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log(subscribers), 95th-cap
avg views/post ยท reaction velocity
24h + 7d net change vs cohort
Verified ยท safety flags clear
category match strict
output: cohort-normalised 0โ100 ยท weighted sum / max possible ร 100
Channel activity.
โฐ Best Time to Post on Instagram in 2026 A study of 7M posts across 50K accounts shows that timing still affects performance in 2026, especially on the main feed. It no longer decides everything, but strong early engagement still helps content scale. The clearest pattern is morning dominance. ๐ The strongest overall window is 7โ9 AM, with 7 AM standing out as the single best hour. ๐โฆREAD FULL โพ
Wednesday and Thursday consistently show the highest engagement. โ๏ธ Why morning works People check Instagram early while getting ready for work or starting their day. If you post during that window, your most engaged followers see it fast. Early likes, saves and comments signal relevance, which increases the chance of wider distribution. โฑ When timing matters less On Reels, Explore and Search, recency is weaker than before. Reels can surface hours or days later if they are relevant. But when your post appears in the main feed, timing still influences early traction. โฐ Weekday vs weeke
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