Darlingside
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17.7K
Followers
3.9K
Following
2.0K
Posts
1.18%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
This account ranks 1488 out of 1606 tracked creators and holds a follower count that is 0.0x the median, which means it is smaller than the typical creator we track. Darlingside is a verified Musician/band profile with 1962 total posts listed in our records. The engagement rate of 1.18% falls just below the 1.25% median for this category. The rest of this report breaks down audience interaction and content performance to help you plan your next campaign.
Account Info
| Account Size | Micro |
| Followers | 17,694 |
| Following | 3,928 |
| Posts | 1,962 |
| 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 | 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.
+137
Net Change
+0.8%
% Change
+2
Avg / Day
71
Days Tracked
16
Data Points
Tracked between May 6, 2026 (17,600 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (17,737 followers).
The account grew from 17.6K to 17.7K followers over 51 days. The trend is flat with only a 0.5% change.
What the trajectory means
The @darlingside account remained stable with a 0.5% change over the tracking period. This flat trajectory marks the creator as a known quantity rather than a high-growth prospect. The steady daily pace allows for predictable campaign planning without the volatility of rapid fluctuations.
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
Platform Context
@darlingside ranks 750 out of 1466 because its engagement rate sits below the tracked median. This lower percentage means less interaction per follower compared to the average creator in the corpus. The account performs in the bottom half of the group for audience involvement.
The engagement rate of 1.18% falls below the median and ranks 750 out of 1466, indicating an audience that interacts less than usual. This community provides passive approval rather than active conversation since likes outnumber comments by a wide margin. Video content earns more attention than photos with an average of 216 likes compared to 196. The reach is inconsistent because only 8.3% of posts doubled the account average while none reached five times that mark. This low hit rate suggests that growth relies on steady output rather than sporadic spikes. The lack of frequent high performers means content rarely breaks out into broader circles. Most followers are content with simple scrolling rather than deep interaction. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.
203
Avg Likes/Post
6
Avg Comments/Post
2.4K
Total Likes
70
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared to Micro tier benchmarks
1.18%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
216
Avg Likes on Videos (4)
196
Avg Likes on Photos (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. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @darlingside's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.
434 likes · 8 comments
2.1× @darlingside's average post · 2.0× 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
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
17:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
The standout post earned over double the average engagement of other posts on this account. This specific piece achieved a high like to comment ratio, suggesting it resonated with fans even if it did not spark intense conversation. To replicate this success, focus on long captions exceeding one hundred characters. These longer blocks of text outperform medium length captions by more than fifty likes on average. Write detailed copy to build a connection with the audience rather than brief updates. Use your chosen hashtags as clear signals for your core topics. Maintain a steady pace of one post every week to keep the community engaged. While engagement is modest relative to follower count, consistency builds a stable base. The account currently has 17.7K followers.
Top Keywords
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 179 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 1.1 posts/week |
Content Mix
4
Videos / Reels
8
Photos
Top Performing Posts
a trio of new new england shows for these new englandy elderlads! onsale friday. 7/10 Fall River, MA 7/11 Exeter, NH 7/…
back from tour hiatus with a vengeance! see you in but a couple weeks, PA and MD:) 5/28 Newtown, PA 5/29 Bryn Mawr, PA…
Newtown PA tonight; Bryn Mawr PA tmrw! new songs are a-tricklin in
Our season opens up next weekend with returning indie folk group @darlingside and special guest @b_thefolksinger! So ex…
such a pleasure sharing stages with Brittany Ann Tranbaugh this weekend…highly recommend givin her a listen!
thank you x one million to everyone who tuned in to our livestream last week. what a lovely way to cast off the cobwebs…
~~touuuuur tomorrow~~ Pennsylvania and Maryland-bound! extra excited to be sharing stages with Brittany Ann Tranbaugh 🎨…
@smith_arts Day was a beautiful community effort, and Arts Afield was proud to host a collaborative song-writing worksh…
Elkton MD tonight! day 3 of our Pennsylvania-ish residency tour and we did some highly contested cheesesteak testing
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @darlingside
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | 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 | view |
| 4 |
Our season opens up next weekend with returning indie folk group @darlingside a…
|
257 | 5 | view |
| 5 |
such a pleasure sharing stages with Brittany Ann Tranbaugh this weekend…highly …
|
230 | 8 | 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 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @darlingside posts on Instagram
This creator maintains a steady grind with a posting cadence that exceeds the median frequency of their peer group. While they rank in the lower half of followers based on volume alone, they outpace the average creator by producing content more than once a week. The consistency score of zero indicates an erratic rhythm characterized by irregular gaps between posts rather than a predictable schedule. They often go through long periods of silence followed by brief bursts of activity. You can expect fresh content to land most frequently on Wednesday and Friday. The busiest hour for new uploads is 17:00 UTC. Marketers should plan around these specific windows to catch live updates. Because the posting intervals are unpredictable, a campaign requiring a synchronized multi-day rollout may be difficult to coordinate perfectly. You will need to remain flexible with your timing rather than relying on a clockwork schedule. The steady volume is there, but the lack of regularity means you must monitor their active bursts to align your tie-in effectively.
1.1
Posts / week
165.1h
Avg gap between posts
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Peak posting days
17:00, 20:00, 22:00 UTC
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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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon
The account posts about 1.1 times per week with the best results on Wednesday and Friday. The busiest hour is 17:00 UTC.
Most Common Words
Frequent caption words across @darlingside's recent posts (excludes stopwords)
Best Day of the Week to Post
@darlingside's engagement broken down by day of the week
| 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
Inverse of posting-gap variance
15.9%
Active days
Posted at least once
165.1h
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 |
The account rewards long captions with an average of 218 engagements. These posts perform better than medium captions which only reach 161.
Who This Audience Is
What @darlingside's reach and engagement mean for a brand.
The follower count sits well below the median for tracked creators, indicating an audience that does not reach broadcast scale. Verification and the musician category confirm a niche presence within the music industry. The engagement rate falls slightly below the platform average. This suggests a brand message will land with standard impact rather than heightened resonance compared to typical accounts in this space. The small scale combined with the specific professional classification points toward a specialized audience of listeners. This profile fits the music and live entertainment category.
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement
Sponsored posts drive the primary revenue stream for @darlingside. The quoted range of $176 to $353 serves as an upper limit rather than a target salary due to the low ranking. Because the account sits well below the median, it represents a value buy where brands can negotiate under the highest estimate. This pricing strategy accounts for its position at 0.0x of the typical market rate. The engagement rate of 1.18% sits just below the 1.25% average, suggesting that the reach is consistent with the lower end of the price bracket. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 17.7K followers (Micro)
$177 – $354
Industry rate for micro Instagram creators
Key Insights & Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Strengths
- + Verified account with 17.7K followers
- + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable
Opportunities
- ~ 1.18% engagement rate trails the 1.25% median, the clearest area to improve
- ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
- ~ Sparse cadence of about 1.1 posts a week limits fresh reach
Summary
This analysis of @darlingside reveals a micro Instagram presence with 17,694 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 1.18%, averaging 203 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.
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Start SearchingFrequently Asked Questions About @darlingside
How many followers does @darlingside have on Instagram?
@darlingside has 17,694 followers on Instagram, placing them in the micro creator tier.
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?
Based on industry benchmarks, @darlingside's estimated sponsorship value is $177 - $354 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @darlingside published on Instagram?
@darlingside has published 1,962 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 165.1 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
How does @darlingside compare to other Instagram creators?
@darlingside sits in the Micro creator tier alongside accounts like @thegrindmother, @ufomammut, @senator_emiliacontessa.
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 | Analysis date: May 25, 2026