Instagram Engagement Rate Calculator
Calculate your Instagram engagement rate by followers or reach and see it against current Instagram benchmarks. Private, instant, no login.
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Enter your numbers above to see your engagement rate and benchmark verdict instantly.
Instagram benchmarks
On Instagram, under 1% is low, 1 to 3% is average, 3 to 6% is good, and above 6% is excellent. Smaller accounts usually sit higher in the band.
The formula
- ER by followers = (likes + comments + saves + shares) / followers x 100
- ER by reach = total interactions / reach (or impressions) x 100
The engagement rate formula, and what counts as good
Engagement rate is interactions divided by audience, times 100. By followers: ER = (likes + comments + saves + shares) / followers x 100. A good rate depends on platform - roughly 1 to 3% is solid on Instagram, while TikTok often runs 4 to 8% or higher. Smaller accounts usually post higher rates.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Instagram engagement rate?
Around 1 to 3% is average on Instagram. Above 3% is good and above 6% is excellent. Accounts under 10k followers often see higher rates than large ones.
What is engagement rate?
Engagement rate is the share of your audience that interacts with a post. By followers it is (likes + comments + saves + shares) divided by followers, times 100. By reach it is total interactions divided by reach, times 100.
What is a good engagement rate?
It depends on the platform. On Instagram, 1 to 3% is average and above 3% is good. TikTok runs higher, often 4 to 8% or more. YouTube is usually lower against subscribers. Smaller accounts tend to see higher rates.
Should I calculate by followers or by reach?
By followers is the standard for comparing accounts and brand outreach. By reach (or impressions) better reflects how the people who actually saw a post responded, which is useful for judging a single post.
Is this calculator private?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser with manual input only. It never connects to Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, so nothing you type is sent or stored.
Can AIReel improve my engagement rate?
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