316.0K
Followers
1
Following
2.2K
Posts
1.13%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
The Tehran Times (@thetehrantimes) has 316,032 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 2,230 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 3.3K likes and 72 comments on average (median 1.5K likes), an engagement rate of 1.13% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.51%). Over the 144 days we have tracked it, the account gained 14,773 followers (+4.9%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @thetehrantimes'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 | Macro |
| Followers | 316,032 |
| Following | 1 |
| Posts | 2,230 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Magazine |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 3,340 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 72 |
| Videos | 2 |
| Photos & carousels | 10 |
| Engagement Rate | 1.13% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @thetehrantimes's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+14.8K
Net Change
+4.9%
% Change
+103
Avg / Day
144
Days Tracked
74
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (301,259 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (316,032 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 316,032 | -511 | |
| 316,543 | +5,660 | |
| 310,883 | +2,939 | |
| 307,944 | +6,152 | |
| 301,792 | +533 | |
| 301,259 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
3.3K
Avg Likes/Post
72
Avg Comments/Post
40.1K
Total Likes
866
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 596 Macro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.36%, middle half 0.51% to 3.51%)
1.13%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.51%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
2.2K
Avg Likes on Videos (2)
3.6K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (10)
Only 2 of the 12 posts we analysed are videos: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @thetehrantimes's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 1,550 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (3,100 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @thetehrantimes's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
17,598 likes · 479 comments
5.2× @thetehrantimes's average post · 11.6× the median post.
"Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French artist, writer, and filmmaker behind Persepolis, has passed away at 56. Through her work, she turned the pain of exile into a universal story that resonated with Iranians across generations. These excerpts from Persepolis portray the…"
335 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Thursday
Day Posted
12:00 UTC
Hour Posted
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 | 296 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
2
Videos / Reels
10
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @thetehrantimes
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French artist, writer, and filmmaker behind Persep…
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17.6K | 479 | — | view |
| 2 |
Googoosh’s iconic looks have long been part of popular memory, yet the designer…
|
8.8K | 109 | — | view |
| 3 |
“NOTHING THIS GOOD COMES WITHOUT A FIGHT” by @Medici_of_the_Orient
Animation b…
|
3.6K | 34 | 21.4K | view |
| 4 |
@AmirTaghiCollection has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 @CFDA/Vogue F…
|
1.8K | 57 | — | view |
| 5 |
Iranian model @MyaaGhorbani walked Look 39 for Hermès F/W 2026.
Represented by…
|
1.8K | 50 | — | view |
| 6 |
@Farhad_Fozouni reimagines the Bakhtiari chogha through the language of footbal…
|
1.8K | 19 | — | view |
| 7 |
@MohsenAlve starts with real people, then lets imagination take over. Moving fr…
|
1.3K | 11 | — | view |
| 8 |
Iranian designers were among the strongest presences at this season’s Toronto’s…
|
1.1K | 46 | — | view |
| 9 |
@M_R_Mortazavi played Waking Life 2026, and left Lisbon with a memorable perfor…
|
723 | 6 | 10.9K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @thetehrantimes posts on Instagram
Wednesday, Sunday
Peak posting days
18:00 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 @thetehrantimes 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
@thetehrantimes'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 | 729 | 729 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 1,292 | 3,877 |
| Thursday | 1 | 18,077 | 18,077 |
| Friday | 2 | 2,002 | 4,004 |
| Saturday | 2 | 5,381 | 10,762 |
| Sunday | 3 | 1,164 | 3,491 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @thetehrantimes's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
296
Avg Caption Chars
333
Median Chars
686
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 543 |
| Medium (40-100) | 1 | 3.6K |
| Long (100+) | 10 | 3.7K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 316.0K followers (Macro)
$2,528 to $4,740
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @thetehrantimes
How many followers does @thetehrantimes have on Instagram?
@thetehrantimes has 316,032 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @thetehrantimes's Instagram engagement rate?
@thetehrantimes has an engagement rate of 1.13% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 3.3K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.51%.
How much does @thetehrantimes earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @thetehrantimes's sponsorship value at $2,528 to $4,740 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @thetehrantimes published on Instagram?
@thetehrantimes has published 2,230 posts on Instagram.
What is @thetehrantimes's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 17,598 likes and 479 comments.
How often does @thetehrantimes post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @thetehrantimes: 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, Sunday.
How does @thetehrantimes compare to other Instagram creators?
@thetehrantimes sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @linefriends, @wond3rwoman1, @carlossadness.
Is @thetehrantimes verified on Instagram?
Yes, @thetehrantimes is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @thetehrantimes's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @thetehrantimes Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/thetehrantimes-instagram-profile-stats/