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Engagement Rate Calculator

Calculate social media engagement rate.

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About the Engagement Rate Calculator

Calculate your social media engagement rate free: (likes + comments + shares) ÷ followers (or reach) × 100. Works for Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube — for your own account or when vetting influencers, where engagement rate exposes bought followers instantly. Context: 1–3% is typical on Instagram, micro-influencers often beat big accounts, and reach-based rates run higher than follower-based ones.

How to use the Engagement Rate Calculator

  1. 01Enter your total engagements and your follower count or reach.
  2. 02Read the result instantly — it recalculates as you type.
  3. 03Adjust the numbers to model different scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

How is engagement rate calculated?

Engagement rate = total engagements (likes, comments, shares) ÷ followers (or reach) × 100.

What's a good engagement rate?

On Instagram, 1–3% is typical; micro-influencers often see higher rates than large accounts.

Should I calculate by followers or reach?

Follower-based is the standard for comparing accounts; reach-based better reflects how compelling each individual post was. Be consistent whichever you pick.

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