#scientist on Instagram, hashtag stats & best tags
495 creators in the InstME index post about scientist. Here's how that audience actually performs, followers, engagement, posting cadence and where they're based, plus the hashtags to pair with #scientist.
#scientist hashtag statistics
Aggregated across every public Instagram profile in the InstME index with 1,000+ followers that uses this keyword. Averages and medians differ a lot on Instagram, the median is the better benchmark for a typical account.
Influencers using this hashtag
495
Average followers
290,601
Median: 12,205
Average engagement rate
10.04%
Median: 3.81%
Average likes per post
12,953
Median: 299
Average comments per post
146
Median: 24
Average posts per month
3.9
30-day follower growth for this cohort isn't published yet, it appears once the index has a full month of daily snapshots for these creators.
Who posts with #scientist
Top countries
Share of creators with a known country
- United States56.5%
- United Kingdom6.9%
- Nigeria4.6%
- Colombia3.1%
- Germany3.1%
- India3.1%
- Australia2.3%
- Canada2.3%
Top languages
Estimated from the country mix, Instagram profiles don't publish a language
- English92.5%
- German3.7%
- Spanish3.7%
Creator categories using this hashtag
Share of creators with a classified niche
- Tech19.4%
- Music12.5%
- Fitness9.8%
- Art8.5%
- Business7.2%
- Food5.6%
- Fashion4.8%
- Beauty4.2%
Most common audience gender
Estimated, not a measured follower breakdown
More men than women
Roughly 44% women / 56% men.
Modeled from the tech, music, fitness creators in this cohort. Public Instagram data doesn't expose follower demographics, so this is modeled from the niches these creators work in, treat it as a directional estimate.
Creators using #scientist
495 creators in the InstME index mention Scientist in their profile.
Bella 🦋
@bellahadid
Followers
59.5M
Engagement
1.39%
Mike Holston
@therealtarzann
Followers
17.6M
Engagement
4.25%
Sara Tendulkar
@saratendulkar
Followers
9.7M
Engagement
9.56%
Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.
@hubermanlab
Followers
7.8M
Engagement
0.31%
James DiNicolantonio
@drjamesdinic
Followers
3.7M
Engagement
0.63%
Mariah ❤️ Science
@mariahthescientist
Followers
3.6M
Engagement
21.97%
NASA Goddard
@nasagoddard
Followers
3M
Engagement
3.27%
NASA Solar System Exploration
@nasasolarsystem
Followers
2.7M
Engagement
1.64%
Neha Deepak Shah
@nehadeepakshah
Followers
2.3M
Engagement
0%
Emily McDonald
@emonthebrain
Followers
1.8M
Engagement
4.2%
Jessica Knurick, PhD, RDN
@drjessicaknurick
Followers
1.6M
Engagement
7.56%
Alfredo Hoyos | Plastic Surgeon
@alfredohoyosmd
Followers
1.4M
Engagement
0.08%
Tips for using #scientist
- Mix popular and niche hashtags to maximize visibility and reach.
- Keep your hashtag set relevant to your content for better engagement.
- Update your hashtags regularly to stay on top of trends and avoid banned tags.
- Creators in this niche post about 3.9 times a month, match that cadence before chasing more tags.
How to use hashtags
Add these hashtags to your Instagram posts, stories and reels. Use a mix of high, medium and low competition tags, 20–30 is ideal. Place them in the caption or the first comment for a cleaner look.
Experiment with different sets and track post performance to find what works for your audience.
#scientist hashtag FAQ
How many Instagram influencers use #scientist?
495 public Instagram creators with 1,000+ followers in the InstME index use scientist in their profile or content category.
What is a good engagement rate for #scientist posts?
The median engagement rate across #scientist creators is 3.81%, and the average is 10.04%. The average sits higher because a small number of very high-engagement accounts pull it up, compare yourself against the median.
How many hashtags should I use with #scientist?
Use 20–30 hashtags per post, mixing broad tags like #scientist with narrower, lower-competition variations. Broad tags give reach, narrow ones give you a realistic chance of ranking in the tag feed.
Where do #scientist creators post from?
The largest share post from United States (56.5%), United Kingdom (6.9%), Nigeria (4.6%), based on the #scientist creators in the index with a known country.
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