Top 70 Gay Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 gay influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 82M combined followers. Median audience size is 56.7K (mean 1.2M), 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 2.8% (median 3%). That is 1pp below the 3.8% gay industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 35% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $3,600–$12,930 and a Reel $6,109–$19,685 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× gay premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $18,000–$64,650.
Key takeaways for gay in September 2026
- Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Keiynan Lonsdale currently sit at the top of this gay ranking.
- Follower mix: 11.4% nano, 44.3% micro, 17.1% mid, 22.9% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 6 countries on the list, led by United States (2.9%) and Canada (1.4%).
- 66 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 66 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Ammon Carver at 6.5%, which is not the largest audience (Troye Sivan at 16M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Gay Influencers ranked
1.
Antoni Porowski ✓ Mega Canada
@antoniAntoni Porowski is an actor from Canada with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
4.1M Followers 19.4K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 3,274 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Tan France ✓ Mega United States
@tanfranceTan France is a fashion designer from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.7M Followers 19.8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,140 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Keiynan Lonsdale ✓ Macro Australia
@keiynanlonsdaleKeiynan Lonsdale is a dancer from Australia with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
714K Followers 8K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,894 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Troye Sivan Mega
@troyesivanTroye Sivan is a gay creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
16M Followers 84.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 6,247 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Jonathan Bailey Mega
@jbayleafJonathan Bailey is a gay influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
6.6M Followers 48.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,410 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Joey Graceffa Mega
@joeygraceffaLA📍 new novel The Twelve is here!🔮
6.5M Followers 55.6K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,514 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Tyler Oakley Mega
@tyleroakley👾 twitch.tv/tyleroakley🎙 pop culture podcast: psychobabble📧 business: Twitch Account
6.3M Followers 32.7K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 3,380 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Jonathan Van Ness Mega
@jvnHost: Founder: Hot & Healed Tour 🎤👇 Patreon 😻👇4x NY Times Best Seller
5.8M Followers 42.5K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,059 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Connor Franta Mega
@connorfrantacreating & competinglos angeles, california
4M Followers 32K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 7,548 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Tom Daley Mega
@tomdaley💦 I dive 💦 Ambassador Athlete for 🤩 LA 📍
3.9M Followers 25K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 7,125 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Phil Lester Mega
@amazingphilPhil Lester is a gay creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.9M Followers 24.1K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,023 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Joe Locke Mega
@joelocke03Joe Locke is a gay influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.8M Followers 15.4K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,730 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Daniel Howell Mega
@danielhowellDaniel Howell is a gay public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.3M Followers 29K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,214 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Bobby Berk Mega
@bobbyHost, Actor, Designer & Best Selling AuthorHost of ‘Junk or Jackpot’- & at my villas
2.9M Followers 20.3K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 6,378 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Karamo Mega
@karamoHost of from Host of from syndication My goal: to leave the world a little better than I found it 💚
2.6M Followers 25.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,678 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Alan Carr Mega
@chattymanStand up comedian and tv presenter.🎙️ &
2M Followers 13.3K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,118 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Sebastian Croft Mega
@sebastiancroftSebastian Croft is a gay public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.7M Followers 10.2K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 8,284 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Riyadh Khalaf Macro
@riyadhk🌍Natural world and science storyteller 🎙️Chronically curious interviewer📺Presenter 👑Winner celeb
612K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,462 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Terrell Joseph & Jarius Joseph Macro
@terrell.and.jariusFathers | Actors | LGBTQ+ Advocates | Business Owners | & | Authors | Investors | Your Regular-Degular Family ❤️
601K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 5,508 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Michael Lindsay & Matthew Schueller Mid
@michaelandmattGay travel guides at , body positive, love is loveDentist + Nurse 👨🏻⚕️ PDX
463K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 953 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Doug & Sanjay Mid
@thetravellinggays👶 Parenting | Dads via surrogacy | Travel🎧 podcast ✉️ 📖 Pre-order our book: Who’s The Real Dad ⬇️
361K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 2,495 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Jamie Raines Mid
@jammi.dodgerSunday Times Bestselling Author of The T in LGBTRepresented by 🏳️🌈 • 👔 • 🎮MP letter template ⬇️
338K Followers 4.3K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 1,478 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Justin Livingston Mid
@justinlivsouthern peach 🍑 in NYC 🗽 → fashion • travel • skincare • etc📬:
269K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,857 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Bret & Stephen Mid
@broadwayhusbands🎭 From Broadway stages to bedtime stories🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ family life, love & parenting🩸 help Bret fight Lymphoma ⬇️
267K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,519 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Gay Guys And Couples Mid
@gaycutekissesGuys and their histories 👨❤️👨👬 | Tag me in your special pic | Daily post | Eng 🇺🇸 Español 🇪🇸 | No DM
205K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 718 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Noa Taieb Mid
@noataiebborn in paris, living in los angeles🌞 founder
148K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,161 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Justin & Chris Michael Mid
@twodapperdads2 dads. 3 kids. Midwest fam.💙Chaos, sweetness & the moments we’ll miss someday. Follow along for parenting, home life & the things we’re learning. 💭
144K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 4,060 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Oriol Pamies Mid
@oriolpamiesOriol Pamies is a gay public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
118K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,518 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Calum McSwiggan Mid
@calummcswigganAward winning LGBT+ travel writer & creator 🏳️🌈 International author of three books 📚 British Nomad 🌍
113K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 3,689 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Sion Walton-Guest Mid
@theglobetrotterguysby LGBTQ+ travelers with guides, tips & safe travel advice 🏳️🌈 UK✉️
108K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 7,491 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Chad & Michael Mid
@doublethedadjokes🌈 Married. With child. And a camera roll full of petty.🎬 Follow for reels for couples, parents, & people with opinions.💌 Let’s create something fun!
101K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 8,429 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Jason Hanna & Joe Riggs Micro
@2_dallas_dads2 Dads raising our twins Sharing our love 🌈❤️ 👨👨👦👦 Dir
97.3K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,924 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Josh Harrison Micro
@its.joshharrisonInternational DJ 📍Barcelona Maltese / English Founder ⬇️2026 TOUR DATES & MUSIC ⬇️E:
81.6K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 2,766 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Karl Krause & Daan Colijn Micro
@coupleofmen♥ & ⚣ LGBTQ+ Storyteller husbands✈ Blog Authors: 1st German Queer Travel Book
67.6K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 7,799 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Simone Salton & Marco Girardi Micro
@world_mappers🏳️🌈 LGBT Couple & Gay Travel Bloggers✈️ Content Creators ⚣ 📺 Seen on TV & 🎉 Winner Best Gay Travel Creators🥈✏️
64.1K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 4,530 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Ravi Roth Micro
@raviroundtheworld🌈 Travel Host 45Countries 7Continents🎭 Actor🏳️🌈Activist🎤Speaker✡️✍️ Featured: nytimes huffpost people📧 Partnerships:
49.1K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,862 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Scott BK & Thomas BK Micro
@thevonbks🏳️🌈 Gay Dads | Travel & Style✈️ Sharing life, parenting & adventures🏠 Dallas, TX👇 Let’s connect & shop our faves
45.2K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 6,345 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Joshua Pedersen Micro
@joshpdrsn🧑🧒🧒🏋️♂️ Lifting kids & heavy things💼 Work, gym, dad, repeat🏳️🌈 Single gay dad living in Edmonton
44.2K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 1,203 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Dan Harry Micro
@danharryprPR, presenter, campaigner & party enthusiast 🪩🏳️🌈🏴Watch my documentary HIV, PrEP & Me on
42.4K Followers 703 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 8,340 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Barry Hoy Micro
@asianmapleleafTraveler writer, creator and travel advisorQuit 9-5 to travel the world w/ ❤️👨🏿🤝👨🏻🌎Inspiring discovery through our love of travel ✈️
41.7K Followers 923 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 4,787 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Jamie and Tom Micro
@daddyanddad👨👨👦👦 UK Top 10 Dad/LGBTQ blog🇬🇧 Co-parenting dads with teenage lads👑 Contact tom or 👇 All our channels
34.4K Followers 863 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 3,257 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Brock S Dalgleish Micro
@brocktif89❄️FROZEN❄️ 🎙️Tommy Devito: Jersey Boys 💍👨👨👧👦
33K Followers 952 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 8,083 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Jeff Lecky Micro
@gotleckyA continuous stream of value add. 🇨🇦 Canadian |📍SLC 🏔 | husband 👬 | Gay Dad 🌈 👨👨👦 | Fitness 💪🏼| Healthy Living 🍍
26.1K Followers 729 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 1,129 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Diogo & Gerson Micro
@diogoandgerson👬🏽 creative duo, Portugal 📸 hotels, dreamy destinations, food & lifestyle ✉️ ⤵️ portfolio
20.4K Followers 397 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 6,200 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Dave & Dean Micro
@twodads_twobubsDaddies to our boys Beau and Blake 👨👨👦👦Born via international surrogacy 🇨🇦 📍 Melbourne, Australia📧
19.9K Followers 389 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 3,011 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Brandon Micro
@bmehrlichDad and husband raising a family in Indiana. Sort of a homebody but also love to travel and explore. Figuring it out as I go. 👨🏼🤝👨🏻👧🏼👶🏼👶🏼
19.1K Followers 448 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 7,410 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Hector & Derek Micro
@papi_and_papanavigating fatherhood 👨👨👦national park enthusiastsindependent surrogacy 💛gainesville, fl 📍
17.3K Followers 235 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,513 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Gay Dads l Heath & Carlos Micro
@askyourotherdad👬 2 NEW”ish” Dads laughing through life ❓Ask us about 😂 Dad Jokes, Dance Parties & Dimples
15.4K Followers 386 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,660 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Olly Pike Micro
@ollypike🦄 Director & CEO of 👑 Children’s Author/Illustrator & Youtuber✉️ Enquiries
15K Followers 292 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,702 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Kevin & Phil Micro
@adventuringdadsWe’re Kevin and Phil - 2 gay dads with twins, sharing our adventures of fatherhood. Visit our blog ⬇️⬇️
14.5K Followers 421 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 9,149 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
James & Paul Micro
@galavantingaysbased 🏳️🌈📍Next stop: visited: 37📍Wonder's of the World: 3DM 🇬🇧🏳️🌈
14.4K Followers 349 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,930 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Victor Larguesa Micro
@victorlarguesagay | queer 🏳️🌈se chegou até aqui, é só seguir 🫶moda | fitness | beleza | saúde mental ✨🧿 Abrace sua autenticidade! 👽
14K Followers 317 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 2,230 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Migu Angel Micro
@miguangelGrowing twunk 💪🏻🏳️🌈WELLNESS | SMILES | POSITIVITYActor, model, animator, gogo, fitness junkie 😋San Diego📍👨🏻🤝👨🏼❤️My other half:
13.9K Followers 337 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 7,784 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Klay Keeger Micro
@klay.keegerA proud 🏳️🌈 daddy exploring life with my loving hubby and two sons Leiv (Lāyv) and Olin. 👨👨👦👦
13.8K Followers 500 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 6,516 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Andrew Truong Micro
@realtor.dadsVancouver REALTOR®, Sales Excellence 🏳️🌈 Dad to 2 via surrogacy👬 Husband to 🇨🇦 Vancouver, BC
12.2K Followers 355 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 879 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Stephen Campbell & Mo Bermudez Micro
@mydosdads🌈 LGBTQ+ Dads of Bella 👼👨👨👦 Divorced and Normalizing Co-parenting ✍🏼 Adoption Journey📍 Jacksonville, FL☀️ Jacksonville Insiders - Visitjax
11.6K Followers 186 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,387 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Yan Dekel Micro
@yanirdekel🏳️🌈 trying to make sense of parenting. An imperfect man in a judging world ❤️ Host of Daddy Squared
11K Followers 303 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 5,817 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Mufseen Miah Micro
@mufseenLiving my queer life ✌🏽🏳️🌈Podcast host • Dog dad 🐕 London
10.1K Followers 397 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 7,453 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Jarrod Bruce Lee Nano
@jarrodbrucelee🏳️🌈 Helping High-Level Gay Men turn Toyota Bodies into Ferraris | Unshakable Confidence • Fat Loss • Muscle • Life Upgrade | DNA & Queerty | Apply
9.9K Followers 347 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,811 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Mark Fitness Gay trainer Nano
@markfitness21Single Gay Man 🤭 With a 1 to 1 Home GYM 💪 In EC1N Lev 4 Doctor Referrals and private training. With30Y experience 🏋️
6.5K Followers 149 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 5,804 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
JP & Iz Nano
@dadswithtripletsJP and Iz here. Dads to Alex, Albert and Adrian. A multicultural triplet story...
6K Followers 175 Avg. Likes 5.6% Engagement 5,998 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Ammon Carver Nano
@theutahdadzAmmon and Jeff. Our journey together now as proud dads raising our son in Utah.
4.9K Followers 168 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 1,643 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Drew & Chase Nano
@twodadsandadaughternavigating & documenting the world of UK 💖💖💖 “Owning our story and loving ourselves is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” -Brown
4.2K Followers 123 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 7,769 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Amir Katz Nano
@meerkat512Husband to אבא (Abba) to F and ZRaised in Manhattan 🌇Planted/blossomed in DC 🌱🌸
1.2K Followers 69 Avg. Likes 6.3% Engagement 4,880 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Max Siegel Nano
@theyrequeerMax Siegel is a gay creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
80 Followers 2 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 9,188 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
John & Ryan Nano
@travel4gayzJohn & Ryan is a gay influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
6 Followers 0 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 6,273 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
Taylor Johansson Micro Lagos
@taylor_johanssonEducator and gay creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
49.3K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 1,550 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Ji-woo Mehta Micro Oslo
@ji-woo_mehtaJi-woo is a gay content creator based in Oslo, sharing tutorials and behind-the-scenes.
20.6K Followers 604 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 6,440 Posts Norway
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Frankie Yoon Micro Delhi
@hqfrankieCreating tutorials and reviews as a gay content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
29.6K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 1,368 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Damari Volkov ✓ Micro Los Angeles, CA
@studiodamariGay educator from Los Angeles, CA. Posts about behind-the-scenes, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
20.7K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 2,263 Posts United States
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 0.95× gay 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 | $3,600 | $12,930 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $6,109 | $19,685 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $18,000 | $64,650 |
What this gay influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2013 (average age ~9.7 years; oldest 2011, newest 2023) with roughly 4,772 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (97.1%). A meaningful secondary slice is Norwegian (1.4%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 0 female / 61 male (9 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 31 | 44.3% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 12 | 17.1% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 3 | 4.3% |
| Mega (1M+) | 16 | 22.9% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 2.9% |
| Canada | 1 | 1.4% |
| Australia | 1 | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1.4% |
| Norway | 1 | 1.4% |
How to brief gay influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Gay Influencers vs related lists
Gay Influencers matches AI Influencers on average engagement (2.8%) and has a smaller median audience (56.7K vs 137K).
Gay Influencers averages 0.9pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (56.7K vs 623K).
Gay Influencers averages 0.9pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (56.7K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Influencers (this page) | 70 | 56.7K | 2.8% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (66 verified public figures, 4 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Gay Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top gay influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 gay influencers is led by Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Keiynan Lonsdale. Combined they represent 82M followers, with an average engagement of 2.8%. 66 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 gay 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 56.7K followers, 2.8% average ER, 35% 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 gay Instagram accounts?
For gay we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.8%, which is 1pp below 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 gay influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $3,600–$12,930; a Reel is $6,109–$19,685. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these gay influencers based?
The ranking spans 6 countries. The largest shares are United States (2.9%), Canada (1.4%), Australia (1.4%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these gay influencers?
66 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 gay 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 gay?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.