Instagram engagement rate calculator
Average the last 10–12 posts; skip anything that obviously went viral.
What is engagement rate?
Engagement rate measures how actively a creator's audience interacts with their content. It is the average number of interactions (likes plus comments) per post, divided by follower count.
Engagement rate = (likes + comments) ÷ followers × 100%
Why it matters for product seeding
When you are picking creators to seed, engagement rate is usually a better signal than follower count. A creator with 10,000 engaged followers will normally out-perform one with 100,000 passive ones — and cost you one package either way.
What counts as a good engagement rate
| Engagement rate | Read | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Below 1% | Poor | Low audience interest, or bought followers. |
| 1% – 3% | Average | Typical for larger accounts. |
| 3% – 6% | Good | Strong connection with the audience. |
| Above 6% | Excellent | Highly engaged micro-influencer territory. |
Micro-influencers (10K–50K followers) typically sit higher on this table than mega-influencers, which is what makes them the sweet spot for seeding, where the recommendation has to read as genuine.
Related resources
- ROI Calculator
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- What is Product Seeding?
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- Seeding Checklist
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