Studying other accounts in your niche shows what works before you spend time on it. Here is how to analyse a profile properly.
Metrics to look at
- Followers and following: size and ratio.
- Engagement rate: (average likes + comments) ÷ followers × 100.
- Posting frequency: how often they post Reels, carousels and photos.
- Top content: which posts get far more engagement than average.
- Captions and hashtags: length, tone and keywords.
Use our free tools
- Instagram Analytics shows stats for public accounts.
- Engagement Rate Calculator fills in real data automatically and compares you with a competitor.
- Profile Viewer shows public profile details and recent posts.
All work with public accounts only.
How to analyse a competitor in 15 minutes
- Check their engagement rate and compare it with yours.
- List their 5 best posts of the last month. What format and topic?
- Note how often they post and at what times.
- Read comments: what do their followers ask for?
- Find one idea you can do better.
Red flags of fake growth
Very high followers with very low engagement, sudden jumps in follower count, and generic comments.
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