smitten kitchen
✩ triumphant home cooking ✩ three cookbooks + one audiobook + newsletter + so many recipes ✩ find it all here ↓
1.8M
Followers
629
Following
6.6K
Posts
0.13%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
smitten kitchen (@smittenkitchen) has 1,801,384 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 6,552 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 20, 2026, a post got 2.1K likes and 320 comments on average (median 2K likes), an engagement rate of 0.13% of followers. Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 1,044 followers (+0.1%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @smittenkitchen'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 | 1,801,384 |
| Following | 629 |
| Posts | 6,552 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 2,096 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 320 |
| Videos | 3 |
| Photos & carousels | 9 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.13% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @smittenkitchen's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+1.0K
Net Change
+0.1%
% Change
+7
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
75
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (1,800,340 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (1,801,384 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1,801,384 | +217 | |
| 1,801,167 | -375 | |
| 1,801,542 | +717 | |
| 1,800,825 | +827 | |
| 1,799,998 | -342 | |
| 1,800,340 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
2.1K
Avg Likes/Post
320
Avg Comments/Post
25.2K
Total Likes
3.8K
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%)
0.13%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
2.5K
Avg Likes on Videos (3)
2.0K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (9)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @smittenkitchen's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 2,420 likes and comments; 0 of the 12 reached twice that (4,840 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @smittenkitchen's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
3,622 likes · 687 comments
1.7× @smittenkitchen's average post · 1.7× the median post.
"FOOLPROOF CACIO E PEPE: Cacio e pepe as simple and perfect as you’d have in Rome, made with only cheese, pepper, pasta, and water. A cool trick from restaurateur Flavio de Maio uses cold water to form a cheese paste and hot pasta water to loosen it, keeping your sauce from…"
500 characters
Video
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
20:00 UTC
Hour Posted
76.8K
Views
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 | 456 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
3
Videos / Reels
9
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @smittenkitchen
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FOOLPROOF CACIO E PEPE: Cacio e pepe as simple and perfect as you’d have in Rom…
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3.6K | 687 | 76.8K | view |
| 2 |
Big news! In the 18 months since we launched the Staub x Smitten Kitchen Braise…
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3.0K | 138 | — | view |
| 3 |
Basque cheesecake — you know, the kind with the caramelized top that contrasts …
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2.6K | 448 | — | view |
| 4 |
A smashed chicken meatball slider with a quick, homemade barbecue sauce and a b…
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2.1K | 447 | — | view |
| 5 |
These cinnamon rolls are no-knead, effortlessly veganized, and could be coming …
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2.1K | 282 | — | view |
| 6 |
A crispy cabbage and cauliflower salad with a sharp tahini dressing that is ful…
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2.1K | 390 | — | view |
| 7 |
STRAWBERRY TART [TARTE AUX FRAISES] A classic summer pastry — with ease, update…
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2.0K | 187 | 35.6K | view |
| 8 |
A shout-from-the-rooftops, last-recipe-you’ll-ever-need-for chicken curry adapt…
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1.8K | 618 | — | view |
| 9 |
Toasted marshmallows blended with ice cream into an unparalleled milkshake with…
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1.8K | 127 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @smittenkitchen posts on Instagram
Saturday
Peak posting days
16:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @smittenkitchen 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
@smittenkitchen'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 | 1 | 2,471 | 2,471 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 2,465 | 2,465 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 2,646 | 5,292 |
| Thursday | 1 | 4,309 | 4,309 |
| Friday | 2 | 1,979 | 3,958 |
| Saturday | 4 | 2,250 | 9,000 |
| Sunday | 1 | 1,495 | 1,495 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @smittenkitchen's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
456
Avg Caption Chars
450
Median Chars
852
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 2.4K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 1.8M followers (Mega)
$9,007 to $21,617
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @smittenkitchen
How many followers does @smittenkitchen have on Instagram?
@smittenkitchen has 1,801,384 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @smittenkitchen's Instagram engagement rate?
@smittenkitchen has an engagement rate of 0.13% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 2.1K likes per post.
How much does @smittenkitchen earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @smittenkitchen's sponsorship value at $9,007 to $21,617 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @smittenkitchen published on Instagram?
@smittenkitchen has published 6,552 posts on Instagram.
What is @smittenkitchen's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 3,622 likes and 687 comments.
How often does @smittenkitchen post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @smittenkitchen: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Saturday.
How does @smittenkitchen compare to other Instagram creators?
@smittenkitchen sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @gaules, @mohsenmosalman77, @paulistao.
Is @smittenkitchen verified on Instagram?
Yes, @smittenkitchen is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @smittenkitchen's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 20, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @smittenkitchen Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 20 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/smittenkitchen-instagram-profile-stats/