Algorithm Momentum & Discovery
0.1x Momentum
Viral Reach Momentum
Algorithm reach multiplier by format
| Format | Performance Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Reels | 0.1x |
| Carousels | 1.0x |
| Single Images | 1x |
Performance by Account Size
Average engagement rate normalized across follower ranges.
500 - 999
1,000 - 2,499
2,500 - 4,999
5,000 - 9,999
10,000 - 24,999
25,000 - 49,999
50,000 - 99,999
100,000 - 249,999
250,000 - 499,999
| Account Size Category | Follower Range | Average Engagement Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 500+ | 500 - 999 | 4.27% |
| 1000+ | 1,000 - 2,499 | 13.66% |
| 2500+ | 2,500 - 4,999 | 2% |
| 5000+ | 5,000 - 9,999 | 1.38% |
| 10k+ | 10,000 - 24,999 | 3.25% |
| 25k+ | 25,000 - 49,999 | 4.73% |
| 50k+ | 50,000 - 99,999 | 0.59% |
| 100k+ | 100,000 - 249,999 | 1.35% |
| 250k+ | 250,000 - 499,999 | 0.71% |
| 500k+ | 500,000 - 999,999 | 0% |
| 1m+ | 1,000,000 - 1M+ | 0% |
| 5m+ | 5,000,000 - 1M+ | 0% |
| 10m+ | 10,000,000 - 1M+ | 0% |
| 25m+ | 25,000,000 - 1M+ | 0% |
| 50m+ | 50,000,000 - 1M+ | 0% |
| 100m+ | 100,000,000 - 1M+ | 0% |
High Momentum Niches
| Rank | Niche | MoM Growth |
|---|---|---|
|
1
54
|
Anxiety & Stress Management Techniqu... | +1146.67% |
|
2
80
|
Mindful Leadership & Mindful Busines... | +504.17% |
|
3
75
|
Beauty Products | +268.67% |
|
4
69
|
Brand Building & Personal Branding (... | +231.87% |
|
5
4
|
Photography (Artistic) | +194.89% |
| Rank | Niche | MoM Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anxiety & Stress Management Techniques (Mindfulness, Meditation) | 1146.67% |
| 2 | Mindful Leadership & Mindful Business | 504.17% |
| 3 | Beauty Products | 268.67% |
| 4 | Brand Building & Personal Branding (Business) | 231.87% |
| 5 | Photography (Artistic) | 194.89% |
Worst Performing Niches
| Rank | Niche | Mom Growth |
|---|---|---|
|
1
40
|
Entertainment Industry News & Career... | -99.75% |
|
2
57
|
Gaming Soundtracks & Music | -95.44% |
|
3
41
|
Technology (General Overview) | -92.75% |
|
4
29
|
Strength & Conditioning Programs | -92.31% |
|
5
35
|
Music Production & Sound Design | -87.34% |
| Rank | Niche | MoM Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entertainment Industry News & Careers | -99.75% |
| 2 | Gaming Soundtracks & Music | -95.44% |
| 3 | Technology (General Overview) | -92.75% |
| 4 | Strength & Conditioning Programs | -92.31% |
| 5 | Music Production & Sound Design | -87.34% |
Advanced Creator Insights
Caption Word Length
Engagement by word count
| Category | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| Low End (< 200 chars) | 1.17% |
| Mid End (200-600 chars) | 1.13% |
| High End (600+ chars) | 0% |
Hashtag Density
ER by number of tags
| Hashtag Count | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 Hashtags | 0.57% |
| 1 Hashtag | 2.67% |
| 2 Hashtags | 0.71% |
| 3 Hashtags | 0.63% |
| 4 Hashtags | 1.87% |
| 5 Hashtags | 6.66% |
Content Format ROI
Most efficient format: Single Image
| Format | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| Reels | 1.55% |
| Single Image | 2.04% |
| Carousel | 0.82% |
Caption Habits
Questions & CTA Analysis
| Element | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| Questions | 1.4% |
| Statements | 1.11% |
| Has CTA | 3.92% |
| No CTA | 1.09% |
Posting Habits
Sweet spot: Hyper-Active
| Habit Type | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| Passive (< 1 post/week) | 20.96% |
| Weekly (1-3 posts/week) | 22.06% |
| Daily (~1 post/day) | 17.19% |
| Hyper-Active (> 1 post/day) | 50% |
Hyper-Posting ROI
Best hyper-freq: 5+ posts/day
| Frequency Level | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 posts/day | 27.4% |
| 3 posts/day | 0% |
| 4 posts/day | 0% |
| 5+ posts/day | 50% |
Day of Week
High performance drops
| Day | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0.67% |
| Monday | 1.26% |
| Tuesday | 2.08% |
| Wednesday | 0.67% |
| Thursday | 0.44% |
| Friday | 0.68% |
| Saturday | 2.27% |
Best Posting Hours
Peak engagement windows (UTC)
| Hour (UTC) | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 0.29% |
| 1 AM | 0.25% |
| 2 AM | 0.39% |
| 3 AM | 0.06% |
| 4 AM | 0.17% |
| 5 AM | 0.08% |
| 6 AM | 0.29% |
| 7 AM | 0.69% |
| 8 AM | 0.53% |
| 9 AM | 1.32% |
| 10 AM | 0.42% |
| 11 AM | 0.36% |
| 12 PM | 1.06% |
| 1 PM | 1.09% |
| 2 PM | 2.15% |
| 3 PM | 0.97% |
| 4 PM | 2.61% |
| 5 PM | 2.11% |
| 6 PM | 1.95% |
| 7 PM | 3.72% |
| 8 PM | 3.53% |
| 9 PM | 0.56% |
| 10 PM | 1% |
| 11 PM | 5.98% |
+314% Lift
Collaboration Lift
Tagged vs. Solo posts
| Post Type | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| Collab/Tagged | 3.73% |
| Solo Post | 0.9% |
Location Advantage
Geo-tags provide a 1104.3% lift
| Geo-Tag Usage | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| No Location | 0.7% |
| Tagged Location | 8.43% |
Carousel Depth
ER by Slide Count
| Slide Count | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 slides | 0.37% |
| 3 slides | 1.08% |
| 4 slides | 0.11% |
| 5 slides | 1.35% |
| 6 slides | 1.36% |
| 7 slides | 0.19% |
| 8 slides | 0.87% |
| 9 slides | 1.42% |
| 10 slides | 0.48% |
| 11 slides | 0.22% |
| 12 slides | 2.16% |
| 13 slides | 0.22% |
| 14 slides | 1.1% |
| 15 slides | 0.34% |
| 16 slides | 0.1% |
| 18 slides | 0.34% |
| 19 slides | 8.71% |
| 20 slides | 84.44% |
High-Performance Sounds
Tracks delivering the highest average engagement efficiency this month.
| Track Details | Avg. Engagement Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
NO REPLY (Slowed) NTPV, Sei Lean, GodDamn, Phonk King |
199.61%
|
|
We Do What We Want Alan Fitzpatrick |
65.47%
|
|
Asleep In Space Zachariehs |
16.1%
|
|
TIKI TIKI (Slowed) QMIIR |
13.7%
|
|
The Way of the Samurai KCK Mixes |
7.4%
|
| Song | Artist | Avg. Engagement Rate |
|---|---|---|
| NO REPLY (Slowed) | NTPV, Sei Lean, GodDamn, Phonk King | 199.61% |
| We Do What We Want | Alan Fitzpatrick | 65.47% |
| Asleep In Space | Zachariehs | 16.1% |
| TIKI TIKI (Slowed) | QMIIR | 13.7% |
| The Way of the Samurai | KCK Mixes | 7.4% |
Semantic Summary: Instagram Algorithm February 2026
Top Reach Format
Reels reach velocity increased by 0.1x compared to standard baseline in February.
Niche Velocity
The Anxiety & Stress Management Techniques (Mindfulness, Meditation) niche showed the highest momentum with +1146.67% MoM growth.
Report generated: March 1, 2026 12:10 AM