32.9K
Followers
1.3K
Following
247
Posts
15.73%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
🥵 Maxwell James (@directedbymax) has 32,920 Instagram followers as of October 15, 2026 and 247 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 5.1K likes and 140 comments on average (median 1.5K likes), an engagement rate of 15.73% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 4.8%). Over the 162 days we have tracked it, the account lost 480 followers (-1.4%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @directedbymax'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 | 32,920 |
| Following | 1,310 |
| Posts | 247 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Film Director |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 5,052 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 140 |
| Videos | 8 |
| Photos & carousels | 4 |
| Engagement Rate | 15.73% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @directedbymax's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-480
Net Change
-1.4%
% Change
-3
Avg / Day
162
Days Tracked
74
Data Points
Tracked between May 6, 2026 (33,400 followers) and Oct 15, 2026 (32,920 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 32,920 | -29 | |
| 32,949 | -33 | |
| 32,982 | +1 | |
| 32,981 | -38 | |
| 33,019 | -36 | |
| 33,055 | -345 | |
| 33,400 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
5.1K
Avg Likes/Post
140
Avg Comments/Post
60.6K
Total Likes
1.7K
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%)
15.73%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 4.80%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
6.8K
Avg Likes on Videos (8)
1.5K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (4)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @directedbymax's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 1,584 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (3,168 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @directedbymax's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
34,960 likes · 681 comments
6.8× @directedbymax's average post · 22.5× the median post.
"damn damn 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣 #sheebohnation #fyp"
36 characters
Video
Format
Sunday
Day Posted
20:00 UTC
Hour Posted
149.0K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 160 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
8
Videos / Reels
4
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @directedbymax
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
damn damn 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣
#sheebohnation #fyp
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35.0K | 681 | 149.0K | view |
| 2 |
dancinnnnnnnn 🤣❄️
#sheebohnation
|
11.1K | 309 | 88.4K | view |
| 3 |
somebody finally caught me in the wild 😭😂😂
#sheebohnation
|
3.3K | 123 | 22.1K | view |
| 4 |
MADE A MOVIE 🎥🎥 IN THE HOOD w/ @mikewillmadeit @nickiminaj @asaprocky @asapferg…
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2.8K | 156 | — | view |
| 5 |
“Previous Engagements” created by @alexmoss & @champagnepapi and documented 📹 b…
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2.4K | 163 | 6.0K | view |
| 6 |
Ayoooo 😂😂 @alexmoss @asaprocky & @lepee_1839 we got real cinematic on this piec…
|
1.7K | 77 | 3.0K | view |
| 7 |
😂 I’ll leave a post here to send to people when they need a reminder. 😭😭 - (you…
|
1.3K | 41 | — | view |
| 8 |
Chillin at the Villa 📽💥
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1.0K | 28 | — | view |
| 9 |
😂😂😂 Sidequest activities are really the main mission.. ft. @jahlilnzinga @marti…
|
827 | 7 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @directedbymax posts on Instagram
Tuesday, Monday
Peak posting days
20:00 UTC
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 @directedbymax 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
@directedbymax'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 | 1,533 | 4,599 |
| Tuesday | 4 | 4,135 | 16,539 |
| Thursday | 2 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| Friday | 2 | 764 | 1,527 |
| Sunday | 1 | 35,641 | 35,641 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @directedbymax's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
160
Avg Caption Chars
135
Median Chars
374
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 3 | 16.0K |
| Medium (40-100) | 1 | 3.4K |
| Long (100+) | 8 | 1.3K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 32.9K followers (Micro)
$329 to $658
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @directedbymax
How many followers does @directedbymax have on Instagram?
@directedbymax has 32,920 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Micro-tier group (10K to 50K followers).
What is @directedbymax's Instagram engagement rate?
@directedbymax has an engagement rate of 15.73% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 5.1K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 4.80%.
How much does @directedbymax earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @directedbymax's sponsorship value at $329 to $658 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @directedbymax published on Instagram?
@directedbymax has published 247 posts on Instagram.
What is @directedbymax's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 34,960 likes and 681 comments.
How often does @directedbymax post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @directedbymax: 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 Tuesday, Monday.
How does @directedbymax compare to other Instagram creators?
@directedbymax sits in the Micro-tier group alongside accounts like @hijrahfood.meatshop, @arsi_nami, @hijra__hijab.
Is @directedbymax verified on Instagram?
Yes, @directedbymax is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @directedbymax'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). @directedbymax Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 15 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/directedbymax-instagram-profile-stats/