291.0M
Followers
266
Following
1.7K
Posts
0.21%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
@nike has 290,970,314 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 1,671 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 593.4K likes and 7.8K comments on average (median 294.2K likes), an engagement rate of 0.21% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.1%). Over the 145 days we have tracked it, the account lost 1,056,368 followers (-0.4%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @nike'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 | 290,970,314 |
| Following | 266 |
| Posts | 1,671 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | SPORTSWEAR_STORE |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 593,364 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 7,800 |
| Videos | 7 |
| Photos & carousels | 5 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.21% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @nike's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-1.1M
Net Change
-0.4%
% Change
-7.3K
Avg / Day
145
Days Tracked
72
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (292,026,682 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (290,970,314 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 290,970,314 | -113,688 | |
| 291,084,002 | -280,170 | |
| 291,364,172 | -301,014 | |
| 291,665,186 | -232,026 | |
| 291,897,212 | -129,470 | |
| 292,026,682 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
593.4K
Avg Likes/Post
7.8K
Avg Comments/Post
7.1M
Total Likes
93.6K
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%)
0.21%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.10%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
689.1K
Avg Likes on Videos (7)
459.4K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (5)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @nike's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 295,523 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (591,046 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @nike's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
2,531,519 likes · 55,582 comments
4.3× @nike's average post · 8.7× the median post.
"It was all going to plan until instincts took over… Rip The Script"
67 characters
Video
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
15:00 UTC
Hour Posted
14.6M
Views
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 | 71 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 2.5 posts/week |
Content Mix
7
Videos / Reels
5
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @nike
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It was all going to plan until instincts took over…
Rip The Script
|
2.5M | 55.6K | 14.6M | view |
| 2 |
Nobody ever dreams of doing what they’re told.
Rip The Script. June 4th.
|
1.1M | 8.7K | 27.4M | view |
| 3 |
Time to go off script.
|
985.9K | 7.1K | — | view |
| 4 |
Sleep well, NY.
|
749.9K | 8.4K | 4.2M | view |
| 5 |
There’s only one @cristiano.
Goals on the biggest stage in ‘06, ‘10, ‘14, ‘18,…
|
470.6K | 2.9K | — | view |
| 6 |
NBA Champion. Finals MVP.
@jalenbrunson1 we just have one question: What’s nex…
|
332.4K | 1.4K | — | view |
| 7 |
Nike Atelier for Désiré Doué explores innovation, design, and football culture …
|
255.9K | 1.3K | — | view |
| 8 |
Coming to a logo near you. Introducing the Caitlin 1.
|
252.1K | 4.2K | — | view |
| 9 |
Still explosive. @cristiano
|
228.9K | 2.4K | 801.5K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @nike posts on Instagram
2.5
Posts / week
3.0 days
Avg gap between posts
Tuesday, Wednesday
Peak posting days
14:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @nike 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
@nike'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 | 179,465 | 358,930 |
| Tuesday | 3 | 205,574 | 616,721 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 522,053 | 1,566,160 |
| Thursday | 2 | 1,790,052 | 3,580,104 |
| Sunday | 2 | 546,028 | 1,092,057 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @nike maintains output
4
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
27.2%
Active days
Posted at least once
3.0 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @nike's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
71
Avg Caption Chars
53
Median Chars
298
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 4 | 508.6K |
| Medium (40-100) | 7 | 703.2K |
| Long (100+) | 1 | 257.2K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 291.0M followers (Mega)
$1,454,852 to $3,491,644
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @nike
How many followers does @nike have on Instagram?
@nike has 290,970,314 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @nike's Instagram engagement rate?
@nike has an engagement rate of 0.21% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 593.4K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.10%.
How much does @nike earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @nike's sponsorship value at $1,454,852 to $3,491,644 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @nike published on Instagram?
@nike has published 1,671 posts on Instagram.
What is @nike's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 2,531,519 likes and 55,582 comments.
How often does @nike post on Instagram?
@nike posts approximately 2.5 times per week, with an average gap of 3.0 days between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Wednesday.
How does @nike compare to other Instagram creators?
@nike sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @khloekardashian, @lilbieber, @beyonce.
Is @nike verified on Instagram?
Yes, @nike is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @nike'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). @nike Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/nike-instagram-profile-stats/