AJ+
AJ+ is a unique digital news & storytelling project promoting human rights & equality, holding power to account, & amplifying voices of the powerless.
2.2M
Followers
70
Following
11.8K
Posts
0.55%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
AJ+ (@ajplus) has 2,184,511 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 11,843 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 20, 2026, a post got 11.3K likes and 217 comments on average (median 954 likes), an engagement rate of 0.55% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.05%). Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 118,473 followers (+5.7%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @ajplus'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 | Mega |
| Followers | 2,184,511 |
| Following | 70 |
| Posts | 11,843 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | MEDIA_NEWS_COMPANY |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 11,283 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 217 |
| Videos | 7 |
| Photos & carousels | 5 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.55% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @ajplus's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+118.5K
Net Change
+5.7%
% Change
+828
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (2,066,038 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (2,184,511 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2,184,511 | +22,450 | |
| 2,162,061 | +21,883 | |
| 2,140,178 | +25,805 | |
| 2,114,373 | +29,896 | |
| 2,084,477 | +18,439 | |
| 2,066,038 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
11.3K
Avg Likes/Post
217
Avg Comments/Post
135.4K
Total Likes
2.6K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 877 Mega-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 0.94%, middle half 0.3% to 2.58%)
0.55%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.05%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
17.8K
Avg Likes on Videos (7)
2.2K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (5)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @ajplus's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 968 likes and comments; 5 of the 12 reached twice that (1,936 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @ajplus's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
100,525 likes · 1,655 comments
8.8× @ajplus's average post · 105.5× the median post.
"“Football is about community, and our community stands against genocide.” – Mo Chara, @kneecap32 The Irish are boycotting Ireland-Israel football games, and they’re even taking their protests to stadiums ahead of the scheduled games. Kneecap and their manager spoke to us…"
369 characters
Video
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
11:00 UTC
Hour Posted
520.6K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 357 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
7
Videos / Reels
5
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @ajplus
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
“Football is about community, and our community stands against genocide.” – Mo …
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100.5K | 1.7K | 520.6K | view |
| 2 |
“I lost my daughter, my grandson and my granddaughter, who was due to be born.”…
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16.9K | 604 | 142.0K | view |
| 3 |
Iran’s team captain and assistant coach were held up by U.S. officials on the w…
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4.8K | 114 | — | view |
| 4 |
This Palestinian journalist was detained by Israel in June 2025.
When he was…
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4.5K | 111 | — | view |
| 5 |
“My dream is to become like my father, a professional footballer.”
Suleiman …
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4.3K | 57 | 14.9K | view |
| 6 |
2018 World Cup champion Paul Pogba has been outspoken about Palestine and Gaza …
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1.0K | 8 | — | view |
| 7 |
War propaganda has entered its gamer era.
For decades, militaries have used …
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865 | 18 | 7.0K | view |
| 8 |
Tonight, Spain faces Uruguay on the football pitch. But before the game, you wo…
|
733 | 11 | 10.1K | view |
| 9 |
Germany is about to face Ecuador in the World Cup, and they'll do what all team…
|
648 | 12 | 7.6K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @ajplus posts on Instagram
Thursday, Friday
Peak posting days
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Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @ajplus 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
@ajplus's recent posts grouped by the day they went out.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 6 | 4,757 | 28,541 |
| Friday | 4 | 1,684 | 6,736 |
| Saturday | 2 | 51,362 | 102,723 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @ajplus's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
357
Avg Caption Chars
369
Median Chars
519
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 11.5K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 2.2M followers (Mega)
$10,923 to $26,214
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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What we have recorded about @ajplus over time, and ongoing alerts.
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @ajplus
How many followers does @ajplus have on Instagram?
@ajplus has 2,184,511 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @ajplus's Instagram engagement rate?
@ajplus has an engagement rate of 0.55% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 11.3K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.05%.
How much does @ajplus earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @ajplus's sponsorship value at $10,923 to $26,214 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @ajplus published on Instagram?
@ajplus has published 11,843 posts on Instagram.
What is @ajplus's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 100,525 likes and 1,655 comments.
How often does @ajplus post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @ajplus: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Friday.
How does @ajplus compare to other Instagram creators?
@ajplus sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @sarahwaynecallies, @danisuzuki, @bibygaytan.
Is @ajplus verified on Instagram?
Yes, @ajplus is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @ajplus's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 20, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @ajplus Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 20 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/ajplus-instagram-profile-stats/