Top 70 Micro Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 micro influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 16M combined followers. Median audience size is 86.3K (mean 228K), 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 2.9% (median 3%). That is 0.9pp below the 3.8% micro industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.3pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 21.3% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,397–$6,039 and a Reel $2,585–$9,649 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× micro premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $6,985–$30,195.
Key takeaways for micro in September 2026
- Jon Youshaei, Shahla Sandoval, Katie Maguire currently sit at the top of this micro ranking.
- Follower mix: 57.1% micro, 24.3% mid, 14.3% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 19 countries on the list, led by United States (7.1%) and Spain (5.7%).
- 38 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 38 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Jamie Kang at 4.7%, which is not the largest audience (Xavier Liu at 1.2M). 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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Micro Influencers ranked
1.
Jon Youshaei Mid
@youshaei- Creator & Journalist- ex Instagram & YouTube- Feat in Forbes, Time, NPR- Watch my interview w/ 👇
111K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,085 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Shahla Sandoval Mid
@treehousethreadsblogWelcome to my mood board 🎱🎀🪩Sharing ideas to help you celebrate holidays & everyday motherhood! 📍San Francisco Bay Area
110K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,262 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Katie Maguire Mid
@themumlife_styledMummy to Isabella, Charlotte & Olivia | Creative Director| Shoot Producer | Content Creator | Stylist ✌🏼&♡ 🏡
106K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 7,769 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Katie Wilson Mid
@mrsktwilsonMom Humor | Real life in stories 🫶🏼📣 All Star Cheer Mom📍 South Dakota
106K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 6,401 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Connor Trimble Micro
@connortrimbleaverage surferprofessional photographer📍Honolulu, Hawai’i
93.6K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 9,183 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Conni Jespersen Micro
@artinthefind💫 Teaching you how to build an everyday, intentional wardrobe so you can dress for the life you live 💫 StyleSchool™️ on Mondays!💫 Start here👇🏼
92.8K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 7,657 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Jeff Dillon Micro
@jeffdillonfineartArtist | Contemporary Canadian PaintingsOriginals · Limited Edition Prints · Worldwide Shipping🎨“𝘉𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳, 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯”
92.1K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 8,820 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Joshua Micro
@j.snow_photo📷Artist, Photographer, Speaker, Photo Workshop & Tour operator📍Moab,UT based & ambassador
88K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 8,479 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Destiny Petrel Micro
@destinypetrelLA artist & producer | altpop rock bbNew single “Dirtbag” out now👇🏼
84.5K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 779 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Latonya Yvette Micro
@latonyayvetteI Tell Stories. Author of STAND IN MY WINDOW, The Hair Book, WOC | 📍CAA | 🌳 | Director of Digital Content: Assouline | Editor, Dossier
80.3K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,621 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Elizabeth Moye Micro
@hellospoonful👩🏻⚕️ nutritionist, wife, mama💜 approachable, affordable, + healthy eats🥜 peanut butter obsessed🍑 Atlanta, GA✉️
72.8K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 7,432 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Erin Boyle Micro
@readtealeavesstuff: fixing it, making it, contemplating it. 💌 MAKE / DO newsletter 📒 book 🪡 simple, sustainable, slow
71.7K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 1,528 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Emmanuelle Simon Micro
@emmanuelle_simon& studio • AD100 • Paris • MadridFURNITURE COLLECTION : Sales - worldwide shipping -
68.6K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 4,234 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Rosie Acosta Micro
@rosieacosta📖 Best-Selling Author & Podcast Host🧠 Menopause & Mindfulness Mentor📿 Meditation Guide
68.3K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 717 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Taras Dmitruk Micro
@dmitruk_tattooBased in Miami 🇺🇸🇺🇦Contact me , WhatsApp or DM🤝
67.3K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 2,913 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Ella Pop Micro
@madaboutella📍Dubai🇧🇬 | 🇺🇸More videos on TikTok
59.4K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 3,347 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Miko Bowen Micro
@mikobowenwife | mama | lifestyle blogger | utah | Realtor®️📧: 🌿 I’m also 👉🏼
52.1K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 2,724 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Maya Lee Micro
@mayaleex3youtuber • lifestyle • reading era ☆ 이유리☆ los angeles ✞ 1 Corinthians 16:14
50.4K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 791 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Nick Hanson Micro
@eskimoninjaIñupiaq • NinjaWarrior • SpeakerPodcast: E.W.B. on Spotify👇🏼”AK TOUGH MOTHER Race👇🏼
47.4K Followers 980 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 1,707 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Raven Roxanne Micro
@ravenroxanneAbstract + Impressionist painter based in Charleston, SC. I’d love to hear from you //
46.9K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 511 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Camille Carter Micro
@charmedbycamilleLA + NYC | elevated casual style, travel, romanticizing lifephotoshoot producer/creative director my PARIS GUIDE + links here:
46.7K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 2,813 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Gabriel Barreto Micro
@gabrielbarretoofCantor Da Ator 🎥 “Quando o Sol se põe”🎙️ - Crianças Diante do Trono🎙️- Dn1 🎙️ -
43.4K Followers 917 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 6,230 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Alison Mazurek Micro
@600sqftandababyFan of beautiful small spaces among other things. Writing about it at 600sqft.com.
40.9K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,152 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Anupam Adarsh Mishra Micro
@anupam_adarsh_mishraHelped 2000+ individuals globally to reach their fitness goals.ISSA Certified🫡Powerlifting/Bodybuilding athlete💪🏼Dm for paid 1-1 personal coaching🤝
35.3K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 9,294 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Jack Gordon Micro
@jackgordonytJack Gordon is a micro creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
35.2K Followers 886 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,008 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Nicole Hui Micro
@nicoletravelgal✝️helping you travel 🌎150000 on TikTok @ canadiantravelgal💌 📍Vancouver + Hawaii Content Creator✈️Travel, Lifestyle, Food
32.7K Followers 845 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 799 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Chelsea Martin Micro
@passporttofridayhead of north america 🥂luxury travel planning ✈️california bred, nyc based, always en route 🤍
29K Followers 674 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,516 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Kristina Padgett Micro
@heykristinapadgett✨ Mom of 3 + pregnant with Amazon favorites & Real-mom life💕 Affordable style & recipes⬇️ Shop my Amazon + LTK picks
27.7K Followers 617 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 883 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Jasmine McGraw Micro
@weaviewonderbooking: -faith -family -fashion 📍Mem📍Nashsilly, southern girl, who loves crafting
24.9K Followers 660 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,403 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Rachael Staudt Micro
@rachael_staudtYour favorite unbelievably hot virgin on Hulu & Disney+🍒The King of Smoke and Shadows available NOW🩶Order Below ⬇️
24.9K Followers 373 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 5,759 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Allen Swan Micro
@allenswanKettlebell Coach • Online Coaching • Functional Strength | Start your fitness journey today ⬇️
23.8K Followers 603 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 7,958 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Chelsea Campbell Micro
@chelseacampbell_charleston, sc 🌴providing you with outfit inspo and a little bit of everything else. wife to momma of 3. 💌:
22.8K Followers 490 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,768 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Peter Lee Johnson Micro
@peterleejohnsonPeter Lee Johnson is a micro creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
20K Followers 555 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,543 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Dasha Afanaseva Micro
@dashaslens⋒ colorado-based photographer & traveler✈︎ cinematic hikes, itineraries & outdoor guides✺ ↓ for the adventurous at heart
19.2K Followers 688 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 6,406 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Nadine Elmarsafy Micro
@nadineelmarsafy💃 |Certified Fashion Designer and Consultant 🎗📩 |DM for Collaboration📍 |Egyptian living in Canada
19.1K Followers 332 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,998 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Chelsey Davis Micro
@chelseydavisxoWife • Mom of 3 • Gilbert, ArizonaMotherhood • Home & Organization • Family RecipesPartnerships 💌
15K Followers 509 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 1,815 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Hanna Micro
@hannanen_craftsKnit, eat, sleep, repeat 🤎Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮
14.7K Followers 297 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 3,103 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Ashton Martin Micro
@djashtonmartin🎧 OPEN FORMAT / CORPORATE / LUXURY / PRIVATE / FESTIVALS / WEDDINGS🎧 TACOS & TEQUILA TOUR DJ 🌮🔥🎧 SPORTING KC OFFICIAL DJ 💙⚽️🎟️ 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
13.4K Followers 266 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 1,279 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Mateo Li Mega Mexico City
@mateo.liEducator and micro creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.2M Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 7,030 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Xavier Liu Mega Dhaka
@xavier_liuCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a micro content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.2M Followers 13.7K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 5,503 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Camila Wong ✓ Mega Chicago, IL
@kingcamilaCamila is a micro hobbyist based in Chicago, IL, sharing reviews and behind-the-scenes.
1M Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,809 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Morgan Schneider Macro Madrid
@morganschneiderMicro educator from Madrid. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
763K Followers 11.8K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,005 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Scarlett Vega Macro Dallas, TX
@scarlett_vegaScarlett is a micro hobbyist based in Dallas, TX, sharing reviews and tutorials.
782K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 4,107 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Giovanni Murphy ✓ Macro Tokyo
@giovanni.murphyMicro hobbyist from Tokyo. Posts about how-to content, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
860K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 1,417 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Aaradhya Larsen Macro Barcelona
@aaradhya_larsenAaradhya is a micro content creator based in Barcelona, sharing community tips and reviews.
615K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,112 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Marta Jackson ✓ Macro Manchester
@marta41Enthusiast and micro creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
666K Followers 8.8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,366 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Coco Gonzalez Macro Seoul
@cocogonzalezContent creator and micro creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
721K Followers 11K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 6,325 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Mateo Diaz ✓ Macro Dhaka
@mateo.xoMicro content creator from Dhaka. Posts about tutorials, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
726K Followers 9.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 6,634 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Emerson Coleman Macro Munich
@emerson.dailyMicro enthusiast from Munich. Posts about tutorials, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
666K Followers 12.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,780 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Freya Bennett ✓ Macro Madrid
@freyafitFreya is a micro hobbyist based in Madrid, sharing reviews and community tips.
777K Followers 9.4K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 2,589 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Riley Lewis ✓ Mid Hamburg
@riley_lewisRiley is a micro specialist creator based in Hamburg, sharing tutorials and behind-the-scenes.
358K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,008 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Chloe Virtanen Macro Nashville, TN
@chloe2Micro content creator from Nashville, TN. Posts about community tips, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
532K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,414 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Naomi Pereira ✓ Mid Dhaka
@naomipereiraCreating tutorials and reviews as a micro content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
358K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,386 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Fatima Cole Mid Bangkok
@fatimacoleCreating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a micro specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
425K Followers 11.2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 5,817 Posts Thailand
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Lorenzo Kowalski Mid Miami, FL
@muselorenzoLorenzo is a micro hobbyist based in Miami, FL, sharing behind-the-scenes and community tips.
281K Followers 5.4K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,661 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Khalil Martinez ✓ Mid Lyon
@khalilcoMicro content creator from Lyon. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
407K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 1,527 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Avery Lim Mid Buenos Aires
@avery.mediaCreating how-to content and behind-the-scenes as a micro content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
216K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,413 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Greta Ahmed Mid Madrid
@gretahqMicro educator from Madrid. Posts about community tips, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
159K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 5,590 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Brielle Lefebvre Mid Nairobi
@briellelefebvreMicro educator from Nairobi. Posts about community tips, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
141K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 4,124 Posts Kenya
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Bilal Hussain Mid Athens
@bilalhussainCreating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a micro specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
217K Followers 4.5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,213 Posts Greece
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Daphne Hansen Mid Mumbai
@daphnekingCreating community tips and reviews as a micro specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
220K Followers 6.1K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 2,771 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Jamie Volkov Mid Vienna
@jamie.volkovMicro educator from Vienna. Posts about community tips, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
136K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,354 Posts Austria
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Tyrese Rossi Mid Manila
@kingtyreseCreating community tips and behind-the-scenes as a micro enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
105K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,054 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Isabella Nowak Mid Toronto
@isabella.nowakSpecialist creator and micro creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
103K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,037 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Caroline Bryant Micro Berlin
@caroline.queenCreating how-to content and reviews as a micro enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
89.2K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 6,644 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Taylor Brooks ✓ Micro Bangkok
@taylor.bloomTaylor is a micro content creator based in Bangkok, sharing how-to content and reviews.
36.8K Followers 943 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 3,621 Posts Thailand
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Jamie Kang Micro Lima
@lifejamieEnthusiast and micro creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
33.9K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 3,364 Posts Peru
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Andre Gupta ✓ Micro Montreal
@andre.guptaEducator and micro creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
47.4K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 1,116 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Sven Marino Micro Helsinki
@itssvenMicro enthusiast from Helsinki. Posts about behind-the-scenes, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
20.9K Followers 745 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 913 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Leila Fischer Micro San Diego, CA
@leilaxoMicro educator from San Diego, CA. Posts about tutorials, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
10.7K Followers 322 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,986 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× micro 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 | $1,397 | $6,039 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $2,585 | $9,649 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $6,985 | $30,195 |
What this micro 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 ~8.9 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,320 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (67.1%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (10%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 26 female / 12 male (32 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 0 | 0% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 40 | 57.1% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 17 | 24.3% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Mega (1M+) | 3 | 4.3% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 7.1% |
| Spain | 4 | 5.7% |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3 | 4.3% |
| Thailand | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief micro 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.
Micro Influencers vs related lists
Micro Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (86.3K vs 137K).
Micro Influencers averages 1pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (86.3K vs 623K).
Micro Influencers averages 0.8pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (86.3K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Influencers (this page) | 70 | 86.3K | 2.9% |
| 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 (38 verified public figures, 32 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Micro Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top micro influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 micro influencers is led by Jon Youshaei, Shahla Sandoval, Katie Maguire. Combined they represent 16M followers, with an average engagement of 2.9%. 38 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 micro 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 86.3K followers, 2.9% average ER, 21.3% 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 micro Instagram accounts?
For micro 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 2.9%, which is 0.9pp 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 micro 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 $1,397–$6,039; a Reel is $2,585–$9,649. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these micro influencers based?
The ranking spans 19 countries. The largest shares are United States (7.1%), Spain (5.7%), Bangladesh (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these micro influencers?
38 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 micro 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 micro?
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.