Free Instagram tool

Instagram engagement rate calculator

Check recent public engagement on any Instagram creator before you add them to a campaign.

  • Free
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  • Public data only

See the engagement scorecard

Enter a public Instagram handle above. We pull recent posts and score follower-normalized engagement.

Use this public-data screen to compare recent engagement before outreach.

Instagram engagement rate formula

Engagement rate = (likes + comments) ÷ followers × 100, averaged across recent public posts. That is the formula this calculator uses, and it is the same follower-based formula most influencer platforms report.

There are variants. Per-post engagement rate applies the formula to a single post instead of an average. Engagement rate by reach divides by impressions instead of followers — more accurate, but impressions are not public, so follower-based ER is the standard for vetting creators you don't manage.

What is a good Instagram engagement rate?

Engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so judge a creator against their follower tier, not a single global number. Public industry studies cluster around these ranges:

A creator slightly under their tier's range can still perform if the audience fits your product, and a creator above it can still flop with the wrong audience.

Follower tierTypical engagement rate
Nano (1K–10K)2.5% – 6%
Micro (10K–100K)1.5% – 3%
Mid (100K–500K)1% – 2%
Macro (500K+)Under 1.5%

Questions

How does Sift calculate Instagram engagement?

For each recent public post, Sift divides likes plus comments by follower count, then averages the available posts.

Does a high engagement rate mean a creator is right for my campaign?

No. Campaign fit, audience relevance, recent activity, and product suitability still matter.

Can I check a full creator list?

Yes. The next step is a campaign audit that qualifies the list you already sourced before outreach starts.

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