Engagement Calculator
Calculate your Twitter/X engagement rate and see how you compare to benchmarks.
Check Your Engagement Rate
๐ก Tip: For the most accurate rate, use data from a single tweet or your average across recent posts.
What is Twitter Engagement Rate?
Engagement rate measures how actively your audience interacts with your content. It's calculated by dividing total engagements (likes + comments + retweets) by your follower count or impressions. A higher rate means your content resonates better with your audience.
How to Calculate Engagement Rate ๐
Formula:
Engagement Rate = (Likes + Comments + Retweets) รท Followers ร 100
๐ก For more accuracy, use impressions instead of followers. This shows how many people who saw your tweet actually engaged.
Twitter Engagement Rate Benchmarks 2026 ๐ฏ
5%+
Excellent
Top 5% of accounts. Viral-worthy content.
2% - 5%
Good
Above average. Your audience is engaged.
0.5% - 2%
Average
Typical for most Twitter accounts.
< 0.5%
Low
Time to rethink your content strategy.
How to Improve Your Engagement Rate ๐ก
1. Write Better Hooks
Your first line determines 90% of engagement. Start with a bold statement, question, or controversial take.
2. Reply to Every Comment
The algorithm rewards active threads. Stay online 30-60 minutes after posting.
3. Post at Peak Times
6-9 AM local time (weekdays) gets the highest engagement. Use our Best Time to Post tool.
4. Mix Content Types
Use 40% visual content (images, videos, screenshots). They get 2x more engagement than text-only tweets.
5. Ask Questions
Tweets with questions get 50% more comments. End your tweets with "What do you think?" or "Agree or disagree?"
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