169.1K
Followers
315
Following
520
Posts
14.08%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Griffin McElroy (@griffinmcelroy) has 169,103 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 520 posts. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on September 27, 2026, a post got 23.7K likes and 124 comments on average (median 6.7K likes), an engagement rate of 14.08% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 3.96%). Over the 146 days we have tracked it, the account gained 462 followers (+0.3%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @griffinmcelroy'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 | 169,103 |
| Following | 315 |
| Posts | 520 |
| Verified | No |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 23,679 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 124 |
| Videos | 6 |
| Photos & carousels | 6 |
| Engagement Rate | 14.08% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @griffinmcelroy's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+462
Net Change
+0.3%
% Change
+3
Avg / Day
146
Days Tracked
74
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (168,641 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (169,103 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 169,103 | +22 | |
| 169,081 | +382 | |
| 168,699 | -69 | |
| 168,768 | -22 | |
| 168,790 | +149 | |
| 168,641 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
23.7K
Avg Likes/Post
124
Avg Comments/Post
284.2K
Total Likes
1.5K
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%)
14.08%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 3.96%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
14.9K
Avg Likes on Videos (6)
32.4K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (6)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @griffinmcelroy's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 6,693 likes and comments; 5 of the 12 reached twice that (13,386 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @griffinmcelroy's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
150,797 likes · 330 comments
6.3× @griffinmcelroy's average post · 22.5× the median post.
Photo or carousel
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
It appears in one post, so it is not a regular tag.
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length (posts with a caption) | 255 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.4 posts/week |
Content Mix
6
Videos / Reels
6
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @griffinmcelroy
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No caption
|
150.8K | 330 | — | view |
| 2 |
ICYMI: It’s MaxFunDrive time, and we kicked things off with a new Fuser set! Fu…
|
38.5K | 221 | 186.3K | view |
| 3 |
Found some TRULY HEARTWARMING bathroom graffiti affirmations
|
28.8K | 140 | 118.4K | view |
| 4 |
No caption
|
27.9K | 434 | — | view |
| 5 |
The Stowaway is here! Outer space adventure! Appropriate for younger readers! T…
|
14.0K | 197 | 74.5K | view |
| 6 |
My favorite character from Friday Night Lights? Well, it’s either Billy Riggins…
|
9.1K | 62 | — | view |
| 7 |
🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED 🚨
@griffinmcelroy, March 11th at @artsatthearmory!
👑 The Reg…
|
4.2K | 20 | — | view |
| 8 |
Beloved podcast host Griffin McElroy wrote a Choose Your Own Adventure novel ca…
|
3.9K | 22 | 40.3K | view |
| 9 |
Definitely didn’t have a breakdown playing Rhythm Doctor today
|
3.6K | 24 | 34.5K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @griffinmcelroy posts on Instagram
0.4
Posts / week
21 days
Avg gap between posts
Thursday, Saturday
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.
Engagement by Day of the Week
@griffinmcelroy'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 | 21,232 | 42,465 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 15,344 | 30,687 |
| Thursday | 4 | 11,138 | 44,552 |
| Friday | 1 | 3,653 | 3,653 |
| Saturday | 3 | 54,763 | 164,289 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @griffinmcelroy 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
4.7%
Active days
Posted at least once
21 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @griffinmcelroy's caption length correlates with engagement
83.3%
Posts with Caption
255
Avg Caption Chars (captioned)
216
Median Chars
786
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| No caption | 2 | 89.7K |
| Medium (40-100) | 3 | 15.6K |
| Long (100+) | 7 | 8.5K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 169.1K followers (Macro)
$1,353 to $2,537
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @griffinmcelroy
How many followers does @griffinmcelroy have on Instagram?
@griffinmcelroy has 169,103 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @griffinmcelroy's Instagram engagement rate?
@griffinmcelroy has an engagement rate of 14.08% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 23.7K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 3.96%.
How much does @griffinmcelroy earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @griffinmcelroy's sponsorship value at $1,353 to $2,537 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @griffinmcelroy published on Instagram?
@griffinmcelroy has published 520 posts on Instagram.
What is @griffinmcelroy's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 150,797 likes and 330 comments.
How often does @griffinmcelroy post on Instagram?
@griffinmcelroy posts approximately 0.4 times per week, with an average gap of 21 days between posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Saturday.
How does @griffinmcelroy compare to other Instagram creators?
@griffinmcelroy sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @taradotcomme, @daichimao_official, @joeholder.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @griffinmcelroy's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Sep 27, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @griffinmcelroy Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 27 September 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/griffinmcelroy-instagram-profile-stats/