Nala Cat ™
😋 Chief Inspiration Officer @lovenalaco 🏅Guinness World Record Holder 🐱Adopted from a shelter at 4 months old ⬇️ $sc
4.3M
Followers
908
Following
7.6K
Posts
0.99%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Nala Cat ™ (@nala_cat) has 4,255,654 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 7,584 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 42K likes and 401 comments on average (median 3.7K likes), an engagement rate of 0.99% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.09%). Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account lost 31,007 followers (-0.7%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @nala_cat'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 | 4,255,654 |
| Following | 908 |
| Posts | 7,584 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Public figure |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 42,017 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 401 |
| Videos | 5 |
| Photos & carousels | 7 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.99% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @nala_cat's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-31.0K
Net Change
-0.7%
% Change
-217
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (4,286,661 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (4,255,654 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4,255,654 | -4,908 | |
| 4,260,562 | -6,580 | |
| 4,267,142 | -5,581 | |
| 4,272,723 | -6,324 | |
| 4,279,047 | -7,614 | |
| 4,286,661 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
42.0K
Avg Likes/Post
401
Avg Comments/Post
504.2K
Total Likes
4.8K
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%)
0.99%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.09%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
16.1K
Avg Likes on Videos (5)
60.5K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (7)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @nala_cat's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 3,718 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (7,436 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @nala_cat's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
243,070 likes · 1,643 comments
5.7× @nala_cat's average post · 65.8× the median post.
"The sweetest shark? 🦈 😺 #cats #cat #love #nalacat #catsofinstagram #shark"
75 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
17:00 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 | 202 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
5
Videos / Reels
7
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @nala_cat
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The sweetest shark? 🦈 😺
#cats #cat #love #nalacat #catsofinstagram #shark
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243.1K | 1.6K | — | view |
| 2 |
This award belongs to you all! I love you so much! ❤️
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165.0K | 2.1K | — | view |
| 3 |
Every ounce of my food comes filled with wholesome, healthy, nutritious ingredi…
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70.4K | 876 | 576.6K | view |
| 4 |
Caturday and the perfect box 📦
#lovenala #catfood #cattreats #nalacat
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5.6K | 39 | 9.9K | view |
| 5 |
👑 Being the world’s most-followed cat doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every …
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4.7K | 46 | — | view |
| 6 |
Crossed eye cutie ❤️
#meow #cute #cat #catofinstagram
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3.7K | 37 | — | view |
| 7 |
Sorry, I’m busy sleeping 😴
#meow #cute #cat
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3.6K | 29 | — | view |
| 8 |
Does your kitty sleep with you? 😻
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2.7K | 20 | — | view |
| 9 |
Recharging for more zoomies 💤 🔋
|
2.3K | 14 | 5.6K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @nala_cat posts on Instagram
Friday, Thursday
Peak posting days
18:00 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 @nala_cat 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
@nala_cat'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1 | 3,671 | 3,671 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 36,117 | 72,234 |
| Thursday | 3 | 138,008 | 414,023 |
| Friday | 5 | 2,691 | 13,455 |
| Saturday | 1 | 5,635 | 5,635 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @nala_cat's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
202
Avg Caption Chars
71
Median Chars
1107
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 2 | 2.5K |
| Medium (40-100) | 7 | 61.1K |
| Long (100+) | 3 | 25.5K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 4.3M followers (Mega)
$21,278 to $51,068
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @nala_cat
How many followers does @nala_cat have on Instagram?
@nala_cat has 4,255,654 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @nala_cat's Instagram engagement rate?
@nala_cat has an engagement rate of 0.99% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 42.0K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.09%.
How much does @nala_cat earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @nala_cat's sponsorship value at $21,278 to $51,068 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @nala_cat published on Instagram?
@nala_cat has published 7,584 posts on Instagram.
What is @nala_cat's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 243,070 likes and 1,643 comments.
How often does @nala_cat post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @nala_cat: 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, Thursday.
How does @nala_cat compare to other Instagram creators?
@nala_cat sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @kaws, @bethanynoelm, @mahlaghajaberi.
Is @nala_cat verified on Instagram?
Yes, @nala_cat is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @nala_cat's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 19, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @nala_cat Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/nala_cat-instagram-profile-stats/