Dorothy Barresi
Poet and Professor. My latest book, What We Did While We Made More Guns, can be found @upittpress
1.5K
Followers
495
Following
55
Posts
5.76%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Dorothy Barresi (@dorothybarresi) has 1,452 Instagram followers as of October 12, 2026 and 55 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on September 11, 2026, a post got 80 likes and 5 comments on average (median 72 likes), an engagement rate of 5.76% of followers. Over the 157 days we have tracked it, the account lost 26 followers (-1.8%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @dorothybarresi'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 | Nano |
| Followers | 1,452 |
| Following | 495 |
| Posts | 55 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Writer |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 80 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 5 |
| Videos | 0 |
| Photos & carousels | 12 |
| Engagement Rate | 5.76% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @dorothybarresi's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-26
Net Change
-1.8%
% Change
0
Avg / Day
157
Days Tracked
75
Data Points
Tracked between May 7, 2026 (1,478 followers) and Oct 12, 2026 (1,452 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1,452 | -6 | |
| 1,458 | -2 | |
| 1,460 | -3 | |
| 1,463 | -1 | |
| 1,464 | -5 | |
| 1,469 | -9 | |
| 1,478 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
80
Avg Likes/Post
5
Avg Comments/Post
954
Total Likes
56
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 500 Nano-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 3.81%, middle half 1.52% to 8.08%)
5.76%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @dorothybarresi's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 78 likes and comments; 1 of the 12 reached twice that (156 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @dorothybarresi's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
163 likes · 15 comments
2.0× @dorothybarresi's average post · 2.2× the median post.
"Hey guys, LA’s Poet Laureate, Lynne Thompson, chose one of my poems for her @lacountylibrary podcast! I’m honored—it was such a pleasure to hear her read my poem, “El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles”. You can find the link in my bio."
250 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Tuesday
Day 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 | 246 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.0 posts/week |
Content Mix
0
Videos / Reels
12
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @dorothybarresi
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hey guys, LA’s Poet Laureate, Lynne Thompson, chose one of my poems for her @la…
|
163 | 15 | view |
| 2 |
AWP people: My panel’s today at 3, room D136!
|
109 | 5 | view |
| 3 |
The gorgeous and delicious lemon, olive oil & polenta cake @sueascakeservice ma…
|
105 | 2 | view |
| 4 |
Hi Instagram, I’m back after a bit of a break—
And first things first: an overd…
|
101 | 4 | view |
| 5 |
everyone on this panel was incredible. can’t believe we had a SRO crowd who wer…
|
87 | 7 | view |
| 6 |
So excited to have my poem "Given To" in the current issue of @thepublicsquare …
|
77 | 9 | view |
| 7 |
A couple of Deb’s poems.
For all of my CSUN people: tomorrow we’re having a Po…
|
68 | 3 | view |
| 8 |
For Andrew, Setting Out on a Long Journey Alone, from my 2nd book, The Post-Rap…
|
64 | 5 | view |
| 9 |
I rewrote “Face” and “Property” with the Covid pandemic in mind, letting it pul…
|
58 | 1 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @dorothybarresi posts on Instagram
<0.1
Posts / week
194 days
Avg gap between posts
Saturday
Peak posting days
—
Peak posting hours
Instagram gave us the date of these posts but not the time, so there are no posting hours for this account. Peak days use the dates.
Engagement by Day of the Week
@dorothybarresi'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 | 2 | 52 | 103 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 100 | 200 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 71 | 71 |
| Thursday | 1 | 69 | 69 |
| Friday | 2 | 110 | 219 |
| Saturday | 3 | 80 | 241 |
| Sunday | 1 | 107 | 107 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @dorothybarresi maintains output
2
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
0.6%
Active days
Posted at least once
194 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @dorothybarresi's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
246
Avg Caption Chars
250
Median Chars
719
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 44 |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 100 |
| Long (100+) | 9 | 85 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 1.5K followers (Nano)
No estimate
We give no per-post estimate under 10,000 followers (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @dorothybarresi
How many followers does @dorothybarresi have on Instagram?
@dorothybarresi has 1,452 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Nano-tier group (1K to 10K followers).
What is @dorothybarresi's Instagram engagement rate?
@dorothybarresi has an engagement rate of 5.76% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 80 likes per post.
How much does @dorothybarresi earn on Instagram?
We don't estimate a sponsored-post price for accounts under 10,000 followers, and @dorothybarresi has 1,452. At that size the price depends on the niche and the deal more than on follower count.
How many posts has @dorothybarresi published on Instagram?
@dorothybarresi has published 55 posts on Instagram.
What is @dorothybarresi's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 163 likes and 15 comments.
How often does @dorothybarresi post on Instagram?
@dorothybarresi posts less than once every ten weeks, with an average gap of 194 days between posts. Peak posting days are Saturday.
How does @dorothybarresi compare to other Instagram creators?
@dorothybarresi sits in the Nano-tier group alongside accounts like @infestus_official, @roman_rieltor.uz, @photocyclone.
Is @dorothybarresi verified on Instagram?
Yes, @dorothybarresi is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @dorothybarresi's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 12, 2026 | Posts analysed Sep 11, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @dorothybarresi Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 12 October 2026, posts analysed 11 September 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/dorothybarresi-instagram-profile-stats/