Data updated: July 2026

The Daily Show β
@thedailyshow Β· Instagram Β· US Β· comedy
About The Daily Show
The Daily Show is a prominent Instagram creator known for its engaging content that blends comedy with current affairs and political commentary. With a follower count of 12,447,289, it operates within the mega follower bucket, showcasing a diverse range of media formats including reels, long-form videos, stories, and static posts. The creator maintains a high authenticity score of 0.98 and a content quality score of 0.9, reflecting a commitment to producing entertaining and opinionated content. Some content may require brand review.
@thedailyshow's followers & following
@thedailyshow currently has 12,447,289 followers on Instagram and follows 1,179 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 10,557.5. That places the account in the mega tier of comedy creators.
@thedailyshow's content
@thedailyshow has published 12,812 posts to date, working across reels, long-form-video, stories, static-posts. The account's content is classified under comedy, news, current-affairs, politics. Bio: βWeeknights 11/10c on @ComedyCentral Next day on @paramountplus #TheDailyShowβ
AI quality check on @thedailyshow
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. One area may require brand review before signing β details are available in the full report.
- 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
@thedailyshow's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@thedailyshow's audience
Audience snapshot
50% male Β· 50% female
Core age group25-34
The audience of The Daily Show primarily skews male at 50% and is predominantly aged 25-34. The top geographic location for followers is the United States, indicating a strong domestic presence.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierElite
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Brands that align with The Daily Show should focus on comedy, news, and political themes, as these resonate well with its audience. Partnerships that emphasize satire and provocative content may also be effective, given the creator's established tone and niche.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @thedailyshow have?
As of July 2026, @thedailyshow has 12,447,289 followers (12M) on Instagram, follows 1,179 accounts, and has published 12,812 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @thedailyshow?
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How much does @thedailyshow charge for a sponsored post?
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What is @thedailyshow's net worth?
@thedailyshow's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 12M followers and a elite price tier in comedy, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream β Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate β
Does @thedailyshow have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @thedailyshow 98/100, 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 @thedailyshow?
@thedailyshow's 12M 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 @thedailyshow's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @thedailyshow?
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What is the follower count?
The Daily Show has 12,447,289 followers.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate is currently not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
The collaboration pricing is estimated to be in the elite tier.
What is the content niche?
The primary niche is comedy, with secondary niches in news, current affairs, and politics.
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