- Business Insider has compiled the most-followed Instagram accounts in 2018.
- The list is dominated by reality TV stars, musicians, and professional soccer players.
- Here are the top 50 most-popular accounts.
In the world of Instagram, musicians, reality stars, and soccer players rule.
Business Insider has compiled the most-followed people on Instagram for 2018, and well-known faces like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Kardashian top the list.
Up until this year, singer and actress Selena Gomez has been the most-followed person on Instagram, a title she’s held for the last two years running. But in 2018, Ronaldo nabbed the top spot.
Besides Ronaldo and Gomez, stars like Dwayne Johnson and musicians like Ariana Grande are in the top 10.
Here are the 50 most-followed people on Instagram in 2018:
50. Gal Gadot
The "Wonder Woman" star, whose handle is @gal_gadot, has 27.1 million followers.
49. Ed Sheeran
The singer-songwriter, who goes by @teddysphotos on Instagram, has 27.2 million followers.
48. Robert Downey Jr.
The "Ironman" and "Avengers" star, whose handle is @robertdowneyjr, has 27.3 million followers.
47. Leonardo DiCaprio
The actor and producer has 28 million followers to his account, @leonardodicaprio.
46. Snoop Dogg
The rapper and producer, whose handle is @snoopdogg, has 28.6 million Instagram followers.
45. Louis Vuitton Official
The luxury label has 29 million followers to its handle, @louisvuitton. It's one of two brands to crack the top 50.
44. Vanessa Hudgens
The actor and singer, whose handle is @vanessahudgens, has 31.6 million followers.
43. Lady Gaga
The star of "A Star is Born," has 31.7 million followers to her account, @ladygaga.
42. Anitta
The Brazilian singer has 33.1 million followers to her account, @anitta.
41. Bruna Marquezine
The Brazilian actress, whose Instagram handle is @brumarquezine, has 33.7 million followers.
40. Marcelo Vieira Jr.
The Brazilian soccer star, who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid, has 34.5 million followers to his account, @marcelotwelve.
39. Zlatan Ibrahimović
The Swedish soccer star, who goes by @iamzlatanibrahimovic on Instagram, has 35.9 million followers. Ibrahimović plays for LA Galaxy.
38. Zac Efron
The "Baywatch" actor, whose handle is @zacefron on Instagram, has 37 million followers.
37. Gareth Bale
The Welsh soccer star, who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid, has 38.1 million followers to his Instagram account, @garethbale11.
36. Shawn Mendes
The Canadian singer-songwriter - and former Vine star - has 39.1 million followers to his Instagram account, @shawnmendes.
35. James Rodríguez
The Colombian soccer star, who currently plays for German club Bayern Munich, has 40.8 million followers to his Instagram account, @jamesrodriguez10.
34. Cara Delevingne
The English model and actor, whose Instagram handle is @caradelevingne, has 41.4 million followers.
33. LeBron James
The professional basketball player, who currently plays for the LA Lakers, has 46.2 million followers to his Instagram account, @kingjames.
32. 9GAG
The popular meme account - @9gag on Instagram - has 49 million followers.
31. Chris Brown
The rapper, whose handle is @chrisbrownofficial, has 49.2 million followers.
30. Emma Watson
The English actor and "Harry Potter" star has 49.5 million followers to her Instagram account, @emmawatson.
29. Vin Diesel
The "Fast and the Furious" star, whose handle is @vindiesel, has 51.5 million followers on Instagram.
28. Drake
The Canadian rapper, producer, and actor - who goes by @champagnepapi on Instagram - has 52.6 million followers.
27. David Beckham
The English former professional soccer player has 53.1 million followers to his Instagram account, @davidbeckham.
26. Justin Timberlake
The singer and actor, whose Instagram handle is @justintimberlake, has 53.2 million followers.
25. Zendaya
The singer and actor, whose Instagram handle is @zendaya, has 53.8 million followers.
24. Shakira
The Colombian singer-songwriter, whose Instagram handle is @shakira, has 55.8 million followers.
23. Ellen DeGeneres
The TV host and comedian - who goes by @theellenshow on Instagram - has 63.2 million followers.
22. Rihanna
The singer, actor, and entrepreneur - who goes by @badgalriri on Instagram - has 66.6 million followers.
21. Kevin Hart
The actor and comedian - who goes by @kevinhart4real on Instagram - has 67.2 million followers.
20. Demi Lovato
The singer-songwriter and actor - who goes by @ddlovato on Instagram - has 70.8 million followers.
19. Kourtney Kardashian
The reality TV star - who goes by @kourtneykardash on Instagram - has 71.6 million followers.
18. Katy Perry
The singer, whose Instagram handle is @katyperry, has 74.5 million followers on Instagram.
17. Miley Cyrus
The singer and actor has 78.6 million followers to her account, @mileycyrus,
16. Nike
The sports apparel brand - @nike on Instagram - has 83.5 million followers.
15. Jennifer Lopez
The singer, dancer, and actor - who goes by @jlo on Instagram - has 84.2 million followers.
14. Khloe Kardashian
The reality TV star and entrepreneur has 84.5 million followers to her Instagram account, @khloekardashian.
13. Nicki Minaj
The rapper has 97 million followers to her Instagram account, @nickiminaj.
12. Kendall Jenner
The reality TV star and model has 101 million followers to her Instagram account, @kendalljenner.
11. Justin Bieber
The Canadian singer-songwriter, whose Instagram handle is @justinbieber, has 103 million followers.
10. Lionel Messi
The Argentinian soccer star, who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona, has 105 million followers to his Instagram account, @leomessi.
9. Neymar
The Brazilian soccer star, who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain, has 108 million followers to his Instagram account, @neymarjr.
8. Taylor Swift
The singer-songwriter, whose handle is @taylorswift, has 113 million followers.
7. Beyoncé
The singer and actor has 122 million followers to her account, @beyonce.
6. Kylie Jenner
The reality TV star and entrepreneur, whose Instagram handle is @kyliejenner, has 122 million followers.
5. Kim Kardashian West
The reality TV star and entrepreneur has 123 million followers to her account, @kimkardashian.
4. Dwayne Johnson
The former pro wrestler and actor - who goes by @therock on Instagram - has 126 million followers.
3. Ariana Grande
The singer and actor has 141 million followers to her Instagram account, @arianagrande.
2. Selena Gomez
The singer and actor has 144 million followers to her Instagram account, @selenagomez.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese soccer star, who plays for Italian club Juventus, has 149 million followers to his account, @cristiano.