Manchester Giants
Official Instagram account of Manchester Giants, competing in the Men’s & Women’s @britishbasketballleague
11.1K
Followers
730
Following
3.5K
Posts
2.18%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
This profile ranks 1581 out of 1606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is less than the median size for creators we monitor. The account is unverified and operates as a sports team with over three thousand posts to build its presence. While the total following is small, the engagement rate of 2.18% exceeds the 1.27% median. This suggests the current audience is highly active and connected to the content. The rest of this report details the specific ways these followers interact with the posts and the frequency of their activity.
Account Info
| Account Size | Micro |
| Followers | 11,136 |
| Following | 730 |
| Posts | 3,476 |
| Verified | No |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Sports team |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 234 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 9 |
| Videos | 2 |
| Photos | 10 |
| Engagement Rate | 2.18% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @mcrgiants's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-96
Net Change
-0.9%
% Change
-1
Avg / Day
71
Days Tracked
16
Data Points
Tracked between May 6, 2026 (11,200 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (11,104 followers).
The account lost 64 followers over 51 days. The follower count decreased by 0.6% from 11.2K to 11.1K.
What the trajectory means
The account experienced a slight decline of 64 followers over the tracked period. This downward trend makes the profile a risk to time carefully. The daily loss of roughly one follower allows for precise planning around their current reach.
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
Platform Context
The @mcrgiants account ranks 557 out of 1541 for its 2.18% engagement rate. This performance sits well above the 1.27% median found across the IGDataHub corpus. Such a high rate means followers interact with content much more frequently than the average creator.
The engagement rate of 2.18% outperforms the median and places @mcrgiants in the top half of its peer group. This indicates an audience that interacts with content more than average. While likes provide a baseline of approval, the presence of comments confirms a level of active participation. Video content receives higher rewards from this demographic compared to static images. These clips pull 354 likes on average while photos only garner 211. The reach is inconsistent and relies on outliers rather than steady growth. Only 8.3% of recent posts reached double the account average, and no posts hit the five times mark. This suggests that most content maintains a stable baseline while rare pieces achieve isolated peaks. This is an active audience.
234
Avg Likes/Post
9
Avg Comments/Post
2.8K
Total Likes
104
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared to Micro tier benchmarks
2.18%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
354
Avg Likes on Videos (2)
211
Avg Likes on Photos (10)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @mcrgiants'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 @mcrgiants's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.
552 likes · 59 comments
2.5× @mcrgiants's average post · 2.6× the median post.
"If you don’t hate losing, then you shouldn’t be on the court. Thank you Manchester for showing love all season💚🏀stay tuned 🎥 @davidadedero #makeitwork"
156 characters
Video
Format
Friday
Day Posted
20:00 UTC
Hour Posted
5.4K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
The standout post outperformed the median performance by a factor of 2.6 with 552 likes and 59 comments. This high like-to-comment balance suggests that content resonating with a broad audience generates strong engagement. To replicate this success, focus on long captions exceeding 100 characters. These longer posts average 317 likes while medium lengths perform poorly at 213 likes. This indicates that your audience prefers detailed copy over concise updates. Use the recurring hashtags #giantsawards24, #unbeatable, #britishbasketballleague, #hasc24, and #makeitwork to signal your specific topics to the algorithm. Maintain a steady posting cadence of roughly twice per week. While average engagement remains modest relative to total follower count, consistency will build your core community. The account currently has 11.1K followers.
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 72 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 1.6 posts/week |
Content Mix
2
Videos / Reels
10
Photos
Top Performing Posts
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @mcrgiants
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
If you don’t hate losing, then you shouldn’t be on the court.
Thank you Manch…
|
552 | 59 | view |
| 2 |
⏳ Throwback to the 2020-21 Giants! Who can you name?
|
308 | 10 | view |
| 3 |
⏳ Giants throwback to the 2018-19 season! Who you got? 👇
|
251 | 2 | view |
| 4 |
👏 @jamell named in the Molten Defensive Team of the Year!
|
240 | 13 | view |
| 5 |
Matt Goodwin in action at #hasc24
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238 | 1 | view |
| 6 |
⏳ Throwback to those 1999-2000 Giants! Who can you name? 👇
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232 | 4 | view |
| 7 |
🇬🇧 3X3 🫡
|
231 | 2 | view |
| 8 |
⏳ Throwing it back to the 2019-20 season - who we got?
|
210 | 8 | view |
| 9 |
👏 Congrats former Giant @rahmon_44 on being inducted to the @gbphoenixmbb hall …
|
184 | 0 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @mcrgiants posts on Instagram
This creator maintains a steady grind with 1.6 posts per week. This volume sits well above the median of 0.7 posts per week despite its lower rank in follower growth. The consistency score is very low at 3 out of 100. Such a score indicates an erratic rhythm where content appears in sporadic bursts followed by long periods of silence. You can expect fresh content on Monday and Tuesday with the busiest upload hour occurring at 08:00 UTC. Because the posting gaps are irregular, do not rely on a predictable weekly schedule for your campaign timeline. A marketer must plan for an unpredictable flow rather than a clockwork cycle. The high volume relative to peers suggests active engagement but the low consistency score means you cannot guarantee when the next post will land. You should book content slots with flexibility to account for these frequent gaps in activity.
1.6
Posts / week
113.3h
Avg gap between posts
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Peak posting days
8:00, 7:00, 6:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @mcrgiants 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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This account posts 1.6 times per week with the highest frequency on Monday and Tuesday. The busiest hour for activity is 08:00 UTC.
Most Common Words
Frequent caption words across @mcrgiants's recent posts (excludes stopwords)
Best Day of the Week to Post
@mcrgiants's engagement broken down by day of the week
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3 | 228 | 685 |
| Tuesday | 3 | 192 | 577 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 184 | 184 |
| Thursday | 3 | 203 | 608 |
| Friday | 2 | 432 | 864 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @mcrgiants maintains output
2
Longest streak (days)
3/100
Consistency score
Inverse of posting-gap variance
23.1%
Active days
Posted at least once
113.3h
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @mcrgiants's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
72
Avg Caption Chars
58
Median Chars
170
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 2 | 236 |
| Medium (40-100) | 7 | 213 |
| Long (100+) | 3 | 317 |
The account performs best with long captions of 100 or more characters. These posts earned an average engagement of 317 compared to 213 for medium lengths.
Who This Audience Is
What @mcrgiants's reach and engagement mean for a brand.
The follower count ranks at the bottom of the tracked scale and is a small fraction of the typical creator size. This indicates an audience that does not reach broadcast scale. The lack of verification and the sports team category suggest a localized or niche fan base rather than a broad public demographic. Engagement rates are higher than the median, meaning brand messages land harder with this specific group than they would with the average account in this category. The interaction frequency suggests a concentrated pocket of interest despite the low total reach. This audience fits the sports and local athletic apparel category.
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement
Sponsored posts drive primary revenue for this creator. A typical post falls within the $111 to $222 range based on their follower count. Because the account ranks near the bottom of the platform, these figures represent a ceiling rather than a standard rate. This position makes them a value buy where negotiations should target the lower end of the bracket. The 2.18% engagement rate exceeds the 1.27% median and justifies the reach. High interaction levels confirm that the audience remains active and attentive to content. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 11.1K followers (Micro)
$111 – $223
Industry rate for micro Instagram creators
Key Insights & Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Strengths
- + 2.18% engagement rate beats the 1.27% tracked median
- + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable
Opportunities
- ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
- ~ Sparse cadence of about 1.6 posts a week limits fresh reach
- ~ Low consistency score (3/100), posting rhythm is erratic
Summary
This analysis of @mcrgiants reveals a micro Instagram presence with 11,136 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 2.18%, averaging 234 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts.
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Start SearchingFrequently Asked Questions About @mcrgiants
How many followers does @mcrgiants have on Instagram?
@mcrgiants has 11,136 followers on Instagram, placing them in the micro creator tier.
What is @mcrgiants's Instagram engagement rate?
@mcrgiants has an engagement rate of 2.18% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 234 likes per post.
How much does @mcrgiants earn on Instagram?
Based on industry benchmarks, @mcrgiants's estimated sponsorship value is $111 - $223 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @mcrgiants published on Instagram?
@mcrgiants has published 3,476 posts on Instagram.
What is @mcrgiants's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 552 likes and 59 comments.
How often does @mcrgiants post on Instagram?
@mcrgiants posts approximately 1.6 times per week, with an average gap of 113.3 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.
How does @mcrgiants compare to other Instagram creators?
@mcrgiants sits in the Micro creator tier alongside accounts like @payamtoos1976, @stockadefc, @miaws_tory.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @mcrgiants's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026