Twitter (X) Engagement Rate Calculator

Instantly calculate your engagement rate on Twitter (X) using likes, replies, retweets, and impressions. Measure your content's impact, benchmark your performance, and optimize your social media strategy.

Your Twitter Engagement Rate is:

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What is Twitter Engagement Rate?

Your Twitter (X) engagement rate is the percentage of people who interacted with your tweet after seeing it. It includes all forms of interaction—likes, replies, retweets, and quote tweets—divided by the total number of impressions.

Formula: (Total Engagements / Impressions) × 100


Example: A tweet with 10,000 impressions, 80 likes, 10 replies, and 15 retweets:

(105 Engagements / 10,000 Impressions) × 100 = 1.05% ER

Twitter Engagement Rate Benchmarks

Engagement rates on Twitter are typically lower than on visual platforms. Use these general benchmarks to assess your performance:

PerformanceEngagement Rate (by Impressions)
ExcellentAbove 1%
Good0.5% – 1%
Average0.1% – 0.5%
LowBelow 0.1%

5 Tips to Improve Your Twitter Engagement

  1. Use Visuals: Tweets with images, GIFs, or videos consistently receive more engagement than text-only tweets.
  2. Ask Questions and Run Polls: These are direct invitations for your audience to interact with your content, which boosts engagement signals.
  3. Engage in Conversations: Don't just post and leave. Reply to comments, participate in Twitter Spaces, and engage with other accounts in your niche.
  4. Leverage Trending Topics and Hashtags: Tap into relevant trends to increase your tweet's visibility beyond your own followers.
  5. Keep it Concise and Punchy: Twitter is a fast-paced platform. Get to the point quickly and make your content easy to digest at a glance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good engagement rate on Twitter (X)?

On Twitter (X), an engagement rate of 0.5% is considered average, while anything above 1% is generally considered good. High-performing or viral tweets can achieve engagement rates of 2% or higher. Rates are typically lower on Twitter compared to more visual platforms like Instagram or TikTok.

Should I calculate using followers or impressions?

Calculating by impressions is the industry standard and most accurate method for individual tweets, as it measures the percentage of views that resulted in an interaction. Twitter's own analytics focuses on an impression-based rate for this reason.

Do retweets and quote tweets both count as engagement?

Yes, both retweets and quote tweets are valuable forms of engagement. They both signal that your content was compelling enough for someone to share with their own audience. This calculator includes both in the total engagement count for a comprehensive analysis.

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