🥵 Maxwell James

🥵 Maxwell James

@directedbymax

🎥 ➔ @join

Film Director

33.0K

Followers

1.3K

Following

247

Posts

15.73%

Engagement Rate

↓ -1.2% over 71d Micro tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 1372 out of 1606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 0.0x the median, making this account smaller than the typical creator we track. The profile is verified and operates within the Film Director category with 247 total posts to establish its identity as a micro creator. Engagement rates for this account are exceptional since the average interaction rate of 15.73% far exceeds the 1.14% median. The rest of this report details specific audience interactions and content performance metrics.

Account Info

Account Size Micro
Followers 33,012
Following 1,254
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 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.

-406

Net Change

-1.2%

% Change

-6

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 6, 2026 (33,400 followers) and Jul 16, 2026 (32,994 followers).

The account lost 388 followers over 51 days, which is a drop of 1.2 percent. The trend shows a decrease of roughly 8 followers every day.

What the trajectory means

@directedbymax lost 388 followers over the tracking period. This downward trend makes the account a risk to time carefully. The pace of 8 fewer followers per day allows for precise planning around the current declining reach.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@directedbymax ranks 41 out of 1315 for its engagement rate of 15.73%. This performance sits well above the 1.14% median across the tracked corpus. Such high participation suggests a very loyal audience and strong interaction relative to other creators.

The engagement rate of 15.73% beats the 1.14% median to rank 41 out of 1315, proving this audience reacts much more than the average user. Video content earns over four times the likes of static photos, showing that viewers reward motion and longerer stays on the screen. While the account generates a steady baseline of interaction, only 16.7% of posts reach double the typical engagement level. The small fraction of content hitting five times the average suggests that while the core community is highly involved, true breakout growth remains infrequent. High comment counts relative to likes indicate that followers are not just scrolling past but are entering into a dialogue with the creator. This consistent interaction confirms a deeply invested following rather than passive observers. This is an active audience.

5.1K

Avg Likes/Post

140

Avg Comments/Post

60.6K

Total Likes

1.7K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Micro tier benchmarks

Excellent for Micro

15.73%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

6.8K

Avg Likes on Videos (8)

1.5K

Avg Likes on Photos (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. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @directedbymax's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @directedbymax

34,960 likes · 681 comments

6.9× @directedbymax's average post · 19.8× the median post.

"damn damn 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣 #sheebohnation #fyp"

36 characters

Video

Format

Sunday

Day Posted

20:00 UTC

Hour Posted

149.0K

Views

Hashtags: #sheebohnation #fyp

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post performed at nearly twenty times the median like count for this account. It achieved a high comment to like ratio of one comment for every fifty likes. This suggests that specific content types can trigger much higher active participation than the average post. Focus on captions under forty characters to maximize engagement, as these short entries average ten times more likes than longer descriptions. Long copy performs poorly and signals that your audience prefers immediate visual impact over long-form reading. Use #sheebohnation, #eardrummers, #porsche, #porsche911, and #jointheorg to signal your specific niche to the algorithm. While average engagement is steady for a creator of this size, high-performing outliers indicate that specific aesthetic choices can move the needle. The account currently has 33.0K followers.

Top Hashtags

#sheebohnation (3) #eardrummers (2) #porsche (2) #porsche911 (2) #jointheorg (1) #redgemini (1) #redcamera (1) #cinematography (1) #mikewillmadeit (1) #nickiminaj (1) #asaprocky (1) #asapferg (1) #creed2 (1) #lexuslc500 (1) #lc500 (1) #newjersey (1) #nj (1) #newyork (1) #nyc (1) #fyp (1)

Top Keywords

asaprocky (3) sheebohnation (3) alexmoss (2) mikewillmadeit (2) nickiminaj (2) asapferg (2) jointheorg (2) eardrummers (2) porsche (2) damn (2) morehouse (2) spelman (2) budweiser (2) spelhouse (2) love (2) directedbymax (2) jahlilnzinga (2) grenade (2) previous (1) engagements (1) created (1) champagnepapi (1) documented (1) engagement (1) ring (1) carats (1) diamonds (1) times (1) thought (1) about (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 160 chars
Posting Frequency 0.0 posts/week

Content Mix

8

Videos / Reels

4

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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damn damn 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣 #sheebohnation #fyp

35.0K likes 681 comments 149.0K views Video
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dancinnnnnnnn 🤣❄️ #sheebohnation

11.1K likes 309 comments 88.4K views Video
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somebody finally caught me in the wild 😭😂😂 #sheebohnation

3.3K likes 123 comments 22.1K views Video
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MADE A MOVIE 🎥🎥 IN THE HOOD w/ @mikewillmadeit @nickiminaj @asaprocky @asapferg !!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 OUT NOW!!! . . #jointheorg wi…

2.8K likes 156 comments
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“Previous Engagements” created by @alexmoss & @champagnepapi and documented 📹 by me.. 42 engagement ring, 351.38 carats…

2.4K likes 163 comments 6.0K views Video
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Ayoooo 😂😂 @alexmoss @asaprocky & @lepee_1839 we got real cinematic on this piece!!! 🔥🔥🔥 The EXO GRENADE. A skeletonize…

1.7K likes 77 comments 3.0K views Video
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😂 I’ll leave a post here to send to people when they need a reminder. 😭😭 - (you’re* idk how to spell) 💸 Follow Me on X…

1.3K likes 41 comments
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Chillin at the Villa 📽💥

1.0K likes 28 comments
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😂😂😂 Sidequest activities are really the main mission.. ft. @jahlilnzinga @martinangusjr @younglord @yukichiba_ @willpai…

827 likes 7 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @directedbymax

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
damn damn 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣 #sheebohnation #fyp
35.0K 681 view
2
dancinnnnnnnn 🤣❄️ #sheebohnation
11.1K 309 view
3
somebody finally caught me in the wild 😭😂😂 #sheebohnation
3.3K 123 view
4
MADE A MOVIE 🎥🎥 IN THE HOOD w/ @mikewillmadeit @nickiminaj @asaprocky @asapferg…
2.8K 156 view
5
“Previous Engagements” created by @alexmoss & @champagnepapi and documented 📹 b…
2.4K 163 view
6
Ayoooo 😂😂 @alexmoss @asaprocky & @lepee_1839 we got real cinematic on this piec…
1.7K 77 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 📽💥
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

The account follows an erratic cadence. The creator posts less frequently than the median of 0.8 per week and ranks in the bottom third for follower count based on frequency. A consistency score of zero indicates a lack of predictable patterns. These gaps are unpredictable with a longest streak of only two days. Content lands primarily on Monday and Tuesday. The most frequent upload window occurs at 20:00 UTC. Marketers should expect irregular content drops rather than a steady flow. Planning a campaign around specific dates is difficult because the creator does not follow a clockwork rhythm. You must remain flexible with your timeline to align with their unpredictable posting schedule.

Posts / week

6961.6h

Avg gap between posts

Tuesday, Monday, Thursday

Peak posting days

20:00, 19:00, 23:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

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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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @directedbymax publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 20:00, 19:00, 23:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @directedbymax hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most often on Monday and Tuesday. The peak activity occurs at 20:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @directedbymax's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

asaprocky (3) sheebohnation (3) alexmoss (2) mikewillmadeit (2) nickiminaj (2) asapferg (2) jointheorg (2) eardrummers (2) porsche (2) damn (2) morehouse (2) spelman (2) budweiser (2) spelhouse (2) love (2) directedbymax (2) jahlilnzinga (2) grenade (2) previous (1) engagements (1) created (1) champagnepapi (1) documented (1) engagement (1) ring (1) carats (1) diamonds (1) times (1) thought (1) about (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@directedbymax's engagement broken down by day of the week

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

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @directedbymax maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

0.4%

Active days

Posted at least once

6961.6h

Avg gap

Between posts

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

The audience rewards short captions with an average of 16.0K engagement. Long captions perform poorly at 1.3K.

Who This Audience Is

What @directedbymax's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The audience size is well below the median for tracked creators and does not reach broadcast scale. While the follower count is modest, the verified status in the Film Director category indicates a professional standing within the industry. Engagement rates are much higher than the typical average. This suggests that while the total reach is small, the message lands with more impact per view than on standard accounts. The high interaction relative to the niche size implies an audience that reacts strongly to content despite the limited scale. This profile fits the film and cinema category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @directedbymax is sponsored posts, which are valued between $330 and $660 based on their follower count. This creator ranks 1372 out of 1606, placing them well below the median rank. Because they sit in this lower tier, the quoted range acts as a ceiling to bargain under rather than a standard starting point. Their engagement rate of 15.73% is exceptionally high compared to the 1.14% median. This strong interaction level justifies the higher end of their specific bracket despite the smaller reach. High engagement makes this account a reliable choice for targeted impact within their niche. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 33.0K followers (Micro)

$330 – $660

Industry rate for micro Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. A follower count well below the median puts this account in the bottom tier of the field. Engagement. This high rate beats the median by over 14 points, meaning the current audience is highly active. Hit-rate. Less than one in five posts reach double the average engagement, indicating inconsistent performance. Trajectory. A downward trend shows a steady loss of followers over the last 51 days.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 33.0K followers
  • + 15.73% engagement rate beats the 1.14% tracked median
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate

Summary

This analysis of @directedbymax reveals a micro Instagram presence with 33,012 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 15.73%, averaging 5.1K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @directedbymax

How many followers does @directedbymax have on Instagram?

@directedbymax has 33,012 followers on Instagram, placing them in the micro creator tier.

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.

How much does @directedbymax earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @directedbymax's estimated sponsorship value is $330 - $660 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?

@directedbymax posts approximately 0.0 times per week, with an average gap of 6961.6 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Monday, Thursday.

How does @directedbymax compare to other Instagram creators?

@directedbymax sits in the Micro creator tier alongside accounts like @hosseinrajabian, @suziebates, @jackgraymusic.

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 | Analysis date: May 25, 2026