Pope Francis
"I want to walk with you along the way of God's mercy and tenderness." (Official Account, copyright Vatican Media)
9.7M
Followers
29
Following
1.9K
Posts
4.94%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Pope Francis (@franciscus) has 9,711,797 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 1,947 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 480.1K likes and 4.9K comments on average (median 355.5K likes), an engagement rate of 4.94% of followers. Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account lost 131,078 followers (-1.3%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @franciscus'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 | 9,711,797 |
| Following | 29 |
| Posts | 1,947 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 480,074 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 4,923 |
| Videos | 4 |
| Photos & carousels | 8 |
| Engagement Rate | 4.94% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @franciscus's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-131.1K
Net Change
-1.3%
% Change
-917
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (9,842,875 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (9,711,797 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9,711,797 | -14,384 | |
| 9,726,181 | -27,564 | |
| 9,753,745 | -28,149 | |
| 9,781,894 | -31,015 | |
| 9,812,909 | -29,966 | |
| 9,842,875 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
480.1K
Avg Likes/Post
4.9K
Avg Comments/Post
5.8M
Total Likes
59.1K
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%)
4.94%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
584.6K
Avg Likes on Videos (4)
427.8K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (8)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @franciscus's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 357,373 likes and comments; 2 of the 12 reached twice that (714,746 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @franciscus's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
2,140,454 likes · 29,133 comments
4.4× @franciscus's average post · 6.0× the median post.
"EN: I would like us to renew our hope that #peace is possible! From the Holy Sepulchre, the Church of the Resurrection, where this year #Easter is being celebrated by Catholics and Orthodox on the same day, may the light of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire…"
1,903 characters
Video
Format
Sunday
Day Posted
12:00 UTC
Hour Posted
13.5M
Views
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 | 1195 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 1.3 posts/week |
Content Mix
4
Videos / Reels
8
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @franciscus
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
EN: I would like us to renew our hope that #peace is possible! From the Holy Se…
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2.1M | 29.1K | 13.5M | view |
| 2 |
EN: Sisters, brothers, in the wonder of our Easter faith, carrying in our heart…
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1.1M | 5.8K | — | view |
| 3 |
EN: I would like to invite you, today, to join me in praising the Lord, who nev…
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591.4K | 10.1K | — | view |
| 4 |
EN: You have continued to pray for me with so much patience and perseverance: t…
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393.6K | 5.6K | — | view |
| 5 |
EN: Christ has conquered sin and destroyed death, yet the power of His Resurrec…
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388.0K | 955 | — | view |
| 6 |
EN: Today we have followed Jesus, first in a festive procession and then along …
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366.5K | 1.9K | — | view |
| 7 |
EN: Your cross tears down walls, cancels debts, quashes judgements, establishes…
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344.6K | 1.8K | — | view |
| 8 |
EN: Let us ask the Lord to make our hearts humble and receptive.
PT: Peçamos ao…
|
182.0K | 2.6K | — | view |
| 9 |
#PapaFrancesco #ViaCrucis
Ci lasci le tue vesti, come reliquie di un amore con…
|
137.1K | 13 | 1.1M | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @franciscus posts on Instagram
1.3
Posts / week
6.1 days
Avg gap between posts
Sunday
Peak posting days
12:00, 20:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @franciscus 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
@franciscus'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2 | 30,854 | 61,707 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 184,571 | 184,571 |
| Thursday | 1 | 93,802 | 93,802 |
| Friday | 2 | 241,742 | 483,484 |
| Saturday | 1 | 389,001 | 389,001 |
| Sunday | 5 | 921,478 | 4,607,391 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @franciscus 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
14.9%
Active days
Posted at least once
6.1 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @franciscus's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
1195
Avg Caption Chars
1264
Median Chars
1903
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 485.0K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 9.7M followers (Mega)
$48,559 to $116,542
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @franciscus
How many followers does @franciscus have on Instagram?
@franciscus has 9,711,797 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @franciscus's Instagram engagement rate?
@franciscus has an engagement rate of 4.94% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 480.1K likes per post.
How much does @franciscus earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @franciscus's sponsorship value at $48,559 to $116,542 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @franciscus published on Instagram?
@franciscus has published 1,947 posts on Instagram.
What is @franciscus's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 2,140,454 likes and 29,133 comments.
How often does @franciscus post on Instagram?
@franciscus posts approximately 1.3 times per week, with an average gap of 6.1 days between posts. Peak posting days are Sunday.
How does @franciscus compare to other Instagram creators?
@franciscus sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @jimmybutler, @demetakalin, @damianlillard.
Is @franciscus verified on Instagram?
Yes, @franciscus is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @franciscus's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 19, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @franciscus Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/franciscus-instagram-profile-stats/