Grumpy Cat
The Official Instagram for Grumpy Cat. The World's grumpiest cat! #TeamGrumpy #GrumpyCat #GrumpyCatForever
2.5M
Followers
46
Following
1.7K
Posts
0.15%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Grumpy Cat (@realgrumpycat) has 2,492,173 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 1,730 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 3.8K likes and 57 comments on average (median 2.5K likes), an engagement rate of 0.15% of followers. Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account lost 18,429 followers (-0.7%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @realgrumpycat'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 | 2,492,173 |
| Following | 46 |
| Posts | 1,730 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Public figure |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 3,820 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 57 |
| Videos | 0 |
| Photos & carousels | 12 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.15% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @realgrumpycat's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-18.4K
Net Change
-0.7%
% Change
-129
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
52
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (2,510,602 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (2,492,173 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2,492,173 | -3,558 | |
| 2,495,731 | -8,840 | |
| 2,504,571 | -1,546 | |
| 2,506,117 | -4,485 | |
| 2,510,602 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
3.8K
Avg Likes/Post
57
Avg Comments/Post
45.8K
Total Likes
682
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%)
0.15%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @realgrumpycat's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 2,532 likes and comments; 1 of the 12 reached twice that (5,064 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @realgrumpycat's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
14,018 likes · 230 comments
3.6× @realgrumpycat's average post · 5.6× the median post.
"Happy Birthday Grumpy Cat ❤️"
28 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
18:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
It appears in one post, so it is not a regular tag.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length (posts with a caption) | 28 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.7 posts/week |
Content Mix
0
Videos / Reels
12
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @realgrumpycat
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Happy Birthday Grumpy Cat ❤️
|
14.0K | 230 | view |
| 2 |
No caption
|
4.4K | 61 | view |
| 3 |
Worst Valentines Day Ever ❤️😾❤️
|
4.4K | 57 | view |
| 4 |
No caption
|
3.7K | 31 | view |
| 5 |
May The 4th Be Awful. Always.
|
3.6K | 50 | view |
| 6 |
No caption
|
2.6K | 43 | view |
| 7 |
❤️#GrumpyCatForever❤️
|
2.4K | 61 | view |
| 8 |
Worst St. Patrick’s Day Ever 🍀 😾
|
2.3K | 31 | view |
| 9 |
Have a terrible Easter 🥚 🐰 😾
|
2.3K | 30 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @realgrumpycat posts on Instagram
0.7
Posts / week
12 days
Avg gap between posts
Saturday
Peak posting days
19:00, 18:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @realgrumpycat 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
@realgrumpycat'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 | 3,713 | 7,426 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 2,120 | 4,241 |
| Thursday | 2 | 2,264 | 4,527 |
| Friday | 2 | 3,580 | 7,161 |
| Saturday | 3 | 6,955 | 20,864 |
| Sunday | 1 | 2,306 | 2,306 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @realgrumpycat maintains output
2
Longest streak (days)
2/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
9.4%
Active days
Posted at least once
12 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @realgrumpycat's caption length correlates with engagement
58.3%
Posts with Caption
28
Avg Caption Chars (captioned)
28
Median Chars
32
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| No caption | 5 | 3.0K |
| Short (<40 chars) | 7 | 4.5K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 2.5M followers (Mega)
$12,461 to $29,906
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @realgrumpycat
How many followers does @realgrumpycat have on Instagram?
@realgrumpycat has 2,492,173 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @realgrumpycat's Instagram engagement rate?
@realgrumpycat has an engagement rate of 0.15% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 3.8K likes per post.
How much does @realgrumpycat earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @realgrumpycat's sponsorship value at $12,461 to $29,906 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @realgrumpycat published on Instagram?
@realgrumpycat has published 1,730 posts on Instagram.
What is @realgrumpycat's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 14,018 likes and 230 comments.
How often does @realgrumpycat post on Instagram?
@realgrumpycat posts approximately 0.7 times per week, with an average gap of 12 days between posts. Peak posting days are Saturday.
How does @realgrumpycat compare to other Instagram creators?
@realgrumpycat sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @jeeseokjin, @emilyskyefit, @impact.
Is @realgrumpycat verified on Instagram?
Yes, @realgrumpycat is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @realgrumpycat'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). @realgrumpycat Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/realgrumpycat-instagram-profile-stats/