Check Your X / Twitter Engagement

See how your tweets perform compared to similar accounts.

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How it works

1Enter any public X / Twitter username above
2We analyze their most recent tweets
3Get an engagement score benchmarked against similar accounts
Engagement Rate = Median (Likes + Retweets + Replies) per tweet / Followers × 100
Benchmarked by size
Compared against accounts with similar follower counts
Likes, RTs & replies
Tracks all engagement signals across recent tweets
No login needed
Works instantly on any public X / Twitter account

Why Twitter / X Engagement Rate Matters

Twitter/X engagement rate measures how actively your audience interacts with your tweets relative to your follower count. In a fast-moving feed, high engagement means your content consistently stops the scroll and drives action.

For creators and thought leaders, engagement rate is the clearest signal of influence. A high engagement rate means your audience trusts your voice and values your perspective — which translates directly to partnership value for brands.

X's algorithm prioritizes tweets with high early engagement, surfacing them in "For You" feeds and amplifying reach. This means strong engagement on individual tweets compounds into broader visibility over time.

Tips to Improve Your X / Twitter Engagement

1

Tweet when your audience is online. Check your analytics for peak activity times. Tweets posted during high-activity windows get more initial engagement, which signals the algorithm to boost distribution.

2

Use threads for deeper content. Threads consistently outperform single tweets for engagement. The first tweet hooks readers, and each reply in the thread gets its own engagement signals.

3

Ask questions and invite opinions. Tweets that directly ask followers for their take drive replies, which X’s algorithm weights heavily. Polls, hot takes, and ‘which do you prefer?’ formats work well.

4

Reply to replies quickly. Engaging with your audience in the replies section within the first hour boosts the tweet’s visibility and encourages more people to join the conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Twitter/X engagement rate calculated?
We calculate engagement rate using the median number of likes, retweets, and replies per tweet, divided by the account’s total follower count, multiplied by 100. We use the median to filter out viral outlier tweets that could inflate the score.
What is a good engagement rate on X / Twitter?
Twitter/X typically has lower engagement rates than visual platforms. For accounts with 1K–5K followers, above 3% is excellent. For 5K–100K followers, 1–2% is strong. Accounts over 100K followers typically see 0.5–1% as good. Our calculator benchmarks against accounts of similar size.
Is this Twitter engagement calculator free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no email, no paywalls. Enter any public Twitter/X username and get instant results including engagement rate, benchmarking, and a per-tweet breakdown.
Why are Twitter engagement rates lower than other platforms?
Twitter’s feed moves much faster than Instagram or TikTok, so individual tweets get less total exposure. The platform is also more consumption-oriented — many users scroll through tweets without interacting. A 1% engagement rate on Twitter can represent very strong audience connection.
Does it work for private or protected accounts?
No. Twitter’s data is only available for public accounts. If an account has protected tweets, we can’t access their content or engagement metrics.
What engagement signals does the calculator track?
We track likes (favorites), retweets, and replies for each tweet. The engagement rate formula uses all three: (likes + retweets + replies) / followers × 100. Views/impressions are shown when available but aren’t included in the main rate since they measure reach, not engagement.
Can I use this to evaluate an influencer's Twitter for a brand deal?
Absolutely. Enter any public username to see their real engagement metrics. This helps brands distinguish between accounts with genuine engagement versus those with inflated follower counts but low interaction rates.

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