Will Smith

Will Smith

@willsmith

Same kid from West Philly. New show Pole To Pole is streaming now on @disneyplus + @hulu

68.2M

Followers

319

Following

2.5K

Posts

0.2%

Engagement Rate

≈ -0.5% over 71d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 70 out of 1606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 94.0 times the median size of our typical creators. The profile is verified and maintains over two thousand posts, establishing it as a mega tier account despite not having a specific category assigned. While the audience scale is immense, the engagement rate of 0.2 percent falls below the median of 1.31 percent. The rest of this report breaks down the performance metrics across different content types to help you understand how his audience interacts with these posts.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 68,223,963
Following 319
Posts 2,522
Verified Yes

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 136,546
Avg Comments per Post 2,633
Videos 5
Photos 7
Engagement Rate 0.2%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @willsmith's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-312013

Net Change

-0.5%

% Change

-4395

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

23

Data Points

Tracked between May 24, 2026 (68,359,661 followers) and Aug 3, 2026 (68,047,648 followers).

The account remained stable with a 0.2% change over the period. The count stayed nearly flat from 68.4M to 68.2M followers.

What the trajectory means

The account maintained a flat trajectory with a -0.2% change over the 34 day period. This stability identifies the profile as a known quantity for your campaign. The steady daily pace allows for predictable planning in your creative brief.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@willsmith ranks 1415 of 1605 for engagement because its rate sits below the tracked median. This performance indicates a lower level of interaction per follower than most accounts in the corpus. The low percentage suggests that followers are less likely to engage with posts compared to the average creator.

The engagement rate of 0.2% falls well below the 1.31% median and ranks 1415 out of 1605. This indicates a passive audience that interacts far less than usual. While the total volume is high, the ratio of comments to likes suggests followers are observers rather than participants in a conversation. The audience rewards both formats almost equally, with videos earning 139.9K likes and photos reaching 134.1K likes. This parity means content style does not currently drive higher levels of active involvement. Reliability of reach is low because only 16.7% of posts doubled the average engagement. Not a single post reached five times the account average. These figures prove that most content reaches a stable but passive circle without breaking into broader waves of high-intensity interaction. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

136.5K

Avg Likes/Post

2.6K

Avg Comments/Post

1.6M

Total Likes

31.6K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mega

0.20%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

139.9K

Avg Likes on Videos (5)

134.1K

Avg Likes on Photos (7)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @willsmith's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @willsmith's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @willsmith

434,028 likes · 6,725 comments

3.2× @willsmith's average post · 4.2× the median post.

"Yo - @edwardjacksonproject - an iPad never sounded so immaculate! Thank you for providing the smooth Saturday vibes."

116 characters

Video

Format

Saturday

Day Posted

21:00 UTC

Hour Posted

3.0M

Views

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post outperformed the median engagement by a factor of 4.2. This peak occurred on a Saturday at 21:00 UTC and maintained a healthy ratio of likes to comments. To replicate this success, prioritize short captions under 40 characters for maximum reach. Mid-length captions between 40 and 100 characters perform the worst and suggest that concise copy is the preferred style for this audience. Use the recurring hashtags #e1, #e1lakecomogp26, and #championsofthewater to signal specific topics. The posting cadence remains steady at approximately one post every 0.9 days. With a high follower base and consistent engagement, the strategy relies on consistent output rather than occasional spikes. This account currently reaches over 68 million followers.

Top Hashtags

#e1 (1) #e1lakecomogp2026 (1) #championsofthewater (1)

Top Keywords

pole (5) thank (3) syresmith (2) christianlouboutin (2) collection (2) proud (2) series (2) special (2) life (2) amazing (2) comments (2) angola (2) obrigado (2) insane (1) makin (1) catch (1) brother (1) richardparksofficial (1) stage (1) talk (1) other (1) absolutely (1) most (1) projects (1) entire (1) career (1) huge (1) everyone (1) screen (1) behind (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 139 chars
Posting Frequency 0.9 posts/week

Content Mix

5

Videos / Reels

7

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

Yo - @edwardjacksonproject - an iPad never sounded so immaculate! Thank you for providing the smooth Saturday vibes.

434.0K likes 6.7K comments 3.0M views Video
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Congratz J-Diggy!!! @c.syresmith - your collection with @christianlouboutin is BEYOND inspired. It’s INCREDIBLE! I am…

279.4K likes 5.4K comments
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ANGOLA! Obrigado. 🫶🏾🇦🇴 @visitangola_official • @e1series • @westbrookracinge1

217.3K likes 4.5K comments
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HAPPY BDAY MARTY MAR! @martinlawrence

191.2K likes 1.6K comments
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Obrigado pelas aulas de dança @twezangolaballettradicional • @visitangolaoficial !🇦🇴

163.6K likes 5.0K comments 1.2M views Video
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Throwback to one of the scariest moments of my life! Diving under the ice at the North Pole. DAMN! Pole to Pole is stre…

102.7K likes 1.2K comments
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WOW @c.syresmith this @christianlouboutin collection is insane🔥 Makin’ me a proud dad!

102.2K likes 2.4K comments
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Hyped for Visit Angola to join the @westbrookracinge1 family. Let’s WIN together! ⚡️

50.9K likes 955 comments 554.2K views Video
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SUPERMAX🔒 @westbrook • @amazonmgmstudios • @miramax

40.3K likes 1.6K comments 670.5K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @willsmith

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Yo - @edwardjacksonproject - an iPad never sounded so immaculate! Thank you for…
434.0K 6.7K view
2
Congratz J-Diggy!!! @c.syresmith - your collection with @christianlouboutin is…
279.4K 5.4K view
3
ANGOLA! Obrigado. 🫶🏾🇦🇴 @visitangola_official • @e1series • @westbrookracinge1
217.3K 4.5K view
4
HAPPY BDAY MARTY MAR! @martinlawrence
191.2K 1.6K view
5
Obrigado pelas aulas de dança @twezangolaballettradicional • @visitangolaoficia…
163.6K 5.0K view
6
Throwback to one of the scariest moments of my life! Diving under the ice at th…
102.7K 1.2K view
7
WOW @c.syresmith this @christianlouboutin collection is insane🔥 Makin’ me a pro…
102.2K 2.4K view
8
Hyped for Visit Angola to join the @westbrookracinge1 family. Let’s WIN toget…
50.9K 955 view
9
SUPERMAX🔒 @westbrook • @amazonmgmstudios • @miramax
40.3K 1.6K view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @willsmith posts on Instagram

The creator maintains a steady grind by posting roughly once every week. This frequency exceeds the median of zero point six posts per week and secures a top hundred rank among similar accounts. A low consistency score indicates an erratic rhythm with frequent gaps between uploads. Content arrives most often on Thursday and Friday. The busiest hour for new content is 16:00 UTC. Because the posting schedule is unpredictable, you should not rely on a specific weekly slot for a campaign. Marketers must plan for sporadic arrivals rather than a clockwork cycle. You can expect fresh content to land less predictably despite the high volume relative to peers. The lack of consistent gaps makes it difficult to time a recurring series perfectly. A flexible partnership approach works best here. Focus your efforts on reacting to new posts as they appear rather than scheduling a fixed rollout.

0.9

Posts / week

196.3h

Avg gap between posts

Friday, Thursday, Saturday

Peak posting days

16:00, 17:00, 18:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @willsmith 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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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @willsmith publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @willsmith hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most often on Friday and Thursday at 16:00 UTC. The posting frequency is roughly 0.9 times per week.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @willsmith's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

pole (5) thank (3) syresmith (2) christianlouboutin (2) collection (2) proud (2) series (2) special (2) life (2) amazing (2) comments (2) angola (2) obrigado (2) insane (1) makin (1) catch (1) brother (1) richardparksofficial (1) stage (1) talk (1) other (1) absolutely (1) most (1) projects (1) entire (1) career (1) huge (1) everyone (1) screen (1) behind (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@willsmith's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 221,814 221,814
Wednesday 2 57,606 115,211
Thursday 3 113,102 339,306
Friday 3 85,015 255,044
Saturday 3 246,257 738,772

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @willsmith maintains output

1

Longest streak (days)

37/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

12.2%

Active days

Posted at least once

196.3h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @willsmith's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

139

Avg Caption Chars

116

Median Chars

449

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 1 192.8K
Medium (40-100) 5 117.8K
Long (100+) 6 148.1K

The audience rewards short captions with 192.8K average engagement. Medium captions perform worse at 117.8K.

Who This Audience Is

What @willsmith's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count places this profile in the top tier of tracked accounts with a volume nearly one hundred times higher than the typical creator. This scale suggests a broad reach that operates at a broadcast level rather than a niche community level. While the account is verified, the absence of a specific category indicates a generalist celebrity status. The engagement rate sits well below the median for the platform. This disparity means brand messages will land much softer than average compared to typical creator profiles. The sheer scale provides high visibility but the low interaction rate suggests a passive audience rather than an active one. The distance between reach and engagement points toward a large, broad demographic that does not interact with content at standard rates. Because of the verified status and enormous follower count without a specific niche category, this audience fits primarily into global entertainment or celebrity lifestyle categories.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

@willsmith generates revenue primarily through brand partnerships and sponsored content. A single post commands a band of $341.1K to $818.7K based on his follower count. His high rank among peers justifies a premium price for his reach. However, the 0.2% engagement rate falls well below the 1.31% median. This disparity suggests that while his scale is immense, the active interaction per view is low compared to average accounts. The quoted range represents a ceiling for high-reach visibility rather than guaranteed engagement depth. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 68.2M followers (Mega)

$341,120 – $818,688

Industry rate for mega Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking 70th out of 1,606 means this account maintains a large footprint far above the median size. Engagement. A 0.2% rate falls well below the 1.31% median, indicating a passive audience that rarely interacts with content. Hit-rate. Only 16.7% of posts beat double the average engagement, showing a low frequency of high-performing peaks. Trajectory. The follower count remained virtually flat over the last 34 days.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 68.2M followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.2% engagement rate trails the 1.31% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.9 posts a week limits fresh reach
  • ~ Low consistency score (37/100), posting rhythm is erratic

Summary

This analysis of @willsmith reveals a mega Instagram presence with 68,223,963 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.20%, averaging 136.5K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @willsmith

How many followers does @willsmith have on Instagram?

@willsmith has 68,223,963 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @willsmith's Instagram engagement rate?

@willsmith has an engagement rate of 0.20% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 136.5K likes per post.

How much does @willsmith earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @willsmith's estimated sponsorship value is $341,120 - $818,688 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @willsmith published on Instagram?

@willsmith has published 2,522 posts on Instagram.

What is @willsmith's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 434,028 likes and 6,725 comments.

How often does @willsmith post on Instagram?

@willsmith posts approximately 0.9 times per week, with an average gap of 196.3 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday, Thursday, Saturday.

How does @willsmith compare to other Instagram creators?

@willsmith sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @k.mbappe, @ellendegeneres, @billieeilish.

Is @willsmith verified on Instagram?

Yes, @willsmith is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @willsmith's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026