The Athletic
@theathletichq on Instagram
Data from 2 months ago, so numbers may be out of date
- ≈ $2K–$3.7K per post
- Engagement below average for accounts this size
- Posts ~0× a week
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420.0K
Followers
0
Following
12,812
Posts
994
Avg Likes
86
Avg Comments
$2K–$3.7K
Est. per Post
Est. per Post is a rough range from public stats, not a quote. How we estimate
Quick Facts
As of August 11, 2026, The Athletic (@theathletichq), a Sports creator, has 420.0K followers on Instagram, the #526 most-followed Instagram creator tracked by SocialHipper. Their engagement rate is 0.26%, below average for Instagram (the median for accounts this size is 0.8% and 2% puts one in the top quarter). Their SocialHipper quality score is 56/100, and a sponsored post is estimated at $2K–$3.7K. Based in New York, United States. They post approximately 0.00 times per week.
The Athletic Analytics Overview
Growth trends are on their way
We started tracking this account on 11 Aug 2026. Follower and engagement trends appear here once we have a few updates in this period. Current numbers are shown above.
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The Athletic Content Analysis
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Best Time to Post
Best Day
Monday
Best Hour
11:00 AM
Post Frequency
34.6/week
Top Posts
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The Athletic Services & Portfolio
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Profile Details
- Platform
- Following
- 0
- Avg. Likes
- 994
- Avg. Comments
- 86
- 30d Growth
- +0.00%
- Last Updated
- 2 months ago
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How many Instagram followers does The Athletic have?
As of August 11, 2026, The Athletic (@theathletichq) has 420,004 followers on Instagram, making them the #526 most-followed Instagram creator on SocialHipper.
What is The Athletic's engagement rate?
The Athletic's engagement rate is 0.26%, worked out from average likes and comments on their 20 most recent posts divided by followers. On Instagram, the median for accounts this size is 0.8% and 2% puts one in the top quarter, so this is below average.
How much does The Athletic charge for a sponsored post?
SocialHipper estimates $2K–$3.7K per sponsored post for The Athletic, based on their audience size and engagement. It is a starting point for negotiation, not a quote: real rates depend on format, usage rights and timing.
How can brands work with The Athletic?
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