Matt Kepnes | Nomadic Matt®

Matt Kepnes | Nomadic Matt®

@nomadicmatt

🙋🏻‍♂️ NYT best-selling writer who helps you travel more for less. ⬇️ Links, Books, & More ⬇️

Local & travel website https://beacons.ai/nomadicmatt

162.1K

Followers

698

Following

2.0K

Posts

0.45%

Engagement Rate

Macro tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks 1077 out of the 1606 creators we track and holds a follower count that is 0.2 times the median size. It is a verified profile in the Local & travel website category with nearly two thousand posts. This creator operates as a macro account despite its position relative to the broader peer group. The engagement rate of 0.45% falls below the median of 1.04%. You can find more specific data on audience interactions and content performance in the following pages.

Account Info

Account Size Macro
Followers 162,096
Following 698
Posts 1,955
Verified Yes
Category Local & travel website

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 672
Avg Comments per Post 50
Videos 5
Photos 7
Engagement Rate 0.45%

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@nomadicmatt ranks 753 out of 1082 because its engagement rate sits below the tracked median. This lower performance means the account generates less interaction per follower than most peers in the dataset. The gap between its 0.45% rate and the 1.04% average highlights a lower level of audience involvement.

The engagement rate of 0.45% falls below the 1.04% median and ranks 753 out of 1082, indicating that this audience reacts less than typical for similar accounts. Photos garner nearly four times as many likes as videos, showing a clear preference for still imagery over moving content. While the average post earns 672 likes and 50 comments, the distribution is uneven. Only 16.7% of recent posts reached double the account average, while zero posts achieved five times the average. This low hit rate suggests that reach is consistent but rarely spikes into viral territory. The audience favors static visuals over video content. Because engagement remains low and peak performance is rare, this is a tap-and-scroll audience.

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Avg Likes/Post

50

Avg Comments/Post

8.1K

Total Likes

596

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Macro tier benchmarks

Below Average for Macro

0.45%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

231

Avg Likes on Videos (5)

987

Avg Likes on Photos (7)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @nomadicmatt'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 @nomadicmatt's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @nomadicmatt

2,128 likes · 84 comments

3.1× @nomadicmatt's average post · 5.8× the median post.

"I’ve done a lot with my life. Here’s some big life decisions and how they worked out (because they didn’t always)! (Also check the pic me at 25 lol) What’s some major life decisions you’ve made and how did they turn out? P.S. - For travel tips and tricks, comment NEWSLETTER and"

389 characters

Photo

Format

Tuesday

Day Posted

16:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved over five times the median engagement of this account. It generated an impressive ratio of comments to likes compared to standard posts. This success suggests that personal narratives and reflection drive deeper interaction than standard updates. Long captions exceeding 100 characters perform much better than medium length options. The poor performance of medium captions indicates that users prefer deep dives or very brief notes rather than moderate copy. Use the specific hashtag set of #travel, #paris, #travelinspo, #travelwriter, and #aboutme to signal your niche clearly. Your posting cadence is slow at roughly one post every five days. This low frequency suggests a strategy built on quality over volume. Because average engagement remains modest relative to the follower count, focus on maintaining a consistent and high quality output rather than seeking rapid growth. Nomadic Matt has 162.1K followers.

Top Hashtags

#travel (7) #paris (3) #travelinspo (2) #travelwriter (1) #aboutme (1) #traveltips (1) #travelstories (1) #books (1) #travelbooks (1) #bookstagram (1) #budgettravel (1) #favoritedestinations (1) #paristravel (1) #paristraveltips (1) #visitfrance (1) #backpacking (1) #expatlife (1) #lifeinparis (1) #parislife (1) #meetingpeople (1)

Top Keywords

travel (20) paris (14) book (12) life (11) comment (8) send (8) tips (6) free (6) there (5) world (5) always (5) best (5) year (5) home (5) learn (4) about (4) budget (4) guide (4) want (4) newsletter (4) link (4) make (4) place (4) going (4) didn (4) around (3) here (3) wanted (3) because (3) trip (3)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 551 chars
Posting Frequency 0.2 posts/week

Content Mix

5

Videos / Reels

7

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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I’ve done a lot with my life. Here’s some big life decisions and how they worked out (because they didn’t always)! (Als…

2.1K likes 84 comments
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Forty-five. Today is my birthday and I’ll be honest: I’m not really excited about turning 45. To me it like “wow I am …

2.0K likes 231 comments
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What are your favorites??? Drop them in the comments! These are cities I can’t get enough of….and why I think you shou…

939 likes 68 comments
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There’s lots of new faces around here, so I wanted to reintroduce myself! Swipe to learn how I ended up as “Nomadic Mat…

855 likes 58 comments
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Memories from May, my fourth full month in Paris. There was a trip to NYC, a visit to London for my 5th annual bday di…

423 likes 16 comments
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Paris doesn’t have to be expensive! The city has tons of free museums, activities, parks to sit in, and ways to spend a…

364 likes 17 comments
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What’s a super random place you visited? #travel

279 likes 9 comments 3.9K views Video
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A flight is always the answer. #travel #travelinspo

233 likes 13 comments 3.9K views Video
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TODAY IS THE DAY!🎉🎉 My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is now out! It is a massively updated version …

230 likes 63 comments 8.3K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @nomadicmatt

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
I’ve done a lot with my life. Here’s some big life decisions and how they worke…
2.1K 84 view
2
Forty-five. Today is my birthday and I’ll be honest: I’m not really excited ab…
2.0K 231 view
3
What are your favorites??? Drop them in the comments! These are cities I can’t…
939 68 view
4
There’s lots of new faces around here, so I wanted to reintroduce myself! Swipe…
855 58 view
5
Memories from May, my fourth full month in Paris. There was a trip to NYC, a v…
423 16 view
6
Paris doesn’t have to be expensive! The city has tons of free museums, activiti…
364 17 view
7
What’s a super random place you visited? #travel
279 9 view
8
A flight is always the answer. #travel #travelinspo
233 13 view
9
TODAY IS THE DAY!🎉🎉 My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is now …
230 63 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @nomadicmatt posts on Instagram

The content cadence for @nomadicmatt follows a sparse high-effort pace. This creator posts less than once every five posts compared to the median of roughly one post per week. While their follower rank is relatively low at 1077 out of 1606, it remains stable despite the low volume. A consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm with no predictable pattern between updates. The longest streak of just one day confirms that posts appear as isolated events rather than a steady stream. Fresh content lands primarily on Tuesday and Friday. The peak upload window occurs at 14:00 UTC. Marketers should not expect a frequent flow of new material to fuel constant engagement. A campaign requires careful planning because the gaps between posts are long and unpredictable. You cannot rely on a daily cycle for your tie-in. Instead, you must coordinate with the creator ahead of time to ensure your assets align with their infrequent but deliberate posting windows.

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Posts / week

999.3h

Avg gap between posts

Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Peak posting days

14:00, 17:00, 15:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @nomadicmatt 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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Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @nomadicmatt publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 14:00, 17:00, 15:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @nomadicmatt hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts less than once a week on average. The most active periods are Friday and Tuesday at 14:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @nomadicmatt's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

travel (20) paris (14) book (12) life (11) comment (8) send (8) tips (6) free (6) there (5) world (5) always (5) best (5) year (5) home (5) learn (4) about (4) budget (4) guide (4) want (4) newsletter (4) link (4) make (4) place (4) going (4) didn (4) around (3) here (3) wanted (3) because (3) trip (3)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@nomadicmatt's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 381 381
Tuesday 2 1,252 2,505
Wednesday 2 252 505
Thursday 1 246 246
Friday 5 916 4,582
Sunday 1 439 439

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @nomadicmatt maintains output

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Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

2.6%

Active days

Posted at least once

999.3h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @nomadicmatt's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

551

Avg Caption Chars

384

Median Chars

2101

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Medium (40-100) 3 247
Long (100+) 9 880

The audience rewards long captions with an average of 880 engagements. These perform better than medium captions which average only 247.

Who This Audience Is

What @nomadicmatt's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The audience size is below the typical scale for tracked creators and does not reach broadcast levels. While the account holds a verified status in the travel category, the engagement rate falls well below the median. This gap suggests that brand messages may land softer than average compared to other accounts in this space. The low interaction rate relative to the total follower count indicates a passive viewership rather than an active community. The specific category and verification confirm a professional footprint despite the lower engagement. This audience fits the travel category but lacks the high-frequency interaction typical of top-performing niche influencers.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

Nomadic Matt earns primarily through brand partnerships and sponsorships, where a single post is valued between $1.3K and $2.4K. This creator sits in the bottom half of the rankings, meaning the quoted range acts as a ceiling for negotiations rather than a guaranteed rate. Because the 0.45% engagement rate falls below the 1.04% median, the reach is less active than average peers. This lower interaction level suggests the market price reflects a broader reach that does not translate into high immediate engagement. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 162.1K followers (Macro)

$1,297 – $2,431

Industry rate for macro Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. The follower count sits well below the median, placing the account in the lower portion of the field. Engagement. A 0.45% rate falls below the 1.04% median, indicating a weak connection with the current audience. Hit-rate. Only 16.7% of recent posts beat double their average engagement, showing few instances of content breaking through.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 162.1K followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.45% engagement rate trails the 1.04% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.2 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @nomadicmatt reveals a macro Instagram presence with 162,096 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.45%, averaging 672 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @nomadicmatt

How many followers does @nomadicmatt have on Instagram?

@nomadicmatt has 162,096 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.

What is @nomadicmatt's Instagram engagement rate?

@nomadicmatt has an engagement rate of 0.45% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 672 likes per post.

How much does @nomadicmatt earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @nomadicmatt's estimated sponsorship value is $1,297 - $2,431 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @nomadicmatt published on Instagram?

@nomadicmatt has published 1,955 posts on Instagram.

What is @nomadicmatt's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 2,128 likes and 84 comments.

How often does @nomadicmatt post on Instagram?

@nomadicmatt posts approximately 0.2 times per week, with an average gap of 999.3 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

How does @nomadicmatt compare to other Instagram creators?

@nomadicmatt sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @pop_cj6, @kavadi_druvam_kalasamithi_, @samsonjc22.

Is @nomadicmatt verified on Instagram?

Yes, @nomadicmatt is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @nomadicmatt's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026