@instagram vs @natgeo
As of September 2026, Instagram (@instagram) has 38,361,749 followers on Threads and National Geographic (@natgeo) has 18,307,610 — @instagram leads with 2.1× the following.
Both accounts have posted 1,500 threads. @instagram also sees the stronger engagement rate on recent posts: 0.01% versus 0.00%.
These numbers are pulled live from public Threads data and refreshed roughly every 30 minutes, so this head-to-head stays current as both accounts grow. Tap either profile for its full stats and recent posts.
▲ 38.4M
Followers
18.3M
1.5K
Threads
1.5K
▲ 0.01%
Engagement
0.00%
Frequently asked
- Who has more followers on Threads, Instagram or National Geographic?
- As of September 2026, @instagram has more followers on Threads — 38,361,749 to @natgeo's 18,307,610.
- How many followers does Instagram have on Threads?
- As of September 2026, @instagram has 38,361,749 followers on Threads.
- How many followers does National Geographic have on Threads?
- As of September 2026, @natgeo has 18,307,610 followers on Threads.
- Who has the higher engagement rate, Instagram or National Geographic?
- @instagram has the higher engagement rate on recent posts — 0.01% versus 0.00%.
Related: How to compare two Threads accounts.