Michael Hafftka
Artist 50 years documenting a mind Works in @metmuseum @themuseumofmodernart + more
23.6K
Followers
5.7K
Following
508
Posts
1.34%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Michael Hafftka (@hafftka) has 23,634 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 508 posts. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 268 likes and 36 comments on average (median 284 likes), an engagement rate of 1.34% of followers. Over the 164 days we have tracked it, the account gained 1,534 followers (+6.9%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @hafftka'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 | Micro |
| Followers | 23,634 |
| Following | 5,748 |
| Posts | 508 |
| Verified | No |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 268 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 36 |
| Videos | 3 |
| Photos & carousels | 9 |
| Engagement Rate | 1.34% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @hafftka's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+1.5K
Net Change
+6.9%
% Change
+9
Avg / Day
164
Days Tracked
75
Data Points
Tracked between May 6, 2026 (22,100 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (23,634 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23,634 | +33 | |
| 23,601 | +267 | |
| 23,334 | +98 | |
| 23,236 | +446 | |
| 22,790 | +592 | |
| 22,198 | +98 | |
| 22,100 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
268
Avg Likes/Post
36
Avg Comments/Post
3.2K
Total Likes
428
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 419 Micro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 2.48%, middle half 0.94% to 6.0%)
1.34%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
165
Avg Likes on Videos (3)
303
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (9)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @hafftka's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 312 likes and comments; 1 of the 12 reached twice that (624 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @hafftka's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
655 likes · 97 comments
2.4× @hafftka's average post · 2.4× the median post.
"Joy Ride 2025 64” X 54” acrylic on linen and the digital animation of it! “Joy Ride” explores the human capacity to create lightness in the face of overwhelming darkness. It speaks to those moments when we choose movement over paralysis, when we pedal forward not because the…"
945 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Wednesday
Day Posted
22:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
Each one appears in a single post, so none stands out as a regular tag.
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 681 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
3
Videos / Reels
9
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @hafftka
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joy Ride 2025 64” X 54” acrylic on linen and the digital animation of it!
“J…
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655 | 97 | — | view |
| 2 |
Holding the Line 2016-2026 78” X 100” oil on linen
He stands in the center of…
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342 | 44 | — | view |
| 3 |
Self Portrait 2025 16” X 12” oil on linen
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340 | 51 | — | view |
| 4 |
Some of Michael Hafftka’s works can be found in major public collections worldw…
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297 | 32 | 1.9K | view |
| 5 |
Fly 1995 78” X 62” oil on linen
This painting was on the cover of my Housatonic…
|
296 | 33 | — | view |
| 6 |
Ill-Matched Lovers
30 x 30 oil on linen
My version of Quentin Matsys’ Ill-Matc…
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289 | 25 | — | view |
| 7 |
Covenant Between the Pieces 1997 78” X 62” oil on canvas
ABOUT COVENANT BETWE…
|
280 | 30 | — | view |
| 8 |
Held Together 2026 48” X 60” acrylic on linen
I am also posting a digital ani…
|
201 | 52 | — | view |
| 9 |
Family 1987 78” X 100” oil on linen
Happy Mother’s Day!
|
174 | 13 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @hafftka posts on Instagram
Tuesday, Sunday
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 @hafftka 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
@hafftka'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 | 2 | 159 | 318 |
| Tuesday | 3 | 276 | 828 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 752 | 752 |
| Thursday | 1 | 310 | 310 |
| Friday | 1 | 253 | 253 |
| Saturday | 1 | 93 | 93 |
| Sunday | 3 | 364 | 1,091 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @hafftka's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
681
Avg Caption Chars
581
Median Chars
1902
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 289 |
| Long (100+) | 10 | 307 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 23.6K followers (Micro)
$236 to $473
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @hafftka
How many followers does @hafftka have on Instagram?
@hafftka has 23,634 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Micro-tier group (10K to 50K followers).
What is @hafftka's Instagram engagement rate?
@hafftka has an engagement rate of 1.34% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 268 likes per post.
How much does @hafftka earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @hafftka's sponsorship value at $236 to $473 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @hafftka published on Instagram?
@hafftka has published 508 posts on Instagram.
What is @hafftka's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 655 likes and 97 comments.
How often does @hafftka post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @hafftka: 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 Tuesday, Sunday.
How does @hafftka compare to other Instagram creators?
@hafftka sits in the Micro-tier group alongside accounts like @ddbchicago, @taylormotter, @dietitian.muna.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @hafftka's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @hafftka Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/hafftka-instagram-profile-stats/