Top 25 Influencers in San Jose, CA

San Jose creator marketing is closely connected to the Bay Area, but the accounts in this list are not interchangeable. The group includes sports and media voices, dancers and musicians, food and lifestyle creators, tattoo artists, hair professionals and local personalities.

We started with a San Jose creator-location cut on Instagram and narrowed it to active accounts with usable engagement and audience-quality signals. Use the cards to identify the formats that can carry a local brief, then review recent posts before outreach.

Denis Golubev4 min readLast updated: 24 Jul 2026

How this list was built

A public shortlist from the Click Analytic creator database

Click Analytic tracks 400M+ creator profiles. We found 22,692 profiles matching this ranking and selected 25 for the public shortlist; inside the platform you can search the full set, compare audience quality and unlock verified contacts.

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The ranking

San Jose, CA creators engage 6.9x more than average

We track 22,692 creators, and the ones on this list are the standouts: their posts pull about 6.9x the engagement a normal account their size gets, and most of their followers are real people, not bought.

jushy_namEugene Nam

Eugene NamMega

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723.1K

Followers

2.27%

Engagement rate

229.4K

Avg views

$5.9K-12.2K

Typical $/post

🎥 New YouTube video is out! YouTube: JushyTV - 📫Send me stuff! 🥰 1512 S De Anza Blvd #119, San Jose, CA 95129

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25.0%

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Best for: Video and local reach. Eugene's profile connects a video-first presence with a San Jose address. Review his current channel mix for campaigns that need an established on-camera format.

cc4_officialCade Cowell

Cade CowellMacro

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401.0K

Followers

12.45%

Engagement rate

181.4K

Avg views

$2.6K-5.7K

Typical $/post

@redbullnewyork| @adidasfootball ‘In Jesus Name I Play’🙏🏻

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24.0%

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Best for: Sport-led awareness. Cade's public profile is built around professional football. He is worth reviewing for sport, youth culture and performance-oriented creative.

chidoChidobe Awuzie

Chidobe AwuzieMacro

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169.7K

Followers

3.41%

Engagement rate

157.8K

Avg views

$2.6K-5.7K

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† Igbo• Bay Area• DTX Decade on the Corner| @ravens

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23.0%

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Best for: Bay Area sports voice. Chidobe's bio points to Bay Area identity and pro football. His account can fit sports-adjacent work that needs a personal rather than team voice.

jmendoza2146Jonathan Mendoza

Jonathan MendozaMacro

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116.3K

Followers

2.06%

Engagement rate

26.3K

Avg views

$2.6K-5.7K

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@msorunclub @redemptionenespanol

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15.0%

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Best for: Community-led content. Jonathan's profile links to local groups and a creator audience. Check recent posts to identify the strongest recurring format before briefing him.

myaazzopardiMya Azzopardi

Mya AzzopardiMid

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75.3K

Followers

3.72%

Engagement rate

30.6K

Avg views

$899-1.5K

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🇲🇹 swimmer 💌:

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26.0%

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Best for: Sport and swim content. Mya presents herself as a swimmer with a polished personal profile. Her account can suit fitness, travel or active-lifestyle concepts after a recent-content review.

apurva_bendreApurva Bendre

Apurva BendreMid

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64.5K

Followers

19.31%

Engagement rate

485.8K

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$899-1.5K

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I post videos you can relate & recreate🫂 Follow to never miss❤ Dancer▪Choreographer▪︎PhD Economics 📍Bay Area, California🇮🇳🇺🇸

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16.0%

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Best for: Dance and relatable video. Apurva combines choreography with relatable video and Bay Area identity. That gives a campaign a movement-led option with a clear personal voice.

drewdeezy408

Mid

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52.4K

Followers

5.90%

Engagement rate

16.6K

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$899-1.5K

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PROUD FATHER BEFORE ANYTHING!!!

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24.0%

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Best for: Family-led local content. Drew's profile foregrounds fatherhood and a 408 identity. Review the recent feed for a family or everyday-life brief.

amirnojanAmirHossein Nozhan

AmirHossein NozhanMicro

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41.4K

Followers

5.59%

Engagement rate

43.3K

Avg views

$114-679

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Persian Classical Musician| Setar Player Founder @shirazartsacademy 📍San Jose, CA 🎶Performances• Lessons

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28.0%

Poor: high risk

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Best for: Music and cultural performance. AmirHossein explicitly identifies as a San Jose classical musician and teacher. He is a strong option for music, culture and educational formats.

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emily teehee :DMicro

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38.4K

Followers

2.61%

Engagement rate

11.2K

Avg views

$114-679

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⭐️Resident Tattoo Artist @parallaxartstudio 📍Milpitas/San Jose CA 📖 Books closed until Fall (Sept) ☀️FLASH DAY SIGN UPS LINKED! ☀️

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23.0%

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Best for: Tattoo and visual craft. Emily is a resident tattoo artist working across Milpitas and San Jose. Her visual process suits art, style and appointment-based storytelling.

#10

curvegodalex zermeño

alex zermeñoMicro

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32.6K

Followers

3.08%

Engagement rate

17.0K

Avg views

$114-679

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san jose, ca 📍 @curvedad

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22.0%

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Best for: San Jose lifestyle. Alex's profile explicitly names San Jose and personal creator work. Review recent posts for the category and tone that best match the brief.

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#11

brodiebrazilBrodie Brazil

Brodie BrazilMicro

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32.4K

Followers

6.85%

Engagement rate

67.4K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 20.0%Average: some noise

📺| Broadcaster ✈️| Certified Flight Instructor 🎤| Daily YouTube videos ⤵️

Best for: Broadcast and regional sport.

Brodie pairs broadcasting with frequent video output. He can be useful for regional sport, aviation or media-led concepts.

#12

ronearhartRon Earhart

Ron EarhartMicro

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30.6K

Followers

2.50%

Engagement rate

5.5K

Avg views

$114-679

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fake followers / suspicious accounts: 24.0%Average: some noise

Shop owner of @eleventhdimensiontattooarts San Jose, California Specializing in biomech.

Best for: Specialist tattoo work.

Ron is a San Jose tattoo shop owner with a distinct biomechanical style. His account works best when the campaign can respect that craft-led visual identity.

#13

_mymyhairMY HUYNH

MY HUYNHMicro

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30.2K

Followers

2.82%

Engagement rate

10.4K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 17.0%Average: some noise

SAN JOSE, CA Dimensional Blondes/Brunettes Booking AUG/SEPT ‘26 K18 Collective @k18hairpro TEXT for all inquiries| 🚫DMs

Best for: Hair and beauty routines.

My Huynh's San Jose profile centers on dimensional hair work. Consider her for personal care or style content that can be shown through an appointment routine.

#14

monaeatsnearbyMona Al-Mousa🇵🇸

Mona Al-Mousa🇵🇸Micro

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25.1K

Followers

2.18%

Engagement rate

13.7K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 24.0%Average: some noise

📍Bay Area, CA Tiktok: monaleesaeatsbayareafood 📧 Email / DM for inquires/collabs 💕

Best for: Bay Area food discovery.

Mona's profile focuses on Bay Area food finds and collaborations. She is a natural starting point for dining, grocery and neighborhood discovery briefs.

#15

urfavee33Lifepath 33

Lifepath 33Micro

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25.0K

Followers

22.40%

Engagement rate

6.3K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 21.0%Average: some noise

San Jose 408📍| Filipina 🇵🇭 TikTok @urfaveninety7 Relatable Content & Lifestyle 🎥 PR/Promos & Collabs 💌

Best for: Relatable lifestyle video.

This San Jose profile combines Filipino identity, lifestyle video and collaboration cues. Review the current feed for a personality-led brief.

#16

jayrentvJayren

JayrenMicro

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24.6K

Followers

15.70%

Engagement rate

19.1K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 29.0%Poor: high risk

120k+ Subs on YouTube

Best for: Short-form entertainment.

Jayren links the account to a larger YouTube audience and high response signals. Check the current video style before using it for entertainment-led work.

#17

therealcosettemadeleineCosette Madeleine🇫🇷

Cosette Madeleine🇫🇷Micro

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23.0K

Followers

2.80%

Engagement rate

3.3K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 21.0%Average: some noise

🔥Bay Area it girl 🔥

Best for: Bay Area style.

Cosette's profile positions her as a Bay Area style personality. She can fit fashion, beauty and event concepts with a strong visual angle.

#18

s0njyahabibti 🇵🇰 🇩🇪

habibti 🇵🇰 🇩🇪Micro

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22.9K

Followers

3.48%

Engagement rate

10.1K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 18.0%Average: some noise

“the only man I ever feared was a woman named Griselda Blanco”, pablo escobar ⚖️ BA Political Science 👩🏽‍⚖️

Best for: Personal storytelling.

This account is best assessed through its current posts rather than the limited bio. Use it only when the recent content clearly matches the campaign tone.

#19

txmmvotimotee

timoteeMicro

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22.1K

Followers

10.19%

Engagement rate

11.8K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 30.0%Poor: high risk

tiktok: asianwithadadbod 83k

Best for: Humor and personal video.

Timotee connects the account to a larger TikTok identity and has active response signals. Review current short-form content for a humor or lifestyle brief.

#20

teamdemonk9Jasmin 🇩🇪🇲🇳🇵🇱

Jasmin 🇩🇪🇲🇳🇵🇱Micro

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22.0K

Followers

7.04%

Engagement rate

23.7K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 18.0%Average: some noise

Bay area 🌉 Doggy owned 🐾 Sponsor's @firstimpressionautodetail ✨️ @wrapfresh 🎨

Best for: Pet and auto culture.

Jasmin's profile combines Bay Area identity, pets and sponsor mentions. It can suit pet, local lifestyle or enthusiast communities after a fit check.

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#21

ousseni.boudaOusseni Bouda

Ousseni BoudaMicro

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22.0K

Followers

14.30%

Engagement rate

50.3K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 15.0%Average: some noise

@sjearthquakes Stanford Bay Area

Best for: San Jose sports culture.

Ousseni's profile connects Stanford and the San Jose Earthquakes. He is a focused option for local sport and community moments.

#22

sharkvoiceRandy Hahn

Randy HahnMicro

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20.6K

Followers

3.80%

Engagement rate

13.1K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 19.0%Average: some noise

Hahn called his 2000th NHL game in 2022 & has won 8 Emmy Awards. Also appeared in 2016 Oscar winning film Inside Out & 2024’s Inside Out 2.

Best for: Sports broadcast storytelling.

Randy brings an established hockey broadcast background. His account is a better fit for sport, media and regional event narratives than a conventional lifestyle placement.

#23

tdthestylistThao Doan

Thao DoanMicro

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19.5K

Followers

2.69%

Engagement rate

61.6K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 29.0%Poor: high risk

𝘽𝙖𝙮 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 📍𝓢𝓾𝓷𝓴𝓲𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭 𝓢𝓪𝓵𝓸𝓷| 𝖲𝖺𝗇 𝖩𝗈𝗌𝖾，𝖢𝖠 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 📲𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩（408)931⁻4771 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 No Dms

Best for: Hair and local beauty.

Thao's profile directly names San Jose and hair specialization. Her content can suit beauty products that work in a clear service or transformation format.

#24

noah__bey"BlackPanther" Noah Bey

"BlackPanther" Noah BeyMicro

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19.4K

Followers

3.52%

Engagement rate

144.4K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 15.0%Average: some noise

🇺🇸San Jose 🇯🇵Narimasu MMA fighter / Bey in the Bay / Osu 🤼‍♂️MMA 6-4(3KO)／🥊Kickboxing 18-5(9KO)

Best for: MMA and performance.

Noah identifies as a San Jose MMA and kickboxing athlete. He is a strong option for training, sport and discipline-led content.

#25

steveshericktattooSteve Sherick

Steve SherickMicro

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19.2K

Followers

3.83%

Engagement rate

5.0K

Avg views

$114-679

Typical $/post

fake followers / suspicious accounts: 27.0%Poor: high risk

•Sacred geometry•Neo tribal•Black work•Mandala•Blackouts San Jose, CA - Bay Area 📩 Booking link below

Best for: Tattoo and graphic art.

Steve's San Jose practice is centered on geometric and blackwork tattooing. Consider him for visual craft campaigns rather than generic product placement.

Niche analytics

Who's on this list

San Jose's strongest pattern is practical local identity mixed with wider Bay Area reach. Eugene Nam, AmirHossein Nozhan, Emily Teehee, Ron Earhart and Thao Doan show how a specific craft or recurring format can make a smaller local account more useful than a generic lifestyle placement.

The 25 displayed accounts have 2.1M followers combined and an average engagement rate of 6.58%. The better shortlist decision is usually format-led: sport and broadcaster voices for regional culture, visual artists for process content, or food and personal-style creators for products that need repeated everyday use.

6.6%

avg engagement rate

78%

avg real audience

$114-679

estimated price per post

Click Analytic pricing model, how we worked this out

What they post

Sport and regional mediaDance and musicFood and local discoveryTattoo and visual craftHair and personal styleFamily and relatable videoLifestyle and creator projects

Who they are

Bay Area sport and media voices

Cade Cowell, Ousseni Bouda, Brodie Brazil and Randy Hahn offer sport or broadcast context with regional relevance.

Craft-led local creators

Emily Teehee, Ron Earhart, Thao Doan and Steve Sherick build around a visible skill and recurring visual work.

Food and everyday discovery

Mona Al-Mousa and local lifestyle creators can make dining, product or routine content feel grounded in the Bay Area.

Music and performance

AmirHossein Nozhan, Apurva Bendre and Noah Bey add musician, dance and performance routes to the shortlist.

Creator sizes

Nano

Emerging creators · 1K-10K

0 in this list

Micro

High-efficiency creators · 10K-50K

18 in this list

Mid + Macro

Scale creators · 50K-500K

6 in this list

Mega

Celebrity-level creators · 500K+

1 in this list

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Brand fit

Best brand fits for San Jose influencers

Campaign fit is inferred from public bios and recurring formats. It is not a claim about previous sponsorships.

Sport, local culture and events

Strong

Regional sport, athlete and broadcaster accounts can suit live moments, fan culture and Bay Area experiences.

Beauty, personal care and style

Best fit

Hair, tattoo, fashion and lifestyle creators are useful when the product can appear naturally in an appointment, routine or before-and-after format.

Food and neighborhood discovery

Strong

Food-led creators can help a local brief become specific through restaurants, recipes and repeatable recommendations.

Review the creator's current posts, location fit and disclosure requirements before agreeing a placement.

Proprietary data

The San Jose creator economy in numbers

This San Jose cut is weighted toward micro and macro accounts rather than one celebrity tier. That gives a local campaign several creative routes, from specialist craft content to regional sports and media, before it has to expand beyond the Bay Area.

6.9x

Engagement vs platform average

78%

Average real audience

2.1M

Combined reach of the shortlist

Engagement-rate distribution

% of creators above each threshold

100.0%

Above 1%

68.0%

Above 3%

32.0%

Above 6%

Reach - average reel views

% of creators above each views threshold

32.0%Over 50k

20.0%Over 100k

4.0%Over 250k

Audience quality

share of real, credible followers

78.0%mostly real audience

Good

The displayed accounts perform about 6.9 times the platform benchmark for comparable account sizes.

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We track 22,692 creators in San Jose. The ones on this list pull about 6.9 times the engagement a normal account their size gets, and about 78% of their followers read as real, not bought.

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Our verdict

For a San Jose campaign, start with the content role instead of the largest follower count. A skilled local creator may be the better first choice for a product demonstration, while sport or media accounts may be more useful for a regional event.

Use this public list as a shortlist. Inside Click Analytic, compare the wider San Jose creator pool by recent content, audience signals and contact availability.

Methodology

How we selected these creators

Every creator was screened on five signals, each measured directly inside Click Analytic, to surface profiles that are genuinely engaged, watched and credible, not just big.

We searched Click Analytic's live Instagram database using an exact San Jose, California creator-location ID.

The public list contains 25 active accounts selected from 22,692 matching profiles after quality checks and manual review.
We reviewed public bios to remove obvious non-creator accounts where the profile did not represent an individual creator.
Metrics on the cards are computed from the live cut and should be used alongside a review of recent posts before outreach.
The figures above are a snapshot pulled on July 24, 2026, not a live feed.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Questions brands commonly ask before shortlisting San Jose creators.

How were these San Jose influencers selected?

The list starts with a San Jose creator-location search in Click Analytic, then uses activity, engagement and audience-quality signals alongside a manual review of public profiles.

Are these accounts only based in San Jose?

The cut uses San Jose creator-location data. Several profiles also describe themselves through the wider Bay Area, which is relevant for a regional campaign.

Which San Jose creators fit a local product launch?

Start with accounts whose public format already matches the product: food creators for dining and grocery, artists for visual process, or lifestyle and style creators for routine-led products.

Can I find more San Jose creators than the 25 shown?

Yes. The public page is a shortlist from a larger matching set. Click Analytic lets brands search the wider local pool and compare creator data.

Do follower counts decide the best creator?

No. Reach matters, but recent content, audience quality, creator format and local relevance are usually more useful for selecting a campaign partner.

How current is this San Jose influencer ranking?

The page reflects the latest published San Jose data pull. Profiles, metrics and Bay Area location signals can change, so verify recent content before contacting a creator.

How we know this

Where the numbers on this page come from.

Click Analytic indexes 400M+ creator accounts across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The figures in this ranking come from querying that database, cross-referenced with the Creator Economy Report 2026; card figures reflect the snapshot date shown on this page.

400M+ creator databaseThe source every stat is pulled from Creator Economy Report 2026Our benchmarks for engagement, pricing and real audience Audience quality scoringHow we measure real versus fake followers Creator pricing modelHow the estimated price per post is calculated

Photos and figures reflect the data snapshot date and may differ from the current profiles.

Written by

Denis Golubev

Marketer at Click Analytic, turning live data on 400M+ creators into rankings brands can actually act on.

Last updated 24 Jul 20264 min read

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