838.3K
Followers
66
Following
3.3K
Posts
0.3%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
@wikipedia has 838,335 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 3,294 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 2.2K likes and 21 comments on average (median 842 likes), an engagement rate of 0.3% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.11%). Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 97,251 followers (+13.1%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @wikipedia'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 | 838,335 |
| Following | 66 |
| Posts | 3,294 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | NON_PROFIT |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 2,224 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 21 |
| Videos | 7 |
| Photos & carousels | 5 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.3% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @wikipedia's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+97.3K
Net Change
+13.1%
% Change
+680
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
73
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (741,084 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (838,335 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 838,335 | +2,868 | |
| 835,467 | +11,669 | |
| 823,798 | +39,230 | |
| 784,568 | +28,019 | |
| 756,549 | +15,465 | |
| 741,084 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
2.2K
Avg Likes/Post
21
Avg Comments/Post
26.7K
Total Likes
257
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%)
0.30%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.11%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
1.6K
Avg Likes on Videos (7)
3.1K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (5)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @wikipedia's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 851 likes and comments; 5 of the 12 reached twice that (1,702 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @wikipedia's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
5,999 likes · 73 comments
2.7× @wikipedia's average post · 7.1× the median post.
"Nuclear waste but make it meow. 🎨 @renographics"
48 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
13:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
It appears in one post, so it is not a regular tag.
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 251 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
7
Videos / Reels
5
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @wikipedia
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nuclear waste but make it meow.
🎨 @renographics
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6.0K | 73 | — | view |
| 2 |
This is not your regular tote bag... it is a Wikipede tote bag!
|
5.8K | 28 | — | view |
| 3 |
Learn more about the 2026 World Cup on Wikipedia ⚽
🎥 @auziomf
🎨 @punkeydoodles8
|
4.9K | 70 | 69.0K | view |
| 4 |
Wikimedia Commons needs your help 📸 Share your photographs of the Murwillumbah …
|
4.0K | 16 | 46.6K | view |
| 5 |
Never fear, this story has a hero. But first, you have to understand how bad it…
|
2.6K | 17 | — | view |
| 6 |
Yes, the moon controls the tides and the wind makes waves. But why are there wa…
|
1.0K | 11 | — | view |
| 7 |
Surely Wikipedia continues to make learning fun in 2083 🙂
🎥 @jesperonfilm
|
637 | 7 | 8.5K | view |
| 8 |
As the bard once wrote: “What cannot be eschewed must be embraced”. Or whatever…
|
531 | 6 | 6.3K | view |
| 9 |
How about joining the next Wikipedia conference happening close to your communi…
|
423 | 11 | 2.8K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @wikipedia posts on Instagram
Thursday, Friday
Peak posting days
18:00, 13:00 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 @wikipedia 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
@wikipedia'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 | 2 | 3,358 | 6,716 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 3,130 | 6,261 |
| Thursday | 3 | 2,372 | 7,115 |
| Friday | 3 | 2,099 | 6,296 |
| Saturday | 2 | 277 | 554 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @wikipedia's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
251
Avg Caption Chars
115
Median Chars
1142
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (40-100) | 5 | 3.5K |
| Long (100+) | 7 | 1.3K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 838.3K followers (Macro)
$6,707 to $12,575
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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What we have recorded about @wikipedia over time, and ongoing alerts.
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @wikipedia
How many followers does @wikipedia have on Instagram?
@wikipedia has 838,335 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @wikipedia's Instagram engagement rate?
@wikipedia has an engagement rate of 0.30% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 2.2K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.11%.
How much does @wikipedia earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @wikipedia's sponsorship value at $6,707 to $12,575 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @wikipedia published on Instagram?
@wikipedia has published 3,294 posts on Instagram.
What is @wikipedia's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 5,999 likes and 73 comments.
How often does @wikipedia post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @wikipedia: 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 Thursday, Friday.
How does @wikipedia compare to other Instagram creators?
@wikipedia sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @supercarsoflondon, @misselvani, @mia.ahm4d.
Is @wikipedia verified on Instagram?
Yes, @wikipedia is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @wikipedia'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
Cite this page
IGDataHub (2026). @wikipedia Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/wikipedia-instagram-profile-stats/