E L James Author
Storyteller. #FiftyShades #TheMister #TheMissus Ex-Telly 📚🎥📺 Gen X Adjacent
530.2K
Followers
1.4K
Following
4.5K
Posts
0.2%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
E L James Author (@erikaljames) has 530,248 Instagram followers as of October 18, 2026 and 4,478 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 1K likes and 50 comments on average (median 664 likes), an engagement rate of 0.2% of followers. Over the 144 days we have tracked it, the account lost 3,565 followers (-0.7%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @erikaljames'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 | Macro |
| Followers | 530,248 |
| Following | 1,427 |
| Posts | 4,478 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 1,040 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 50 |
| Videos | 7 |
| Photos & carousels | 5 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.2% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @erikaljames's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-3.6K
Net Change
-0.7%
% Change
-25
Avg / Day
144
Days Tracked
75
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (533,813 followers) and Oct 18, 2026 (530,248 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 530,248 | -392 | |
| 530,640 | -732 | |
| 531,372 | -918 | |
| 532,290 | -791 | |
| 533,081 | -732 | |
| 533,813 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
1.0K
Avg Likes/Post
50
Avg Comments/Post
12.5K
Total Likes
598
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 596 Macro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.36%, middle half 0.51% to 3.51%)
0.20%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
685
Avg Likes on Videos (7)
1.5K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (5)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @erikaljames's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 696 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (1,392 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @erikaljames's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
3,239 likes · 51 comments
3.0× @erikaljames's average post · 4.7× the median post.
"𝐻𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝐵𝑖𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑦 📖 Though most of us are not in Seattle, we 𝑎𝑙𝑙 are once again back with Mr Grey and Miss Steele. Doesn’t it feel good to be home? Fourteen years ago, their love story—with a kinky fuckery twist—, landed as elegantly as Charlie Tango on top of…"
2,045 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
21:00 UTC
Hour Posted
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 (posts with a caption) | 427 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
7
Videos / Reels
5
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @erikaljames
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
𝐻𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝐵𝑖𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑦 📖
Though most of us are not in Seattle, we 𝑎𝑙𝑙 …
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3.2K | 51 | — | view |
| 2 |
From #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and global phenomeno…
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2.7K | 222 | — | view |
| 3 |
The story that changed everything… now with the voice fans can’t stop talking a…
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1.6K | 118 | 13.0K | view |
| 4 |
The wait is over 🎧
Experience Fifty Shades of Grey like never before with bra…
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933 | 46 | 6.5K | view |
| 5 |
The books that sparked a global phenomenon are back with a stunning new look 🖤
…
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903 | 39 | — | view |
| 6 |
Happy Birthday Christian Grey #Fifty💛
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770 | 30 | 3.7K | view |
| 7 |
On my way to #TheSecretGarden with @saucybooks ♥️
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557 | 36 | 3.6K | view |
| 8 |
GOSS Covergirl Erika L. James @ErikaLJames is officially adding another title t…
|
506 | 18 | — | view |
| 9 |
Sicilian sunset ♥️🧡🇮🇹
|
462 | 14 | 3.8K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @erikaljames posts on Instagram
Thursday, Monday
Peak posting days
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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 @erikaljames 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
@erikaljames'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 | 1,120 | 3,361 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 348 | 348 |
| Thursday | 5 | 1,554 | 7,772 |
| Friday | 1 | 476 | 476 |
| Saturday | 2 | 558 | 1,117 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @erikaljames's caption length correlates with engagement
91.7%
Posts with Caption
427
Avg Caption Chars (captioned)
290
Median Chars
2045
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| No caption | 1 | 206 |
| Short (<40 chars) | 3 | 541 |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 416 |
| Long (100+) | 6 | 1.7K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 530.2K followers (Macro)
$4,242 to $7,954
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @erikaljames
How many followers does @erikaljames have on Instagram?
@erikaljames has 530,248 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @erikaljames's Instagram engagement rate?
@erikaljames has an engagement rate of 0.20% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 1.0K likes per post.
How much does @erikaljames earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @erikaljames's sponsorship value at $4,242 to $7,954 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @erikaljames published on Instagram?
@erikaljames has published 4,478 posts on Instagram.
What is @erikaljames's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 3,239 likes and 51 comments.
How often does @erikaljames post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @erikaljames: 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 Thursday, Monday.
How does @erikaljames compare to other Instagram creators?
@erikaljames sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @dewichien, @justinablakeney, @iviadamou_.
Is @erikaljames verified on Instagram?
Yes, @erikaljames is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @erikaljames's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 18, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @erikaljames Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 18 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/erikaljames-instagram-profile-stats/