We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book.
148.8K
Followers
1.0K
Following
3.5K
Posts
0.81%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
We Need Diverse Books (@weneeddiversebooks) has 148,825 Instagram followers as of October 15, 2026 and 3,479 posts. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 1.1K likes and 10 comments on average (median 862 likes), an engagement rate of 0.81% of followers. Over the 142 days we have tracked it, the account gained 6,443 followers (+4.5%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @weneeddiversebooks'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 | 148,825 |
| Following | 1,035 |
| Posts | 3,479 |
| Verified | No |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Nonprofit organization |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 1,146 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 10 |
| Videos | 0 |
| Photos & carousels | 12 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.81% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @weneeddiversebooks's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+6.4K
Net Change
+4.5%
% Change
+45
Avg / Day
142
Days Tracked
50
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (142,382 followers) and Oct 15, 2026 (148,825 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 148,825 | +999 | |
| 147,826 | +4,185 | |
| 143,641 | +395 | |
| 143,246 | +864 | |
| 142,382 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
1.1K
Avg Likes/Post
10
Avg Comments/Post
13.7K
Total Likes
115
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%)
0.81%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @weneeddiversebooks's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 871 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (1,742 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @weneeddiversebooks's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
3,524 likes · 36 comments
3.0× @weneeddiversebooks's average post · 4.0× the median post.
"We Need Diverse Books and @ah2romancecollections are thrilled to announce the 15 recipients of our Romance Marketing Grant! Created in partnership with AH2 Romance Collections, the Romance Marketing Grant offers marketing support for diverse adult romance authors debuting in…"
1,279 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Monday
Day Posted
14:00 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 | 1896 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
0
Videos / Reels
12
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @weneeddiversebooks
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Need Diverse Books and @ah2romancecollections are thrilled to announce the 1…
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3.5K | 36 | view |
| 2 |
🏳️🌈 Pride Month as we know it today started not as a celebration, but an upris…
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2.2K | 9 | view |
| 3 |
Another reading guide to help you celebrate Juneteenth and continue supporting …
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1.9K | 12 | view |
| 4 |
Support LGBTQIA+ authors this Pride and beyond! 💓
There are plenty of great …
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1.0K | 6 | view |
| 5 |
It’s time we talked about the REAL statistics affecting young readers and diver…
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967 | 12 | view |
| 6 |
@penguinrandomhouse and We Need Diverse Books are excited to announce the winne…
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952 | 5 | view |
| 7 |
☀️ The summer reading season is officially upon us! Looking to diversify your s…
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772 | 13 | view |
| 8 |
June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month, so we thought we’d put toge…
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717 | 5 | view |
| 9 |
You’ve heard of book banning, but have you heard of soft censorship?
WNDB is …
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583 | 2 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @weneeddiversebooks posts on Instagram
Wednesday, Friday
Peak posting days
14:00 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 @weneeddiversebooks 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
@weneeddiversebooks'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 | 2 | 2,898 | 5,796 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 754 | 1,507 |
| Wednesday | 3 | 829 | 2,488 |
| Thursday | 2 | 771 | 1,542 |
| Friday | 3 | 843 | 2,528 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @weneeddiversebooks's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
1896
Avg Caption Chars
2154
Median Chars
2196
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 1.2K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 148.8K followers (Macro)
$1,191 to $2,232
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @weneeddiversebooks
How many followers does @weneeddiversebooks have on Instagram?
@weneeddiversebooks has 148,825 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @weneeddiversebooks's Instagram engagement rate?
@weneeddiversebooks has an engagement rate of 0.81% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 1.1K likes per post.
How much does @weneeddiversebooks earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @weneeddiversebooks's sponsorship value at $1,191 to $2,232 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @weneeddiversebooks published on Instagram?
@weneeddiversebooks has published 3,479 posts on Instagram.
What is @weneeddiversebooks's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 3,524 likes and 36 comments.
How often does @weneeddiversebooks post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @weneeddiversebooks: 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, Friday.
How does @weneeddiversebooks compare to other Instagram creators?
@weneeddiversebooks sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @bellakotak, @dmitry_solovyev, @thegirlandthedreamcatcher.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @weneeddiversebooks'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). @weneeddiversebooks Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 15 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/weneeddiversebooks-instagram-profile-stats/