Haliey Welch

Haliey Welch

@hay_welch

Save the animals @hwpaws Brands/Booking: [email protected]

2.1M

Followers

182

Following

159

Posts

0.42%

Engagement Rate

≈ +0.4% over 72d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 621 out of 1,606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 2.9 times the median size. As a verified Mega tier account with 159 posts, she maintains a professional presence despite not having a specific category assigned. Her engagement rate of 0.42 percent falls below the 0.93 percent median for her peers. The rest of this report explores her audience interaction patterns and historical performance data.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 2,121,339
Following 182
Posts 159
Verified Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 8,587
Avg Comments per Post 374
Videos 11
Photos 1
Engagement Rate 0.42%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @hay_welch's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

+9.4K

Net Change

+0.4%

% Change

+131

Avg / Day

72

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 6, 2026 (2,100,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (2,109,400 followers).

The account grew by 21.3K followers over 52 days. The steady upward trend resulted in a 1.0% increase.

What the trajectory means

The @hay_welch account gained 21.3K followers over the tracked period. This upward trend makes the profile worth getting in on early as an emerging opportunity. A steady pace of 410 new followers per day allows for consistent campaign planning.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@hay_welch ranks 536 out of 778 for engagement rate because its performance sits below the tracked median. This lower percentage indicates that the account generates less interaction per follower than the average creator in the database. The gap between this profile and the median highlights a lower level of audience involvement.

The engagement rate of 0.42% falls below the 0.93% median, ranking 536 out of 778. This indicates that the audience interacts less than typical for this platform. While the average of 8.6K likes per post shows steady recognition, the lower comment volume suggests a passive relationship with the content. A stark contrast exists between formats. The single photo received 30.1K likes compared to the 6.6K average for videos. This data proves the audience rewards static imagery over video content. Reach remains inconsistent and lacks high-growth spikes. Only 8.3% of posts doubled the account average, while none reached the five times threshold. These figures suggest that growth is stable but rarely breaks through to broader circles. The lack of explosive reach confirms a limited expansion beyond existing followers. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

8.6K

Avg Likes/Post

374

Avg Comments/Post

103.0K

Total Likes

4.5K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mega

0.42%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

6.6K

Avg Likes on Videos (11)

30.1K

Avg Likes on Photos (1)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @hay_welch'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 @hay_welch's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @hay_welch

30,131 likes · 191 comments

3.4× @hay_welch's average post · 5.0× the median post.

"Happy Mother’s Day to my Granny girl! So grateful for her. 🥹🩷"

61 characters

Photo

Format

Sunday

Day Posted

16:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved a 5.0x multiplier over the account median by utilizing a personal narrative and specific timing on a Sunday afternoon. This high engagement also maintained a healthy ratio of comments to likes for its reach. To replicate this success, aim for mid-length captions between 40 and 100 characters. These posts average 10.1K likes while short captions under 40 characters perform poorly at just 4.9K. This suggests that the audience prefers a few sentences of context over minimal text or long blocks of copy. Use the recurring hashtags #garden, #whatsinmygarden, #gardenhaul, and #vegetablegarden to signal your niche clearly to the algorithm. Maintain a steady posting cadence of roughly one and a half times per week. While the average engagement is modest compared to the total follower count, consistent output remains the primary strategy for growth. The account currently reaches 2.1 million followers.

Top Hashtags

#garden (1) #whatsinmygarden (1) #gardenhaul (1) #vegetablegarden (1)

Top Keywords

youtube (5) live (3) happy (2) vlog (2) hours (2) victoriassecret (2) link (2) tomorrow (2) instagram (2) controls (2) channel (2) watch (2) help (1) find (1) sharon (1) bathandbodyworks (1) place (1) garden (1) whatsinmygarden (1) gardenhaul (1) vegetablegarden (1) bottoms (1) guess (1) model (1) stories (1) models (1) someone (1) these (1) babies (1) logan (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 86 chars
Posting Frequency 1.5 posts/week

Content Mix

11

Videos / Reels

1

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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Happy Mother’s Day to my Granny girl! So grateful for her. 🥹🩷

30.1K likes 191 comments
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My happy place 👩🏼‍🌾🍅 #garden #whatsinmygarden #gardenhaul #vegetablegarden

16.3K likes 607 comments 647.8K views Video
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Hey y’all! I’m excited to announce that I’m now on @cameo!!! A portion of the proceeds go to @hwpaws. Link in bio! 🤠

14.5K likes 1.7K comments 911.3K views Video
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Southerner’s Coffee is that gurllll 🧋 @southernerscoffee

6.4K likes 331 comments 189.4K views Video
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Help me find Sharon!!! 🩷✨ @7brewcoffee @bathandbodyworks

6.1K likes 240 comments 133.5K views Video
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TOMORROW on YouTube… 24 hours as @victoriassecret models with @chelseabradford_ 👼🏼✨🩷

5.9K likes 160 comments 316.9K views Video
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Instagram Controls What I Eat coming at you TOMORROW on my YouTube channel! 🤤🧀

5.7K likes 239 comments 173.9K views Video
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New YouTube vlog is live right now! 🤠 ➡️❓ Go watch and let me know what you think of my new look!

5.4K likes 347 comments 252.6K views Video
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Bottoms up I guess 🥴 @chelseabradford_

4.7K likes 261 comments 232.8K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @hay_welch

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Happy Mother’s Day to my Granny girl! So grateful for her. 🥹🩷
30.1K 191 view
2
My happy place 👩🏼‍🌾🍅 #garden #whatsinmygarden #gardenhaul #vegetablegarden
16.3K 607 view
3
Hey y’all! I’m excited to announce that I’m now on @cameo!!! A portion of the p…
14.5K 1.7K view
4
Southerner’s Coffee is that gurllll 🧋 @southernerscoffee
6.4K 331 view
5
Help me find Sharon!!! 🩷✨ @7brewcoffee @bathandbodyworks
6.1K 240 view
6
TOMORROW on YouTube… 24 hours as @victoriassecret models with @chelseabradford_…
5.9K 160 view
7
Instagram Controls What I Eat coming at you TOMORROW on my YouTube channel! 🤤🧀
5.7K 239 view
8
New YouTube vlog is live right now! 🤠 ➡️❓ Go watch and let me know what you th…
5.4K 347 view
9
Bottoms up I guess 🥴 @chelseabradford_
4.7K 261 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @hay_welch posts on Instagram

This creator follows a steady grind by posting roughly 1.5 times per week. This frequency sits above the median of 1.1 posts per week and places the account at rank 621 out of 1606 among peers. The consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic schedule rather than a clockwork rhythm. You will see irregular gaps between uploads followed by short bursts of activity. Content lands most frequently on Tuesday and Wednesday with the busiest upload hour occurring at 19:00 UTC. Marketers should plan campaigns around these specific windows to align with new content drops. Because the posting cadence is frequent but inconsistent, you cannot rely on a predictable calendar for your tie-in. You must monitor the feed closely to catch fresh posts as they appear. The lack of a steady rhythm means spontaneous engagement may work better than a scheduled multi-day campaign. Plan your tactics around the actual appearance of content rather than a fixed weekly slot.

1.5

Posts / week

122.4h

Avg gap between posts

Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday

Peak posting days

19:00, 16:00, 17:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @hay_welch 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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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @hay_welch publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 19:00, 16:00, 17:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @hay_welch hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts about 1.5 times per week with the best performance on Tuesday and Wednesday. The busiest hour for engagement is 19:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @hay_welch's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

youtube (5) live (3) happy (2) vlog (2) hours (2) victoriassecret (2) link (2) tomorrow (2) instagram (2) controls (2) channel (2) watch (2) help (1) find (1) sharon (1) bathandbodyworks (1) place (1) garden (1) whatsinmygarden (1) gardenhaul (1) vegetablegarden (1) bottoms (1) guess (1) model (1) stories (1) models (1) someone (1) these (1) babies (1) logan (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@hay_welch's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 16,213 16,213
Tuesday 4 6,000 24,001
Wednesday 3 4,301 12,903
Thursday 1 4,917 4,917
Friday 1 2,220 2,220
Sunday 2 23,637 47,274

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @hay_welch maintains output

3

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

21.4%

Active days

Posted at least once

122.4h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @hay_welch's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

86

Avg Caption Chars

84

Median Chars

142

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 1 4.9K
Medium (40-100) 8 10.1K
Long (100+) 3 7.3K

The audience rewards medium captions of 40 to 100 characters with an average engagement of 10.1K. These posts perform better than short captions, which only receive 4.9K.

Who This Audience Is

What @hay_welch's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count sits well above the typical creator average and establishes a broad reach that exceeds standard niche boundaries. Verification status confirms a public profile, though the lack of a defined category suggests a generalist appeal rather than a targeted interest group. The engagement rate falls below the median, indicating that brand messages will land softer than they would with more active communities. This gap between high follower volume and lower interaction rates implies a passive audience that consumes content without frequent participation. Because the reach is wide but the interaction is low, the profile functions best as a top of funnel awareness play. The audience fits well within the lifestyle category for broad brand visibility.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

Sponsored posts drive the primary revenue stream for @hay_welch with an estimated value between $10.6K and $25.5K based on follower count. Her ranking places her above the median, meaning she commands a premium over standard accounts in her bracket. However, the 0.42% engagement rate falls well below the 0.93% median. This lower interaction level suggests the quoted price range represents a ceiling for the reach provided rather than a guaranteed floor. Brands should negotiate toward the lower end of the band to account for the lower-than-average audience participation. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 2.1M followers (Mega)

$10,607 – $25,456

Industry rate for mega Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking in the middle of the field with a following 2.9 times the median size indicates a solid but non-dominant footprint. Engagement. A 0.42% rate falls below the 0.93% median, suggesting content is failing to spark active audience interaction. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts beat their own average by double, showing a low frequency of standout high-performing content. Trajectory. The account gained roughly 410 followers per day over the last period, indicating steady growth.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 2.1M followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.42% engagement rate trails the 0.93% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 1.5 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @hay_welch reveals a mega Instagram presence with 2,121,339 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.42%, averaging 8.6K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @hay_welch

How many followers does @hay_welch have on Instagram?

@hay_welch has 2,121,339 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @hay_welch's Instagram engagement rate?

@hay_welch has an engagement rate of 0.42% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 8.6K likes per post.

How much does @hay_welch earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @hay_welch's estimated sponsorship value is $10,607 - $25,456 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @hay_welch published on Instagram?

@hay_welch has published 159 posts on Instagram.

What is @hay_welch's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 30,131 likes and 191 comments.

How often does @hay_welch post on Instagram?

@hay_welch posts approximately 1.5 times per week, with an average gap of 122.4 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday.

How does @hay_welch compare to other Instagram creators?

@hay_welch sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @oysho, @sriritajensen, @emadanwer.

Is @hay_welch verified on Instagram?

Yes, @hay_welch is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @hay_welch's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026