4.3M
Followers
3.1K
Following
6.3K
Posts
0.83%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
@kaws has 4,257,277 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 6,326 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on August 29, 2026, a post got 35.4K likes and 92 comments on average (median 6.4K likes), an engagement rate of 0.83% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.15%). Over the 146 days we have tracked it, the account lost 41,397 followers (-1.0%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @kaws'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 | 4,257,277 |
| Following | 3,119 |
| Posts | 6,326 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 35,350 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 92 |
| Videos | 1 |
| Photos & carousels | 11 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.83% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @kaws's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-41.4K
Net Change
-1.0%
% Change
-284
Avg / Day
146
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (4,298,674 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (4,257,277 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4,257,277 | -12,970 | |
| 4,270,247 | -6,682 | |
| 4,276,929 | -12,218 | |
| 4,289,147 | +4,356 | |
| 4,284,791 | -13,883 | |
| 4,298,674 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
35.4K
Avg Likes/Post
92
Avg Comments/Post
424.2K
Total Likes
1.1K
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%)
0.83%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.15%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
19.8K
Avg Likes on Videos (1)
36.8K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (11)
Only 1 of the 12 posts we analysed is a video: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @kaws's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 6,472 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (12,944 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @kaws's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
314,746 likes · 361 comments
8.8× @kaws's average post · 48.6× the median post.
"We just installed a large scale work in Abu Dhabi that was unveiled today! At Souq Al Mina, a work by #KAWS, in collaboration with long-time partner @arr.allrightsreserved , will take centrestage. KAWS:HOLIDAY Abu Dhabi Manar Abu Dhabi presents its second public light art…"
570 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
15:00 UTC
Hour Posted
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 | 500 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
1
Videos / Reels
11
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @kaws
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We just installed a large scale work in Abu Dhabi that was unveiled today!
At …
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314.7K | 361 | — | view |
| 2 |
Repost from @sfmoma
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Just dropping in: KAWS HOLIDAY: SAN FRANCISCO 🎈
From Hon…
|
34.2K | 180 | — | view |
| 3 |
Slow day…
#KAWS #studio
|
19.8K | 211 | 215.8K | view |
| 4 |
Bronze, 2013
#Friday #KAWS #OriginalFake @medicom_toy
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17.7K | 120 | — | view |
| 5 |
[Exhibition]
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Experience KAWS‘s solo exhibition, 《FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS》, at S…
|
7.5K | 37 | — | view |
| 6 |
CONSTANT PRESSURE, 2026
Acrylic on canvas
177.8 x 127 x 3.8 cm
@spacek_korea #K…
|
7.4K | 33 | — | view |
| 7 |
Tadanori Yokoo, 1960’s
Friday mood…
#tadanoriyokoo
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5.5K | 38 | — | view |
| 8 |
Happy Thursday from @kaws at the ALBERTINA MODERN!
|
5.1K | 30 | — | view |
| 9 |
[THERAPY]
Acrylic on canvas, in 3 parts, 218.4 x 655.3 cm, 2025
Eleven CHUM fi…
|
4.5K | 27 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @kaws posts on Instagram
Friday
Peak posting days
19:00 UTC
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 @kaws 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
@kaws'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 2 | 20,889 | 41,778 |
| Thursday | 2 | 12,561 | 25,122 |
| Friday | 5 | 7,653 | 38,263 |
| Saturday | 1 | 315,107 | 315,107 |
| Sunday | 2 | 2,514 | 5,028 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @kaws's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
500
Avg Caption Chars
320
Median Chars
2173
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 20.0K |
| Medium (40-100) | 5 | 7.6K |
| Long (100+) | 6 | 61.2K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 4.3M followers (Mega)
$21,286 to $51,087
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @kaws
How many followers does @kaws have on Instagram?
@kaws has 4,257,277 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @kaws's Instagram engagement rate?
@kaws has an engagement rate of 0.83% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 35.4K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.15%.
How much does @kaws earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @kaws's sponsorship value at $21,286 to $51,087 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @kaws published on Instagram?
@kaws has published 6,326 posts on Instagram.
What is @kaws's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 314,746 likes and 361 comments.
How often does @kaws post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @kaws: 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 Friday.
How does @kaws compare to other Instagram creators?
@kaws sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @nala_cat, @bethanynoelm, @mahlaghajaberi.
Is @kaws verified on Instagram?
Yes, @kaws is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @kaws's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Aug 29, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @kaws Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 29 August 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/kaws-instagram-profile-stats/