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Free engagement rate checker

Audit any creator's engagement rate and see how it stacks up against 2026 platform benchmarks. Built into the CreatorScore scoring engine — the same one brands use to vet creators.

2026 engagement rate benchmarks by platform

TikTok

Average4.1%
Top tier8.5%+

Instagram

Average1.4%
Top tier4.0%+

YouTube

Average3.2%
Top tier6.5%+

Twitter / X

Average0.5%
Top tier2.0%+

Facebook

Average0.9%
Top tier2.5%+

Twitch

Average5.1%
Top tier12.0%+

How the audit works

Search any creator

Type a handle or display name. No signup, no friction.

See their engagement tier

Benchmarked against their platform, follower tier, and niche.

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Frequently asked questions

How is engagement rate calculated?+

Standard formula: (likes + comments + shares + saves) ÷ followers × 100. CreatorScore also applies a tier-adjusted version that accounts for platform reach patterns — a 2M follower TikTok account with 3% is not the same as a 10k account with 3%.

What is a good engagement rate in 2026?+

Platform benchmarks: TikTok 4.1% average / 8.5%+ top-tier, Instagram 1.4% average / 4%+ top-tier, YouTube 3.2% / 6.5%+, Twitter/X 0.5% / 2%+. Mega accounts (1M+) trend lower; micro creators (10k-100k) typically 2-3x the average.

Why do brands care about engagement rate?+

Follower count is easy to buy — engagement is harder to fake. Brands use engagement as a sanity check against vanity metrics. A verified CreatorScore includes an engagement score component so you can prove the number is legitimate.

Is the checker really free?+

Yes. Search any creator in our database and see their engagement estimate and brand safety tier. Full analytics, historical trends, and platform-by-platform breakdown are available with a free CreatorScore account.