129.7M
Followers
453
Following
12.0K
Posts
0.05%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Ellen DeGeneres (@ellendegeneres) has 129,677,768 Instagram followers as of November 2, 2026 and 12,000 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 20, 2026, a post got 69.8K likes and 982 comments on average (median 21.3K likes), an engagement rate of 0.05% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.02%). Over the 135 days we have tracked it, the account lost 639,202 followers (-0.5%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @ellendegeneres'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 | 129,677,768 |
| Following | 453 |
| Posts | 12,000 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 69,827 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 982 |
| Videos | 10 |
| Photos & carousels | 2 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.05% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @ellendegeneres's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-639.2K
Net Change
-0.5%
% Change
-4.7K
Avg / Day
135
Days Tracked
67
Data Points
Tracked between Jun 19, 2026 (130,316,970 followers) and Nov 2, 2026 (129,677,768 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 129,677,768 | -9,803 | |
| 129,687,571 | -171,175 | |
| 129,858,746 | -294,349 | |
| 130,153,095 | -99,985 | |
| 130,253,080 | -63,890 | |
| 130,316,970 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
69.8K
Avg Likes/Post
982
Avg Comments/Post
837.9K
Total Likes
11.8K
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%)
0.05%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.02%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
74.8K
Avg Likes on Videos (10)
44.8K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (2)
Only 2 of the 12 posts we analysed are photos or carousels: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @ellendegeneres's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 21,873 likes and comments; 5 of the 12 reached twice that (43,746 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @ellendegeneres's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
507,060 likes · 6,003 comments
7.2× @ellendegeneres's average post · 23.4× the median post.
"@ellendegeneres still at her shenanigans… it never gets old 😂🤍 📹 @derekblasberg"
80 characters
Video
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
20:00 UTC
Hour Posted
8.0M
Views
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 | 108 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 1.8 posts/week |
Content Mix
10
Videos / Reels
2
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @ellendegeneres
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
@ellendegeneres still at her shenanigans… it never gets old 😂🤍
📹 @derekblasberg
|
507.1K | 6.0K | 8.0M | view |
| 2 |
Congratulations to @therealsophiagrace on baby number three! Here she is at 8 y…
|
91.8K | 391 | 909.5K | view |
| 3 |
@HarryStyles tonight at Wembly. Amazing as always.
|
66.2K | 1.5K | — | view |
| 4 |
HBD CC. ILYSM.
@courteneycoxofficial
|
47.9K | 186 | 915.8K | view |
| 5 |
Who remembers when they first saw this performance?
@missymisdemeanorelliott
|
46.0K | 825 | 1.1M | view |
| 6 |
Being married is the greatest joy of my life. It has been for 18 years. Happy P…
|
23.3K | 523 | — | view |
| 7 |
Happy birthday @brandicarlile. You are one of the most talented people on the p…
|
19.2K | 695 | 351.2K | view |
| 8 |
Happy birthday to one of my favorite people, @SeanHayes. Here’s a look back at …
|
12.5K | 136 | 265.0K | view |
| 9 |
Happy birthday, @melissa_etheridge. I’m so glad you came to my window. I mean s…
|
9.5K | 330 | 318.4K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @ellendegeneres posts on Instagram
1.8
Posts / week
4.4 days
Avg gap between posts
Wednesday
Peak posting days
13:00, 15:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @ellendegeneres 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
@ellendegeneres'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 | 34,012 | 68,024 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 92,175 | 92,175 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 33,594 | 100,782 |
| Thursday | 1 | 46,859 | 46,859 |
| Friday | 2 | 11,218 | 22,437 |
| Saturday | 2 | 256,771 | 513,542 |
| Sunday | 1 | 5,886 | 5,886 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @ellendegeneres maintains output
4
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
25.0%
Active days
Posted at least once
4.4 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @ellendegeneres's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
108
Avg Caption Chars
84
Median Chars
241
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 48.1K |
| Medium (40-100) | 7 | 98.2K |
| Long (100+) | 4 | 28.6K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 129.7M followers (Mega)
$648,389 to $1,556,133
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @ellendegeneres
How many followers does @ellendegeneres have on Instagram?
@ellendegeneres has 129,677,768 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @ellendegeneres's Instagram engagement rate?
@ellendegeneres has an engagement rate of 0.05% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 69.8K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.02%.
How much does @ellendegeneres earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @ellendegeneres's sponsorship value at $648,389 to $1,556,133 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @ellendegeneres published on Instagram?
@ellendegeneres has published 12,000 posts on Instagram.
What is @ellendegeneres's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 507,060 likes and 6,003 comments.
How often does @ellendegeneres post on Instagram?
@ellendegeneres posts approximately 1.8 times per week, with an average gap of 4.4 days between posts. Peak posting days are Wednesday.
How does @ellendegeneres compare to other Instagram creators?
@ellendegeneres sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @billieeilish, @k.mbappe, @championsleague.
Is @ellendegeneres verified on Instagram?
Yes, @ellendegeneres is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @ellendegeneres's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Nov 2, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 20, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @ellendegeneres Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 2 November 2026, posts analysed 20 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/ellendegeneres-instagram-profile-stats/