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Instagram Adds Downloadable Stats for Creators

Smart 360

09 Oct 2025 — 1 min read

Instagram is giving creators a new way to turn their content performance into business opportunities — and it’s surprisingly practical.

The platform is reportedly testing downloadable PDF summaries that showcase your key account stats, engagement rates, and content performance — essentially a one-click media kit ready to share with brands.

For creators who regularly pitch to potential partners, this feature could eliminate one of the biggest pain points: pulling together screenshots, metrics, and analytics from multiple tools just to prove their value.

Why It Matters

With Reels now accounting for 50% of all time spent on Instagram, brands are aggressively looking for creators who know how to master the short-form format. These downloadable summaries make it easier for creators to highlight Reels-specific performance, showing how their videos resonate — and why they’re worth investing in.

It’s also a smart play from Instagram. TikTok has long been a go-to for brands seeking authentic, fast-paced storytelling. By giving creators better tools to pitch themselves, Instagram strengthens its position as a creator-first ecosystem — not just a content-sharing app.

Part of a Bigger Picture

This update follows Meta’s growing suite of tools designed to help creators monetize directly through partnerships:

Creator Insights: available on profiles, providing 30-day performance snapshots.
Creator Marketplace: showcasing past brand collaborations and campaign results.
Partnership Ads Hub: allowing advertisers to identify organic content that performs well for paid amplification.

Together, these tools make Instagram a more data-driven, professional environment for influencer marketing — and a more attractive space for brands that want measurable impact.

The Smart Take

Instagram is making it easier for creators to sell what brands actually want to buy — proof of influence.

For marketers, this signals a shift: influencer selection will soon rely less on perception and more on platform-verified performance.
And for creators, a well-optimized media kit might just become the new currency of collaboration.

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