Vashti Harrison
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159.3K
Followers
4.7K
Following
1.3K
Posts
2.36%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Vashti Harrison (@vashtiharrison) has 159,339 Instagram followers as of October 19, 2026 and 1,321 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 3.6K likes and 176 comments on average (median 1.7K likes), an engagement rate of 2.36% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 1.15%). Over the 145 days we have tracked it, the account lost 917 followers (-0.6%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @vashtiharrison'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 | 159,339 |
| Following | 4,656 |
| Posts | 1,321 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 3,598 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 176 |
| Videos | 6 |
| Photos & carousels | 6 |
| Engagement Rate | 2.36% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @vashtiharrison's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-917
Net Change
-0.6%
% Change
-6
Avg / Day
145
Days Tracked
53
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (160,256 followers) and Oct 19, 2026 (159,339 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 159,339 | -75 | |
| 159,414 | -502 | |
| 159,916 | -164 | |
| 160,080 | -176 | |
| 160,256 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
3.6K
Avg Likes/Post
176
Avg Comments/Post
43.2K
Total Likes
2.1K
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%)
2.36%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 1.15%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
3.9K
Avg Likes on Videos (6)
3.3K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (6)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @vashtiharrison's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 1,834 likes and comments; 4 of the 12 reached twice that (3,668 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @vashtiharrison's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
11,062 likes · 1,072 comments
3.2× @vashtiharrison's average post · 6.6× the median post.
"This has been a wild day. I will hopefully have more words to describe what I’m feeling, but just know I am so grateful and honored to receive these HUGE awards for BIG. Thank you to all of the incredible librarians at the @americanlibraryassociation for the work you do! Thank…"
1,311 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
1:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
Each one appears in a single post, so none stands out as a regular tag.
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 412 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
6
Videos / Reels
6
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @vashtiharrison
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This has been a wild day. I will hopefully have more words to describe what I’m…
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11.1K | 1.1K | — | view |
| 2 |
Big is in stores May2! Please consider preordering as it does make a difference…
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10.4K | 459 | 45.2K | view |
| 3 |
$24.99 👌🏾
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8.1K | 28 | 102.2K | view |
| 4 |
10 years ago this drawing changed my life
If not for @scbwi and their #drawth…
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3.9K | 203 | — | view |
| 5 |
I didn’t post a new card for sale this year cus I want to move away from using …
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3.2K | 29 | — | view |
| 6 |
I need your help making a birthday miracle! Let’s support this Black-owned, Wom…
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2.2K | 67 | 8.7K | view |
| 7 |
I tried to do this in December but the line was 1.5 hours long to get inside! N…
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1.3K | 123 | 6.2K | view |
| 8 |
Here’s the video I made with @lbschool to discuss some of my thoughts and creat…
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1.1K | 51 | 5.6K | view |
| 9 |
🌟 COVER SPOTLIGHT 🌟 From Sibert Honor winner Traci N. Todd and Caldecott Medali…
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1.0K | 58 | — | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @vashtiharrison posts on Instagram
Wednesday, Tuesday
Peak posting days
22:00 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 @vashtiharrison 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
@vashtiharrison'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 | 1,060 | 1,060 |
| Tuesday | 3 | 5,543 | 16,629 |
| Wednesday | 4 | 2,744 | 10,978 |
| Thursday | 1 | 234 | 234 |
| Saturday | 2 | 2,740 | 5,480 |
| Sunday | 1 | 10,898 | 10,898 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @vashtiharrison's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
412
Avg Caption Chars
243
Median Chars
1502
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 8.1K |
| Medium (40-100) | 1 | 299 |
| 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 159.3K followers (Macro)
$1,275 to $2,390
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @vashtiharrison
How many followers does @vashtiharrison have on Instagram?
@vashtiharrison has 159,339 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @vashtiharrison's Instagram engagement rate?
@vashtiharrison has an engagement rate of 2.36% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 3.6K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 1.15%.
How much does @vashtiharrison earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @vashtiharrison's sponsorship value at $1,275 to $2,390 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @vashtiharrison published on Instagram?
@vashtiharrison has published 1,321 posts on Instagram.
What is @vashtiharrison's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 11,062 likes and 1,072 comments.
How often does @vashtiharrison post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @vashtiharrison: 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, Tuesday.
How does @vashtiharrison compare to other Instagram creators?
@vashtiharrison sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @matt_olson21, @whitney_chewston, @schapelle.corby.
Is @vashtiharrison verified on Instagram?
Yes, @vashtiharrison is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @vashtiharrison's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 19, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @vashtiharrison Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 19 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/vashtiharrison-instagram-profile-stats/