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What is the engagement rate on Instagram?
The engagement rate is the most important metric in influencer marketing. It represents the level of interaction from a community with the content published by a creator. Essentially, a high follower count means nothing if those followers don't interact with the posts (via likes, comments, shares, or saves).
Calculating this metric is the essential first step for any influencer marketing agency before validating a campaign casting. It allows you to identify creators who generate genuine consideration and filter out those with fake audiences.
What is a good engagement rate in 2026?
There is no universal "good" rate. It varies drastically depending on the size of the influencer's community. The more followers an account has, the more its average engagement rate tends to organically decrease due to the Instagram algorithm.
| Community Size | Typology | Good Average Engagement Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10,000 followers | Nano-influencer | Between 4% and 8% |
| 10,000 to 100,000 followers | Micro-influencer | Between 2% and 4% |
| 100,000 to 1 Million followers | Macro-influencer | Between 1.5% and 2.5% |
| Over 1 Million followers | Mega / Celebrity | Around 1% to 1.5% |
How to improve a campaign's performance?
If you are a brand, selecting profiles with a good engagement rate is only half the job. How you activate these creators will make all the difference in your Return on Investment (ROI).
1. Bet on UGC (User Generated Content)
Instead of imposing rigid advertising briefs, leave creative freedom to the influencers. Authentic content integrates better into the feed. You can collaborate with a specialized UGC agency to source creators capable of producing viral videos with high conversion potential.
2. Create "In Real Life" experiences
Digital engagement multiplies when linked to an exclusive physical experience. Organizing an influencer event in Paris (product launch, dinner, masterclass) allows creators to massively generate exclusive content (Stories, Reels).
3. Amplify the best content
Instagram's algorithm limits organic reach. The winning strategy consists of identifying sponsored posts that achieve the best engagement rate, and then injecting budget (Paid Social) to reach a targeted audience beyond just the creator's followers.