791.9K
Followers
2
Following
26.0K
Posts
0.29%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Ai Weiwei (@aiww) has 791,944 Instagram followers as of October 18, 2026 and 26,000 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 2.2K likes and 39 comments on average (median 1.3K likes), an engagement rate of 0.29% of followers. Over the 144 days we have tracked it, the account gained 27,232 followers (+3.6%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @aiww's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Macro |
| Followers | 791,944 |
| Following | 2 |
| Posts | 26,000 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 2,180 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 39 |
| Videos | 1 |
| Photos & carousels | 11 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.29% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @aiww's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+27.2K
Net Change
+3.6%
% Change
+189
Avg / Day
144
Days Tracked
75
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (764,712 followers) and Oct 18, 2026 (791,944 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 791,944 | +4,747 | |
| 787,197 | +3,393 | |
| 783,804 | +4,846 | |
| 778,958 | +6,690 | |
| 772,268 | +7,556 | |
| 764,712 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
2.2K
Avg Likes/Post
39
Avg Comments/Post
26.2K
Total Likes
464
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 596 Macro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.36%, middle half 0.51% to 3.51%)
0.29%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
10.5K
Avg Likes on Videos (1)
1.4K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (11)
Only 1 of the 12 posts we analysed is a video: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @aiww's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 1,333 likes and comments; 1 of the 12 reached twice that (2,666 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @aiww's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
10,538 likes · 138 comments
4.8× @aiww's average post · 8.0× the median post.
"Ai Weiwei re-enacts his secret detention in Sewing a Button – an unflinching 24-hour live performance 🕙 Fifteen years ago, Ai Weiwei (@aiww) was secretly detained without any formal charges by Public Security in China. For 81 days, he lived in a single cell, eating his…"
1,608 characters
Video
Format
Wednesday
Day Posted
9:00 UTC
Hour Posted
100.2K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length (posts with a caption) | 808 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 6.7 posts/week |
Content Mix
1
Videos / Reels
11
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @aiww
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ai Weiwei re-enacts his secret detention in Sewing a Button – an unflinching 24…
|
10.5K | 138 | 100.2K | view |
| 2 |
No caption
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2.6K | 31 | — | view |
| 3 |
No caption
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2.5K | 57 | — | view |
| 4 |
No caption
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1.9K | 45 | — | view |
| 5 |
No caption
|
1.5K | 25 | — | view |
| 6 |
No caption
|
1.3K | 26 | — | view |
| 7 |
No caption
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1.3K | 28 | — | view |
| 8 |
No caption
|
1.1K | 28 | — | view |
| 9 |
No caption
|
930 | 26 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @aiww posts on Instagram
6.7
Posts / week
27.5h
Avg gap between posts
Wednesday, Sunday
Peak posting days
9:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @aiww publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@aiww's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2 | 2,004 | 4,009 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 4,451 | 13,354 |
| Thursday | 1 | 1,562 | 1,562 |
| Friday | 1 | 956 | 956 |
| Saturday | 2 | 824 | 1,649 |
| Sunday | 3 | 1,696 | 5,089 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @aiww maintains output
3
Longest streak (days)
59/100
Consistency score: some variation
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
79.3%
Active days
Posted at least once
27.5h
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @aiww's caption length correlates with engagement
16.7%
Posts with Caption
808
Avg Caption Chars (captioned)
1608
Median Chars
1608
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| No caption | 10 | 1.5K |
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 759 |
| Long (100+) | 1 | 10.7K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 791.9K followers (Macro)
$6,336 to $11,879
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @aiww
How many followers does @aiww have on Instagram?
@aiww has 791,944 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @aiww's Instagram engagement rate?
@aiww has an engagement rate of 0.29% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 2.2K likes per post.
How much does @aiww earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @aiww's sponsorship value at $6,336 to $11,879 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @aiww published on Instagram?
@aiww has published 26,000 posts on Instagram.
What is @aiww's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 10,538 likes and 138 comments.
How often does @aiww post on Instagram?
@aiww posts approximately 6.7 times per week, with an average gap of 27.5h between posts. Peak posting days are Wednesday, Sunday.
How does @aiww compare to other Instagram creators?
@aiww sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @missjni, @conniebritton, @seanopry55.
Is @aiww verified on Instagram?
Yes, @aiww is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @aiww's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 18, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @aiww Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 18 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/aiww-instagram-profile-stats/