Buddy Valastro
They call me the #CakeBoss! 🍰: @carlosbakery 🍝: @buddyveatslv 🍕: @eatpizzacake @thebosscafevegas @jerseyeatslv 🎥: @foodnetwork @discfamily @aetv
5.1M
Followers
943
Following
4.8K
Posts
0.24%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Buddy Valastro (@buddyvalastro) has 5,088,825 Instagram followers as of October 19, 2026 and 4,811 posts; the account is verified. Across the 9 of 12 recent posts we analysed that came with like and comment counts for this report on October 1, 2026, a post got 11.9K likes and 113 comments on average, an engagement rate of 0.24% of followers. Over the 148 days we have tracked it, the account gained 26,167 followers (+0.5%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @buddyvalastro'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 | 5,088,825 |
| Following | 943 |
| Posts | 4,811 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 11,949 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 113 |
| Videos | 9 |
| Photos & carousels | 3 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.24% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @buddyvalastro's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+26.2K
Net Change
+0.5%
% Change
+177
Avg / Day
148
Days Tracked
76
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (5,062,658 followers) and Oct 19, 2026 (5,088,825 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5,088,825 | +9,466 | |
| 5,079,359 | +9,857 | |
| 5,069,502 | -9,201 | |
| 5,078,703 | +10,524 | |
| 5,068,179 | +5,521 | |
| 5,062,658 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on the 9 of 12 recent posts that came with like and comment counts. Instagram returned no counts for the other 3, so they are left out of every figure below.
11.9K
Avg Likes/Post
113
Avg Comments/Post
107.5K
Total Likes
1.0K
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%)
0.24%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @buddyvalastro's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 7,398 likes and comments; 3 of the 9 reached twice that (14,796 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @buddyvalastro's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
42,186 likes · 416 comments
3.5× @buddyvalastro's average post · 5.7× the median post.
"Carpool karaoke Hoboken style 😂"
31 characters
Video
Format
Friday
Day Posted
370.7K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
It appears in one post, so it is not a regular tag.
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 129 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 4.9 posts/week |
Content Mix
9
Videos / Reels
3
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @buddyvalastro
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Carpool karaoke Hoboken style 😂
|
42.2K | 416 | 370.7K | view |
| 2 |
What do you guys miss most about cake boss?
|
16.0K | 256 | 143.2K | view |
| 3 |
What a beautiful weekend celebrating the 100th Annual Hoboken Italian Festival!…
|
14.9K | 43 | — | view |
| 4 |
It’s cookie butter timeee!! The last of our fall flavor lineup, get it before i…
|
9.7K | 63 | 163.5K | view |
| 5 |
Just like old times… the only two left doing this
|
7.3K | 97 | 84.1K | view |
| 6 |
Not new to this true to this
|
6.7K | 47 | 78.5K | view |
| 7 |
Congratulations to @caesarspalace on 60 incredible years! It was an honor to cr…
|
6.1K | 30 | 71.7K | view |
| 8 |
Doing some R&D on our old school biscotti recipe making sure it’s just right. T…
|
3.1K | 47 | 77.6K | view |
| 9 |
What’s @buddyvalastro ‘s favorite dessert at @carlosbakery ? Oh it’s gotta be t…
|
1.5K | 17 | 17.6K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @buddyvalastro posts on Instagram
4.9
Posts / week
37.1h
Avg gap between posts
Tuesday, Wednesday
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
@buddyvalastro'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 | 1 | 14,971 | 14,971 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 6,140 | 6,140 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 5,272 | 10,545 |
| Thursday | 1 | 9,758 | 9,758 |
| Friday | 2 | 22,048 | 44,097 |
| Saturday | 1 | 16,272 | 16,272 |
| Sunday | 1 | 6,772 | 6,772 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @buddyvalastro maintains output
4
Longest streak (days)
11/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
58.8%
Active days
Posted at least once
37.1h
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
Caption length across @buddyvalastro's recent posts
100.0%
Posts with Caption
129
Avg Caption Chars
102
Median Chars
480
Longest Caption
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 5.1M followers (Mega)
$25,444 to $61,066
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @buddyvalastro
How many followers does @buddyvalastro have on Instagram?
@buddyvalastro has 5,088,825 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @buddyvalastro's Instagram engagement rate?
@buddyvalastro has an engagement rate of 0.24% based on the 9 of 12 recent posts that came with like and comment counts, averaging 11.9K likes per post.
How much does @buddyvalastro earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @buddyvalastro's sponsorship value at $25,444 to $61,066 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @buddyvalastro published on Instagram?
@buddyvalastro has published 4,811 posts on Instagram.
What is @buddyvalastro's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 42,186 likes and 416 comments.
How often does @buddyvalastro post on Instagram?
@buddyvalastro posts approximately 4.9 times per week, with an average gap of 37.1h between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Wednesday.
How does @buddyvalastro compare to other Instagram creators?
@buddyvalastro sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @sergiconstance, @muslera, @inagarten.
Is @buddyvalastro verified on Instagram?
Yes, @buddyvalastro is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @buddyvalastro's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 19, 2026 | Posts analysed Oct 1, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @buddyvalastro Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 19 October 2026, posts analysed 1 October 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/buddyvalastro-instagram-profile-stats/