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Engagement Rate Calculator

Calculate any creator's engagement rate and benchmark it against industry standards for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube — instantly, no signup required.

Engagement Rate Calculator

Calculate your true engagement rate and see how you compare to industry benchmarks.

25KMicro
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1,200
025K50K
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02,5005K
5.12%ER
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Your TierMicro
Platform Benchmark3%
vs Benchmark+2.12%
Instagram Benchmarks
TierFollowersGood ER
Nano1K–10K>5%
MicroYou10K–100K>3%
Macro100K–1M>2%
Mega1M+>1%

What is Engagement Rate?

Engagement rate (ER) measures how actively an influencer's audience interacts with their content. It's calculated as total engagements divided by total followers, expressed as a percentage. A higher ER typically means the creator has a more genuine, active audience.

Why ER Matters More Than Followers

A creator with 500K followers and a 0.5% ER drives less real impact than one with 50K followers and a 6% ER. Engagement rate is the single best proxy for audience quality — making it the first metric any brand should check before booking an influencer.

ER Benchmarks by Platform

Benchmarks vary significantly by platform. TikTok creators naturally see higher ERs (8–15% for nano) due to algorithmic distribution. Instagram ERs are lower (3–7% for nano) while YouTube ERs depend heavily on content type. Always compare within the same platform tier.

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