Maggie Steber
Guggenheim Fellow, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Nat Geo Woman of Vision, Leica Medal of Excellence, Contributing Photographer to The Vll Foundation.
102.8K
Followers
3.2K
Following
551
Posts
0.35%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Maggie Steber (@maggiesteber) has 102,763 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 551 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 338 likes and 20 comments on average (median 224 likes), an engagement rate of 0.35% of followers. Over the 119 days we have tracked it, the account gained 178 followers (+0.2%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @maggiesteber'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 | Macro |
| Followers | 102,763 |
| Following | 3,226 |
| Posts | 551 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Photographer |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 338 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 20 |
| Videos | 2 |
| Photos & carousels | 10 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.35% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @maggiesteber's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+178
Net Change
+0.2%
% Change
+1
Avg / Day
119
Days Tracked
74
Data Points
Tracked between Jun 19, 2026 (102,585 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (102,763 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 102,763 | +422 | |
| 102,341 | -100 | |
| 102,441 | -32 | |
| 102,473 | -93 | |
| 102,566 | -19 | |
| 102,585 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
338
Avg Likes/Post
20
Avg Comments/Post
4.1K
Total Likes
234
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 596 Macro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.36%, middle half 0.51% to 3.51%)
0.35%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
181
Avg Likes on Videos (2)
369
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (10)
Only 2 of the 12 posts we analysed are videos: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @maggiesteber's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 248 likes and comments; 2 of the 12 reached twice that (496 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @maggiesteber's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
1,221 likes · 16 comments
3.4× @maggiesteber's average post · 4.9× the median post.
"Photos by Maggie Steber. The Secret Garden of Lily LaPalma: From the corner of small things in the Garden. @natgeo @natgeoimagecollection @viiphoto @theleica10 @leicacamerausa @leicaakademieusa @guggfellows #guggenheim #leicaakademieusa #leicacamerausa #leicawomen #secretgarden…"
291 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
0:00 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 | 502 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
2
Videos / Reels
10
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @maggiesteber
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Photos by Maggie Steber. The Secret Garden of Lily LaPalma: From the corner of …
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1.2K | 16 | — | view |
| 2 |
I have a new website entitled maggiesteberphoto.com. I’m very excited and I hop…
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690 | 76 | — | view |
| 3 |
Photograph by Maggie Steber. Out in the nighttime in the Everglades, the stars …
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375 | 21 | — | view |
| 4 |
The moon over Miami on the second day of the new year. Photographed by Maggie …
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292 | 23 | — | view |
| 5 |
A look back at “Wild at Heart”, an unforgettable exhibition born from an extrao…
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284 | 20 | — | view |
| 6 |
Feeling so grateful and inspired after taking part in the Wild at Heart masterc…
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232 | 32 | 2.0K | view |
| 7 |
We have had the immense pleasure of hosting world renowned photographer and VII…
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216 | 15 | — | view |
| 8 |
The hands have it!. Photo by Maggie Steber.
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209 | 5 | — | view |
| 9 |
When women play🦋💐 photo by Maggie Steber.
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157 | 5 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @maggiesteber posts on Instagram
Saturday
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 @maggiesteber 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
@maggiesteber'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 | 1 | 214 | 214 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 700 | 1,399 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 184 | 368 |
| Thursday | 1 | 304 | 304 |
| Friday | 2 | 330 | 660 |
| Saturday | 4 | 336 | 1,343 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @maggiesteber's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
502
Avg Caption Chars
538
Median Chars
1037
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 188 |
| Long (100+) | 10 | 391 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 102.8K followers (Macro)
$1,000 to $2,000
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @maggiesteber
How many followers does @maggiesteber have on Instagram?
@maggiesteber has 102,763 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @maggiesteber's Instagram engagement rate?
@maggiesteber has an engagement rate of 0.35% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 338 likes per post.
How much does @maggiesteber earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @maggiesteber's sponsorship value at $1,000 to $2,000 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @maggiesteber published on Instagram?
@maggiesteber has published 551 posts on Instagram.
What is @maggiesteber's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 1,221 likes and 16 comments.
How often does @maggiesteber post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @maggiesteber: 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 Saturday.
How does @maggiesteber compare to other Instagram creators?
@maggiesteber sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @i_taeran, @galkina_katia, @elishakriis.
Is @maggiesteber verified on Instagram?
Yes, @maggiesteber is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @maggiesteber's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @maggiesteber Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/maggiesteber-instagram-profile-stats/