA Dad that enjoys gaming a little too much 🤷🏼♂️DM me for Collaborations!Links to my Shop and much more !
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Anthony Micro
@shotzzyProfessional Call of Duty player for | Multi-FPS Champion | Business Inquiries:
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Dude Perfect Micro
@dudeperfectgamingOfficial account of gaming 🎮2024 Champions 🏆Watch DPU Season 2 here ⬇️
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Gerard Williams Micro
@hiphopgamerGerard Williams is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Kayleen Micro
@kayleens_coffee• Deskgram | Lifestyle | Gaming | Home• lvl 29 | Cancer ♋️ • 💌 DM/Email for collaboration - • Links & Discount Codes ⤵
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Emily Micro
@meesesgaming•roasting sex!st gamer boys•Cozy games & commentaryContact for collaborations:
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Anne Munition Micro
@annemunitionVideo Game Broadcaster × Content Creator
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Em Micro
@wisteriemyour introverted cozy lifestyle & gaming bff 🌿cozy gaming • desk inspo • self-care 220k cozy friends on TT ✨💌 📍 NorCal
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Essgeecie Micro
@essgeecieS. (ess) G. (gee) C. (cie)Gamer ♤ Actor ♡ Nerd ◇ 🇵🇸🇸🇩🇨🇩♧ Panspiteful🏳️🌈Pfp by
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Jayla Thornton Micro
@ninjaylagamer & creator 💫sag sun • sag moon • leo rising 📍htx
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Chelsea Morello Micro
@xminks🇦🇺 Aussie living in NY🎮 Gaming Video Creator of 10+ yrs 💜 350K 💙250K📧
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Justin Ortiz Micro
@just9nortizFull time streamer and Youtuber | Twitter: | YouTube: Business: Twitch Account
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Hylian Soul Micro
@hyliansoul✧ relatable gaming content & enthusiast ✧tiktok(34k) | twitch(5k) ✉️: ↓ check out all my links below ↓ Twitch Account
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Mia Micro
@isle7crossinglifestyle • home decor • desk • outdoors • gamingUGC | collabs | pr 💌 isle7crossing 👇🏼 links, amazon & throne storefront
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Luxie Micro
@luxiegamesTwitch Streamer // 3D Printed a Baby // Probably Yelling // Twitch Account
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Kate Micro
@magicmakeskate🎮 | Gaming, Tech, and Toys 👾 | Twitch and Youtube Streamer 🌅 | Orange County, California✨ | Nintendo Partner💌 |
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Kalman Szili Micro
@daturaplaysYouTuber (178k+) - I love good stories & horror! 🎭 SAG Actor📍 LA | Business: on YouTube (almost) everyday - subscribe ⬇️
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Kenny Jo Micro
@kennyjo_gamingYouTuber | Twitch-Partner Clash Addict 🙌🏼 and traveler 🧳Creator Code: ClashJo
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AGeekyChick Micro
@ageekychick🖥️ Tech & Gaming💕Tiktok 100k followers💌 🛍amazon links and more ⤵️
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Zach Chreste Micro
@tatteddadtech▫️| Gamer Dad | Texas 🇺🇸▫️| Tech Enthusiast▫️| DM for collabs▫️| Official Member of 👑
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Janine Rhodes Micro
@j9streamsPartnered Content Creator on (PHASE 3), , & | 245K+ | | Business Inquiries: |
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Tygee The Isekai Shinobi Nano
@tygeesensei🥷🏽Tygee’s Isekai includes: 🎮Gaming | ⛩️Anime ⛩️ |🥋Cosplay W/Locs | Pop Culture and more. | W/ ✉️:
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Daneeyelle Nano
@daneeyelle🎧 gaming - tech - setup - news ☁️📍oc, ca 💌 ➷ discord, socials & product links
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Shay shay Nano
@shay_mazingShay shay is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Andrew Lastname Nano
@andrew_lastgameRun by I love gaming so I made a page for it, I’ll mostly be posting gaming clips and new games I add to my collection.
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evelone2004 Mid
@evelone2004evelone2004 is a 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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vedal987 Mid
@vedal987vedal987 is a 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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jasontheween Mid
@jasontheweenjasontheween is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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ironmouse Mid
@ironmouseironmouse is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Ludwig Mid
@ludwigLudwig is a 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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Jynxzi Mid
@jynxziJynxzi is a 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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Ibai Mid
@ibaiIbai is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Casimito Mid
@casimitoCasimito is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Pestily Mid
@pestilyPestily is a 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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Adapt Mid
@adaptAdapt is a 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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CriticalRole Mid
@criticalroleCriticalRole is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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stableronaldo Mid
@stableronaldostableronaldo is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Shlorox Mid
@shloroxShlorox is a 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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RanbooLive Mid
@ranbooliveRanbooLive is a 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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LVNDMARK Mid
@lvndmarkLVNDMARK is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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lacy Mid
@lacylacy is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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yourragegaming Mid
@yourragegamingyourragegaming is a 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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silky Mid
@silkysilky is a 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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kaysan Mid
@kaysankaysan is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Gaules Mid
@gaulesGaules is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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xQc Mid
@xqcxQc is a 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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summit1g Micro
@summit1gsummit1g is a 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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MichiMochievee Micro
@michimochieveeMichiMochievee is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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caseoh_ Micro
@caseoh_caseoh_ is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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TheGrefg Micro
@thegrefgTheGrefg is a 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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eliasn97 Micro
@eliasn97eliasn97 is a 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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HasanAbi Micro
@hasanabiHasanAbi is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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plaqueboymax Micro
@plaqueboymaxplaqueboymax is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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PirateSoftware Micro
@piratesoftwarePirateSoftware is a 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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kkatamina Micro
@kkataminakkatamina is a 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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PointCrow Micro
@pointcrowPointCrow is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Fextralife Micro
@fextralifeFextralife is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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AdinRoss Micro
@adinrossAdinRoss is a 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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Zizaran Micro
@zizaranZizaran is a 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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Zeudidipalma01 Micro
@zeudidipalma01Zeudidipalma01 is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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DDG Micro
@ddgDDG is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Tumblurr Micro
@tumblurrTumblurr is a 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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Anomaly Micro
@anomalyAnomaly is a 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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Trymacs Micro
@trymacsTrymacs is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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月希 Micro
@tsukilin月希 is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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ChristinaandAmber Micro
@christinaandamberChristinaandAmber is a 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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AlveusSanctuary Micro
@alveussanctuaryAlveusSanctuary is a 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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SheefGG Micro
@sheefggSheefGG is a gaming creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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DarioMocciaTwitch Micro
@dariomocciatwitchDarioMocciaTwitch is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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MontanaBlack88 Micro
@montanablack88MontanaBlack88 is a gaming influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Olivia Kapoor Mid Riyadh
@olivia67Gaming streamer from Riyadh. Posts about tournaments, live streams, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Eoin Bell Mid Kuala Lumpur
@wildeoinCreating tournaments and gameplay clips as a gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Julian Lefebvre ✓ Mid Berlin
@julian.coCreating live streams and gameplay clips as a gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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River Lindqvist Mid Melbourne
@riverxoGaming gamer from Melbourne. Posts about game reviews, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Dmitri Wojcik Mid Abu Dhabi
@musedmitriDmitri is a gaming content creator based in Abu Dhabi, sharing live streams and tournaments.
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Lars Girard Mid Copenhagen
@lars_girardLars is a gaming esports player based in Copenhagen, sharing gaming setups and game reviews.
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Aryan Sullivan Mid Perth
@aryan_sullivanCreating tournaments and gameplay clips as a gaming gamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Luna Wagner ✓ Mid Mumbai
@luna.wagnerGaming esports player from Mumbai. Posts about game reviews, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Layla Weber ✓ Mid Honolulu, HI
@layla.weberGaming variety streamer from Honolulu, HI. Posts about live streams, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Astrid Hayes Mid Milan
@astrid.goldenEsports player and gaming creator known for gaming setups. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Karim Souza ✓ Mid Warsaw
@karim20Creating game reviews and gaming setups as a gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Hunter Harris Mid Paris
@dailyhunterStreamer and gaming creator known for live streams. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Vicente Nair Mid Lisbon
@vicente_nairStreamer and gaming creator known for live streams. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Lena Khan ✓ Mid Phoenix, AZ
@lena24Streamer and gaming creator known for game reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Emerson Tanaka Mid Sydney
@emerson.vibesContent creator and gaming creator known for gaming setups. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Jordan Larsen ✓ Mid Chicago, IL
@jordan_larsenCreating game reviews and gameplay clips as a gaming streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Wyatt Lopez Mid Houston, TX
@wyattlopezEsports player and gaming creator known for tournaments. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Hassan Muller Mid Mexico City
@hassan.mullerCreating gaming setups and tournaments as a gaming variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Kenji Nowak Mid Shanghai
@kenji_nowakCreating tournaments and gaming setups as a gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Ji-woo Bryant Mid Karachi
@ji-woobryantCreating game reviews and tournaments as a gaming gamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Fatima Fischer Mid Florence
@fatima_fischerGamer and gaming creator known for tournaments. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Savannah Kang Mid Bali
@savannahtheGamer and gaming creator known for live streams. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Katya Pereira ✓ Mid Cape Town
@katya.pereiraCreating gameplay clips and gaming setups as a gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Wyatt Flores Micro Delhi
@wyatt.floresCreating gaming setups and live streams as a gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Phoenix Dubois Micro Riyadh
@phoenix_duboisEsports player and gaming creator known for game reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Emerson Laurent Micro Nairobi
@emersonlaurentStreamer and gaming creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Maya Bauer Micro New York, NY
@maya2Gaming gamer from New York, NY. Posts about live streams, tournaments, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Adeline Kowalski Micro Lisbon
@tvadelineAdeline is a gaming streamer based in Lisbon, sharing tournaments and gameplay clips.
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Yusuf Gonzalez ✓ Micro Barcelona
@yusuf_gonzalezGaming esports player from Barcelona. Posts about gaming setups, game reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Aiden Kang Micro Naples
@aiden_kangAiden is a gaming esports player based in Naples, sharing gaming setups and game reviews.
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Ariel Castillo ✓ Micro Valencia
@arielcastilloAriel is a gaming gamer based in Valencia, sharing tournaments and live streams.
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Leila Hoffmann Micro Bogota
@honeyleilaGaming content creator from Bogota. Posts about live streams, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Micah Gupta ✓ Micro Medellin
@micahtvMicah is a gaming streamer based in Medellin, sharing gameplay clips and live streams.
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Rafael Robinson Micro Casablanca
@rafael_robinsonCreating game reviews and gaming setups as a gaming esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Mariana Tran Micro Munich
@marianatranVariety streamer and gaming creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Jordan Gupta Micro Austin, TX
@jordan.wildGaming streamer from Austin, TX. Posts about gaming setups, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Emerson Vega Nano Bogota
@emersontvCreating live streams and gameplay clips as a gaming content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Kai Suzuki ✓ Nano Athens
@kai87Gaming streamer from Athens. Posts about tournaments, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
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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× 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 | $2,530 | $9,746 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $4,356 | $14,928 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $12,650 | $48,730 |
What this 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 2014 (average age ~9.8 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,874 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (82%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (4%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 20 female / 47 male (83 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 6 | 4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 59 | 39.3% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 58 | 38.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 3 | 2% |
| Mega (1M+) | 24 | 16% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 9 | 6% |
| Australia | 3 | 2% |
| Italy | 3 | 2% |
| Colombia | 3 | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 1.3% |
How to brief 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.
Gaming Influencers vs related lists
Gaming Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than Fortnite Influencers and has a smaller median audience (109K vs 162K).
Gaming Influencers averages 0.6pp less engagement than Canadian Gaming Influencers and has a smaller median audience (109K vs 122K).
Gaming Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Minecraft Influencers and has a smaller median audience (109K vs 341K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Influencers (this page) | 150 | 109K | 2.6% |
| Fortnite Influencers | 91 | 162K | 2.7% |
| Canadian Gaming Influencers | 70 | 122K | 3.2% |
| Minecraft Influencers | 90 | 341K | 2.2% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 150 ranked profiles (112 verified public figures, 38 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Gaming Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top gaming influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 150 gaming influencers is led by Richard Tyler Blevins, Turner Tenney, Michael Grzesiek. Combined they represent 96M followers, with an average engagement of 2.6%. 112 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 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 109K followers, 2.6% average ER, 34.4% 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 gaming Instagram accounts?
For 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 2.6%, which is 0.5pp 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 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 $2,530–$9,746; a Reel is $4,356–$14,928. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these gaming influencers based?
The ranking spans 23 countries. The largest shares are United States (6%), Australia (2%), Italy (2%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these gaming influencers?
67 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 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 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.