Dongyu Zhou

Dongyu Zhou

@zhoudongyu

Actor

967.2K

Followers

0

Following

459

Posts

0.58%

Engagement Rate

↓ -1.7% over 71d Macro tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 749 out of 1,606 tracked accounts and holds 1.3 times the follower count of the median profile. As a verified actor with 459 posts, this macro account maintains a clear professional presence despite the absence of a custom bio. The engagement rate of 0.58% falls below the 0.93% median for creators in this category. The following report details specific audience interactions and content performance metrics to help inform your strategy.

Account Info

Account Size Macro
Followers 967,221
Following 0
Posts 459
Verified Yes
Category Actor

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 5,587
Avg Comments per Post 62
Videos 3
Photos 9
Engagement Rate 0.58%

Follower Growth Over Time

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

-16365

Net Change

-1.7%

% Change

-230

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

15

Data Points

Tracked between May 6, 2026 (983,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (966,635 followers).

The account lost 15.8K followers over 52 days. The count dropped from 983.0K to 967.2K.

What the trajectory means

The @zhoudongyu account lost approximately 15.8K followers over the 52 day period. This downward trend of roughly 303 fewer followers per day suggests the profile is a risk to time. Brand marketers should weigh this steady decline before committing resources.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@zhoudongyu ranks 479 out of 779 for its engagement rate because it sits below the tracked median. This lower percentage means the account generates less interaction per follower than most creators in the dataset. The performance reflects a gap between audience size and active participation.

The engagement rate of 0.58% falls below the median and ranks 479 out of 779, proving this audience reacts less than typical for this category. Photos earn substantially more likes than videos, which indicates the audience rewards still imagery over moving content. While the average like count sits at 5.6K, the drop to 3.0K for video content suggests a preference for static posts. Commenting remains a rare action with only 62 interactions per post. Reach reliability is low because only 8.3% of recent posts doubled the account average while none reached five times that mark. This lack of high-performing outliers means growth relies on consistent baseline performance rather than viral spikes. The audience is a tap-and-scroll audience.

5.6K

Avg Likes/Post

62

Avg Comments/Post

67.0K

Total Likes

745

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Macro tier benchmarks

Below Average for Macro

0.58%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

3.0K

Avg Likes on Videos (3)

6.5K

Avg Likes on Photos (9)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @zhoudongyu'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 @zhoudongyu's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @zhoudongyu

12,067 likes · 124 comments

2.2× @zhoudongyu's average post · 2.1× the median post.

"Island diaries ☀️ 📓"

19 characters

Photo

Format

Monday

Day Posted

10:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved over double the median engagement of the account. Its high like to comment ratio suggests a passive but appreciative audience. Content performing best uses medium length captions between 40 and 100 characters. This range provides enough context without overwhelming the viewer, whereas long captions see lower engagement. Use the recurring hashtags as clear signals for film festivals and luxury fashion partnerships. These tags define the core topics of the feed. Posting about once every 3.5 days creates a steady presence rather than a constant stream. While average engagement is modest relative to the follower count, consistent posting builds stable reach. The account maintains its identity through specific brand ties and industry events.

Top Hashtags

#beijinginternationalfilmfestival (1) #bjiff2026 (1) #zhoudongyu (1) #nicolasghesquiere (1) #louisvuitton (1) #express (1)

Top Keywords

chinese (4) world (3) beijing (3) international (3) down (2) recommend (2) cinema (2) global (2) through (2) louisvuitton (2) nicolasghesquiere (2) balcony (1) supervisor (1) ocean (1) said (1) please (1) highly (1) beach (1) therapy (1) island (1) diaries (1) wanted (1) selfie (1) young (1) actress (1) zhou (1) dongyu (1) ready (1) bring (1) films (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 84 chars
Posting Frequency 1.2 posts/week

Content Mix

3

Videos / Reels

9

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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Island diaries ☀️ 📓

12.1K likes 124 comments
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Stumbled upon a beautiful song that makes me feel giddy

7.1K likes 53 comments
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It’s bloom season again. 🌷

6.5K likes 44 comments
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Like a scene from a dream. 💭

6.0K likes 48 comments
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My cat wanted a selfie too 🐱

5.7K likes 51 comments
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Watching the world through cinema tonight. 🎞️

5.6K likes 46 comments
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What I go through behind the scenes.

5.4K likes 42 comments
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The balcony supervisor 🐶

5.2K likes 54 comments
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Post thumbnail

The best way to see a city is to dress up and get lost in it. @louisvuitton @NicolasGhesquiere #NicolasGhesquiere #Lou…

4.5K likes 41 comments
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @zhoudongyu

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
Island diaries ☀️ 📓
12.1K 124 view
2
Stumbled upon a beautiful song that makes me feel giddy
7.1K 53 view
3
It’s bloom season again. 🌷
6.5K 44 view
4
Like a scene from a dream. 💭
6.0K 48 view
5
My cat wanted a selfie too 🐱
5.7K 51 view
6
Watching the world through cinema tonight. 🎞️
5.6K 46 view
7
What I go through behind the scenes.
5.4K 42 view
8
The balcony supervisor 🐶
5.2K 54 view
9
The best way to see a city is to dress up and get lost in it. @louisvuitton @Ni…
4.5K 41 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @zhoudongyu posts on Instagram

This creator follows a sparse high-effort pace. They post roughly 1.2 times per week which sits just above the median of 1.1. Their frequency puts them in the top half of their peer group by rank. The consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm rather than a steady grind. Gaps between posts are unpredictable and do not follow a predictable pattern. They tend to drop new content on Thursday and Friday. The busiest hour for fresh uploads is 10:00 UTC. Marketers should avoid planning campaigns around a regular schedule because the posting gaps are inconsistent. You cannot rely on a recurring weekly slot for your tie-in. Instead, you must monitor their feed in real time to catch new posts as they appear. This unpredictable flow means a manual check is necessary to align with their sporadic output. Planning a multi-day rollout based on a set calendar will likely fail. Your strategy should focus on reacting to their specific upload windows when they occur.

1.2

Posts / week

148.4h

Avg gap between posts

Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Peak posting days

10:00, 13:00, 14:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

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

How often @zhoudongyu 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 @zhoudongyu publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 10:00, 13:00, 14:00 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 @zhoudongyu hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

This account posts about 1.2 times per week on Thursday and Friday. The busiest hour for these posts is 10:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

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

chinese (4) world (3) beijing (3) international (3) down (2) recommend (2) cinema (2) global (2) through (2) louisvuitton (2) nicolasghesquiere (2) balcony (1) supervisor (1) ocean (1) said (1) please (1) highly (1) beach (1) therapy (1) island (1) diaries (1) wanted (1) selfie (1) young (1) actress (1) zhou (1) dongyu (1) ready (1) bring (1) films (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

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

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 12,191 12,191
Tuesday 1 5,206 5,206
Thursday 3 5,794 17,383
Friday 3 5,773 17,318
Saturday 2 3,124 6,247
Sunday 2 4,720 9,439

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @zhoudongyu maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

17.6%

Active days

Posted at least once

148.4h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @zhoudongyu's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

84

Avg Caption Chars

33

Median Chars

543

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 8 5.8K
Medium (40-100) 2 6.4K
Long (100+) 2 4.4K

The account performs best with medium captions of 40 to 100 characters. These posts earn 6.4K average engagement compared to only 4.4K for long captions.

Who This Audience Is

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

The follower count sits above the median for tracked creators, placing this account in a higher reach bracket than typical profiles. Verification as an actor confirms the audience is centered on professional entertainment content. Engagement rates fall below the platform median. This indicates that while the total reach is high, the frequency of interaction with posted content is lower than average. The disparity between follower volume and engagement suggests a passive viewing audience rather than an active participatory one. Because the primary interest is based on the persona as an actor, the reach is broad but the immediate reaction to brand placements will be softer than on highly engaged niche accounts. This profile fits the entertainment category well.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

@zhoudongyu generates revenue primarily through sponsored posts with an estimated value between $7.7K and $14.5K per post. Because this account sits above the 730.0K follower median, they command a premium based on their high rank. However, the engagement rate of 0.58% falls below the 0.93% industry average for this tier. This disparity suggests that while reach is high, the active interaction per view is lower than expected. The quoted range acts as a ceiling rather than a guaranteed fee due to this lower participation rate. Advertisers may negotiate more aggressively given the gap between total followers and active engagement. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 967.2K followers (Macro)

$7,738 – $14,508

Industry rate for macro 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 in the middle of the field means the following is only slightly above the median size. Engagement. A 0.58% rate falls below the 0.93% median, indicating a weak connection with the current audience. Hit-rate. Only 8.3% of posts beat double the average engagement, showing a lack of frequent standout content. Trajectory. The follower count is in a downward trend as the account lost over 15k followers lately.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 967.2K followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.58% engagement rate trails the 0.93% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 1.2 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @zhoudongyu reveals a macro Instagram presence with 967,221 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.58%, averaging 5.6K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @zhoudongyu

How many followers does @zhoudongyu have on Instagram?

@zhoudongyu has 967,221 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.

What is @zhoudongyu's Instagram engagement rate?

@zhoudongyu has an engagement rate of 0.58% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 5.6K likes per post.

How much does @zhoudongyu earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @zhoudongyu's estimated sponsorship value is $7,738 - $14,508 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @zhoudongyu published on Instagram?

@zhoudongyu has published 459 posts on Instagram.

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

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 12,067 likes and 124 comments.

How often does @zhoudongyu post on Instagram?

@zhoudongyu posts approximately 1.2 times per week, with an average gap of 148.4 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Friday, Sunday.

How does @zhoudongyu compare to other Instagram creators?

@zhoudongyu sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @iko.uwais, @akosijcdeberat, @luvlk89.

Is @zhoudongyu verified on Instagram?

Yes, @zhoudongyu is a verified Instagram account.

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

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