Engagement Rate Calculator

Check influencer engagement rate and compare against platform and category benchmarks.

How it works?

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Enter username
Type a username or paste a profile link
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Data analysis
We fetch recent post stats and calculate the ER
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Benchmark comparison
We compare the result against platform and category benchmarks

e.g. @cristiano, youtube.com/@mkbhd

What is Engagement Rate and why does it matter?

Engagement rate (ER) is one of the most important metrics in influencer marketing. It measures the ratio of interactions (likes, comments) to views or followers. A high ER means the influencer's community is active and engaged, which translates to better campaign results.

Follower count alone doesn't tell the full story — an influencer with 50,000 followers and 8% ER can deliver better results than a creator with 500,000 followers and 0.5% ER. Our calculator helps you verify this.

How do we calculate Engagement Rate?

The formula depends on the platform. On YouTube and TikTok, we calculate ER based on views: (likes + comments) / views × 100%. On Instagram — based on followers or views (when available).

ER benchmarks by platform

Each platform has different norms. TikTok averages 5-10% ER (highest of the three), Instagram 3-6%, and YouTube 2-5%. Smaller accounts (nano and micro influencers) typically have higher ER than large celebrity accounts.

Our calculator accounts for these differences — it compares the influencer's result against the appropriate benchmark for their platform, category (beauty, gaming, tech, sport and 13 more) and account size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is engagement rate?
Engagement rate (ER) is the ratio of interactions (likes + comments) to views or followers. It shows how active an influencer's community is.
What is a good engagement rate?
It depends on the platform and account size. On TikTok 5-10% is normal, on Instagram 3-6%, and on YouTube 2-5%. Smaller accounts typically have higher ER.
Where do the benchmarks come from?
Our benchmarks are based on 2025 market data, analysis of thousands of influencers, and industry reports (Modash, Influencer Marketing Hub).
Is this tool free?
Yes, the engagement rate calculator is completely free. You can check any influencer on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok.