Top 70 Pixel Art Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 pixel art influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 18M combined followers. Median audience size is 82.5K (mean 251K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3.1% (median 3%). That is 0.7pp below the 3.8% pixel art industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.6pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 20.5% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,583–$6,507 and a Reel $2,903–$10,311 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× pixel art premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $7,915–$32,535.
Key takeaways for pixel art in September 2026
- Aleksey, Eugenia Goncharova, Penusbmic currently sit at the top of this pixel art ranking.
- Follower mix: 18.6% nano, 35.7% micro, 25.7% mid, 14.3% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 16 countries on the list, led by United States (15.7%) and Australia (5.7%).
- 37 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 37 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Alberto at 6.6%, which is not the largest audience (Jordan Garcia at 1.3M). 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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Pixel Art Influencers ranked
1.
Aleksey Mid
@aleha_84Helping you unwind with cozy & calming scenes.👇Join my cozy art world 👇
250K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 4,627 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Eugenia Goncharova Mid
@6vcrEugenia Goncharova is a pixel art influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
193K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 7,598 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Penusbmic Mid
@penusbmicComms closed 🌹💀World's okayest dad that pixelsUse Code PENUSBMIC for 30% off Pixquare (iOS). Artist for Dome Keeper, Shogun Showdown, Bullet Bunny
166K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,298 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Pixel Jess Mid
@pixeljess_artPixel Artist/AnimatorMy game Sandy’s Great Escape is out on steam and mobile!✉️ 👇Portfolio, members, wallpapers, twitch👇
148K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,500 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Paul Robertson Mid
@probzzzzWATCH JIMMY AND BABY⬇️⬇️⬇️
105K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 8,176 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Waneela Micro
@waneellaWaneela is a pixel art influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
94.7K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,860 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Itzah Micro
@1tzahI draw Wallpapers in Pixel Art.Download my wallpapers below↓
90.2K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 7,987 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Saul Felix Micro
@pixel.hooPixel Artist.🤝Commissions Open!🤝 3D Account ⬇️ Wallpapers | Youtube | Patreon ⬇️
74.7K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 4,728 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Tofu Micro
@tofupixels🔷 pixel artistnot active here, follow me elsewhere - username tofupixeldigital store: ko-fi.com/tofu
71K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 4,295 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Gustavo Viselner Micro
@pixelgustavo'm a game artist, illustrator and I do pixel art.When I don’t do pixel art, I draw stuff here
66K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 7,902 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Onionlabs Micro
@instant_onionToronto 🇨🇦OCADU'18Visual Dev | Illustration | Pixel Art | Animation ✉️ Email me for freelance inquiries!
65.6K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 7,449 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Bruno Micro
@brunopixelsanimador ão faço encomendas📍 Porto Alegre📬
55.6K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,240 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Klerity Micro
@klerity.studioKlerity is a pixel art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
50.7K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 5,596 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Scilex Micro
@pixelartjjScilexPixel ArtistPatreon: patreon.com/PixelArtJourneyItch: discord.gg/n5TDnqfR5PPrints:
45.5K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 4,397 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Ivana Belianska Micro
@pixelianskaNEVER DOUBT YOUR NICHE 🔥𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼@𝗽𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗸𝗮.𝗰𝗼𝗺
45K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,861 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Raymond Schlitter Micro
@rayslynyrdPixel artist, designer, educator. Made
33.9K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 6,922 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Quinn Micro
@quartzstashHeya! Welcome to my Art Stash! ✨👾Pixel Art & Animation📖Comm Catalog (OPEN): | Etsy | Patreon | Contact
28.4K Followers 672 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,569 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Arthur Vista Micro
@arthur_vista• pixel artist • game developer •based in Tokyo 🇯🇵
22.6K Followers 880 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 4,220 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
That Pixel Artist Micro
@that.pixel.artisttPixel Artist🇭🇰HKGFREE Wallpapers available on Ko-Fi!Casetify Affiliated 🐶📱Prints available on INPRNT!Click on the link below to access them all✨
22K Followers 604 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 7,045 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Kirokaze Micro
@kirokazeAvailable for Comms // I'm a Pixel artist. Don't re upload art without permission. contact: gerardodesigner(at)mail.com for work related - NO NFT-AI
21.7K Followers 725 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 4,160 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Arkhai Micro
@arkhaipxls"More than just pixels."Email: ✉️Discord: arkhai.pxls 🎮Ko-Fi!: ko-fi.com/arkhai
20.1K Followers 265 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,569 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Yap Kun Rong Micro
@yapkrStarted an account here for daily sketches.Feel free to go to my website for portfolio of finished works. Cheers!
16.5K Followers 569 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 3,574 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Thomas Feichtmeir Micro
@cyangmouPixel artist & animator, art director for tinyBuild. Living in Vienna. 15 years of games industry, worked on 25+ games.
13.8K Followers 441 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 1,505 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Pixeldoshi Micro
@pixeldoshiPixelartist.Avaiable for work,Business Proposals : Links, Wallpapers 👇 💀
12.9K Followers 535 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 3,374 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Emma Louise Nano
@emlise_artFormerly faxdoc.-- --Contact me: Game I made:
8.8K Followers 392 Avg. Likes 5.9% Engagement 5,598 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Emi Monserrate Nano
@emimonserrateSenior pixel artist side project ➜ Madrid, Spain
6.9K Followers 219 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 1,128 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Matej Jan Nano
@retronatorI run Retronator and work on Pixel Art Academy, a game for learning how to draw.
5.1K Followers 213 Avg. Likes 5.6% Engagement 6,892 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Tim Schipper Nano
@schiptimmerAssociate Leadartist PugstormI drawie and techyAlso on Bluesky
4.9K Followers 259 Avg. Likes 5.7% Engagement 5,398 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Alberto Nano
@albertov_artEspaña, Spain 🇪🇸Drawings, pixelart, etc.Working for on the link to get our games!
4.6K Followers 287 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 9,233 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Miky Arias Nano
@apoontoI make pixel art and bad jokes so both my parents and friends can’t stand me. and for games, music clips, events & funerals
3.8K Followers 146 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 1,700 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Manuel Varela Montes Nano
@friendlyllamagamesHi there! 🥰 I’m a very friendly llama 🦙 who makes videogames 🎮 about loving animals and taking care of the planet 💚🌎 my games⬇️
3K Followers 108 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 7,022 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Arcade Hero Nano
@arcadeheroI love / Worked on Astebros, Demons of Asteborg DX, Direct Drive, Lume and The Shifting Void, Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot and more 😀
2.1K Followers 78 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,846 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Sarah Tsai Nano
@sarahcatseyepixel artchicago, usaportfolio / faq / shops:
1.8K Followers 71 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 2,027 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Stanislav Gailiunas Nano
@orangemagik| Indie developer and artist. | |
1.6K Followers 57 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 6,973 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Benny Nano
@pixelbenny🕹 Game dev artist 🇵🇭🕹 Pixel art lover
955 Followers 40 Avg. Likes 4.8% Engagement 2,761 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Dmitry Petyakin Nano
@dmitrypetyakinPixel/lowpoly artist and game music composer. DM for business inquiriesPortugal, Lisbon
882 Followers 30 Avg. Likes 4.8% Engagement 2,100 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Jok Jokov Nano
@jok.jokovPixelart Gamedev Demoscene Pixelart commissions -> DM
735 Followers 31 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 1,541 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Maya Johansson ✓ Macro Madrid
@maya.dailyHobbyist and pixel art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
853K Followers 16.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,508 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Jordan Garcia ✓ Mega Houston, TX
@jordan.dailyPixel Art content creator from Houston, TX. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.3M Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 3,267 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Lola Greco Macro Naples
@lola.vibesCreating community tips and tutorials as a pixel art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
931K Followers 10.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,976 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Sofia Murphy Macro Honolulu, HI
@sofiamurphyCreating community tips and behind-the-scenes as a pixel art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
641K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,161 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Tyrese Rivera Mega Vancouver
@tyrese.iamTyrese is a pixel art specialist creator based in Vancouver, sharing community tips and how-to content.
1.2M Followers 11.9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,697 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Elena Oliveira ✓ Mega Miami, FL
@elenaoliveiraEducator and pixel art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1M Followers 10K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 7,059 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Hiro Ivanov Mega Orlando, FL
@hiroivanovCreating community tips and tutorials as a pixel art educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.1M Followers 9.9K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 733 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Morgan Schmidt Macro Abu Dhabi
@morgan.schmidtMorgan is a pixel art hobbyist based in Abu Dhabi, sharing how-to content and behind-the-scenes.
784K Followers 10.2K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 1,703 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Rowan Silva Macro Dallas, TX
@rowan.musePixel Art content creator from Dallas, TX. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
898K Followers 14.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,367 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Bjorn Ellis Macro Helsinki
@bjorn74Pixel Art specialist creator from Helsinki. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
869K Followers 12.4K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 825 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Minjun Lee Macro Sao Paulo
@minjun12Creating tutorials and how-to content as a pixel art content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
828K Followers 14K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,468 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Tyrese Hayes Macro Lagos
@tyrese51Content creator and pixel art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
857K Followers 13.1K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 4,393 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Brielle Santos Macro Istanbul
@briellevibesHobbyist and pixel art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
526K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,348 Posts Turkey
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Yuki Garcia ✓ Mid Sydney
@coyukiContent creator and pixel art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
388K Followers 7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,907 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Charlie Costa ✓ Macro Houston, TX
@charlie.goldenEducator and pixel art creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
555K Followers 5.4K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,041 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Sage Virtanen Mid Jakarta
@sage25Sage is a pixel art specialist creator based in Jakarta, sharing reviews and tutorials.
312K Followers 4.9K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 880 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Priyanka Huang Mid Hamburg
@priyanka.musePriyanka is a pixel art hobbyist based in Hamburg, sharing behind-the-scenes and tutorials.
253K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,437 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Phoenix Tanaka Mid Vancouver
@phoenix.tanakaEducator and pixel art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
297K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 2,116 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Theo Walsh ✓ Mid Dubai
@theowildTheo is a pixel art hobbyist based in Dubai, sharing community tips and reviews.
216K Followers 4.3K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,967 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Andre Mwangi ✓ Mid Chicago, IL
@studioandreAndre is a pixel art hobbyist based in Chicago, IL, sharing reviews and how-to content.
352K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,206 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Hunter Wang Mid Riyadh
@hunter.creatorHunter is a pixel art educator based in Riyadh, sharing reviews and community tips.
345K Followers 9.6K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 3,659 Posts Saudi Arabia
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Joao Banda ✓ Mid Manila
@joao.bloomPixel Art educator from Manila. Posts about reviews, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
278K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,581 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Lia Lefebvre Mid London
@lia82Pixel Art hobbyist from London. Posts about reviews, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
175K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,873 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Leo Popov Mid Los Angeles, CA
@leo.goldenLeo is a pixel art hobbyist based in Los Angeles, CA, sharing how-to content and reviews.
195K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,592 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Rohan Diallo ✓ Micro Hong Kong
@rohan.dialloRohan is a pixel art enthusiast based in Hong Kong, sharing behind-the-scenes and tutorials.
96.3K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,433 Posts Hong Kong
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Carmen Chen Mid Rome
@carmenchenCarmen is a pixel art enthusiast based in Rome, sharing community tips and behind-the-scenes.
152K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 1,734 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Khalil Ali ✓ Mid Liverpool
@khalil_aliEnthusiast and pixel art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
113K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,079 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Tobias Nguyen Mid Atlanta, GA
@tobias.bloomCreating how-to content and reviews as a pixel art educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
100K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,564 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Xavier Hayes Micro Sydney
@xavier33Pixel Art content creator from Sydney. Posts about how-to content, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
63.1K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 5,817 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Valentina Petrova Micro Perth
@valentinapetrovaPixel Art content creator from Perth. Posts about behind-the-scenes, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
51.6K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 1,899 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Rohan Andersen Micro Perth
@rohan_andersenEducator and pixel art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
29K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 3,366 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Aria Coleman Micro New York, NY
@aria.colemanCreating community tips and tutorials as a pixel art educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
28.4K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,435 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Isaiah Nielsen ✓ Micro Boston, MA
@isaiah_nielsenHobbyist and pixel art creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
14.6K Followers 627 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 4,845 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× pixel art 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 | $1,583 | $6,507 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $2,903 | $10,311 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $7,915 | $32,535 |
What this pixel art 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 ~8.7 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,294 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (81.4%). A meaningful secondary slice is Arabic (4.3%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 7 female / 30 male (33 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 25 | 35.7% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 18 | 25.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Mega (1M+) | 4 | 5.7% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 15.7% |
| Australia | 4 | 5.7% |
| Italy | 2 | 2.9% |
| Canada | 2 | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief pixel art 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.
Pixel Art Influencers vs related lists
Pixel Art Influencers averages 0.3pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (82.5K vs 137K).
Pixel Art Influencers averages 1.2pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (82.5K vs 623K).
Pixel Art Influencers averages 0.6pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (82.5K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel Art Influencers (this page) | 70 | 82.5K | 3.1% |
| 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 (37 verified public figures, 33 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Pixel Art Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top pixel art influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 pixel art influencers is led by Aleksey, Eugenia Goncharova, Penusbmic. Combined they represent 18M followers, with an average engagement of 3.1%. 37 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 pixel art 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 82.5K followers, 3.1% average ER, 20.5% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for pixel art Instagram accounts?
For pixel art 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 3.1%, which is 0.7pp 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 pixel art 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 $1,583–$6,507; a Reel is $2,903–$10,311. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these pixel art influencers based?
The ranking spans 16 countries. The largest shares are United States (15.7%), Australia (5.7%), Italy (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these pixel art influencers?
37 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 pixel art 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 pixel art?
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.