David Laid
Gymshark Creative Director Of Lifting @gymshark | 10% CODE “DAVID10” @transparentlabs | 10% CODE “DAVID10”
6.1M
Followers
582
Following
711
Posts
11.52%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
David Laid (@davidlaid) has 6,060,790 Instagram followers as of October 18, 2026 and 711 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 675.2K likes and 2.2K comments on average (median 438.5K likes), an engagement rate of 11.52% of followers. Over the 145 days we have tracked it, the account gained 177,385 followers (+3.0%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @davidlaid'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 | 6,060,790 |
| Following | 582 |
| Posts | 711 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Athlete |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 675,167 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 2,239 |
| Videos | 1 |
| Photos & carousels | 11 |
| Engagement Rate | 11.52% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @davidlaid's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+177.4K
Net Change
+3.0%
% Change
+1.2K
Avg / Day
145
Days Tracked
77
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (5,883,405 followers) and Oct 18, 2026 (6,060,790 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6,060,790 | +43,910 | |
| 6,016,880 | +101,628 | |
| 5,915,252 | +20,436 | |
| 5,894,816 | +14,140 | |
| 5,880,676 | -2,729 | |
| 5,883,405 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
675.2K
Avg Likes/Post
2.2K
Avg Comments/Post
8.1M
Total Likes
26.9K
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%)
11.52%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
348.2K
Avg Likes on Videos (1)
704.9K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (11)
Only 1 of the 12 posts we analysed is a video: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @davidlaid's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 439,842 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (879,684 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @davidlaid's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
2,240,243 likes · 5,871 comments
3.3× @davidlaid's average post · 5.1× the median post.
"who needs a pool"
16 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 (posts with a caption) | 58 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.3 posts/week |
Content Mix
1
Videos / Reels
11
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @davidlaid
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
who needs a pool
|
2.2M | 5.9K | view |
| 2 |
I’ve been summoned
|
1.4M | 7.9K | view |
| 3 |
🫱🏻🫲🏽
|
960.8K | 2.6K | view |
| 4 |
a weeks worth of side quests
|
509.3K | 877 | view |
| 5 |
Onyx Hoodie dropping March 26TH 3PM EST | code DAVID10
|
489.3K | 2.0K | view |
| 6 |
having a great time
|
440.6K | 1.2K | view |
| 7 |
slide 4 is me rn
|
436.4K | 1.4K | view |
| 8 |
Who’s going to the Olympia?
|
416.8K | 898 | view |
| 9 |
New & Improved @gymshark Pumper Pants going live today at 2PM EST
new color wa…
|
350.1K | 1.1K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @davidlaid posts on Instagram
0.3
Posts / week
24 days
Avg gap between posts
Thursday, Monday
Peak posting days
17:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @davidlaid 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
Engagement by Day of the Week
@davidlaid'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 | 3 | 481,112 | 1,443,337 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 1,289,786 | 2,579,573 |
| Thursday | 5 | 558,629 | 2,793,147 |
| Friday | 1 | 349,430 | 349,430 |
| Sunday | 1 | 963,382 | 963,382 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @davidlaid maintains output
1
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
4.6%
Active days
Posted at least once
24 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @davidlaid's caption length correlates with engagement
91.7%
Posts with Caption
58
Avg Caption Chars (captioned)
27
Median Chars
241
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| No caption | 1 | 333.5K |
| Short (<40 chars) | 7 | 913.4K |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 350.3K |
| Long (100+) | 2 | 350.3K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 6.1M followers (Mega)
$30,304 to $72,729
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @davidlaid
How many followers does @davidlaid have on Instagram?
@davidlaid has 6,060,790 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @davidlaid's Instagram engagement rate?
@davidlaid has an engagement rate of 11.52% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 675.2K likes per post.
How much does @davidlaid earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @davidlaid's sponsorship value at $30,304 to $72,729 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @davidlaid published on Instagram?
@davidlaid has published 711 posts on Instagram.
What is @davidlaid's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 2,240,243 likes and 5,871 comments.
How often does @davidlaid post on Instagram?
@davidlaid posts approximately 0.3 times per week, with an average gap of 24 days between posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Monday.
How does @davidlaid compare to other Instagram creators?
@davidlaid sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @alpnavruz, @miniminter, @sidemen.
Is @davidlaid verified on Instagram?
Yes, @davidlaid is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @davidlaid's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 18, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 19, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @davidlaid Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 18 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/davidlaid-instagram-profile-stats/