This account is no longer on Instagram. @shaq has been removed, renamed or deactivated since we last collected its data. The figures below are our final recorded snapshot, taken June 2026, kept for reference.
35.1M
Followers
2.7K
Following
6.1K
Posts
0.03%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
DR. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL Ed.D. (@shaq) has 35,103,763 Instagram followers as of November 3, 2026 and 6,093 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 23, 2026, a post got 10.6K likes and 638 comments on average (median 8.2K likes), an engagement rate of 0.03% of followers. Over the 163 days we have tracked it, the account lost 89,249 followers (-0.3%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @shaq'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 | 35,103,763 |
| Following | 2,719 |
| Posts | 6,093 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Athlete |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 10,624 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 638 |
| Videos | 9 |
| Photos & carousels | 3 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.03% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @shaq's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-89.2K
Net Change
-0.3%
% Change
-548
Avg / Day
163
Days Tracked
91
Data Points
Tracked between May 24, 2026 (35,193,012 followers) and Nov 3, 2026 (35,103,763 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 35,103,763 | -8,741 | |
| 35,112,504 | -43,379 | |
| 35,155,883 | -85,881 | |
| 35,241,764 | +12,365 | |
| 35,229,399 | +38,055 | |
| 35,191,344 | -1,668 | |
| 35,193,012 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
10.6K
Avg Likes/Post
638
Avg Comments/Post
127.5K
Total Likes
7.7K
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%)
0.03%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
13.5K
Avg Likes on Videos (9)
2.0K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (3)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @shaq's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 8,342 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (16,684 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @shaq's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
37,396 likes · 3,521 comments
3.6× @shaq's average post · 4.9× the median post.
"Be the first one to buy Shaq-A-Licious XL gummies. Only available at Walmart. Order Now! Link in bio 🔗 @Shaq #Shaqalicious #Walmart"
131 characters
Video
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
17:00 UTC
Hour Posted
848.6K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 191 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.1 posts/week |
Content Mix
9
Videos / Reels
3
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @shaq
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Be the first one to buy Shaq-A-Licious XL gummies. Only available at Walmart. O…
|
37.4K | 3.5K | 848.6K | view |
| 2 |
Looking for your next big move? Shaq talks about the importance of the pivot an…
|
23.8K | 2.6K | 347.8K | view |
| 3 |
It happened again during the @tpain b2b @djdiesel
|
17.7K | 244 | 158.0K | view |
| 4 |
I rated 10 of the best dunkers. Watch til the end and drop your rating in the c…
|
14.3K | 204 | 91.8K | view |
| 5 |
Ba rum pump pum
|
11.2K | 515 | 70.8K | view |
| 6 |
The height difference is crazy 😂
#bigchicken #shaq #bigchickenshaq #renton #sh…
|
9.1K | 146 | 311.0K | view |
| 7 |
Shaq 🤝 The People. Shoutout to the City of Renton, WA for showing out BIG for t…
|
7.3K | 143 | 146.0K | view |
| 8 |
Building partnerships that last.
At Sport Beach during Cannes Lions, @shaq joi…
|
2.6K | 44 | — | view |
| 9 |
DALLAS… THE WAIT IS OVER. 👑🔥
Big E The Biggest just dropped QUEEN E Vol. 1 and …
|
1.7K | 182 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @shaq posts on Instagram
0.1
Posts / week
64 days
Avg gap between posts
Thursday, Wednesday
Peak posting days
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Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @shaq 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
@shaq'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 | 26,376 | 26,376 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 4,187 | 12,560 |
| Thursday | 4 | 16,120 | 64,480 |
| Friday | 1 | 148 | 148 |
| Saturday | 2 | 6,803 | 13,606 |
| Sunday | 1 | 17,974 | 17,974 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @shaq maintains output
5
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
1.0%
Active days
Posted at least once
64 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @shaq's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
191
Avg Caption Chars
163
Median Chars
639
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 11.7K |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 13.6K |
| Long (100+) | 9 | 10.7K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 35.1M followers (Mega)
$175,519 to $421,245
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @shaq
How many followers does @shaq have on Instagram?
@shaq has 35,103,763 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @shaq's Instagram engagement rate?
@shaq has an engagement rate of 0.03% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 10.6K likes per post.
How much does @shaq earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @shaq's sponsorship value at $175,519 to $421,245 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @shaq published on Instagram?
@shaq has published 6,093 posts on Instagram.
What is @shaq's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 37,396 likes and 3,521 comments.
How often does @shaq post on Instagram?
@shaq posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 64 days between posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Wednesday.
How does @shaq compare to other Instagram creators?
@shaq sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @hynjinnnn, @laudyacynthiabella, @gururandhawa.
Is @shaq verified on Instagram?
Yes, @shaq is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @shaq's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Nov 3, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 23, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @shaq Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 3 November 2026, posts analysed 23 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/shaq-instagram-profile-stats/