Alexis Nikole 🌾🍀
🌱 forager and outdoor educator living in scenic ✨ OHIO ✨ BOOK TOOOOOUR ⬇️
3.0M
Followers
2.6K
Following
783
Posts
1.17%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Alexis Nikole 🌾🍀 (@blackforager) has 2,970,645 Instagram followers as of October 15, 2026 and 783 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on September 1, 2026, a post got 33.6K likes and 666 comments on average (median 29.8K likes), an engagement rate of 1.17% of followers. Over the 142 days we have tracked it, the account gained 129,966 followers (+4.6%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @blackforager'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 | 2,970,645 |
| Following | 2,622 |
| Posts | 783 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 33,606 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 666 |
| Videos | 10 |
| Photos & carousels | 2 |
| Engagement Rate | 1.17% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @blackforager's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+130.0K
Net Change
+4.6%
% Change
+915
Avg / Day
142
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (2,840,679 followers) and Oct 15, 2026 (2,970,645 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2,970,645 | +19,372 | |
| 2,951,273 | +29,881 | |
| 2,921,392 | +13,987 | |
| 2,907,405 | +25,484 | |
| 2,881,921 | +41,242 | |
| 2,840,679 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
33.6K
Avg Likes/Post
666
Avg Comments/Post
403.3K
Total Likes
8.0K
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%)
1.17%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
37.1K
Avg Likes on Videos (10)
16.0K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (2)
Only 2 of the 12 posts we analysed are photos or carousels: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @blackforager's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 30,714 likes and comments; 2 of the 12 reached twice that (61,428 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @blackforager's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
86,898 likes · 615 comments
2.5× @blackforager's average post · 2.8× the median post.
"Puffball mushroom medicine!!"
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Video
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
22:00 UTC
Hour Posted
538.1K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
Each one appears in a single post, so none stands out as a regular tag.
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 243 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
10
Videos / Reels
2
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @blackforager
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Puffball mushroom medicine!!
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86.9K | 615 | 538.1K | view |
| 2 |
DRAGONFRUIT aka PITAYA!
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60.5K | 883 | 273.5K | view |
| 3 |
MY BOOK!! COLOR-CHANGING PINE COOKIES! SO MUCH EXCITEMENT IN ONE VIDEO! you can…
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53.1K | 1.0K | 199.6K | view |
| 4 |
✨THE VOMITER✨ - Chlorophyllum molybdites
Coming up in a lawn near you!
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42.1K | 342 | 260.2K | view |
| 5 |
EATING ACORNS! 🐿️ ask me all your acorn questions in the comments and I’ll be a…
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34.7K | 447 | 184.2K | view |
| 6 |
Drop your fave native plant nursery in the comments! Mine’s @leavesforwildlife …
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30.0K | 1.6K | 133.0K | view |
| 7 |
CHICKEN OF THE WOODS MUHSROOM AND ALSO FRIENDS!!
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29.6K | 278 | 183.9K | view |
| 8 |
LET’S HANG OUT! I’m going on tour to celebrate my book “Happy Snacking, Don’t D…
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20.0K | 2.2K | — | view |
| 9 |
WILDWOOD AWAITS 🌳🦉
@laikastudios
Getting invited on a trip by my favorite mov…
|
18.0K | 301 | 169.8K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @blackforager posts on Instagram
Wednesday
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 @blackforager 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
@blackforager'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 | 17,144 | 34,288 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 87,513 | 87,513 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 24,424 | 73,271 |
| Thursday | 2 | 29,100 | 58,199 |
| Friday | 1 | 29,831 | 29,831 |
| Saturday | 1 | 61,430 | 61,430 |
| Sunday | 2 | 33,368 | 66,737 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @blackforager's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
243
Avg Caption Chars
232
Median Chars
820
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 2 | 74.5K |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 36.1K |
| Long (100+) | 8 | 23.8K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 3.0M followers (Mega)
$14,853 to $35,648
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @blackforager
How many followers does @blackforager have on Instagram?
@blackforager has 2,970,645 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @blackforager's Instagram engagement rate?
@blackforager has an engagement rate of 1.17% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 33.6K likes per post.
How much does @blackforager earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @blackforager's sponsorship value at $14,853 to $35,648 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @blackforager published on Instagram?
@blackforager has published 783 posts on Instagram.
What is @blackforager's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 86,898 likes and 615 comments.
How often does @blackforager post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @blackforager: 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 Wednesday.
How does @blackforager compare to other Instagram creators?
@blackforager sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @richardgutz, @jiangzhibin24, @aagbanjh.
Is @blackforager verified on Instagram?
Yes, @blackforager is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @blackforager's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 15, 2026 | Posts analysed Sep 1, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @blackforager Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 15 October 2026, posts analysed 1 September 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/blackforager-instagram-profile-stats/