Darlingside
March 10th livestream experience tickets are onsale now at link below! 👇
17.8K
Followers
4.0K
Following
2.0K
Posts
1.18%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
@darlingside has 17,839 Instagram followers as of October 15, 2026 and 1,975 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 203 likes and 6 comments on average (median 198 likes), an engagement rate of 1.18% of followers. Over the 162 days we have tracked it, the account gained 239 followers (+1.4%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @darlingside'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 | Micro |
| Followers | 17,839 |
| Following | 3,954 |
| Posts | 1,975 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Musician/band |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 203 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 6 |
| Videos | 4 |
| Photos & carousels | 8 |
| Engagement Rate | 1.18% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @darlingside's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+239
Net Change
+1.4%
% Change
+1
Avg / Day
162
Days Tracked
62
Data Points
Tracked between May 6, 2026 (17,600 followers) and Oct 15, 2026 (17,839 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17,839 | +11 | |
| 17,828 | -172 | |
| 18,000 | no change | |
| 18,000 | +303 | |
| 17,697 | +40 | |
| 17,657 | +57 | |
| 17,600 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
203
Avg Likes/Post
6
Avg Comments/Post
2.4K
Total Likes
70
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 419 Micro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 2.48%, middle half 0.94% to 6.0%)
1.18%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
216
Avg Likes on Videos (4)
196
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (8)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @darlingside's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 204 likes and comments; 1 of the 12 reached twice that (408 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @darlingside's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
434 likes · 8 comments
2.1× @darlingside's average post · 2.1× the median post.
"a trio of new new england shows for these new englandy elderlads! onsale friday. 7/10 Fall River, MA 7/11 Exeter, NH 7/12 Brattleboro, VT 📷: @pj_bauer"
150 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
17:00 UTC
Hour 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 | 179 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 1.1 posts/week |
Content Mix
4
Videos / Reels
8
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @darlingside
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
a trio of new new england shows for these new englandy elderlads! onsale friday…
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434 | 8 | — | view |
| 2 |
back from tour hiatus with a vengeance! see you in but a couple weeks, PA and M…
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342 | 12 | — | view |
| 3 |
Newtown PA tonight; Bryn Mawr PA tmrw!
new songs are a-tricklin in
|
258 | 7 | 1.1K | view |
| 4 |
Our season opens up next weekend with returning indie folk group @darlingside a…
|
257 | 5 | 1.8K | view |
| 5 |
such a pleasure sharing stages with Brittany Ann Tranbaugh this weekend…highly …
|
230 | 8 | 1.3K | view |
| 6 |
thank you x one million to everyone who tuned in to our livestream last week. w…
|
214 | 5 | — | view |
| 7 |
~~touuuuur tomorrow~~
Pennsylvania and Maryland-bound!
extra excited to be shar…
|
181 | 9 | — | view |
| 8 |
@smith_arts Day was a beautiful community effort, and Arts Afield was proud to …
|
173 | 3 | — | view |
| 9 |
Elkton MD tonight! day 3 of our Pennsylvania-ish residency tour and we did some…
|
117 | 8 | 1.2K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @darlingside posts on Instagram
1.1
Posts / week
6.9 days
Avg gap between posts
Wednesday
Peak posting days
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Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @darlingside 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
@darlingside'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 | 238 | 238 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 442 | 442 |
| Wednesday | 4 | 256 | 1,025 |
| Thursday | 1 | 265 | 265 |
| Friday | 2 | 86 | 173 |
| Saturday | 2 | 150 | 301 |
| Sunday | 1 | 57 | 57 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @darlingside maintains output
6
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
15.9%
Active days
Posted at least once
6.9 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @darlingside's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
179
Avg Caption Chars
188
Median Chars
361
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 161 |
| Long (100+) | 10 | 218 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 17.8K followers (Micro)
$178 to $357
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @darlingside
How many followers does @darlingside have on Instagram?
@darlingside has 17,839 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Micro-tier group (10K to 50K followers).
What is @darlingside's Instagram engagement rate?
@darlingside has an engagement rate of 1.18% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 203 likes per post.
How much does @darlingside earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @darlingside's sponsorship value at $178 to $357 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @darlingside published on Instagram?
@darlingside has published 1,975 posts on Instagram.
What is @darlingside's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 434 likes and 8 comments.
How often does @darlingside post on Instagram?
@darlingside posts approximately 1.1 times per week, with an average gap of 6.9 days between posts. Peak posting days are Wednesday.
How does @darlingside compare to other Instagram creators?
@darlingside sits in the Micro-tier group alongside accounts like @monika_music, @begicboxing, @noamgalai.
Is @darlingside verified on Instagram?
Yes, @darlingside is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @darlingside's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 15, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @darlingside Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 15 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/darlingside-instagram-profile-stats/