Benchmark · live data
News influencer engagement rate benchmark (2026)
7,849creators
0.79%avg engagement
102Kmedian followers
New York · Jakarta · Los Angelestop cities
What counts as good in News?
0.79%niche average
| Verdict | Engagement rate | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | above 1.19% | 1.5× the niche average or better |
| Good | 0.79% – 1.19% | at or above the niche average |
| Average | 0.40% – 0.79% | within half of the average |
| Low | below 0.40% | investigate authenticity and content fit |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good engagement rate for News influencers?
The average across 7,849 vetted News creators is 0.79%. At or above that is good; 1.19%+ is excellent; below 0.40% is weak for the niche.
How is this benchmark calculated?
Live from 7,849 News 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.