20 Dark Academia Creators

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1
James Trevino
@james_trevino
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📚 author of GRAVESPELL (April 6, 2027) 👇 ✨PREORDER GRAVESPELL✨
James Trevino is an author who shares dark academia fantasy thrillers and bookish content.
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- Followers
  350k
- Engagement Rate
  1.05%
- Average likes
  3.7k
Audience location by country
United States
19.79%
Brazil
9.61%
France
5.32%
Italy
4.71%
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Maëva
@maevaeatsbooks
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25, in paris, dark academia books, coffee, museums, ugc maeva.glemarec@gmail.com ⠀
Maëva is a Paris-based book creator who explicitly shares dark academia books, cozy literature, museum visits, and vintage-inspired autumn aesthetics, perfectly fitting the targeted niche.
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- Followers
  311k
- Engagement Rate
  12.93%
- Average likes
  40k
Audience location by country
United States
19.01%
France
12.39%
United Kingdom
9.19%
Brazil
6.35%
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Breanne Randall
@houseofrandall
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NYT bestselling author of that Gilmore Girls x Practical Magic book. Creator of nostalgic fandom content for overachieving millennials.
Breanne Randall is a bestselling author creating nostalgic, cozy reading and fandom content.
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- Followers
  259k
- Engagement Rate
  0.94%
- Average likes
  2.4k
Audience location by country
United States
58.80%
Brazil
5.69%
United Kingdom
3.36%
Canada
3.31%
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How we built this list
We searched IQFluence for public Instagram creators connected with dark academia. To qualify, a profile needed a clear subject signal in its bio, platform category or repeated recent content, together with enough public data for comparison.
We reviewed public posts from the last 30 days. When that period contained fewer than 3 analyzable posts, we extended the review window to 90 days. Profiles still below that sample after the extension were excluded. A single incidental keyword mention did not count as topic evidence.
We examined 180 profiles; 88 met the criteria. This page shows 20 of them, ordered by follower count. Relevance decides who qualifies, not the order.
Topic:
dark academia
Content review rule:
30 days, extended to 90 days for sparse profiles
Data updated:
September 22, 2026
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aayushi
@bookishcoffeelover
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🍂 books, travel, & lifestyle 🕯️ cozy corner of an old soul 🖋️ Mumbai, India
Aayushi shares cozy lifestyle, reading moments, and literature-focused content with a strong dark academia aesthetic.
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- Followers
  239k
- Engagement Rate
  2.13%
- Average likes
  5.1k
Audience location by country
United States
31.52%
United Kingdom
12.47%
India
8.06%
Canada
4.52%
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Elizabeth Sagan
@elizabeth_sagan
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📚 author of GRAVESPELL (April 6, 2027) ✍️ pre-order GRAVESPELL⬇️
Elizabeth Sagan is an author sharing magic school and dark academia themed book content.
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- Followers
  236k
- Engagement Rate
  0.67%
- Average likes
  1.6k
Audience location by country
United States
23.99%
Brazil
7.24%
United Kingdom
4.81%
France
4.34%
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6
thebookconfessions
@thebookconfessions
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▫️reading & daydreaming ▫️obsessed with pretty words ▫️book recs, annotations, quotes, reading aesthetic, and cozy vibes
This creator shares reading aesthetics, poetry quotes, and book recommendations with a cozy vibe that fits the searched literature and aesthetic niche.
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- Followers
  232k
- Engagement Rate
  0%
- Average likes
  0
Audience location by country
United States
31.60%
United Kingdom
14.35%
India
4.77%
Canada
3.49%
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Laura Chouette ✨
@laurachouette
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1B. viewed Photographer | Writer | Poet 🖋️ Part time creator & full time in finance 📈 Europe📍 | 25 | Be yourself ✝️✨ Poetry @chouettepoetry
Laura Chouette is a photographer, writer, and poet whose European cityscapes, historic architecture, and classic novel aesthetics capture the mood of dark academia and literary romanticism.
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- Followers
  220k
- Engagement Rate
  0.01%
- Average likes
  25
Audience location by country
United States
19.04%
Germany
7.69%
Italy
5.77%
India
5.17%
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8
Dominique Bird ♡ AUSTIN TEXAS CONTENT CREATOR
@dominiquebirdxo
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🖤 dark elegance || fashion + beauty + media 💌 aussiedomxo@thesociablesociety.com 📍austin, tx ~ @dominiquebirdxo on tiktok {220k}
Dominique Bird is a lifestyle creator focusing on dark elegance, fashion, and witchy aesthetics with a dark feminine vibe.
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- Followers
  206k
- Engagement Rate
  8.61%
- Average likes
  18k
Audience location by country
United States
54.92%
United Kingdom
5.72%
Canada
5.39%
Italy
5.20%
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9
Mack
@macksbookks
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🌃NYC/NJ In this world it’s just me & my books ☕️🧸💌🎧🌷 2025 📖 : 30/60 Business inquiries📧: markiewim9@gmail.com
Mack is a book creator who shares fall reading recommendations including popular dark academia and literary fiction titles.
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- Followers
  139k
- Engagement Rate
  11.87%
- Average likes
  17k
Audience location by country
United States
48.95%
United Kingdom
8.94%
India
4.64%
Canada
3.51%
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ROMEO HUNTE
@romeohunte
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CD @mr.rh Available on @farfetch , @revolve & 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗢𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘.𝗖𝗢𝗠
Romeo Hunte is a fashion designer whose runway collections showcase high-fashion styling with dark, academic-inspired ivy tones, touching upon the fashion side of the targeted aesthetics.
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- Followers
  118k
- Engagement Rate
  0%
- Average likes
  0
Audience location by country
United States
48.39%
Brazil
22.50%
India
2.98%
Indonesia
2.87%
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Ana Carolina
@coffeeacademia
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founder of Noema Academy Germany 📍 PhD student 👩🏽‍🎓 WW2 poetry🥀 | 🇧🇷🇩🇪 | Editor @folio.press
Ana Carolina is a PhD student and editor focusing on classic literature, poetry, Gothic architecture, and dark academia aesthetics.
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- Followers
  112k
- Engagement Rate
  6.87%
- Average likes
  7.7k
Audience location by country
Brazil
60.21%
United States
13.80%
United Kingdom
4.94%
India
2.57%
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12
Syed Muzammil Abbas
@syed_muzammil76
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Kafkaesque Dreamer | Absurdist at Heart Less Presence, More Permanence. I Need Divine Intervention 🥀 ✍️ @s_muzammil76 🎨 @syedmuzammil_art
Syed Muzammil Abbas is an absurdist creator showcasing alternative fashion, dark streetwear, and edgy outfit aesthetics.
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- Followers
  110k
- Engagement Rate
  0%
- Average likes
  0
Audience location by country
United States
20.36%
Russia
6.93%
Brazil
6.60%
Iraq
4.95%
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13
Avina St. Graves
@avina.stgraves
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😈 Your Favorite Indonesian USA Today Best Selling Dark Romance Author😈
Avina St. Graves is a dark romance author whose books feature dark academia vibes, broody professors, and secret societies.
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- Followers
  104k
- Engagement Rate
  1.63%
- Average likes
  1.7k
Audience location by country
United States
60.09%
United Kingdom
8.16%
Canada
4.40%
Australia
4.08%
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chiaro 📺🌟
@kowc0a_
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🌱23 • 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 🌱digital illustrator • book artist • 🚫AI 🌱✉️: kowc0a.art@gmail.com 🌱email for commission inquiries (closed for 2026)
Chiaro is a digital illustrator and book artist creating character designs and high contrast art with atmospheric fantasy themes.
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- Followers
  99k
- Engagement Rate
  2.60%
- Average likes
  2.6k
Audience location by country
United States
25.29%
Brazil
7.45%
United Kingdom
4.70%
Philippines
4.15%
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Jennifer Niven
@jenniferniven
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#1 NYT bestselling author 🌸 WHEN WE WERE MONSTERS is out now! MEET THE NEWMANS is out now! ATBP Collectors Edition is here & the film is on @netflix
Jennifer Niven is a bestselling author posting about her novels, writing life, and elite school literary settings.
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- Followers
  94k
- Engagement Rate
  0.47%
- Average likes
  437
Audience location by country
United States
27.40%
Brazil
13.19%
Philippines
9.07%
United Kingdom
8.63%
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Amanda Gray
@amandagraydiaries
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🍂 If autumn were a person… 🕯️ Dark academia • cosy lifestyle • whimsy 💌 amandagraypr@gmail.com 📍The Cotswolds, UK
Amanda Gray romanticizes life with a dark academia, cosy lifestyle, and whimsical bookish content that matches the search keywords.
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- Followers
  92k
- Engagement Rate
  0.85%
- Average likes
  782
Audience location by country
United States
27.37%
Brazil
10.52%
United Kingdom
9.22%
Mexico
6.38%
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K A I N .
@thehouseofkain
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🎀👜🕯️🦢 outfit inspo & beauty 𖡡 Dus Germany ✉️: evieleclair@yahoo.com
K A I N . shares outfit inspiration and beauty content, fitting the fashion niche through aesthetic design posts.
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- Followers
  89k
- Engagement Rate
  0.06%
- Average likes
  56
Audience location by country
United States
17.71%
Brazil
5.40%
Mexico
4.77%
Russia
4.28%
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Daniela Pardo
@danielapardor
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My diary 🦢☕️🍂 Outfit inspo | Soft aesthetic | Country life London / The Cotswolds 🇬🇧
Daniela Pardo shares outfit inspiration and soft aesthetic diary entries with cozy country life vibes that align with the requested aesthetic.
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- Followers
  89k
- Engagement Rate
  0.99%
- Average likes
  878
Audience location by country
United States
19.95%
United Kingdom
8.96%
Italy
6.71%
Brazil
6.47%
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19
Madison | dark academia + classic literature
@classic.literature.love
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• a mom who loves reading • • classic literature • • dark academia aesthetic • • book suggestions + slow living • • email for collab •
Madison focuses on classic literature, antique book collections, and the dark academia aesthetic, directly matching the searched keywords.
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- Followers
  78k
- Engagement Rate
  1.13%
- Average likes
  881
Audience location by country
United States
20.39%
Brazil
11.52%
India
6.11%
United Kingdom
4.94%
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Karina Halle
@authorhalle
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🇨🇦NYT bestselling author since 2011 across all romance genres ✨Neurodiverse weirdo Pronounced HAL-E PA: @lex.isreading Agent: Taylor @rootliterary
Karina Halle is a bestselling author specializing in dark romance and gothic horror novels, aligning closely with the dark and atmospheric storytelling themes of dark academia.
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- Followers
  72k
- Engagement Rate
  1.03%
- Average likes
  748
Audience location by country
United States
56.10%
Brazil
7.42%
United Kingdom
5.75%
Canada
3.51%
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The first five profiles featured on this page for dark academia on Instagram are James Trevino, Maëva, Breanne Randall, Aayushi, and Elizabeth Sagan, all displayed in order based on their follower count.

James Trevino leads the rankings because the displayed order is determined by follower count, meaning James Trevino holds the largest audience among all the qualified creators shown on this page.

Maëva focuses on dark academia books, cozy literature, museum visits, and vintage-inspired autumn aesthetics while based in Paris, whereas Breanne Randall is a bestselling author concentrating on nostalgic, cozy reading and fandom content.

The recurring content themes across these creators include literature, books, vintage fashion, cozy reading moments, mood boards, and aesthetic bookish content shared by authors and creators on Instagram.

The displayed order means the profiles are arranged by follower count, while relevance decides which creators qualify for the list rather than their specific placement position.

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20 Dark Academia Creators

Sourcing Dark Academia Influencers

James Trevino

Maëva

Breanne Randall

How we built this list

aayushi

Elizabeth Sagan

thebookconfessions

Laura Chouette ✨

Dominique Bird ♡ AUSTIN TEXAS CONTENT CREATOR

Mack

ROMEO HUNTE

Ana Carolina

Syed Muzammil Abbas

Avina St. Graves

chiaro 📺🌟

Jennifer Niven

Amanda Gray

K A I N .

Daniela Pardo

Madison | dark academia + classic literature

Karina Halle

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