Data updated: July 2026

Ben Thompson β
@bentnews Β· Instagram Β· US Β· news
About Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson is a journalist and expert creator on Instagram, known for his focus on news-related content. With a follower count of 5,352, he operates within the nano influencer category, engaging his audience through various formats including static posts, stories, reels, and long-form videos. His content often blends elements of vlogs and pets, showcasing a diverse range of interests. Ben's tone is journalistic and informative, reflecting his professional background. Some content may require brand review.
@bentnews's followers & following
@bentnews currently has 5,352 followers on Instagram and follows 1,154 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 4.64. That places the account in the nano tier of news creators.
@bentnews's content
@bentnews has published 863 posts to date, working across static-posts, stories, reels, long-form-video. The account's content is classified under news, vlogs, pets. Bio: βCaffeinated & curious πΊ @wcnctv π¨π»βπ€βπ¨πΌ @bwaggs πΆ @bernedoodlenamedscoutβ
AI quality check on @bentnews
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.
- Audience location & demographics
- Engagement quality & authenticity
- Follower growth patterns
- Signs of purchased followers
- Content niche classification
- Brand safety screening
- Posting activity & consistency
- Language & audience fit
@bentnews's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@bentnews's audience
Audience snapshot
50% male Β· 50% female
Core age group25-34
Ben's audience exhibits a balanced gender skew, with 50% male followers. The primary age demographic is 25-34 years old, indicating a young adult audience. The top geographical location is the US, suggesting a localized engagement.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierstandard
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Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @bentnews have?
As of July 2026, @bentnews has 5,352 followers (5.4K) on Instagram, follows 1,154 accounts, and has published 863 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @bentnews?
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What is @bentnews's net worth?
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Does @bentnews have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @bentnews 96/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check β
Who follows @bentnews?
@bentnews's 5.4K followers skew 50% male / 50% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns β age bands, gender split and country-level distribution β are part of @bentnews's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @bentnews?
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What is the follower count?
Ben has 5,352 followers.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate is currently not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
Collaboration pricing is estimated to be in the standard tier.
What is the content niche?
Ben primarily focuses on news, with secondary niches in vlogs and pets.
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