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YouTube Engagement Calculator

See what share of viewers like and comment on a video.

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Engagement rate

4.25%

(Likes + comments) ÷ views × 100

Like rate
3.96%
Likes ÷ views × 100
Comment rate
0.292%
Comments ÷ views × 100
Likes per comment
13.6
Comments per 1,000 views
2.92

Calculation

Like rate = Likes ÷ Views × 100

  1. 1,900 ÷ 48,000 × 100 = 3.96%
  2. Comment rate: 140 ÷ 48,000 × 100 = 0.292%

These are descriptive ratios of public counts. YouTube doesn't publish engagement rate as a metric or confirm how likes and comments affect recommendations.

What is the YouTube Engagement Calculator?

Engagement rate shows what share of viewers liked or commented. This tool calculates like rate, comment rate and a combined rate from public counts, with the formulas shown.

How it works

How to use the YouTube Engagement Calculator

3 simple steps. No experience needed.

What can you use it for?

  • Compare how engaging different videos are, regardless of view count.
  • Report engagement to a sponsor using transparent formulas.
  • Track whether a new format gets more interaction.

Good to know

What the engagement calculator shows

It turns public view, like and comment counts into ratios, so videos of different sizes can be compared on the same scale: like rate, comment rate, combined engagement rate, likes per comment and comments per 1,000 views.

Formulas

  • Like rate = Likes ÷ Views × 100
  • Comment rate = Comments ÷ Views × 100
  • Engagement rate = (Likes + Comments) ÷ Views × 100

Example

48,000 views, 1,900 likes and 140 comments give a like rate of 3.96%, a comment rate of 0.292% and an engagement rate of 4.25%. Run the numbers for a few of your videos to see which formats get people talking.

Limitations

  • These ratios are descriptive. YouTube doesn't define an official engagement rate or publish how likes affect ranking.
  • Shares, saves and watch time aren't public, so they can't be included.
  • Ratios fall naturally as a video reaches broader audiences beyond its core viewers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's a good engagement rate on YouTube?

It depends on format, topic, audience and video age. Compare against your own past videos rather than a universal benchmark.

Why do likes and comments count equally?

The combined rate is a simple sum so it's transparent. Look at like rate and comment rate separately for more detail.

Can I calculate this for any public video?

Yes — views, likes and comments are public unless likes are hidden or comments are off. Leave a field empty if it isn't available.

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