Top 70 Homestead Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 homestead influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 31M combined followers. Median audience size is 177K (mean 447K), 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 2.7% (median 2%). That is 1.1pp below the 3.8% homestead 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 20.2% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $3,305–$12,194 and a Reel $5,809–$18,885 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× homestead premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $16,525–$60,970.
Key takeaways for homestead in September 2026
- Deanna Talerico, Milli, Josh & Carolyn currently sit at the top of this homestead ranking.
- Follower mix: 14.3% nano, 25.7% micro, 25.7% mid, 17.1% macro, 17.1% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 26 countries on the list, led by United States (14.3%) and India (4.3%).
- 29 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 29 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Tamara Reid at 6.6%, which is not the largest audience (Morgan Stone at 2.3M). 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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Homestead Influencers ranked
1.
Deanna Talerico Macro
@deannacat3🌿 Gardening, animals, real food, natural health, DIY. Central Coast of CA ☀️♻️🌈📚💚🌎🔬Stories are a zoo 🐈🐴🐓💡 Blog & links ⬇️ Come learn + grow along!
528K Followers 4.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,216 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Milli Mid
@my.whole.homestead•Fresh Milled Flour | Bread Baking•Chicken Keeping | Holistic Remedies
187K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,926 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Josh & Carolyn Mid
@homesteadingfamilyJosh & Carolyn, along with their 11 children, are living a self-sustainable life and sharing how to "Grow, Preserve & Thrive" in your own life.
183K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,754 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Jill Winger Mid
@jill.winger➙ Helping you reclaim what modernity has stolen➙ Author: Old-Fashioned on Purpose & The Prairie Homestead Cookbook➙ Intentional > Industrial
174K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 5,607 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Mandi Chamberlain & Casey Mid
@wildoakfarmsMandi (she/her) + Casey (they/them) Wholesome & Purposeful Homesteading Easy recipes. Sourdough. Master Gardener. Goat Milk Skincare 👇🏼
138K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,947 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Melissa K Norris Mid
@melissaknorrisSimple modern homesteading. Gardening, food preservation, herbs, livestock & recipes.
128K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,286 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Justin Rhodes Mid
@thejustinrhodesshowWatch us plan our grocery Garden:
113K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,226 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Colleen Mid
@the_frenchiefarm•Homesteading + Homeschooling Mama •Regenerative Farming•Farm Classes for Kids• The Nesting Box 👇🏻enroll for classes!
112K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,945 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Shaye Elliott Micro
@shayeelliottRustic farm food and the joy in growing it. Located in WA. Connect to it all right here:
85.3K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,730 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Jana Dziak Micro
@thepeasantsdaughter↪City ➽ Country ↪Real Food & Traditional Recipes↪Gardening, Regeneration & Permaculture (Z6)↪1860s Farmhouse Renovation ↪Wife, Mother, & Homemaker
83K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 4,338 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Kate Micro
@longestacresWriter. Librarian. Agrarian. Mother. Vermont.
75.3K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 2,385 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Kate Micro
@themoderndaysettler1700’s New England Homestead | Old Soul | Sows🐷| Lass🐄 | Icelandic 🐏 | All Things Wool , Fiber, & Natural Dye 🧶 | Patreon for More
48.8K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 941 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Laurie Neverman Micro
@commonsensehomeI love and Home cooking, food preservation, good books and useful tools make my day
28.4K Followers 470 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,832 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Janet Garman Micro
@timbercreekfarmerFarm and Yarn LifeWool Farmer | Yarn Creator | Natural Dyer| Author | helping other homesteaders reach their farming goals. See link to e-courses
27.8K Followers 566 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 8,586 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Louisa Micro
@bigpicturefarmA goat dairy and farmstead confectionary making the tastiest goat milk caramels, confections & cheese. Come stay at the farm
23.1K Followers 473 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 6,234 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
The Kneady Homesteader Micro
@thekneadyhomesteaderWife, Widow , Mom of 6 Children, Chicken Mom, YouTuber, Homesteading Homeschooler who loves Jesus and Strong Coffee.
20.6K Followers 497 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 7,495 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Teri Page Micro
@homestead_honeyA doer & dreamer, building an off grid homestead from scratch in VT❤️gardens, books, dance, musicals Author: Family Homesteading📚Blog & Books ⤵️
17.5K Followers 480 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 6,045 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Guildbrook Farm Micro
@guildbrookfarmFollow as we build a mountain homestead in one of the last remaining wild places in Appalachia. Watch our latest Youtube video 👇🏼
15.4K Followers 408 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 5,155 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Kimberly Butler Micro
@blackhomesteaderCali native!💻 Digital Marketer by Day🌱 Master Gardener 🌱 Zone 9b- Florida🌱 DM For Features/ Business InquiriesOwner of
14.3K Followers 401 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,182 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Victoria Nano
@amodernhomesteadTraditional skills for real, modern, everyday life.👇 ALL LINKS HERE 👇
9.4K Followers 429 Avg. Likes 5.4% Engagement 6,154 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Heidi Villegas Nano
@healingharvesthomestead🌼🌿Helping you support your health naturally with medicinal herbs and essential oils. 🌺🌿School of Botanical Arts and Sciences🌿 FREE Guides👇
8.6K Followers 453 Avg. Likes 6.2% Engagement 8,537 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Shanna and Francois Tiayon Nano
@black_suburban_homesteadShanna & Francois --> Gardening + sustainability + values. 🇺🇸🇨🇲 Lovers of food and nature. Homesteaders.
7.3K Followers 359 Avg. Likes 5.4% Engagement 2,110 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Danielle Nano
@therusticelk👩🏻🌾 Homesteading 🌱 Gardening 🫙 Preserving 🦌 Wild Game 🌿 Natural Living Inspiring you to Learn from me ⬇️
5K Followers 207 Avg. Likes 5.8% Engagement 3,310 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Tamara Reid Nano
@thereidhomesteadHomesteading Blogger Gardening Chickens Goats Preserving Food Permaculture Sustainable Living all in the PNW.
2.8K Followers 140 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 6,773 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Tiffany Nano
@imperfectly_happy_homeI'm Tiffany of ImperfectlyHappy.com - Homesteader in Phoenix Homeschool Mom Gardener Vintage Skill advocate ✝ I do not follow private accounts.
2.3K Followers 58 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 1,066 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Harold Thornbro Nano
@haroldthornbroPursuing health & happiness through Christ, Family, Gardening, Permaculture, Homesteading, & other interests. Host of the Modern Homesteading Podcast
2.1K Followers 119 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 6,306 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Kathi Rodgers Nano
@oakhillhomesteadVegetable gardening with a side of chickens and goats.
2K Followers 86 Avg. Likes 6.3% Engagement 3,452 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
With My Hands Homestead Nano
@withmyhandshomestead🌼pastured chicken, katahdin sheep, and cattle🌼forest raised pigs🌼rainbow eggs🌼NC gardening
1.9K Followers 79 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 5,713 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Jana Nano
@thehiphomesteadI'm Jana, I write all about Home, Garden & Lifestyle stuff for Modern & Urban Homesteaders.Pop over to my blog, if you like that sort of thing... 😎
1.3K Followers 58 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 8,966 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Morgan Stone Mega Los Angeles, CA
@morganvelvetMorgan is a homestead educator based in Los Angeles, CA, sharing behind-the-scenes and how-to content.
2.3M Followers 21.3K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 7,556 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Avery Hart ✓ Mega Barcelona
@avery.hartHomestead specialist creator from Barcelona. Posts about behind-the-scenes, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.7M Followers 15.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,107 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Frankie Eze ✓ Mega Sao Paulo
@frankie_ezeEnthusiast and homestead creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.8M Followers 20.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,151 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Adeline Reed ✓ Mega Cairo
@adeline46Homestead content creator from Cairo. Posts about behind-the-scenes, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.2M Followers 15.8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 6,711 Posts Egypt
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Quinn Walsh Mega Johannesburg
@quinn_walshHomestead educator from Johannesburg. Posts about behind-the-scenes, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.3M Followers 15K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,805 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Lia Volkov Mega Guadalajara
@liawanderLia is a homestead enthusiast based in Guadalajara, sharing community tips and behind-the-scenes.
1.4M Followers 17.8K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 3,514 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Reagan Owusu Mega Copenhagen
@reagan63Homestead educator from Copenhagen. Posts about reviews, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.8M Followers 22.3K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,664 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Vihaan Bryant Mega Honolulu, HI
@honeyvihaanHomestead educator from Honolulu, HI. Posts about behind-the-scenes, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.2M Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 824 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Aryan Schneider ✓ Mega Mexico City
@aryan.schneiderCreating behind-the-scenes and how-to content as a homestead specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.5M Followers 15.1K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 3,957 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Pedro Jackson ✓ Macro Mumbai
@pedro65Homestead specialist creator from Mumbai. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
819K Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,904 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Bianca Li ✓ Mega Phoenix, AZ
@biancarebelHomestead specialist creator from Phoenix, AZ. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.4M Followers 11.1K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 3,415 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Deshawn Nowak Macro Lagos
@iamdeshawnCreating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a homestead content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
662K Followers 15.1K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,086 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Axel Gupta Macro Bogota
@axel_guptaHomestead specialist creator from Bogota. Posts about behind-the-scenes, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
595K Followers 11.6K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 7,362 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Charlie Lindqvist Mega Austin, TX
@charlielindqvistHomestead enthusiast from Austin, TX. Posts about how-to content, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
1M Followers 10.5K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 3,213 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Jade Russell Macro Brisbane
@jade.russellSpecialist creator and homestead creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
963K Followers 17.2K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 1,097 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Diya Gomez ✓ Mega Berlin
@diyawanderCreating tutorials and reviews as a homestead educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1M Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 6,994 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Lia Popov ✓ Macro Nairobi
@lia.popovCreating how-to content and community tips as a homestead specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
821K Followers 16.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,193 Posts Kenya
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Dmitri Lopez ✓ Macro Austin, TX
@dmitri_lopezDmitri is a homestead enthusiast based in Austin, TX, sharing tutorials and reviews.
557K Followers 7.6K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 3,855 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Gabriel Oliveira Macro Milan
@gabriel_oliveiraGabriel is a homestead content creator based in Milan, sharing tutorials and behind-the-scenes.
713K Followers 13.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,979 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Logan Mensah ✓ Macro Brussels
@loganlifeLogan is a homestead hobbyist based in Brussels, sharing how-to content and tutorials.
539K Followers 11.2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,420 Posts Belgium
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Adeline Lee Macro Boston, MA
@adeline_leeSpecialist creator and homestead creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
748K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,184 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Everly Gupta ✓ Mid Atlanta, GA
@everly88Everly is a homestead specialist creator based in Atlanta, GA, sharing community tips and behind-the-scenes.
298K Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 6,727 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Devon Bauer Macro Jakarta
@devon.bauerDevon is a homestead content creator based in Jakarta, sharing how-to content and tutorials.
522K Followers 6.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,193 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Renata Johansson ✓ Macro Honolulu, HI
@renata.goldenEducator and homestead creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
506K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,520 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Damari Kim Mid Istanbul
@damarikimDamari is a homestead hobbyist based in Istanbul, sharing reviews and behind-the-scenes.
287K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,738 Posts Turkey
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Morgan Khan Mid Nashville, TN
@morgan.khanCreating reviews and behind-the-scenes as a homestead enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
413K Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 7,595 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Taylor Quinn Mid Tel Aviv
@taylorquinnCreating tutorials and community tips as a homestead hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
233K Followers 4.5K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,062 Posts Israel
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Aiden Patel Mid Hyderabad
@aiden_patelHomestead content creator from Hyderabad. Posts about community tips, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
341K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,857 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Joao Reyes Mid Bali
@joao.reyesCreating reviews and tutorials as a homestead specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
306K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,213 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Savannah Wagner Mid Warsaw
@savannahcoHomestead enthusiast from Warsaw. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
237K Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,289 Posts Poland
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Jackson Carter Mid Dublin
@lifejacksonCreating how-to content and reviews as a homestead content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
217K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 418 Posts Ireland
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Riley Harris Mid Las Vegas, NV
@riley.dailyCreating reviews and behind-the-scenes as a homestead enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
181K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,993 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Lena Walsh Mid Riyadh
@lenarealLena is a homestead educator based in Riyadh, sharing tutorials and reviews.
148K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,547 Posts Saudi Arabia
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Massimo Popov Micro Lyon
@massimopopovMassimo is a homestead specialist creator based in Lyon, sharing behind-the-scenes and reviews.
91.2K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 2,440 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Cole Diaz Mid Istanbul
@hqcoleHobbyist and homestead creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
111K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,107 Posts Turkey
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Aisha Popov Micro Manila
@aishapopovCreating behind-the-scenes and how-to content as a homestead educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
83.5K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 853 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Emerson Walsh Micro Buenos Aires
@emersonhoneyHomestead content creator from Buenos Aires. Posts about behind-the-scenes, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
81.6K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 6,995 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Anna Sharma Micro Liverpool
@anna.glowHomestead hobbyist from Liverpool. Posts about reviews, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
43.5K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 741 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Naomi Conti Micro Shanghai
@naomibloomCreating community tips and reviews as a homestead educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
32.2K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 3,214 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Peyton Iqbal Micro Mumbai
@peyton_iqbalHomestead educator from Mumbai. Posts about how-to content, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
29.2K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,339 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Jade Kim Micro Buenos Aires
@jade.kimJade is a homestead educator based in Buenos Aires, sharing community tips and reviews.
18.6K Followers 556 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,242 Posts Argentina
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× homestead 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 | $3,305 | $12,194 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $5,809 | $18,885 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $16,525 | $60,970 |
What this homestead 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 2015 (average age ~8.6 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,404 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (64.3%). 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 27 female / 2 male (41 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 18 | 25.7% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 18 | 25.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 12 | 17.1% |
| Mega (1M+) | 12 | 17.1% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 10 | 14.3% |
| India | 3 | 4.3% |
| Mexico | 2 | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | 2 | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief homestead 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.
Homestead Influencers vs related lists
Homestead Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a larger median audience (177K vs 137K).
Homestead Influencers averages 0.8pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (177K vs 623K).
Homestead Influencers averages 1pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (177K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Influencers (this page) | 70 | 177K | 2.7% |
| 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 (29 verified public figures, 41 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Homestead Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top homestead influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 homestead influencers is led by Deanna Talerico, Milli, Josh & Carolyn. Combined they represent 31M followers, with an average engagement of 2.7%. 29 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 homestead 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 177K followers, 2.7% average ER, 20.2% 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 homestead Instagram accounts?
For homestead 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 2.7%, which is 1.1pp 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 homestead 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 $3,305–$12,194; a Reel is $5,809–$18,885. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these homestead influencers based?
The ranking spans 26 countries. The largest shares are United States (14.3%), India (4.3%), Mexico (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these homestead influencers?
29 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 homestead 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 homestead?
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.