Social Media Engagement Rate Calculator

Calculate your engagement rate for any social media platform. Enter your metrics, compare against industry benchmarks, and discover how your content is performing.

Your Engagement Rate

0.00%

0 engagements / 0 followers

Instagram Benchmarks

Below Average< 1%
Average1-3%
Good3-6%
Excellent> 6%

Formula: (Likes + Comments + Saves) / Followers x 100

How to improve your engagement rate

Post at peak times

Use data to find when your audience is most active. Even great content underperforms when posted at the wrong time.

Write strong hooks

The first line determines whether someone stops scrolling. Lead with a bold claim, question, or surprising stat.

Encourage interaction

Ask questions, run polls, and use CTAs that prompt comments. Algorithms boost content with high comment rates.

Be consistent

Regular posting trains the algorithm and your audience. Aim for a sustainable cadence rather than sporadic bursts.

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