Brian Michael Smith

Brian Michael Smith

@the_brianmichael

Filmmaker. Actor. Chug Wrangler. 🎥: @whoRU_Forgetfulspy 📺 @911lonestar @Sho_TheLWord In my action era. ↓ Let's build 📩

99.8K

Followers

7.6K

Following

618

Posts

3.51%

Engagement Rate

≈ 0.0% over 70d Mid-Tier tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

Ranked 1168 out of 1606 tracked creators, this account holds a follower count that is 0.1x the median size. This means it is smaller than the typical creator we track. The profile is verified and categorized as an Actor with 618 total posts. It functions as a mid-tier account for its niche. The engagement rate of 3.51% clears the 1.06% median mark. The rest of this report breaks down audience interaction and content performance.

Account Info

Account Size Mid-Tier
Followers 99,847
Following 7,622
Posts 618
Verified Yes
Category Actor

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 3,365
Avg Comments per Post 137
Videos 7
Photos 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.

+34

Net Change

0.0%

% Change

0

Avg / Day

70

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (99,800 followers) and Jul 16, 2026 (99,834 followers).

The account maintained a stable follower count of 99.8K over the 51 day period. The trend remained flat with 0.0% change throughout the timeframe.

What the trajectory means

The account held its follower count flat at 99.8K over the 51 day period. This steady trajectory identifies @the_brianmichael as a known quantity with a stable audience base. The zero percent change provides a predictable pace for campaign planning.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@the_brianmichael ranks 239 out of 1161 for its engagement rate of 3.51%. This performance sits well above the tracked median of 1.06%. The high percentage means followers interact with content at a much higher frequency than the average creator.

The engagement rate of 3.51% beats the 1.06% median to rank 239 out of 1161, proving this audience reacts much more than usual. While video content captures attention, the photo format earns a higher reward with over double the average likes per post compared to videos. This disparity indicates that followers prefer static imagery for deeper interaction or visual consumption. Reliability of reach remains inconsistent across the feed. Only 16.7% of posts doubled the account average engagement while only 8.3% achieved five times that mark. These figures suggest that most content performs steadily but rarely achieves breakout success. The presence of comments at 137 per post confirms a willingness to engage in conversation rather than just passive scrolling. This is an active audience.

3.4K

Avg Likes/Post

137

Avg Comments/Post

40.4K

Total Likes

1.6K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mid-Tier tier benchmarks

Average for Mid-Tier

3.51%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

1.4K

Avg Likes on Videos (7)

6.2K

Avg Likes on Photos (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. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @the_brianmichael's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @the_brianmichael

20,063 likes · 515 comments

5.9× @the_brianmichael's average post · 9.8× 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 le"

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Photo

Format

Thursday

Day Posted

16:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Hashtags: #sexiestmanalive #911lonestar #peoplemagazine #sexiestmanalive #chrisevans #people #representationmatters #transisbeautiful #thirstythursday #stricklandsaturday

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post performed at nearly ten times the median engagement rate of other content on this page. This specific post achieved a high like to comment ratio that suggests it resonated deeply with the core audience rather than just reaching casual viewers. To replicate this success, focus on longer captions exceeding 100 characters. These long posts average 3.6K likes while medium length captions perform poorly at only 2.1K. This indicates the audience prefers detailed storytelling or deeper context over brief updates. Use the recurring hashtags to signal your core themes of representation and identity. The posting cadence is very low, with content appearing only about zero point one times per week. Given this slow output, focus on maintaining a consistent presence through high quality long form copy rather than seeking rapid growth. This account reached nearly 100K followers while maintaining an average of 3.4K likes per post.

Top Hashtags

#transisbeautiful (4) #brianmichaelsmith (3) #911lonestar (2) #sexiestmanalive (2) #representationmatters (2) #stricklandsaturday (2) #pride (2) #hotandbotheredm4 (2) #fyp (1) #explore (1) #action (1) #peoplemagazine (1) #chrisevans (1) #people (1) #thirstythursday (1) #paulnation (1) #mateomafia (1) #firefighters (1) #fitnessmotivation (1) #guyslikeus (1)

Top Keywords

people (9) thank (6) trans (6) about (5) were (5) there (4) transisbeautiful (4) every (4) pride (4) braythirteen (4) words (3) brianmichaelsmith (3) others (3) find (3) relationships (3) ready (3) reel (2) action (2) huge (2) sexiestmanalive (2) issue (2) recognition (2) visibility (2) because (2) around (2) here (2) full (2) themselves (2) take (2) being (2)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 563 chars
Posting Frequency 0.1 posts/week

Content Mix

7

Videos / Reels

5

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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I’m floored. A huge thank you to @people and @breannenyc for including me in this years #SexiestManAlive issue. This …

20.1K likes 515 comments
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I’m truly truly humbled to find myself represented in the company of so many powerful artists that inspire me. I’m so g…

7.4K likes 124 comments
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Some conversations don’t just challenge what we know… they expand what we understand. This week @laith_ashley, marquis…

3.2K likes 126 comments 21.7K views Video
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You can do what now @laith_ashley? 👀 Tomorrow, the conversation turns to dating, disclosure, attraction, acceptance, a…

2.8K likes 524 comments 34.6K views Video
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Yes, I have thoughts. Yes, I use my words. And yes… I will kick in the door and karate chop your throat… if the scene …

2.3K likes 120 comments 11.1K views Video
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“Challa Bit My Finga” 🐾 🥴👹 @tchalladachug

2.0K likes 94 comments
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They’re burning books. We’re making movies. Nothing fills my cup more than working with people I love on projects I ca…

1.1K likes 56 comments
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What does reclaiming the flag look like for our community? Taking pride in America’s original promise — and what our n…

819 likes 20 comments 3.8K views Video
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@the_brianmichael words can’t express how grateful I am to call you a friend, a collaborator, a brother. Thank you so m…

287 likes 11 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @the_brianmichael

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
I’m floored. A huge thank you to @people and @breannenyc for including me in th…
20.1K 515 view
2
I’m truly truly humbled to find myself represented in the company of so many po…
7.4K 124 view
3
Some conversations don’t just challenge what we know… they expand what we under…
3.2K 126 view
4
You can do what now @laith_ashley? 👀 Tomorrow, the conversation turns to datin…
2.8K 524 view
5
Yes, I have thoughts. Yes, I use my words. And yes… I will kick in the door an…
2.3K 120 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…
1.1K 56 view
8
What does reclaiming the flag look like for our community? Taking pride in Ame…
819 20 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

This creator follows a sparse high-effort pace. The frequency of 0.1 posts per week falls well below the median of 0.8. This low volume places them at rank 1168 out of 1606 based on posting frequency alone. A consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm with no predictable pattern. Gaps between posts are irregular and unpredictable, punctuated only by a maximum streak of two days. New content primarily lands on Monday and Wednesday. The most frequent upload window occurs at 16:00 UTC. Marketers should view this account as a low-frequency partner for longer lead times. Because the cadence is so sparse, you cannot rely on a regular cycle to time your campaign around specific dates. You must coordinate directly with the creator to secure a slot in their limited content calendar. Spontaneous tie-ins are difficult because there is no established rhythm to exploit. Plan well ahead to ensure your brand appears during one of these rare updates.

0.1

Posts / week

2918.8h

Avg gap between posts

Wednesday, Monday, Thursday

Peak posting days

16:00, 22:00, 23:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

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

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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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @the_brianmichael publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 16:00, 22:00, 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 @the_brianmichael hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most often on Monday and Wednesday at 16:00 UTC. The posting frequency is low at 0.1 times per week.

Most Common Words

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

people (9) thank (6) trans (6) about (5) were (5) there (4) transisbeautiful (4) every (4) pride (4) braythirteen (4) words (3) brianmichaelsmith (3) others (3) find (3) relationships (3) ready (3) reel (2) action (2) huge (2) sexiestmanalive (2) issue (2) recognition (2) visibility (2) because (2) around (2) here (2) full (2) themselves (2) take (2) being (2)

Best Day of the Week to Post

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

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

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @the_brianmichael maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

0.7%

Active days

Posted at least once

2918.8h

Avg gap

Between posts

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

The audience rewards long captions with an average of 3.6K engagement. These posts perform better than medium captions which receive 2.1K.

Who This Audience Is

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

The follower count sits at less than a tenth of the median for tracked creators. This small scale means the account never reaches broadcast levels but maintains a niche presence. Verification and the actor category confirm a professional profile within the entertainment industry. While the total reach is limited, the engagement rate is more than triple the median. This indicates that the message lands with much higher intensity among the active viewers compared to standard accounts. The high interaction relative to size suggests content resonates specifically with those who see it. This audience fits well within the entertainment and celebrity news category.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @the_brianmichael comes from sponsored posts with an estimated value between $998 and $2,000. Because this account ranks below the median of 1606, the quoted range serves as a ceiling rather than a guaranteed fee. Brands can negotiate for better value since lower rankings typically indicate room for negotiation. High engagement at 3.51% suggests that the audience is active and attentive compared to the 1.06% median. This strong interaction rate justifies the higher end of the price band for the reach provided. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 99.8K followers (Mid-Tier)

$998 – $1,997

Industry rate for mid-tier 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 in the lower portion of the field with a following 10 times smaller than the median suggests a niche reach. Engagement. A 3.51% rate is well above the 1.06% median, meaning the current audience interacts frequently with content. Hit-rate. Only 16.7% of posts exceed double the account average, indicating that most content performs consistently rather than spiking. Trajectory. The follower count remained flat over the last 51 days, showing a stagnant growth trend for the period.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 99.8K followers
  • + 3.51% engagement rate beats the 1.06% tracked median
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.1 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @the_brianmichael reveals a mid-tier Instagram presence with 99,847 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 3.51%, averaging 3.4K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @the_brianmichael

How many followers does @the_brianmichael have on Instagram?

@the_brianmichael has 99,847 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mid-tier creator tier.

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.

How much does @the_brianmichael earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @the_brianmichael's estimated sponsorship value is $998 - $1,997 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 618 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?

@the_brianmichael posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 2918.8 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Wednesday, Monday, Thursday.

How does @the_brianmichael compare to other Instagram creators?

@the_brianmichael sits in the Mid-Tier creator tier alongside accounts like @emmyperryxo, @theshaunabrooks, @emiliaamccarthy.

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 | Analysis date: May 25, 2026