Check Your TikTok Engagement

See how your TikTok videos perform compared to similar creators.

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How it works

1Enter any public TikTok username above
2We analyze their most recent videos
3Get an engagement score benchmarked against similar accounts
Engagement Rate = Median (Likes + Comments + Shares) per video / Followers x 100
Benchmarked by size
Compared against accounts with similar follower counts
Videos analyzed
Analyzes up to 20 of your most recent TikTok videos
No login needed
Works instantly on any public TikTok account

Why TikTok Engagement Rate Matters

TikTok engagement rate measures how actively your audience interacts with your videos relative to your follower count. It's a critical metric for understanding whether your content truly resonates — and it's the first thing brands look at when evaluating creators for sponsorships and collaborations.

Unlike other platforms, TikTok's For You Page algorithm means your content can reach far beyond your follower base. A high engagement rate signals that when people see your content, they actively interact with it through likes, comments, and shares — which feeds the algorithm to push it even further.

For creators in the 10K–1M follower range, engagement rate is often more valuable than raw follower count. A 50K-follower account with 6% engagement will typically outperform a 500K-follower account with 0.5% engagement in brand campaigns.

Tips to Improve Your TikTok Engagement

1

Hook viewers in the first 2 seconds. TikTok’s algorithm heavily weighs watch time. Open with a surprising visual, bold statement, or question that stops the scroll immediately.

2

Use trending sounds strategically. Videos using trending audio get boosted in discovery. Pair trending sounds with your niche content for maximum reach without sacrificing authenticity.

3

Reply to comments with videos. Video replies create conversation threads and signal high engagement to the algorithm. They also give you easy content ideas straight from your audience.

4

Post consistently at peak hours. TikTok Analytics shows when your audience is most active. Posting during peak hours gives your content the initial momentum it needs for algorithmic distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the TikTok engagement rate calculated?
We calculate TikTok engagement rate using the median number of likes, comments, and shares per video, divided by the account’s total follower count, multiplied by 100. We use the median rather than the average to filter out viral outlier videos that could inflate your score. We analyze up to 20 recent videos.
What is a good engagement rate on TikTok?
TikTok engagement rates are generally higher than other platforms because of its algorithm-driven content distribution. For accounts with 1K–5K followers, above 12% is excellent. For 5K–100K followers, 4–8% is strong. Larger accounts with 100K–1M followers typically see 2–4% as good. Our calculator benchmarks your rate against accounts of similar size.
Is this TikTok engagement calculator free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no email, no paywalls. Enter any public TikTok username and get instant results including your engagement rate, how it compares to similar accounts, and a per-video breakdown.
Does it work for private TikTok accounts?
No. TikTok’s data is only available for public accounts. If a profile is set to private, we can’t access their videos, likes, comments, or follower data.
Why does TikTok have higher engagement rates than Instagram?
TikTok’s algorithm distributes content more broadly through the For You Page, showing videos to users who don’t follow the creator. This means even small accounts can reach large audiences, leading to higher overall engagement rates compared to Instagram’s more follower-dependent feed.
What engagement signals does the calculator track?
We track likes (hearts), comments, shares, and play counts for each video. The engagement rate formula uses likes + comments + shares divided by followers. Play counts are displayed separately as they’re more of a reach metric than an engagement metric.
Can I use this to check a competitor's TikTok engagement?
Absolutely. Enter any public TikTok username to get a full engagement analysis. This is useful for creators benchmarking themselves, brands evaluating potential partners, or agencies vetting creators before collaboration.

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