Best Hacker News creators on Instagram (2026)
Ranked by real engagement signal — quality, breadth, freshness and depth — not follower count.
- Yohei (@yoheinakajima) — 1 Hacker News post, 14,070 avg views on them, 0.3% engagement — #1 for Hacker News.
- keepamovin (@keepamovin) — 2 Hacker News posts, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- azhenley (@azhenley) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- cdrnsf (@cdrnsf) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- cl42 (@cl42) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- gritzko (@gritzko) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- IESAI_ski (@iesai_ski) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- miniBill (@minibill) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- reasonableklout (@reasonableklout) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
- ryangilbert (@ryangilbert) — 1 Hacker News post, — avg views on them, — engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best Hacker News creator on Instagram right now?
Yohei (@yoheinakajima) ranks #1 for Hacker News with 1 post on the topic, 14,070 average views on those posts and a 0.3% engagement rate — ranked on Hacker News posts only, not on follower count.
How are the best Hacker News creators ranked?
Only Hacker News posts count. Each creator is scored on how those posts perform — engagement rate (45%), how many Hacker News posts they've published (30%) and average views on them (25%). A creator with millions of followers who posted once about Hacker News does not outrank someone who covers it consistently.
How many Hacker News creators are on this list?
10 creators with live tracked posts about Hacker News, each with at least one post on the topic. A topic needs three or more creators before it earns a list.
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