10.7M
Followers
181
Following
585
Posts
3.03%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
LaMelo Ball (@melo) has 10,684,681 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 585 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on August 29, 2026, a post got 322.4K likes and 1.5K comments on average (median 147.4K likes), an engagement rate of 3.03% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 1.39%). Over the 145 days we have tracked it, the account gained 37,256 followers (+0.3%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @melo'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 | 10,684,681 |
| Following | 181 |
| Posts | 585 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Public figure |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 322,404 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 1,487 |
| Videos | 5 |
| Photos & carousels | 7 |
| Engagement Rate | 3.03% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @melo's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+37.3K
Net Change
+0.3%
% Change
+257
Avg / Day
145
Days Tracked
75
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (10,647,425 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (10,684,681 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10,684,681 | +28,132 | |
| 10,656,549 | -29,928 | |
| 10,686,477 | +5,027 | |
| 10,681,450 | +39,234 | |
| 10,642,216 | -5,209 | |
| 10,647,425 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
322.4K
Avg Likes/Post
1.5K
Avg Comments/Post
3.9M
Total Likes
17.8K
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%)
3.03%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 1.39%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
134.3K
Avg Likes on Videos (5)
456.8K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (7)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @melo's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 148,669 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (297,338 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @melo's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
1,478,671 likes · 6,561 comments
4.5× @melo's average post · 9.9× the median post.
"life lately 🕺🏽🛸💕"
16 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
2:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 29 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.8 posts/week |
Content Mix
5
Videos / Reels
7
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @melo
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
life lately 🕺🏽🛸💕
|
1.5M | 6.6K | — | view |
| 2 |
😮💨
|
771.9K | 2.1K | — | view |
| 3 |
25 🎈
|
370.8K | 1.7K | — | view |
| 4 |
SHE DID THATTT !! @melo
|
309.9K | 941 | 2.3M | view |
| 5 |
Deon, chill.
Whole lotta MB.06s in the vault.
|
152.0K | 1.2K | 919.5K | view |
| 6 |
Built to show out.
MB.05 Lo Flourish drops this Friday.
|
149.8K | 2.3K | — | view |
| 7 |
Gracias por todo, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷❤️
|
145.0K | 265 | — | view |
| 8 |
Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
|
143.5K | 937 | — | view |
| 9 |
Puerto Ricooooo 👀
|
137.9K | 918 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @melo posts on Instagram
0.8
Posts / week
9.5 days
Avg gap between posts
Saturday
Peak posting days
2:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @melo 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
Engagement by Day of the Week
@melo'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 | 2 | 398,003 | 796,006 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 152,077 | 152,077 |
| Thursday | 2 | 819,199 | 1,638,398 |
| Friday | 1 | 138,868 | 138,868 |
| Saturday | 6 | 193,558 | 1,161,345 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @melo maintains output
2
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
7.7%
Active days
Posted at least once
9.5 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @melo's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
29
Avg Caption Chars
23
Median Chars
77
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 9 | 383.8K |
| Medium (40-100) | 3 | 144.1K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 10.7M followers (Mega)
$53,423 to $128,216
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @melo
How many followers does @melo have on Instagram?
@melo has 10,684,681 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @melo's Instagram engagement rate?
@melo has an engagement rate of 3.03% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 322.4K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 1.39%.
How much does @melo earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @melo's sponsorship value at $53,423 to $128,216 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @melo published on Instagram?
@melo has published 585 posts on Instagram.
What is @melo's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 1,478,671 likes and 6,561 comments.
How often does @melo post on Instagram?
@melo posts approximately 0.8 times per week, with an average gap of 9.5 days between posts. Peak posting days are Saturday.
How does @melo compare to other Instagram creators?
@melo sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @hoodclips, @arigameplays, @muratboz.
Is @melo verified on Instagram?
Yes, @melo is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @melo's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed Aug 29, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @melo Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 29 August 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/melo-instagram-profile-stats/