The Weeknd

The Weeknd

@theweeknd

www.theweeknd.com/tour Joined 2019-12-02

11.0M

Followers

1

Following

73.0M

Total Hearts

174

Videos

419.5K

Avg Hearts/Video

13.18%

Engagement Rate

6.2y

Account Age

147.2K

Followers/Month

976.8K

Hearts/Month

2.3

Videos/Month

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

Sitting at rank 379 out of 1349 tracked creators, this account is a mid-tier name with 11.0M followers, which is 10.0 times the median follower count of 1.1M. The creator maintains fast growth by gaining 147.2K new followers every month despite being active for 6.2 years. While average views sit at 3.1M per video, the 12.62% like rate easily clears the 4.93% median to indicate high engagement from those who see the content. The rest of this report breaks down the specific audience demographics and historical peak periods.

Account Classification

Account Size Mega (10M+)
Account Age 2019-12-02
Verification Yes
Language EN
Follower Ratio 11.0M:1

Data Summary

Videos Analyzed 20
Avg Plays per Video 3,055,995
Avg Likes per Video 385,585
Engagement Rate 13.18%

Engagement Analysis

Based on 20 videos

This audience approves of content at a much higher rate than the platform average. The high like ratio indicates strong personal affinity for the brand. Saves represent the most frequent action taken by viewers, followed by shares and comments. These figures translate to 20.1K saves, 14.7K shares, and 2.3K comments across the data set. High save rates compared to low comment counts show that fans treat the content as a reference point rather than a conversation starter. Brands should prioritize high-value assets that people want to keep for later use. Reach is erratic due to a high consistency coefficient of 0.9. Only two videos reached double the average views, and none hit five times the average. This volatility suggests sporadic spikes rather than steady growth. This is an active audience.

3.1M

Avg Plays/Video

385.6K

Avg Likes/Video

2.3K

Avg Comments/Video

14.7K

Avg Shares/Video

Engagement Quality Analysis

These use the median rather than the average, so one freak viral video cannot inflate them. They show the level a typical post on this account actually reaches.

4.0M

Median Plays

450.9K

Median Likes

4.9M

75th Percentile

12.1M

Top Video

36.61

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Total Engagement (Sample)

The combined likes, comments, shares and saves across only the recent videos we analysed, not the account's lifetime.

61,119,900

Total Plays

7,711,700

Total Likes

46,578

Total Comments

294,913

Total Shares

402,247

Total Saves

Engagement Ratios

Each action as a share of views. Likes-to-views is how often a viewer taps like; saves-to-views is how often they bookmark a video to return to; shares spread it to others. Higher saves and shares signal content people find worth keeping or passing on, not just watching.

Excellent for Mega

12.62%

Likes / Views

0.08%

Comments / Views

0.48%

Shares / Views

0.66%

Saves / Views

Likes are much higher than other actions at 12.62 percent. This indicates that viewers are more likely to react with a like than they are to comment, share, or save the content.

Viral Hit Rate

How often a video beats this account's own average views. The 2x figure is the share of videos that did at least twice the norm, the 5x figure at least five times. A higher rate means breakout hits happen more often rather than reach depending on rare spikes.

10.00%

2x Avg (2 of 20)

0%

5x Avg (0 of 20)

Consistency Score

How steady the view count is from video to video, shown as a grade and a CV number. A lower CV and a better grade mean predictable reach on every post; a high CV means the views swing widely between hits and flops.

B

CV: 0.90

Lower CV = more consistent performance

Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and average video performance

Sponsorship deals drive the primary revenue stream for this creator due to their large follower base. A profile with 11.0M followers commands a sponsorship band between $45,000 and $55,000 per post. Creator Fund payouts are negligible by comparison because they pay only pennies per thousand views. Sponsorship fees scale with the total audience size while creator funds rely on view counts to provide minimal returns. Their rank of 379 out of 1349 places them in a position of high influence. This standing allows the creator to command a premium and decline lower offers from brands. A buyer should view their quoted range as a starting point for negotiation rather than a fixed fee. The cost per view sits around $0.015 based on their average of 3.1M views. This metric helps a brand determine if they are paying for actual reach or for the prestige of the name. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Creator Fund (Est. Monthly)

Based on avg 3.1M views/video

$141 – $281

$0.02 - $0.04 per 1,000 views

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 11.0M followers (Mega (10M+))

$55,000 – $132,000

Industry rate for mega (10m+) creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. TikTok Creator Fund payouts fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 20 videos

This feed thrives in the 15 to 30 second window where most posts reside. Target this specific length to match the current performance of the account. Shorter clips under 15 seconds perform well but lack the consistent volume found in the mid-length segment. Original audio appears on over half the videos, a choice that prioritizes a branded atmosphere over the reach of trending tracks. Captions average 130 characters to provide context while duet and stitch remain open to invite other creators into the ecosystem. The standout clip lasted 30 seconds and pulled 4.0 times the normal reach for this account. It earned 1.8 million likes against only 10.3k comments, showing that viewers preferred quick taps over active debate. Average views of 3.1 million confirm a large established presence rather than a growing niche. Work toward maintaining high engagement on mid-length clips to sustain this existing scale.

Video Duration Breakdown

How the account's recent videos split across length bands. It shows the format the creator leans on, from very short clips to long-form.

22s

Average Duration

<15s
7
15-30s
8
30-60s
5

The account favors videos between 15 and 30 seconds as they are the most frequent length. This category represents the plurality of content with 8 out of 20 videos.

Original Sound Usage

Percentage of videos using the creator's own audio

55.00%
11 of 20

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 20 videos

The account follows a Sparse high-production cadence because it maintains a top follower rank despite posting well below the field median. While the average gap between posts is much longer than the median, the creator holds a high rank in total followers and views. This pace has remained stable for nearly a year. The consistency grade is solid, but a higher coefficient of variation indicates that the timing of these drops fluctuates rather than following a clockwork rhythm. New content tends to land on Friday and Tuesday at midnight UTC. Saturday is the quietest day for new posts. Marketers should expect sporadic drops rather than a steady drumbeat of content. Plan tie-ins around the Friday or Tuesday windows when new material most frequently appears.

Posting Frequency

How often the account posts, against the typical tracked creator. It tells you whether to expect a steady stream or occasional drops.

Videos per Week 0.5
Avg Gap Between Posts 373.8h
Data Range 295 days

Most Active Days

Which days of the week new videos most often appear. These are upload times, when fresh content lands, not necessarily when the audience is watching.

Friday
6
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
3
Thursday
3
Monday
3
Saturday
1

Posting Hours (UTC)

A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.

0h
3h
6h
9h
12h
15h
18h
21h

How to read these charts

A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.

The account posts most on Friday and Tuesday with a peak at 0:00 UTC. The posting frequency is low at 0.5 per week.

Top Videos

Top 10 by play count

33.5M

Combined Plays (Top 5)

4.6M

Combined Likes (Top 5)

6.7M

Avg Plays per Top Video

Pinned Video

Videos pinned to the top of @theweeknd's profile page

Introducing NESPRESSO | SAMRA ORIGINS. A collaboration rooted in heritage, crafted with @theweeknd Bold, soaring flavors - coffee that hits all the right notes. Experience a taste that moves you. Now available online and at Canada & US Nespresso boutiques. #SamraOrigins - Découvrez NESPRESSO | SAMRA

Posted May 28, 2025

4.6M

Views

135.8K

Likes

2.2K

Comments

5.8K

Shares

8.2K

Saves

Feb 04, 2025

TOUR PRESALE STARTS WEDNESDAY LESS THAN 12 HOURS LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR ACCESS

12.1M

Views

1.8M

Likes

10.3K

Comments

97.3K

Shares

78.0K

Saves

⏲ 30s ▶ 540p ♪ Original sound original sound – The Weeknd 576×1024
Mar 17, 2025

@Rolling Loud @playboicarti

7.8M

Views

1.3M

Likes

3.9K

Comments

47.7K

Shares

80.2K

Saves

⏲ 8s ▶ 540p ♪ Timeless – The Weeknd & Playboi Carti 1024×576
Dec 19, 2024

2025

4.9M

Views

821.6K

Likes

6.4K

Comments

28.7K

Shares

47.7K

Saves

⏲ 38s ▶ 540p ♪ Timeless – The Weeknd & Playboi Carti 576×1024
Jan 27, 2025

Four More Days Until the Final Act Four More Days Until Tomorrow #newmusic

4.1M

Views

549.4K

Likes

4.1K

Comments

23.8K

Shares

24.4K

Saves

⏲ 26s ▶ 540p ♪ Original sound original sound – The Weeknd 1024×576
Nov 13, 2024

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Sorayama Collector’s Edition Vinyl Available for 72 hours link in bio

3.9M

Views

508.2K

Likes

2.1K

Comments

9.5K

Shares

25.5K

Saves

⏲ 19s ▶ 540p ♪ Original sound original sound – hxmz.x7_メ𝟶 576×576

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Top Hashtags

The hashtags this account uses most across the videos we analysed. They hint at the topics and communities the creator targets for reach.

Most Common Words

The words that show up most in this account's captions, with stopwords and hashtags removed. They sketch the verbal tone and recurring themes.

tomorrow (13) hurry (10) nespresso (6) now (6) days (6)

Top Sounds

The sounds this account uses most. A feed dominated by one original sound points to self-produced audio; a spread of trending tracks points to a creator riding sound trends for reach.

6 unique sounds
original sound - The Weeknd 9x
Cry For Me - The Weeknd 4x
Timeless - The Weeknd & Playboi Carti 3x
original sound - hxmz.x7_メ𝟶 2x
Drive - The Weeknd 1x
São Paulo - The Weeknd & Anitta 1x

Key Insights & Takeaways

Audience & Reach

This account ranks 379 out of 1349 creators with a multiple of 10.0 over the median follower count. This positioning indicates broadcast-scale reach for any single campaign. The like rate sits well above the median by more than double the average. Such high engagement per view suggests a message will land with much stronger impact than a standard post. Because location data is not available, the specific geographic concentration of this audience cannot be determined. This profile fits the music industry because the high like response and broadcast-scale reach align with a global fan base.

Key Takeaways

Reach. A following 10.0 times the median puts this account in the top third of the field despite a middle rank. Engagement. The 12.62% like rate is more than double the 4.93% median, indicating very high audience interaction. Hit-rate. Only 10.0% of videos beat double the average, suggesting most content performs at a consistent baseline rather than spiking.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rate above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 11,000,000
  • + Consistent growth at 147.2K followers/month
  • + Active posting schedule (0.5 videos/week)
  • + Verified account with platform credibility

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic targeting for regional audiences
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with similar creators

Summary

This analysis of @theweeknd reveals a mega (10m+) TikTok presence with 11,000,000 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 13.18%, averaging 3.1M plays per video across 20 analyzed videos. Key strengths include 73.0M total hearts and verified status, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @theweeknd's TikTok profile and recent videos. It evaluates content strategy, engagement patterns, and posting behavior. Metrics are based on 20 analyzed videos.

Data collected and analyzed by TKMetrics | Analysis date: Jul 1, 2026