Explore South Carolina
Chris Tollefson’s Explore South Carolina. A daily dose of South Carolina History & Adventure. Based in York County, but featuring all of SC.
2.8K
Followers
186
Following
1.8K
Posts
0.74%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Explore South Carolina (@exploresouthcarolina) has 2,825 Instagram followers as of October 2, 2026 and 1,842 posts. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed, a post got 20 likes and 1 comments on average (median 19 likes), an engagement rate of 0.74% of followers. Over the 154 days we have tracked it, the account gained 89 followers (+3.2%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @exploresouthcarolina'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 | 2,825 |
| Following | 186 |
| Posts | 1,842 |
| Verified | No |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 20 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 1 |
| Videos | 3 |
| Photos & carousels | 9 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.74% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @exploresouthcarolina's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+89
Net Change
+3.2%
% Change
+1
Avg / Day
154
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 7, 2026 (2,739 followers) and Oct 8, 2026 (2,828 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2,828 | +5 | |
| 2,823 | +19 | |
| 2,804 | +23 | |
| 2,781 | -1 | |
| 2,782 | +28 | |
| 2,754 | +15 | |
| 2,739 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
20
Avg Likes/Post
1
Avg Comments/Post
243
Total Likes
8
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 500 Nano-tier accounts we track (median 3.81%, middle half 1.52% to 8.08%)
0.74%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
8
Avg Likes on Videos (3)
24
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (9)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @exploresouthcarolina'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 @exploresouthcarolina's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
50 likes · 0 comments
2.4× @exploresouthcarolina's average post · 2.5× the median post.
"The Monticello Store and Post Office, also known as the Monticello Mercantile, was built ca. 1820 per a local tradition. Stylistically, the building appears to date from the mid-nineteenth century. It was reportedly owned by the Reverend Jonathan Davis, a prominent minister and s"
576 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 245 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.1 posts/week |
Content Mix
3
Videos / Reels
9
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @exploresouthcarolina
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Monticello Store and Post Office, also known as the Monticello Mercantile, …
|
50 | 0 | view | |
| 2 |
This Neoclassical home in Ridgeway was built around 1910 for Charles Wray, a pr…
|
47 | 2 | view | |
| 3 |
Tried TJ’s in Rock Hill today. TJ’s burger, hot beef sandwich, and chicken frie…
|
29 | 3 | view | |
| 4 |
The Varnville United Methodist Church was organized by Rev. Barry Varn and his …
|
28 | 0 | view | |
| 5 |
All of us in South Carolina a saddened by the school bus accident that occurred…
|
26 | 1 | view | |
| 6 |
The Culp House was built ca. 1857 for Benjamin Dudley Culp, a prosperous busine…
|
19 | 1 | view | |
| 7 |
History of Macedonia-Angelus School, outside of Jefferson, South Carolina
|
11 | 0 | 236 | view |
| 8 |
Mama Lina’s in Fort Mill
I enjoyed a 2 slice special with a drink for $8. I sha…
|
10 | 0 | view | |
| 9 |
History of the Rembert Church in Lee County, South Carolina.
|
8 | 0 | 91 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @exploresouthcarolina posts on Instagram
0.1
Posts / week
2524.4h
Avg gap between posts
Monday, Saturday, Thursday
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.
Best Day of the Week to Post
@exploresouthcarolina's engagement broken down by day of the week
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4 | 11 | 45 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 49 | 49 |
| Thursday | 2 | 38 | 77 |
| Friday | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Saturday | 3 | 16 | 49 |
| Sunday | 1 | 28 | 28 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @exploresouthcarolina maintains output
3
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
1.0%
Active days
Posted at least once
2524.4h
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @exploresouthcarolina's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
245
Avg Caption Chars
250
Median Chars
610
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 5 | 17 |
| Long (100+) | 7 | 24 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 2.8K followers (Nano)
No estimate
We give no per-post estimate under 10,000 followers (see methodology)
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What we have recorded about @exploresouthcarolina over time, and ongoing alerts.
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @exploresouthcarolina
How many followers does @exploresouthcarolina have on Instagram?
@exploresouthcarolina has 2,825 followers on Instagram, placing them in the nano creator tier.
What is @exploresouthcarolina's Instagram engagement rate?
@exploresouthcarolina has an engagement rate of 0.74% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 20 likes per post.
How much does @exploresouthcarolina earn on Instagram?
We don't estimate a sponsored-post price for accounts under 10,000 followers, and @exploresouthcarolina has 2,825. At that size the price depends on the niche and the deal more than on follower count.
How many posts has @exploresouthcarolina published on Instagram?
@exploresouthcarolina has published 1,842 posts on Instagram.
What is @exploresouthcarolina's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 50 likes and 0 comments.
How often does @exploresouthcarolina post on Instagram?
@exploresouthcarolina posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 2524.4 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Monday, Saturday, Thursday.
How does @exploresouthcarolina compare to other Instagram creators?
@exploresouthcarolina sits in the Nano creator tier alongside accounts like @missingfilemon, @mielethjans, @caseylawrence.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @exploresouthcarolina's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Oct 2, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @exploresouthcarolina Instagram stats and analytics, analysis date 2 October 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/exploresouthcarolina-instagram-profile-stats/