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Gaming influencer engagement rate benchmark (2026)

5,679creators
2.66%avg engagement
66Kmedian followers
Los Angeles · Paris · San Franciscotop cities

What counts as good in Gaming?

2.66%niche average
VerdictEngagement rateMeaning
Excellentabove 3.99%1.5× the niche average or better
Good2.66% – 3.99%at or above the niche average
Average1.33% – 2.66%within half of the average
Lowbelow 1.33%investigate authenticity and content fit

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good engagement rate for Gaming influencers?

The average across 5,679 vetted Gaming creators is 2.66%. At or above that is good; 3.99%+ is excellent; below 1.33% is weak for the niche.

How is this benchmark calculated?

Live from 5,679 Gaming creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar — labeled, categorized and above minimum audience thresholds. It refreshes as the index updates.

Why do engagement rates differ by niche?

Audience behavior differs by content type: comment-heavy communities engage more per follower than passive-consumption niches, and typical account sizes differ — larger accounts naturally run lower rates.