Sam Crouser

Sam Crouser

@samcrouser

See Instagram photos and videos from Sam Crouser (@samcrouser)

1.3K

Followers

483

Following

108

Posts

21.62%

Engagement Rate

↓ -0.8% over 104d Nano tier Updated Sep 6, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks at 2007 out of 2027 tracked creators, with a follower count that is 0.0x the median size of our typical tracked accounts. This indicates it is smaller than the average creator we monitor. The profile is verified and contains 108 posts without a specific category assigned to its identity. While it sits in the Nano tier, the engagement rate of 21.62% far exceeds the 1.50% median. The following report breaks down the specific audience interactions and content performance.

Account Info

Account Size Nano
Followers 1,252
Following 483
Posts 108
Verified Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 266
Avg Comments per Post 5
Videos 0
Photos 12
Engagement Rate 21.62%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @samcrouser's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-10

Net Change

-0.8%

% Change

0

Avg / Day

104

Days Tracked

42

Data Points

Tracked between May 24, 2026 (1,262 followers) and Sep 6, 2026 (1,252 followers).

The account lost 10 followers over 104 days. The follower count remained nearly flat at 1.3K throughout the period.

What the trajectory means

The @samcrouser account remained stagnant with a minor decrease of 10 followers over 104 days. This slight decline identifies the profile as a falling account which requires careful time management before commitment. The slow daily pace allows for a predictable planning window despite the downward trend.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@samcrouser ranks 61 out of 2027 because its engagement rate sits well above the tracked median. This high performance means each follower interacts with content at a much higher frequency than average accounts. The gap between this creator and the median highlights an exceptionally active audience.

The engagement rate of 21.62% stands far above the 1.50% median and ranks 61 out of 2027. This confirms an audience that interacts with content much more than usual. While likes provide a steady stream of passive approval, the low comment volume indicates that most followers choose to acknowledge posts rather than start public conversations. The data reveals a consistent but quiet interaction pattern across recent content. Reliability is limited by a lack of high-performing outliers. Only 8.3% of posts doubled the average engagement rate, and zero posts reached five times the account average. This suggests a stable core following that reacts predictably to every post rather than relying on occasional viral spikes. The audience provides steady support but rarely drives explosive growth through shares or discovery. This is an active audience.

266

Avg Likes/Post

5

Avg Comments/Post

3.2K

Total Likes

58

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Nano tier benchmarks

Excellent for Nano

21.62%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Per-Post Engagement Trend

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

Top post by @samcrouser

557 likes · 13 comments

2.1× @samcrouser's average post · 2.3× the median post.

"Words can't describe how amazing it was to represent team USA tonight in the opening ceremonies for the Olympics. Who would have thought two Oregon boys would have made it all the way to Brasil! #rio2016 🇺🇸 @rcrouser"

216 characters

Photo

Format

Saturday

Day Posted

2:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Hashtags: #rio2016

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved a 2.3x multiplier over the median like count of this account. It maintained a steady interaction balance with 13 comments against its high reach. Focus on long captions exceeding 100 characters to maximize engagement, as these outperform short snippets by nearly double the average. Short captions under 40 characters result in the lowest engagement levels. Use the recurring hashtags #rio2016, #cabo, #pelagic, #teamusa, and #shimano to signal your specific topics to the audience. The current posting cadence is roughly once every five days. While the average engagement of 266 likes per post is solid for a small following, success relies on consistent volume rather than expecting sudden spikes. This account currently has 1.3K followers.

Top Hashtags

#rio2016 (3) #cabo (2) #pelagic (2) #teamusa (2) #shimano (1) #gallo (1) #dorado (1) #scandalous (1) #pig (1) #sevenwonders (1) #oregon (1)

Top Keywords

cabo (4) great (3) today (3) getting (2) pelagic (2) down (2) teamusa (2) oregon (2) would (2) another (1) water (1) thanks (1) tresmarlins (1) rooster (1) action (1) shimano (1) gallo (1) good (1) times (1) gang (1) dorado (1) jimmy (1) stood (1) behind (1) because (1) skirt (1) wasn (1) regulation (1) length (1) scandalous (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 89 chars
Posting Frequency 0.2 posts/week

Content Mix

0

Videos / Reels

12

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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Words can't describe how amazing it was to represent team USA tonight in the opening ceremonies for the Olympics. Who w…

557 likes 13 comments
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Getting the pre meet walk of the stadium today and everything feels and looks great! I throw the 17th and finals are th…

310 likes 0 comments
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All the ducks in a row down here in Rio. 🇺🇸 #rio2016 #teamusa #oregon @ralphlauren

296 likes 6 comments
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Went to Hood River today and caught the biggest smallie of my life! #PIG

282 likes 15 comments
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Chillin in Rio with Big Jesus! #Rio2016 #sevenwonders #teamusa 🇺🇸🇧🇷✅

263 likes 2 comments
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Good times in Cabo with the gang@camm_ron1 @patrickacosta81 @ish_acosta #dorado #cabo #pelagic

242 likes 2 comments
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Another great day out on the water in Cabo with @camm_ron1 Thanks @tresmarlins for getting us into some great rooster a…

238 likes 5 comments
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A sharknado touched down today in Key West

217 likes 1 comments
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Happy National Sibling Day

213 likes 3 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @samcrouser

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Words can't describe how amazing it was to represent team USA tonight in the op…
557 13 view
2
Getting the pre meet walk of the stadium today and everything feels and looks g…
310 0 view
3
All the ducks in a row down here in Rio. 🇺🇸 #rio2016 #teamusa #oregon @ralphlau…
296 6 view
4
Went to Hood River today and caught the biggest smallie of my life! #PIG
282 15 view
5
Chillin in Rio with Big Jesus! #Rio2016 #sevenwonders #teamusa 🇺🇸🇧🇷✅
263 2 view
6
Good times in Cabo with the gang@camm_ron1 @patrickacosta81 @ish_acosta #dorado…
242 2 view
7
Another great day out on the water in Cabo with @camm_ron1 Thanks @tresmarlins …
238 5 view
8
A sharknado touched down today in Key West
217 1 view
9
Happy National Sibling Day
213 3 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @samcrouser posts on Instagram

The content cadence for @samcrouser is a sparse high-effort pace. This creator posts well below the median frequency of 0.5 times per week. Their low ranking in follower rank reflects this infrequent posting style compared to more active peers. The consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm with no predictable pattern between posts. You should not expect regular updates or a reliable cycle for content delivery. Recent activity shows a maximum streak of only two days before long gaps occur. New content typically lands on Monday and Saturday. The most frequent upload window occurs at 19:00 UTC. Marketers must plan around these specific windows rather than expecting a constant stream of new material. Because the posting schedule is unpredictable, a campaign would require a manual check of their feed to time any tie-in accurately. You cannot rely on a recurring weekly slot for your marketing goals.

0.2

Posts / week

955.5h

Avg gap between posts

Monday, Saturday, Tuesday

Peak posting days

19:00, 3:00, 23:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

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

How often @samcrouser 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

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @samcrouser publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 19:00, 3:00, 23:00 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 @samcrouser hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most on Monday and Saturday. The peak activity occurs at 19:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

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

cabo (4) great (3) today (3) getting (2) pelagic (2) down (2) teamusa (2) oregon (2) would (2) another (1) water (1) thanks (1) tresmarlins (1) rooster (1) action (1) shimano (1) gallo (1) good (1) times (1) gang (1) dorado (1) jimmy (1) stood (1) behind (1) because (1) skirt (1) wasn (1) regulation (1) length (1) scandalous (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

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

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 3 215 644
Tuesday 2 200 399
Wednesday 2 276 553
Thursday 1 297 297
Friday 1 218 218
Saturday 2 418 835
Sunday 1 302 302

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @samcrouser maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

2.7%

Active days

Posted at least once

955.5h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @samcrouser's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

89

Avg Caption Chars

82

Median Chars

216

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 2 200
Medium (40-100) 7 247
Long (100+) 3 374

The audience rewards long captions of 100 or more characters with an average of 374 engagements. Short captions under 40 characters perform the worst at only 200.

Who This Audience Is

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

The follower count is well below the median for tracked creators and indicates an audience that has never reached broadcast scale. Despite this small footprint, the verified status suggests a level of professional recognition or identity within their specific sphere despite the lack of a defined category. The engagement rate is much higher than the typical average for creators at this scale. This high percentage means a brand message will land with more impact per view than it would on a larger account where reach is diluted. The discrepancy between the small follower count and the high interaction rate suggests a concentrated group that interacts frequently with the content provided. Because of the lack of a set category, the audience profile remains broad and undefined. This audience fits best for niche, local, or highly specific service providers who prioritize depth over breadth.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @samcrouser is local micro-influencer partnerships. Based on the follower count, a sponsored post sits at a $0 to $0 estimate. This creator ranks in the bottom 95 percent of the peer group. Because they sit well below the median rank, the quoted band acts as a ceiling for negotiations rather than a starting salary. The engagement rate of 21.62% is exceptionally high compared to the 1.50% median. This high interaction level suggests the audience is highly attentive despite the small scale. The disparity between reach and engagement makes this account a value buy for brands seeking deep connection over broad visibility. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 1.3K followers (Nano)

N/A

Industry rate for nano 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. Ranking near the bottom of the field, the follower count is far below the median size. Engagement. A 21.62% rate sits well above the 1.50% median, indicating a very active core audience. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts beat double the average engagement, showing few pieces of content break through as standout hits. Trajectory. The account is in a slight downward trend with a minor loss in followers over time.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 1.3K followers
  • + 21.62% engagement rate beats the 1.50% tracked median

Opportunities

  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.2 posts a week limits fresh reach
  • ~ Below 10K followers, the usual floor for paid sponsorships

Summary

This analysis of @samcrouser reveals a nano Instagram presence with 1,252 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 21.62%, averaging 266 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @samcrouser

How many followers does @samcrouser have on Instagram?

@samcrouser has 1,252 followers on Instagram, placing them in the nano creator tier.

What is @samcrouser's Instagram engagement rate?

@samcrouser has an engagement rate of 21.62% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 266 likes per post.

How much does @samcrouser earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @samcrouser's estimated sponsorship value is $0 - $0 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @samcrouser published on Instagram?

@samcrouser has published 108 posts on Instagram.

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

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 557 likes and 13 comments.

How often does @samcrouser post on Instagram?

@samcrouser posts approximately 0.2 times per week, with an average gap of 955.5 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Monday, Saturday, Tuesday.

How does @samcrouser compare to other Instagram creators?

@samcrouser sits in the Nano creator tier alongside accounts like @uhhdee, @georgparma, @bs_n_sun.

Is @samcrouser verified on Instagram?

Yes, @samcrouser is a verified Instagram account.

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

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Sep 6, 2026