Barack Obama

Barack Obama

@barackobama

Dad, husband, President, citizen.

42.5M

Followers

10

Following

1.2K

Posts

0.77%

Engagement Rate

↑ +0.9% over 70d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks 147 out of 1606 tracked creators and holds over fifty times the follower count of the median profile. As a verified Mega tier creator with over one thousand posts, this account maintains a large presence despite not having a specific category assigned. The engagement rate falls below the median mark of zero point nine three percent. The rest of this report breaks down audience demographics and peak interaction periods to help inform your strategy.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 42,459,421
Following 10
Posts 1,238
Verified Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 322,828
Avg Comments per Post 4,113
Videos 9
Photos 3
Engagement Rate 0.77%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @barackobama's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

+362.0K

Net Change

+0.9%

% Change

+5.2K

Avg / Day

70

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (42,200,000 followers) and Jul 16, 2026 (42,562,039 followers).

The account gained 259.4K followers over 50 days. The steady upward trend reached a total of 42.5M followers.

What the trajectory means

The @barackobama account gained 259.4K followers over the tracked period. This upward trend makes the profile worth getting in on early as an expanding platform. A daily pace of approximately 5.2K new followers allows for stable planning within a campaign brief.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@barackobama ranks 421 out of 777 for engagement because its rate sits below the tracked median. This lower performance means each follower interacts less frequently compared to the average creator in the corpus. The gap between its rate and the median indicates a lower level of active participation relative to peers.

The engagement rate of 0.77% falls below the median of 0.93% and ranks 421 out of 777, indicating this audience reacts less than usual. While likes reach hundreds of thousands, the low comment volume suggests a passive relationship with the content. This audience rewards photos over videos, as images earned nearly double the average likes of video clips. The data reveals that photo posts are the primary driver of high engagement figures. Reliability from viral hits is low because 16.7% of posts reached twice the account average while zero posts hit five times the average. These numbers suggest a stable but largely passive reach rather than explosive growth from individual spikes. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

322.8K

Avg Likes/Post

4.1K

Avg Comments/Post

3.9M

Total Likes

49.4K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mega

0.77%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

248.8K

Avg Likes on Videos (9)

544.9K

Avg Likes on Photos (3)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @barackobama's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @barackobama's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @barackobama

1,193,911 likes · 14,809 comments

3.7× @barackobama's average post · 5.7× the median post.

"So much of my story—and Barack’s—runs through the South Side of Chicago. We had so much fun going down memory lane with @People, sharing moments from the decades we’ve spent together, the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, and the work we still have left to do in our next "

352 characters

Photo

Format

Wednesday

Day Posted

21:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved over five times the median engagement of other posts on this account. This peak performance occurred on a Wednesday evening and maintained a steady ratio between likes and comments. Long captions exceeding one hundred characters perform best as they earn an average of 337.7K likes. Conversely, short captions under forty characters result in the lowest engagement levels. These results suggest that detailed storytelling resonates more with this audience than brief updates. The account maintains a high posting frequency of nearly fourteen times per week. This volume supports consistent reach rather than relying on sporadic spikes. This specific account reaches an audience of 42.5 million followers.

Top Keywords

obama (7) center (7) presidential (6) hope (5) chicago (3) maya (3) reconstruction (3) barack (3) check (3) full (2) people (2) years (2) south (2) side (2) community (2) memory (2) chapter (2) history (2) still (2) today (2) unfinished (2) promise (2) moments (2) listen (2) first (2) watch (2) going (2) next (2) link (2) important (2)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 241 chars
Posting Frequency 13.8 posts/week

Content Mix

9

Videos / Reels

3

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

So much of my story—and Barack’s—runs through the South Side of Chicago. We had so much fun going down memory lane with…

1.2M likes 14.8K comments
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It was such a joy getting to spend time with Joe and Jill, George and Laura, and Bill and Hillary last week. Barack and…

776.7K likes 16.3K comments 4.4M views Video
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Post thumbnail

Michelle and I had fun surprising the first group of visitors to the Obama Presidential Center on Juneteenth. Come chec…

456.5K likes 4.5K comments 2.7M views Video
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Post thumbnail

To all the dads out there – Happy Father’s Day! Nothing we do is more fulfilling!

332.1K likes 1.2K comments
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Post thumbnail

My sister Maya and I were profoundly shaped by the influence of our mom, Ann Dunham. Giving Maya a preview of the Obama…

302.0K likes 5.3K comments 2.1M views Video
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Post thumbnail

♥️

211.3K likes 2.0K comments 1.9M views Video
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Post thumbnail

The Obama Presidential Center might be named for the Obamas, but it is built for you. It’s a vibrant, living celebratio…

165.9K likes 1.3K comments 834.5K views Video
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Post thumbnail

I had one rule this week: no one plays on Home Court until some old friends and I get some shots up. Who’s got next? 🏀

158.7K likes 1.7K comments 905.2K views Video
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Post thumbnail

Chicago, our hearts are so full! ♥️ Thank you so much to everyone who poured their heart into creating the Obama Presi…

108.8K likes 554 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @barackobama

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
So much of my story—and Barack’s—runs through the South Side of Chicago. We had…
1.2M 14.8K view
2
It was such a joy getting to spend time with Joe and Jill, George and Laura, an…
776.7K 16.3K view
3
Michelle and I had fun surprising the first group of visitors to the Obama Pres…
456.5K 4.5K view
4
To all the dads out there – Happy Father’s Day! Nothing we do is more fulfilli…
332.1K 1.2K view
5
My sister Maya and I were profoundly shaped by the influence of our mom, Ann Du…
302.0K 5.3K view
6
♥️
211.3K 2.0K view
7
The Obama Presidential Center might be named for the Obamas, but it is built fo…
165.9K 1.3K view
8
I had one rule this week: no one plays on Home Court until some old friends and…
158.7K 1.7K view
9
Chicago, our hearts are so full! ♥️ Thank you so much to everyone who poured t…
108.8K 554 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @barackobama posts on Instagram

The account follows a steady grind with an exceptionally high volume of content compared to the median creator. Posting nearly 14 times per week places this profile in a top tier for frequency among its peers. This relentless output ensures a constant presence in the feed but creates less room for organic discovery between posts. The consistency score of 33 indicates an erratic rhythm rather than clockwork regularity. Long gaps often precede bursts of activity, making it harder to predict exactly when a new post will land. Content drops most frequently on Wednesday and Sunday. New posts typically land around 20:00 UTC. For a marketer, this high volume means the account is always active but requires careful timing for a specific tie-in. Because the cadence is erratic, you should monitor the feed daily rather than relying on a set schedule. A campaign must be prepared to slot into any available window since the creator produces content so rapidly. You can rely on constant visibility even if the exact gaps between posts vary.

13.8

Posts / week

13.3h

Avg gap between posts

Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday

Peak posting days

20:00, 15:00, 14:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @barackobama 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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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @barackobama publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 20:00, 15:00, 14:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @barackobama hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts 13.8 times a week with peaks on Wednesday and Sunday. The busiest hour is 20:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @barackobama's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

obama (7) center (7) presidential (6) hope (5) chicago (3) maya (3) reconstruction (3) barack (3) check (3) full (2) people (2) years (2) south (2) side (2) community (2) memory (2) chapter (2) history (2) still (2) today (2) unfinished (2) promise (2) moments (2) listen (2) first (2) watch (2) going (2) next (2) link (2) important (2)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@barackobama's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 167,240 167,240
Tuesday 1 792,948 792,948
Wednesday 4 344,624 1,378,495
Thursday 2 260,310 520,621
Friday 1 109,328 109,328
Saturday 1 461,012 461,012
Sunday 2 246,826 493,653

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @barackobama maintains output

7

Longest streak (days)

33/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

100.0%

Active days

Posted at least once

13.3h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @barackobama's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

241

Avg Caption Chars

254

Median Chars

533

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 1 213.3K
Medium (40-100) 1 333.3K
Long (100+) 10 337.7K

The audience favors long captions of 100+ characters with an average of 337.7K. Short captions under 40 characters perform worst at 213.3K.

Who This Audience Is

What @barackobama's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The large scale of this audience is confirmed by its ranking in the top 10 percent of tracked accounts. The follower count is over fifty times the typical creator size. This indicates a broad reach that operates at a broadcast level rather than a niche community level. Verification status confirms high authority, though the lack of a specific category suggests a general public profile. Engagement rates fall below the median for this platform. A lower percentage means a brand message will land softer here compared to smaller creators. The low engagement relative to the total reach suggests most followers are passive observers rather than active participants. This audience fits political consulting or national awareness campaigns.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @barackobama stems from high-level brand partnerships and public appearances. A sponsored post carries an estimated value between $212.3K and $509.5K based on the follower count. This account ranks in the top 10 percent of the platform, which commands a premium price for its reach. Because the rank is high, the quoted band represents a strong market floor rather than a ceiling for negotiation. The engagement rate of 0.77% sits below the 0.93% median, suggesting the audience is passive but remains valuable for broad awareness. This lower interaction rate means the premium pricing is driven by scale and authority rather than active community participation. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 42.5M followers (Mega)

$212,297 – $509,513

Industry rate for mega Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking in the top 10% of creators with a following over 58 times the median indicates a large reach. Engagement. A 0.77% rate falls below the 0.93% median, showing lower relative interaction from the audience. Cadence. Posting nearly 14 times weekly reflects a high volume strategy to maintain presence. Hit-rate. Only 16.7% of posts double the account average, suggesting most content performs consistently with the norm. Trajectory. A steady gain of over 250k followers in two months shows a positive growth trend.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 42.5M followers
  • + Active cadence of about 13.8 posts a week
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.77% engagement rate trails the 0.93% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Low consistency score (33/100), posting rhythm is erratic

Summary

This analysis of @barackobama reveals a mega Instagram presence with 42,459,421 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.77%, averaging 322.8K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @barackobama

How many followers does @barackobama have on Instagram?

@barackobama has 42,459,421 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @barackobama's Instagram engagement rate?

@barackobama has an engagement rate of 0.77% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 322.8K likes per post.

How much does @barackobama earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @barackobama's estimated sponsorship value is $212,297 - $509,513 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @barackobama published on Instagram?

@barackobama has published 1,238 posts on Instagram.

What is @barackobama's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 1,193,911 likes and 14,809 comments.

How often does @barackobama post on Instagram?

@barackobama posts approximately 13.8 times per week, with an average gap of 13.3 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday.

How does @barackobama compare to other Instagram creators?

@barackobama sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @roses_are_rosie, @bts.bighitofficial, @sooyaaa__.

Is @barackobama verified on Instagram?

Yes, @barackobama is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @barackobama's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026