Yotam Ottolenghi
Food everything: I write, cook & run restaurants. All the links you’ll ever need:
3.1M
Followers
963
Following
5.4K
Posts
0.24%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Yotam Ottolenghi (@ottolenghi) has 3,121,287 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 5,422 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 7.3K likes and 89 comments on average (median 5.4K likes), an engagement rate of 0.24% of followers. Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 57,186 followers (+1.9%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @ottolenghi'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 | 3,121,287 |
| Following | 963 |
| Posts | 5,422 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Public figure |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 7,270 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 89 |
| Videos | 5 |
| Photos & carousels | 7 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.24% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @ottolenghi's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+57.2K
Net Change
+1.9%
% Change
+400
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
53
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (3,064,101 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (3,121,287 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3,121,287 | +7,996 | |
| 3,113,291 | +47,138 | |
| 3,066,153 | +1,629 | |
| 3,064,524 | +423 | |
| 3,064,101 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
7.3K
Avg Likes/Post
89
Avg Comments/Post
87.2K
Total Likes
1.1K
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%)
0.24%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
5.9K
Avg Likes on Videos (5)
8.3K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (7)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @ottolenghi's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 5,458 likes and comments; 2 of the 12 reached twice that (10,916 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @ottolenghi's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
24,856 likes · 465 comments
3.4× @ottolenghi's average post · 4.6× the median post.
"SIMPLE TOO is here. Eight years after SIMPLE, it finally feels right to say this out loud. This book has been quietly bubbling away for a few years now (four if we want to be exact), and as we sit with the final proofs, my amazing co-author, @verenalochmuller and I can see it…"
987 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Wednesday
Day Posted
16:00 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 | 498 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.6 posts/week |
Content Mix
5
Videos / Reels
7
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @ottolenghi
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SIMPLE TOO is here.
Eight years after SIMPLE, it finally feels right to say th…
|
24.9K | 465 | — | view |
| 2 |
Watermelon with mint oil, pomegranate molasses and fennel salt.
Sweet ripe wat…
|
12.5K | 103 | 331.7K | view |
| 3 |
Heatwave food. Two for eating outside this week: both happy to sit in the sun, …
|
8.8K | 38 | — | view |
| 4 |
Our new summer menu arrived in @ottolenghi_restaurants earlier this week. Here …
|
7.1K | 33 | — | view |
| 5 |
A chocolate Dutch baby with cocoa in the batter, and caramelised bananas piled …
|
7.1K | 98 | 264.7K | view |
| 6 |
Food that requires a little participation always tastes better. And summer’s ex…
|
5.7K | 20 | — | view |
| 7 |
Two recipes this week, inspired by @therealchayamaya’s trip to Indonesia, with …
|
5.1K | 48 | — | view |
| 8 |
A tomato salad with miso mango dressing, on the counter across @ottolenghi_rest…
|
4.7K | 52 | 108.7K | view |
| 9 |
This is a big one: I’m heading on tour! UK, North America, Europe. A lot of tra…
|
3.5K | 121 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @ottolenghi posts on Instagram
0.6
Posts / week
13 days
Avg gap between posts
Saturday, Wednesday
Peak posting days
7:00, 15:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @ottolenghi 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
@ottolenghi'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 | 7,201 | 7,201 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 10,172 | 30,517 |
| Thursday | 2 | 4,224 | 8,448 |
| Friday | 1 | 2,607 | 2,607 |
| Saturday | 4 | 6,726 | 26,906 |
| Sunday | 1 | 12,628 | 12,628 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @ottolenghi 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
8.4%
Active days
Posted at least once
13 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @ottolenghi's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
498
Avg Caption Chars
489
Median Chars
987
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 7.4K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 3.1M followers (Mega)
$15,606 to $37,455
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @ottolenghi
How many followers does @ottolenghi have on Instagram?
@ottolenghi has 3,121,287 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @ottolenghi's Instagram engagement rate?
@ottolenghi has an engagement rate of 0.24% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 7.3K likes per post.
How much does @ottolenghi earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @ottolenghi's sponsorship value at $15,606 to $37,455 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @ottolenghi published on Instagram?
@ottolenghi has published 5,422 posts on Instagram.
What is @ottolenghi's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 24,856 likes and 465 comments.
How often does @ottolenghi post on Instagram?
@ottolenghi posts approximately 0.6 times per week, with an average gap of 13 days between posts. Peak posting days are Saturday, Wednesday.
How does @ottolenghi compare to other Instagram creators?
@ottolenghi sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @massy.arias, @icepreechaya, @savannahchrisley.
Is @ottolenghi verified on Instagram?
Yes, @ottolenghi is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @ottolenghi'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). @ottolenghi Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/ottolenghi-instagram-profile-stats/