Grindmother
Mother/son grindcore band from Canada. Page managed by Grindmother's son, Rayny.
54.4K
Followers
390
Following
275
Posts
3.7%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Grindmother (@thegrindmother) has 54,357 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 275 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on August 30, 2026, a post got 1.1K likes and 16 comments on average (median 278 likes), an engagement rate of 3.7% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.94%). Over the 144 days we have tracked it, the account gained 24,248 followers (+80.5%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @thegrindmother'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 | Micro |
| Followers | 54,357 |
| Following | 390 |
| Posts | 275 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Musician/band |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 1,145 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 16 |
| Videos | 12 |
| Photos & carousels | 0 |
| Engagement Rate | 3.7% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @thegrindmother's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+24.2K
Net Change
+80.5%
% Change
+168
Avg / Day
144
Days Tracked
78
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (30,109 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (54,357 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 54,357 | +8,930 | |
| 45,427 | +14,034 | |
| 31,393 | +688 | |
| 30,705 | +408 | |
| 30,297 | +188 | |
| 30,109 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
1.1K
Avg Likes/Post
16
Avg Comments/Post
13.7K
Total Likes
191
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 419 Micro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 2.48%, middle half 0.94% to 6.0%)
3.70%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.94%.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @thegrindmother's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 295 likes and comments; 5 of the 12 reached twice that (590 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @thegrindmother's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
5,612 likes · 21 comments
4.8× @thegrindmother's average post · 19.0× the median post.
"My mom and I started the band Grindmother in 2015 when she was 65. We released an album and did several tours over the next few years. We took a break and were ready to start up again after the pandemic, but she was sadly diagnosed with dementia. Despite this, In 2025 at age…"
432 characters
Video
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
19:00 UTC
Hour Posted
29.4K
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 | 257 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
12
Videos / Reels
0
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @thegrindmother
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My mom and I started the band Grindmother in 2015 when she was 65. We released …
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5.6K | 21 | 29.4K | view |
| 2 |
She played her final grindcore show at 77
#grindmother #grindcore #deathmeta…
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4.1K | 71 | 3.7K | view |
| 3 |
Happy Birthday to the incredible Alissa White-Gluz! @alissawhitegluz
We had t…
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992 | 7 | 12.4K | view |
| 4 |
Grindcore elitists crying about a 77 year old grandma in 3... 2... 1...
#grind…
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981 | 24 | 4.9K | view |
| 5 |
Here's a supercut of all the very special messages we received leading up to ou…
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980 | 15 | 6.0K | view |
| 6 |
Happy 78th Birthday to the woman who taught us how to live loud. Her strength a…
|
303 | 22 | 1.0K | view |
| 7 |
METAL LEGEND status locked at 77 years old.
Grindmother's 78th birthday is com…
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254 | 11 | 593 | view |
| 8 |
Hey @jackosbourne and @sharonosbourne, here is our favorite @ozzyosbourne story…
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201 | 5 | 599 | view |
| 9 |
Her lung capacity defies science
#grindmother #grindcore #deathmetal #metal…
|
101 | 1 | 1.0K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @thegrindmother posts on Instagram
Friday
Peak posting days
19:00 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 @thegrindmother 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
@thegrindmother'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 | 1,005 | 1,005 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 206 | 206 |
| Thursday | 2 | 660 | 1,320 |
| Friday | 5 | 302 | 1,511 |
| Saturday | 1 | 5,633 | 5,633 |
| Sunday | 2 | 2,130 | 4,260 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @thegrindmother's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
257
Avg Caption Chars
243
Median Chars
432
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 76 |
| Long (100+) | 10 | 1.4K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 54.4K followers (Micro)
$544 to $1,087
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @thegrindmother
How many followers does @thegrindmother have on Instagram?
@thegrindmother has 54,357 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Micro-tier group (10K to 50K followers).
What is @thegrindmother's Instagram engagement rate?
@thegrindmother has an engagement rate of 3.70% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 1.1K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.94%.
How much does @thegrindmother earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @thegrindmother's sponsorship value at $544 to $1,087 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @thegrindmother published on Instagram?
@thegrindmother has published 275 posts on Instagram.
What is @thegrindmother's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 5,612 likes and 21 comments.
How often does @thegrindmother post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @thegrindmother: 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 Friday.
How does @thegrindmother compare to other Instagram creators?
@thegrindmother sits in the Micro-tier group alongside accounts like @iamsethstewart, @yaleschoolofart, @maksim_pavlovich.
Is @thegrindmother verified on Instagram?
Yes, @thegrindmother is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @thegrindmother's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Aug 30, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @thegrindmother Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 30 August 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/thegrindmother-instagram-profile-stats/