Brian Michael Smith
Filmmaker. Actor. Chug Wrangler. 🎥: @whoRU_Forgetfulspy 📺 @911lonestar @Sho_TheLWord In my action era. ↓ Let's build 📩
99.6K
Followers
7.8K
Following
595
Posts
3.51%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Brian Michael Smith (@the_brianmichael) has 99,582 Instagram followers as of October 15, 2026 and 595 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 3.4K likes and 137 comments on average (median 1.5K likes), an engagement rate of 3.51% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 1.63%). Over the 161 days we have tracked it, the account lost 218 followers (-0.2%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @the_brianmichael'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 | Mid-Tier |
| Followers | 99,582 |
| Following | 7,823 |
| Posts | 595 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Actor |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 3,365 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 137 |
| Videos | 7 |
| Photos & carousels | 5 |
| Engagement Rate | 3.51% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @the_brianmichael's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-218
Net Change
-0.2%
% Change
-1
Avg / Day
161
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 7, 2026 (99,800 followers) and Oct 15, 2026 (99,582 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 99,582 | -22 | |
| 99,604 | -200 | |
| 99,804 | +8 | |
| 99,796 | -65 | |
| 99,861 | +191 | |
| 99,670 | -130 | |
| 99,800 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
3.4K
Avg Likes/Post
137
Avg Comments/Post
40.4K
Total Likes
1.6K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 196 Mid-Tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.72%, middle half 0.76% to 4.13%)
3.51%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 1.63%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
1.4K
Avg Likes on Videos (7)
6.2K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (5)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @the_brianmichael's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 1,622 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (3,244 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @the_brianmichael's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
20,063 likes · 515 comments
5.8× @the_brianmichael's average post · 12.6× the median post.
"I’m floored. A huge thank you to @people and @breannenyc for including me in this years #SexiestManAlive issue. This level of recognition and visibility as a Trans man is so important to me because again there is a concerted effort across this country and around the globe to…"
1,104 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
16:00 UTC
Hour Posted
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 | 563 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
7
Videos / Reels
5
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @the_brianmichael
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I’m floored. A huge thank you to @people and @breannenyc for including me in th…
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20.1K | 515 | — | view |
| 2 |
I’m truly truly humbled to find myself represented in the company of so many po…
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7.4K | 124 | — | view |
| 3 |
Some conversations don’t just challenge what we know… they expand what we under…
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3.2K | 126 | 21.7K | view |
| 4 |
You can do what now @laith_ashley? 👀
Tomorrow, the conversation turns to datin…
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2.8K | 524 | 34.6K | view |
| 5 |
Yes, I have thoughts.
Yes, I use my words.
And yes… I will kick in the door an…
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2.3K | 120 | 11.1K | view |
| 6 |
“Challa Bit My Finga”
🐾 🥴👹
@tchalladachug
|
2.0K | 94 | — | view |
| 7 |
They’re burning books. We’re making movies.
Nothing fills my cup more than wor…
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1.1K | 56 | — | view |
| 8 |
What does reclaiming the flag look like for our community?
Taking pride in Ame…
|
819 | 20 | 3.8K | view |
| 9 |
@the_brianmichael words can’t express how grateful I am to call you a friend, a…
|
287 | 11 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @the_brianmichael posts on Instagram
Wednesday, Monday
Peak posting days
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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 @the_brianmichael 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
@the_brianmichael'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 | 4 | 967 | 3,867 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 61 | 61 |
| Wednesday | 5 | 3,081 | 15,407 |
| Thursday | 1 | 20,578 | 20,578 |
| Saturday | 1 | 2,109 | 2,109 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @the_brianmichael's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
563
Avg Caption Chars
433
Median Chars
1315
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 1 | 2.1K |
| Long (100+) | 11 | 3.6K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 99.6K followers (Mid-Tier)
$996 to $1,992
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @the_brianmichael
How many followers does @the_brianmichael have on Instagram?
@the_brianmichael has 99,582 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mid-Tier group (50K to 100K followers).
What is @the_brianmichael's Instagram engagement rate?
@the_brianmichael has an engagement rate of 3.51% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 3.4K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 1.63%.
How much does @the_brianmichael earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @the_brianmichael's sponsorship value at $996 to $1,992 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @the_brianmichael published on Instagram?
@the_brianmichael has published 595 posts on Instagram.
What is @the_brianmichael's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 20,063 likes and 515 comments.
How often does @the_brianmichael post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @the_brianmichael: 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 Wednesday, Monday.
How does @the_brianmichael compare to other Instagram creators?
@the_brianmichael sits in the Mid-Tier group alongside accounts like @janicewoon, @originalmaxi, @hijrah.produktif.id.
Is @the_brianmichael verified on Instagram?
Yes, @the_brianmichael is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @the_brianmichael's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 15, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @the_brianmichael Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 15 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/the_brianmichael-instagram-profile-stats/