Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.

@hubermanlab

• Professor of Neurobiology & Ophthalmology @stanford.med @stanford • Neuroscience Research & Education • Host of the Huberman Lab podcast

7.8M

Followers

2.8K

Following

1.7K

Posts

0.18%

Engagement Rate

≈ -0.2% over 98d Mega tier Updated Aug 31, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator sits at rank 463 out of over 1,800 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 16.5 times larger than the median. This verified Scientist account has established a presence with 1,660 total posts to build its authority in neurobiology and education. The engagement rate of 0.18% falls below the 1.43% median for accounts of this scale. The following report breaks down audience interaction patterns and content performance metrics.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 7,817,132
Following 2,776
Posts 1,660
Verified Yes
Category Scientist

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 13,516
Avg Comments per Post 621
Videos 12
Photos 0
Engagement Rate 0.18%

Follower Growth Over Time

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

-15396

Net Change

-0.2%

% Change

-157

Avg / Day

98

Days Tracked

38

Data Points

Tracked between May 24, 2026 (7,832,528 followers) and Aug 31, 2026 (7,817,132 followers).

The account maintained a stable count of 7.8M followers over 98 days. The follower count stayed flat with only a 0.2% change during this period.

What the trajectory means

The @hubermanlab account remained flat with a -0.2% change over the tracked period. This stability identifies the creator as a known quantity for consistent brand placement. The steady daily pace allows for predictable campaign planning without the volatility of rapid fluctuations.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@hubermanlab ranks 1665 out of 1851 for its engagement rate. This performance sits well below the tracked median of 1.43 percent. Such a low percentage means fewer followers interact with each post compared to the average creator in the corpus.

The engagement rate of 0.18% falls well below the 1.43% median and ranks 1665 of 1851. This indicates that the audience reacts far less than the typical Instagram user. While the account generates a steady volume of likes, the disparity between passive approval and active conversation is stark. On average, every 22 likes generate just one comment. This ratio suggests that followers primarily consume content without entering into public dialogue. The reach remains inconsistent because only 8.3% of recent posts doubled the average engagement rate. No posts reached the 5x threshold, which suggests a lack of consistent explosive growth from individual pieces of content. The data confirms that while the follower base is large, it does not translate into high levels of interactive participation. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

13.5K

Avg Likes/Post

621

Avg Comments/Post

162.2K

Total Likes

7.4K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mega

0.18%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Per-Post Engagement Trend

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

Top post by @hubermanlab

63,347 likes · 2,159 comments

4.6× @hubermanlab's average post · 9.8× the median post.

"PROTOCOLS: An Operating Manual for the Human Body …is finally ready for release! Official Release date: Sept. 15, 2026 Published by: @simonandschuster @_simonelement PROTOCOLS Is now available for pre-order at all major books sellers (Amazon etc.) & at protocolsbook.com The a"

581 characters

Video

Format

Monday

Day Posted

23:00 UTC

Hour Posted

436.3K

Views

Hashtags: #science #health #performance #protocols #books

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved a high engagement ratio with nearly one comment for every twenty-nine likes. This content performed at a multiplier of 9.8 over the median post on this account. The specific timing and introductory hook indicate that long-form, authoritative announcements drive much higher participation than standard updates. Use the recurring hashtags #science, #neuroscience, #health, #performance, and #protocols to signal niche authority to the algorithm. While your average engagement is modest relative to total follower count, the data suggests a loyal audience prefers deep information over high-frequency posting. Maintain a steady cadence of roughly one post per week to build trust with this specific demographic. The account maintains a consistent presence for its large following.

Top Hashtags

#science (3) #neuroscience (2) #health (1) #performance (1) #protocols (1) #books (1) #ciência (1)

Top Keywords

science (21) motivation (16) episode (14) interest (12) brain (11) thank (11) about (10) human (10) podcast (10) dopamine (10) expert (9) discuss (9) protocols (9) huberman (9) neuroscience (9) link (8) other (8) comment (7) there (7) full (6) cognitive (6) tools (6) learning (6) both (6) health (6) hubermanlab (6) questions (6) body (6) book (6) circuits (6)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 1217 chars
Posting Frequency 1.1 posts/week

Content Mix

12

Videos / Reels

0

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

PROTOCOLS: An Operating Manual for the Human Body …is finally ready for release! Official Release date: Sept. 15, 2026…

63.3K likes 2.2K comments 436.3K views Video
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PROTOCOLS: An Operating Manual for the Human Body SLEEP EXERCISE STRESS CONTROL NUTRITION LIGHT MOTIVATION FOCUS LEA…

20.4K likes 726 comments 217.3K views Video
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Comment RETRAIN & I’ll DM you a link to the full discussion about how to accelerate how fast you learn and how to impro…

18.2K likes 1.9K comments 33.9K views Video
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PROMPTING IS AN ESSENTIAL SKILL & ONE THAT WILL BE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT TO GET GENUINE LEARNING BENEFITS FROM AI • I…

17.4K likes 359 comments 388.1K views Video
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Comment DRIVE and I’ll DM you a link to the full episode: How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination with Dr…

7.0K likes 651 comments 279.4K views Video
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LIVE EVENT: HUBERMAN LAB & PROTOCOLS • Hubermanlab.com/events for tickets September 17, 2026 @radiocitymusichall in …

6.4K likes 287 comments 104.2K views Video
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DOPAMINE IS ABOUT WANTING & SEEKING THINGS NOT HAVING & ENJOYING THEM • Here Dr Masud Hussain is referring to dopamine…

6.2K likes 120 comments 192.0K views Video
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Comment EMOTION & I will DM you link to the full episode: Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regula…

6.1K likes 551 comments 243.9K views Video
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DELIBERATE COLD EXPOSURE MAKES YOU LESS REACTIVE TO SMALL STRESSORS • My guest on the Huberman Lab podcast out now is …

5.6K likes 166 comments 261.9K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @hubermanlab

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
PROTOCOLS: An Operating Manual for the Human Body …is finally ready for release…
63.3K 2.2K view
2
PROTOCOLS: An Operating Manual for the Human Body SLEEP EXERCISE STRESS CONTR…
20.4K 726 view
3
Comment RETRAIN & I’ll DM you a link to the full discussion about how to accele…
18.2K 1.9K view
4
PROMPTING IS AN ESSENTIAL SKILL & ONE THAT WILL BE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT TO GE…
17.4K 359 view
5
Comment DRIVE and I’ll DM you a link to the full episode: How to Improve Motiva…
7.0K 651 view
6
LIVE EVENT: HUBERMAN LAB & PROTOCOLS • Hubermanlab.com/events for tickets Se…
6.4K 287 view
7
DOPAMINE IS ABOUT WANTING & SEEKING THINGS NOT HAVING & ENJOYING THEM • Here D…
6.2K 120 view
8
Comment EMOTION & I will DM you link to the full episode: Neuroscience of Emoti…
6.1K 551 view
9
DELIBERATE COLD EXPOSURE MAKES YOU LESS REACTIVE TO SMALL STRESSORS • My guest…
5.6K 166 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @hubermanlab posts on Instagram

The creator maintains a steady grind with posts averaging 1.1 times per week. This output sits well above the median of 0.6 and secures a high ranking of 463 out of 1851 based on frequency. A consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm rather than a clockwork schedule. The creator often experiences long gaps followed by short bursts of activity, as seen in their two day maximum posting streak. Fresh content typically lands on Monday and Wednesday. The busiest hour for new uploads is 23:00 UTC. Marketers should expect unpredictable waves of content rather than a predictable daily flow. Because the cadence is steady but the internal consistency is low, you cannot rely on a fixed calendar to predict exactly when a post will land. You should plan your campaign around the known high volume average while remaining flexible for their sporadic bursts. The consistent frequency despite poor timing scores suggests they prioritize specific content milestones over a rigid posting schedule.

1.1

Posts / week

164.0h

Avg gap between posts

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Peak posting days

23:00, 21:00, 17:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

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

How often @hubermanlab 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 @hubermanlab publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 23:00, 21:00, 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 @hubermanlab hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts 1.1 times per week with the most activity on Monday and Wednesday. The busiest hour for engagement is 23:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

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

science (21) motivation (16) episode (14) interest (12) brain (11) thank (11) about (10) human (10) podcast (10) dopamine (10) expert (9) discuss (9) protocols (9) huberman (9) neuroscience (9) link (8) other (8) comment (7) there (7) full (6) cognitive (6) tools (6) learning (6) both (6) health (6) hubermanlab (6) questions (6) body (6) book (6) circuits (6)

Best Day of the Week to Post

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

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 5 21,109 105,547
Wednesday 2 10,641 21,282
Thursday 1 2,955 2,955
Friday 2 13,913 27,826
Saturday 1 5,756 5,756
Sunday 1 6,278 6,278

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @hubermanlab maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

16.0%

Active days

Posted at least once

164.0h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @hubermanlab's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

1217

Avg Caption Chars

1298

Median Chars

1981

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Long (100+) 12 14.1K

The audience engages most with captions of 50 to 75 characters. This range receives the highest engagement compared to shorter or longer options.

Who This Audience Is

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

The audience size is large and sits well above the median for tracked creators. This scale indicates an established reach that functions at a broadcast level rather than a niche community. The verified status and scientist category indicate a professional demographic interested in technical expertise. Engagement rates fall far below the median, which suggests the message lands much softer than typical creator accounts. This gap between high follower counts and low interaction rates is common for broad educational platforms where content serves as a reference point rather than a social feed. The audience size gives the brand wide visibility but lacks the concentrated participation of smaller creators. Based on the data, this audience fits the health and wellness category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @hubermanlab is long form educational content and podcast sponsorships. A sponsored post commands a band of $39.1K to $93.8K based on the follower count. Because this account ranks in the top 25 percent of the platform, the brand equity allows for a premium price over standard averages. However, the engagement rate of 0.18% sits well below the 1.43% median. This disparity suggests that while the reach is high, the immediate interaction per post is low compared to peers. The high rank justifies a premium, but the low engagement means the brand must prioritize top of funnel awareness over direct conversion. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 7.8M followers (Mega)

$39,086 – $93,806

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. A following 16.5 times the median puts the account in the top half of the market despite its mid-range rank. Engagement. The 0.18% rate falls well below the 1.43% median, indicating a struggle to spark active interaction from the large follower base. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts beat double the average engagement, showing a lack of frequent high-performing outliers. Trajectory. The flat growth over 98 days shows a stagnant follower count that is neither gaining nor losing momentum.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 7.8M followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.18% engagement rate trails the 1.43% 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 1.1 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @hubermanlab reveals a mega Instagram presence with 7,817,132 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.18%, averaging 13.5K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @hubermanlab

How many followers does @hubermanlab have on Instagram?

@hubermanlab has 7,817,132 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @hubermanlab's Instagram engagement rate?

@hubermanlab has an engagement rate of 0.18% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 13.5K likes per post.

How much does @hubermanlab earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @hubermanlab's estimated sponsorship value is $39,086 - $93,806 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @hubermanlab published on Instagram?

@hubermanlab has published 1,660 posts on Instagram.

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

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 63,347 likes and 2,159 comments.

How often does @hubermanlab post on Instagram?

@hubermanlab posts approximately 1.1 times per week, with an average gap of 164.0 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

How does @hubermanlab compare to other Instagram creators?

@hubermanlab sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @gurkansef, @nianaguerrero, @hermes.

Is @hubermanlab verified on Instagram?

Yes, @hubermanlab is a verified Instagram account.

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

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Aug 31, 2026