Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.
• Professor of Neurobiology & Ophthalmology @stanford.med @stanford • Neuroscience Research & Education • Host of the Huberman Lab podcast
8.1M
Followers
2.9K
Following
1.7K
Posts
0.18%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) has 8,125,961 Instagram followers as of October 15, 2026 and 1,689 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on August 31, 2026, a post got 13.5K likes and 621 comments on average (median 6.3K likes), an engagement rate of 0.18% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.08%). Over the 144 days we have tracked it, the account gained 293,433 followers (+3.7%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @hubermanlab'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 | 8,125,961 |
| Following | 2,868 |
| Posts | 1,689 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Scientist |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 13,516 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 621 |
| Videos | 12 |
| Photos & carousels | 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.
+293.4K
Net Change
+3.7%
% Change
+2.0K
Avg / Day
144
Days Tracked
72
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (7,832,528 followers) and Oct 15, 2026 (8,125,961 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8,125,961 | +23,100 | |
| 8,102,861 | +285,729 | |
| 7,817,132 | -6,103 | |
| 7,823,235 | -10,642 | |
| 7,833,877 | +1,349 | |
| 7,832,528 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
13.5K
Avg Likes/Post
621
Avg Comments/Post
162.2K
Total Likes
7.4K
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%)
0.18%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.08%.
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. The median post got 6,652 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (13,304 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @hubermanlab's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
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…"
581 characters
Video
Format
Monday
Day Posted
23:00 UTC
Hour Posted
436.3K
Views
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 | 1217 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
12
Videos / Reels
0
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @hubermanlab
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PROTOCOLS: An Operating Manual for the Human Body …is finally ready for release…
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63.3K | 2.2K | 436.3K | view |
| 2 |
PROTOCOLS: An Operating Manual for the Human Body
SLEEP
EXERCISE
STRESS CONTR…
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20.4K | 726 | 217.3K | view |
| 3 |
Comment RETRAIN & I’ll DM you a link to the full discussion about how to accele…
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18.2K | 1.9K | 33.9K | view |
| 4 |
PROMPTING IS AN ESSENTIAL SKILL & ONE THAT WILL BE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT TO GE…
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17.4K | 359 | 388.1K | view |
| 5 |
Comment DRIVE and I’ll DM you a link to the full episode: How to Improve Motiva…
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7.0K | 651 | 279.4K | view |
| 6 |
LIVE EVENT: HUBERMAN LAB & PROTOCOLS •
Hubermanlab.com/events for tickets
Se…
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6.4K | 287 | 104.2K | view |
| 7 |
DOPAMINE IS ABOUT WANTING & SEEKING THINGS NOT HAVING & ENJOYING THEM •
Here D…
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6.2K | 120 | 192.0K | view |
| 8 |
Comment EMOTION & I will DM you link to the full episode:
Neuroscience of Emoti…
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6.1K | 551 | 243.9K | view |
| 9 |
DELIBERATE COLD EXPOSURE MAKES YOU LESS REACTIVE TO SMALL STRESSORS •
My guest…
|
5.6K | 166 | 261.9K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @hubermanlab posts on Instagram
Monday
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 @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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Engagement by Day of the Week
@hubermanlab'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 | 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 |
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 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 8.1M followers (Mega)
$40,630 to $97,512
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @hubermanlab
How many followers does @hubermanlab have on Instagram?
@hubermanlab has 8,125,961 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
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. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.08%.
How much does @hubermanlab earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @hubermanlab's sponsorship value at $40,630 to $97,512 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @hubermanlab published on Instagram?
@hubermanlab has published 1,689 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?
We don't show a weekly rate for @hubermanlab: 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 Monday.
How does @hubermanlab compare to other Instagram creators?
@hubermanlab sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @underarmour, @iamraailaxmi, @eda.ece.
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 | Follower count as of Oct 15, 2026 | Posts analysed Aug 31, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @hubermanlab Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 15 October 2026, posts analysed 31 August 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/hubermanlab-instagram-profile-stats/