3.0K
Followers
2.0K
Following
26
Posts
14.39%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Alex Nickel (@alexunickel) has 3,037 Instagram followers as of October 22, 2026 and 26 posts. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on September 13, 2026, a post got 411 likes and 27 comments on average (median 414 likes), an engagement rate of 14.39% of followers. Over the 167 days we have tracked it, the account lost 25 followers (-0.8%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @alexunickel'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 | Nano |
| Followers | 3,037 |
| Following | 2,001 |
| Posts | 26 |
| Verified | No |
| Business Account | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 411 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 27 |
| Videos | 0 |
| Photos & carousels | 12 |
| Engagement Rate | 14.39% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @alexunickel's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-25
Net Change
-0.8%
% Change
0
Avg / Day
167
Days Tracked
78
Data Points
Tracked between May 7, 2026 (3,062 followers) and Oct 22, 2026 (3,037 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3,037 | -2 | |
| 3,039 | -6 | |
| 3,045 | -6 | |
| 3,051 | -3 | |
| 3,054 | -7 | |
| 3,061 | -1 | |
| 3,062 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
411
Avg Likes/Post
27
Avg Comments/Post
4.9K
Total Likes
324
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 500 Nano-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 3.81%, middle half 1.52% to 8.08%)
14.39%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @alexunickel's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 442 likes and comments; 0 of the 12 reached twice that (884 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @alexunickel's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
604 likes · 57 comments
1.5× @alexunickel's average post · 1.4× the median post.
"Rena and I are on a billboard in Times Square this week! I’ve been making crosswords for WashU’s student newspaper for the past 3 years. Last year, we built a website for these crosswords. We now release a new mini crossword on the website every day, and our puzzles are solved…"
478 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Friday
Day Posted
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 | 65 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.1 posts/week |
Content Mix
0
Videos / Reels
12
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @alexunickel
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rena and I are on a billboard in Times Square this week!
I’ve been making cros…
|
604 | 57 | view |
| 2 |
Finally got to step on the seal
|
557 | 31 | view |
| 3 |
a very Barbie summer
|
550 | 33 | view |
| 4 |
freak the freak out
|
452 | 24 | view |
| 5 |
Big day for Strava
|
449 | 27 | view |
| 6 |
Went to see Dune
|
416 | 30 | view |
| 7 |
On a 200 day New York Times crossword streak
|
411 | 27 | view |
| 8 |
Woof
|
410 | 28 | view |
| 9 |
Spotify Wrapped but for every time we slipped on ice
|
349 | 12 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @alexunickel posts on Instagram
0.1
Posts / week
115 days
Avg gap between posts
Saturday, Sunday
Peak posting days
—
Peak posting hours
Instagram gave us the date of these posts but not the time, so there are no posting hours for this account. Peak days use the dates.
Engagement by Day of the Week
@alexunickel'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 | 404 | 807 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 476 | 476 |
| Friday | 1 | 661 | 661 |
| Saturday | 5 | 413 | 2,067 |
| Sunday | 3 | 414 | 1,241 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @alexunickel maintains output
1
Longest streak (days)
41/100
Consistency score: some variation
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
1.0%
Active days
Posted at least once
115 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @alexunickel's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
65
Avg Caption Chars
31
Median Chars
478
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 8 | 433 |
| Medium (40-100) | 3 | 375 |
| Long (100+) | 1 | 661 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 3.0K followers (Nano)
No estimate
We give no per-post estimate under 10,000 followers (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @alexunickel
How many followers does @alexunickel have on Instagram?
@alexunickel has 3,037 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Nano-tier group (1K to 10K followers).
What is @alexunickel's Instagram engagement rate?
@alexunickel has an engagement rate of 14.39% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 411 likes per post.
How much does @alexunickel earn on Instagram?
We don't estimate a sponsored-post price for accounts under 10,000 followers, and @alexunickel has 3,037. At that size the price depends on the niche and the deal more than on follower count.
How many posts has @alexunickel published on Instagram?
@alexunickel has published 26 posts on Instagram.
What is @alexunickel's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 604 likes and 57 comments.
How often does @alexunickel post on Instagram?
@alexunickel posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 115 days between posts. Peak posting days are Saturday, Sunday.
How does @alexunickel compare to other Instagram creators?
@alexunickel sits in the Nano-tier group alongside accounts like @mia.heuberger, @gapimny, @ides_org.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @alexunickel's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 22, 2026 | Posts analysed Sep 13, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @alexunickel Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 22 October 2026, posts analysed 13 September 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/alexunickel-instagram-profile-stats/