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Engagement Rate

How actively your audience interacts with your content.

Definition

Engagement rate measures likes, comments, shares and saves relative to reach or followers. It's a signal of how relevant and compelling your content is, and platforms often use it to decide what to show more widely.

Formula
Engagement Rate = (Total engagements ÷ Reach) × 100

Example

A post reaching 10,000 people with 500 combined likes, comments and shares has a 5% engagement rate.

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