How many followers Messi has on Instagram
How many followers Messi has on Instagram
Updated on 7 September 2026: new count, history since July 2025 and comparison with 17 other accounts.
517 M
517’072’656
+10’375’029 (+2.0%) since July 2025
369
+21 (+6.0%) since July 2025
1’538
+141 (+10.1%) since July 2025
Follower history
All counts so far, bar height by followers.
| Count | Followers | Change | Following | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2025 | 506’697’627 | – | 348 | 1’397 |
| 7 September 2026 | 517’072’656 | +10’375’029 (+2.0%) | 369 | 1’538 |
In context
- With 517’072’656 followers, Leo Messi ranks 2 of 18 accounts in our comparison, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (679’713’800) and ahead of Beyoncé (299’278’006).
- Since our first count in July 2025, the account has gained 10’375’029 followers (+2.0%), about 741’074 per month.
- 517’072’656 followers across 1’538 posts works out to about 336’198 per post. Leo Messi follows 369 accounts.
- For comparison: Cristiano Ronaldo, the largest account in the list, has 679’713’800 followers, 1.3 times as many.
All 18 accounts compared
Sorted by followers, latest count each.
Frequently asked questions
How many followers does Leo Messi have on Instagram?
At our count on 7 September 2026, @leomessi had 517’072’656 followers. The profile on Instagram shows the current figure.
Is Leo Messi's account growing?
Since our first count in July 2025, the account has gained 10’375’029 followers (+2.0%), about 741’074 per month.
Where do the numbers come from?
We read followers, following and posts directly from the public Instagram profile and store every count with its date. There is no estimate and no projection.
How often are the numbers updated?
Usually twice a year. Every count stays visible in the history, so the trend can be followed.
Source: public Instagram profile @leomessi. Counts: 14 July 2025, 7 September 2026. Profile on Instagram
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer and 2022 World Cup champion.
On this page you will find Leo Messi's Instagram figures: followers, following and posts with the date of each count, the history since July 2025 and a comparison with 17 other accounts from Switzerland, Germany and around the world.
For the worldwide ranking, see Who has the most followers on Instagram?
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