32 tech influencers on Instagram to follow or partner with in 2026

I've already put together lists of tech YouTubers, tech influencers on X, and tech influencers on LinkedIn.

Now, I'm covering Instagram.

Most lists of tech influencers on Instagram include gadget reviewers, smartphone unboxings, and consumer AI creators. I wanted to find people who actually teach programming, AI development, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure.

For example, Haris Ali Khan teaches programming, NetworkChuck covers networking and cybersecurity, and Raj Vikramaditya shares resources for coding interviews.

I created this list for two groups: developers looking for people they can learn from, and DevTools companies researching creators who reach the software engineers they want to acquire.

I used the Bright Data API to collect publicly available Instagram profile and Reel data on November 9, 2026.

After reviewing the results, I shortlisted 32 tech influencers covering coding, AI, data engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, mobile development, and game development.

I've included their Instagram profiles, follower counts, and Reel-view data to help you evaluate their content.

How I selected these tech influencers on Instagram

I used the Bright Data API to research approximately 250 Instagram profiles and collected data for 79 relevant accounts. After filtering for English-language content, I shortlisted 32 individual creators.

I used the following criteria:

• Technical relevance: I selected creators who teach programming, AI, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, or other skills relevant to software developers.
• Follower counts: I collected publicly available Instagram follower counts as of November 9, 2026.
• Reel performance: I analyzed up to 12 available Reels per account and calculated average and median views.
• Account activity: I checked recent publishing activity and excluded accounts that had been inactive for approximately six months or longer.
• Profile quality: I removed private accounts, unverified identities, gadget-focused profiles, and accounts that primarily repost other creators' content.

I used median Reel views alongside averages because a single viral Reel can significantly increase the average.

All 32 tech influencers on Instagram at a glance: followers, topics, and Reel views

Tech influencer	Main topic	Followers	Avg. Reel views	Median Reel views
Caitlin Sarian	Cybersecurity	2,206,901	62,580	50,597
Abi Bouhmaida	Coding, web development	2,198,853	479,313	473,943
Haris Ali Khan	Programming	831,990	220,228	108,977
Tiffany Janzen	AI, software careers	815,667	240,149	46,721
NetworkChuck	Networking, cybersecurity	799,314	153,872	60,970
Nandini Shukla	AI tools, development	774,148	1,398,951	142,171
David Bombal	Networking, ethical hacking	525,858	587,923	32,864
Andrew Tattersall	Coding, software development	494,801	447,437	120,261
Deepak Jose	Data science, generative AI	488,699	31,157	25,377
Joe (Frontend Joe)	Frontend development	415,511	32,992	30,081
Addie LaMarr	Hacking, cybersecurity	401,928	113,572	71,555
Ale Thomas	Programming, web development	373,313	887,561	68,720
Raj Vikramaditya (Striver)	DSA, coding interviews	350,930	554,997	357,776
Riley Brown	AI applications, agents	331,916	134,656	61,702
Nick Amato	AI tools, software development	305,155	1,272,686	27,248
ThePrimeagen	Programming, developer tools	289,127	591,748	138,898
Allie K. Miller	AI, machine learning	229,460	53,758	18,629
Hitesh Choudhary	Programming, web development	212,099	65,598	55,819
Stanislawa Kutyepov	Cloud, DevOps	205,390	12,317	9,422
Hassan Ansari	Ethical hacking	204,830	369,036	15,219
Jess Ramos	Data analytics, AI	187,690	35,778	12,508
Dan (Mobile Developer)	iOS, Android development	138,281	1,379,384	30,996
Ania Kubow	JavaScript, web development	127,681	45,965	35,953
Linda Y	Cloud, DevOps	116,051	136,623	8,311
Rajdeep Saha	AWS, cloud engineering	95,221	687,837	4,553
Prerna	Python, AI, data science	80,492	442,252	109,748
Wes Bos	JavaScript, frontend	60,285	69,563	26,331
Ben Sadeghipour	Web security, bug bounties	44,335	7,356	6,580
LiveOverflow	Security research	18,582	5,129	4,673
Thomas Brush	Game development	14,323	6,128	5,681
CodeWithChris	iOS development	14,135	990	984
Rishab Kumar	Cloud, developer relations	2,595	10,657	2,296

Source: Bright Data Instagram profile and Reel datasets, collected November 9, 2026. Reel metrics are calculated from up to 12 available Reels per creator.

Coding and web development influencers on Instagram

These creators share programming tutorials, frontend development resources, coding projects, and software engineering content.

1. Abi Bouhmaida

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/forgoodcode/

Abi Bouhmaida, known as Hot Guy in Tech, creates content about coding, software development, and technology. His Instagram account, @forgoodcode, shares programming-related content and short videos aimed at people learning about software development.

2. Haris Ali Khan (CodeWithHarry)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/codewithharry/

Haris Ali Khan runs CodeWithHarry, where he teaches programming languages and software development. His educational material covers Python, JavaScript, web development, and programming fundamentals. His Instagram account shares coding resources and shorter technical explanations.

3. Andrew Tattersall

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/andrewcodesmith/

Andrew Tattersall creates content about programming, software development, and building applications. He shares coding-related videos and technical explanations aimed at developers interested in improving their programming skills.

4. Joe (Frontend Joe)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/frontendjoe/

Frontend Joe creates educational content about frontend development. His account focuses on building web interfaces, working with frontend technologies, and helping developers improve their understanding of web development.

5. Ale Thomas (PikaCodes)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/pikacodes/

Ale Thomas creates programming content through PikaCodes. Her videos cover coding concepts, software development, and technical learning resources. Her account also includes content about programming careers and developer education.

6. ThePrimeagen

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/theprimeagen/

ThePrimeagen is known for his programming videos, livestreams, and discussions about developer tools. His content covers programming languages, terminal workflows, code editors, and software engineering practices. His Instagram account also features shorter clips from his technical discussions.

7. Hitesh Choudhary

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/hiteshchoudharyofficial/

Hitesh Choudhary teaches programming and software development through courses and online tutorials. His educational content covers JavaScript, Python, backend development, and building web applications. He is also associated with ChaiCode.

8. Ania Kubow

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/aniakubow/

Ania Kubow creates programming tutorials covering JavaScript, web development, and building software projects. Her educational content includes practical examples that developers can follow while learning new programming concepts.

9. Wes Bos

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/wesbos/

Wes Bos teaches JavaScript, React, CSS, and frontend development. He's known for JavaScript30 and the Syntax podcast. His Instagram content includes programming tips, web development resources, and discussions about developer tooling.

AI and data science influencers on Instagram

These creators cover AI applications, machine learning, programming tools, and data analytics.

10. Tiffany Janzen (Tiff in Tech)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/tiffintech/

Tiffany Janzen creates content about technology careers, software development, and AI. Her videos discuss working in technology, learning technical skills, and understanding how AI tools affect software development workflows.

11. Nandini Shukla

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/techwithnandini.ai/

Nandini Shukla creates content about AI tools and their practical applications. She previously worked as a software developer and is associated with SkyMediaLabs. Her account shares AI-related tutorials, demonstrations, and educational content.

12. Deepak Jose

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/datasciencebrain/

Deepak Jose runs Data Science Brain, an account covering data science, generative AI, and machine learning. His content introduces technical concepts and resources relevant to people learning data science and AI development.

13. Riley Brown

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/realrileybrown/

Riley Brown creates content about building AI applications and using emerging AI tools. His videos explore AI agents, application development, and ways developers can experiment with AI-powered workflows.

14. Nick Amato

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/softwarewithnick/

Nick Amato creates videos about software development, AI tools, and emerging technologies. His Instagram account features demonstrations of AI applications and technical tools.

15. Allie K. Miller

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/alliekmiller/

Allie K. Miller creates content about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Her professional background includes AI and machine learning work at AWS. She discusses AI applications, emerging technologies, and their use across businesses and technical teams.

16. Jess Ramos

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/jessramosdata/

Jess Ramos creates educational content about data analytics, AI, and working with data. Her account covers analytics concepts, technical skills, and career development for people working in data-related roles.

17. Prerna

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/prernaa.py/

Prerna shares educational content about Python, AI, and data science. Her account includes short technical explanations and coding-related resources for people interested in learning programming and working with data.

Cybersecurity influencers on Instagram

These creators cover networking, ethical hacking, cybersecurity education, and application security.

18. Caitlin Sarian (Cybersecurity Girl)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/cybersecuritygirl/

Caitlin Sarian creates content about cybersecurity, online security, and AI. Her account covers security awareness and digital threats. With more than 2.2 million followers in our dataset, she has the largest Instagram audience in this shortlist.

Her content has a broader security focus, so I'd check audience relevance before considering her for a specialized developer-security product.

19. NetworkChuck

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/networkchuck/

NetworkChuck creates educational content about networking, Linux, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. His videos cover technologies such as Docker, networking tools, and security practices. His Instagram account features shorter technical explanations and demonstrations.

20. David Bombal

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal/

David Bombal creates educational content about networking, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking. His work includes technical demonstrations of networking tools, security software, and technologies used by IT professionals and security researchers.

21. Addie LaMarr

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/addielamarr.sh/

Addie LaMarr creates content about hacking and cybersecurity. She is associated with LaMarr Labs and has a background that includes the US Air Force. Her account covers security concepts and technical topics related to ethical hacking.

22. Hassan Ansari

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/trickyhash/

Hassan Ansari creates educational content about ethical hacking and cybersecurity. His account shares security-related tutorials and technical explanations for people learning about cybersecurity tools and practices.

23. Ben Sadeghipour (NahamSec)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/nahamsec/

Ben Sadeghipour, known as NahamSec, teaches ethical hacking, bug bounty hunting, and web application security. His educational work covers reconnaissance, vulnerability research, and techniques used to investigate security weaknesses in web applications.

24. LiveOverflow

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/liveoverflow/

LiveOverflow creates educational content about cybersecurity, reverse engineering, and software vulnerabilities. His technical explanations cover how software behaves, how vulnerabilities are discovered, and the methods security researchers use to understand applications.

Cloud and DevOps influencers on Instagram

Instagram has fewer specialized cloud and infrastructure creators in this shortlist than coding and AI accounts.

These four creators cover AWS, DevOps, cloud engineering, and developer advocacy.

25. Stanislawa Kutyepov

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/codemyjourney/

Stanislawa Kutyepov creates content about cloud technologies, programming, and DevOps. Her professional background includes Amazon, and her account shares technical learning resources and experiences related to software development.

26. Linda Y

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/lindavivah/

Linda Y creates content about cloud computing, technology careers, and DevOps-related subjects. Her professional background includes AWS. Her account shares technical resources and career-related content for people interested in cloud technologies.

27. Rajdeep Saha

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/cloudwithraj/

Rajdeep Saha creates educational content about AWS and cloud engineering. He is associated with CloudColosseum and previously worked at AWS. His account covers cloud infrastructure and technical learning resources.

28. Rishab Kumar

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/rishabincloud/

Rishab Kumar creates content about cloud engineering, DevOps, and developer advocacy. His background includes Twilio, and his educational work covers cloud-native technologies and technical community development.

Coding interviews and software engineering careers

29. Raj Vikramaditya (Striver)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/striver_79/

Raj Vikramaditya, better known as Striver, created take U forward, an educational platform focused on data structures, algorithms, and coding interviews. His content covers DSA problems, interview preparation, and programming fundamentals.

Mobile and game development influencers

These creators focus on building applications for mobile platforms and developing games.

30. Dan (Mobile Developer)

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/dan.mobile.dev/

Dan creates educational content about mobile application development, including iOS and Android. His account covers mobile development technologies and implementation concepts for developers building smartphone applications.

31. CodeWithChris

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/codewithchris/

CodeWithChris creates tutorials about iOS application development. His educational content teaches developers how to build iPhone applications and work with Apple's development tools.

32. Thomas Brush

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/thomasbrushdev/

Thomas Brush creates educational content about independent game development. His videos cover building games, working on game projects, and the development process behind independent games.

What the Instagram data tells us about tech influencers

After reviewing the 32 creators, three things stood out.

1. Reel views can vary significantly

Nick Amato had 305,155 followers and averaged more than 1.27 million views across his sampled Reels. However, the median was 27,248 views.

Rajdeep Saha showed a similar pattern, with an average of 687,837 views and a median of 4,553. I'd review individual Reel performance and publication dates before using these figures to plan a campaign budget.

2. Instagram audiences vary by technical subject

Coding and AI creators accounted for a large share of the profiles in our broader collection. The English-language data also included smaller groups of creators focused on cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, mobile development, and game development.

For a DevTools company, I'd start with the creators covering the technologies its customers use.

A company building a mobile development SDK, for example, has a clearer starting point with Dan or CodeWithChris than with a general technology creator.

3. Being popular on another platform doesn't guarantee Instagram reach

I found several developers who have established audiences on YouTube or LinkedIn but relatively small Instagram accounts.

For example, Rishab Kumar had 2,595 Instagram followers in our November 9 collection.

His YouTube channel had 34,800 subscribers in our November 4 dataset, while his LinkedIn profile had 23,694 followers. That doesn't mean Instagram is unsuitable for every developer campaign. It means I'd evaluate each creator's audience separately on each platform.

How to choose Instagram influencers for your DevTools company

If I were marketing an AI SDK, I'd shortlist creators like Riley Brown and Nandini Shukla, who regularly demonstrate AI tools and applications. I'd then evaluate their content, audience, and recent Reel performance before approaching them.

1. Find creators who reach your target developers

Shortlist creators who discuss technologies relevant to your product. For a cloud infrastructure tool, I'd consider Rajdeep Saha and Rishab Kumar. For a JavaScript tool, I'd research Wes Bos and Ania Kubow.

I'd check whether their content attracts developers working with those technologies.

2. Analyze their last 10 to 12 Reels

I'd compare median views, average views, likes, and publishing frequency. I'd also read comments to identify developers asking technical questions.

Before committing to a partnership, I'd request audience demographics and recent Reel analytics to verify reach and audience relevance.

3. Create a practical product demonstration

For an AI SDK, I'd ask the creator to demonstrate making an API request and using the response in a working application. For a database, they could show how to connect an application and execute a query.

I'd provide product access, documentation, and a sample repository. The Reel should also direct viewers to the complete tutorial or GitHub project.

4. Track developer signups and activation

I'd use unique UTM links for each creator to track visits, signups, and product activation. For API products, I'd measure first successful API calls; for databases, I'd track first queries.

I'd compare which partnerships bring in developers who actually use the product before deciding where to spend more.

Instagram vs. YouTube vs. LinkedIn for developer influencer marketing

I'd choose the platform based on the product and what developers need to see.

Platform	Best use for developer products
Instagram	Short demonstrations, product discovery, coding tips, and developer community content.
YouTube	Complete technical tutorials, API integrations, walkthroughs, and longer product demonstrations.
LinkedIn	Reaching engineering leaders, developer advocates, and technical decision-makers through articles, posts, and professional discussions.
X	Developer discussions, technical announcements, launch updates, and conversations around new tools.

For example, if I were launching a new AI coding tool, I could use Instagram Reels to demonstrate a specific feature and direct interested developers to a complete YouTube tutorial.

I'd then use LinkedIn to explain the technical use case and X to share the project with engineers discussing similar tools.

I've also published separate lists of tech YouTubers, tech influencers on LinkedIn, and tech influencers on X if you're researching creators across platforms.

Acquire more developers through influencer marketing with Hackmamba

Finding relevant tech influencers is the first step in running a developer acquisition campaign. You also need to identify creators who reach your target engineers and produce content that gives them a reason to try your product.

At Hackmamba, we help DevTools and developer-focused companies acquire developerthrough tech influencer marketing.

We research technical creators, evaluate audience fit, manage outreach and partnerships, and help produce product demonstrations, tutorials, and other technical content.

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If you're planning an influencer marketing campaign to reach more software engineers, talk to our team.