51.0M
Followers
68
Following
1.1K
Posts
0.32%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Gareth Bale (@garethbale11) has 51,041,120 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 1,106 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 164.5K likes and 799 comments on average (median 35.5K likes), an engagement rate of 0.32% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.07%). Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account lost 65,907 followers (-0.1%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @garethbale11'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 | 51,041,120 |
| Following | 68 |
| Posts | 1,106 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Athlete |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 164,476 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 799 |
| Videos | 8 |
| Photos & carousels | 4 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.32% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @garethbale11's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-65.9K
Net Change
-0.1%
% Change
-461
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (51,107,027 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (51,041,120 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 51,041,120 | -44,462 | |
| 51,085,582 | -56,064 | |
| 51,141,646 | -34,100 | |
| 51,175,746 | +55,328 | |
| 51,120,418 | +13,391 | |
| 51,107,027 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
164.5K
Avg Likes/Post
799
Avg Comments/Post
2.0M
Total Likes
9.6K
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%)
0.32%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.07%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
28.6K
Avg Likes on Videos (8)
436.3K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (4)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @garethbale11's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 35,915 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (71,830 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @garethbale11's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
933,850 likes · 2,530 comments
5.6× @garethbale11's average post · 26.0× the median post.
"NY 🍎"
4 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
16:00 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 | 145 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.3 posts/week |
Content Mix
8
Videos / Reels
4
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @garethbale11
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
NY 🍎
|
933.9K | 2.5K | — | view |
| 2 |
A real pleasure to chat to @christensenmike for @britishgq
Photography @jamie…
|
333.0K | 1.9K | — | view |
| 3 |
A pleasure to launch Juggernaut Sports alongside @john__shulman.
A dedicated p…
|
242.2K | 580 | — | view |
| 4 |
NYC with my boy
|
236.1K | 963 | — | view |
| 5 |
We’ve got a BMW i7, excited fans, an undercover product genius and @garethbale1…
|
59.3K | 891 | 9.3M | view |
| 6 |
An amazing week in South Korea 🇰🇷
|
35.6K | 310 | 112.3K | view |
| 7 |
Our fourth Gareth Bale Festival of Sport and the best one yet!
It’s inspiring …
|
35.4K | 534 | 217.0K | view |
| 8 |
Bale v Bullard ends tied and with a big hug 🤗
Great battle out there lads!
#…
|
32.3K | 531 | 317.5K | view |
| 9 |
@iconsseries
|
26.9K | 856 | 130.4K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @garethbale11 posts on Instagram
0.3
Posts / week
30 days
Avg gap between posts
Tuesday, Saturday
Peak posting days
—
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @garethbale11 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
@garethbale11'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 | 3 | 504,676 | 1,514,028 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 31,836 | 63,673 |
| Thursday | 1 | 35,912 | 35,912 |
| Friday | 2 | 36,378 | 72,755 |
| Saturday | 3 | 88,038 | 264,113 |
| Sunday | 1 | 32,822 | 32,822 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @garethbale11 maintains output
1
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
3.6%
Active days
Posted at least once
30 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @garethbale11's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
145
Avg Caption Chars
113
Median Chars
585
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 4 | 309.3K |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 173.1K |
| Long (100+) | 6 | 66.7K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 51.0M followers (Mega)
$255,206 to $612,493
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @garethbale11
How many followers does @garethbale11 have on Instagram?
@garethbale11 has 51,041,120 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @garethbale11's Instagram engagement rate?
@garethbale11 has an engagement rate of 0.32% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 164.5K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.07%.
How much does @garethbale11 earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @garethbale11's sponsorship value at $255,206 to $612,493 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @garethbale11 published on Instagram?
@garethbale11 has published 1,106 posts on Instagram.
What is @garethbale11's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 933,850 likes and 2,530 comments.
How often does @garethbale11 post on Instagram?
@garethbale11 posts approximately 0.3 times per week, with an average gap of 30 days between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Saturday.
How does @garethbale11 compare to other Instagram creators?
@garethbale11 sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @rashmika_mandanna, @cznburak, @gucci.
Is @garethbale11 verified on Instagram?
Yes, @garethbale11 is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @garethbale11'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). @garethbale11 Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/garethbale11-instagram-profile-stats/