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YOUTUBE BENCHMARKS

Average YouTube engagement rate in 2026

Use these numbers to see if your YouTube channel is low, average, or strong for your size. Then enter your own numbers in the calculator.

YouTube engagement rate by subscriber count

Subscriber countAverageTop creators
Nano (1K–10K)1,000 – 10,0002.6%4.7%
Micro (10K–50K)10,000 – 50,0001.7%3.2%
Mid (50K–500K)50,000 – 500,0001.1%2.2%
Macro (500K–1M)500,000 – 1,000,0000.7%1.4%

How to read these benchmarks

Use the table as a starting point, not a final price. Your real brand deal value also depends on your niche, audience trust, recent videos, usage rights, and how well you pitch brands.

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Average YouTube engagement rate by niche

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YouTube engagement rate questions

What is a good YouTube engagement rate in 2026?

A good YouTube engagement rate depends on subscriber count and average views. Smaller channels can see higher rates, while bigger channels often have lower rates because many viewers watch without commenting or liking.

Should YouTube engagement use views or subscribers?

Views are usually more useful because many YouTube viewers are not subscribers. Subscriber-based rates are still helpful for quick size comparisons, but view-based engagement tells brands how active your actual viewers are.

Do brands care about YouTube engagement?

Yes. Brands care about comments, likes, and repeat viewers because YouTube sponsorships often need trust. A channel with a loyal audience can charge more than a bigger channel with weak engagement.