{"id":25057,"date":"2025-08-21T14:31:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/?p=25057"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:32:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:32:35","slug":"social-media-benchmarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/social-media-benchmarks","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Engagement Rate Benchmarks &#038; Formulas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media benchmarks are the most confusing part of marketing. Most reports are a mess because they compare different kinds of numbers. Like your engagement based on &#8216;reach&#8217; against a competitor&#8217;s based on &#8216;followers&#8217;. This leads to bad choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide fixes that problem. We looked at all the new reports and platform changes to give you simple, straight answers so you can stop guessing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what you will find inside:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right formula to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honest 2025 industry numbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straight comparisons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to use reach vs. followers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is 2% Engagement Good? Here\u2019s How to Know<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media benchmarks are the average results (like engagement rates or impressions) for your industry or platform, used as standards for comparison. They essentially represent the \u201cnorm\u201d of success that brands in your category are achieving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks answer questions like \u201cIs 2% engagement good or bad for my field?\u201d by providing that context.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>They Provide Goalposts, Not Just Gut Feelings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you can compare your performance to the industry average. If your engagement is above it, you\u2019re winning; if below, you may need strategy tweaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Contextualize Your KPIs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/social-media-metrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking your metrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over time is useful, but without industry context, it\u2019s like having a thermometer with no temperature scale. Benchmarks turn those raw numbers into meaningful insights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, knowing that healthcare content typically has lower reach than entertainment helps set realistic goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Calculate Engagement and Reach Correctly<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement rate is typically calculated as (interactions\/followers) \u00d7 100%, and formulas vary by platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks often use these percentages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, \u201cimpressions benchmarks\u201d track the average reach per post. If Instagram impressions grew 13% YoY recently, that becomes a new baseline to compare against.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Use Multiple Benchmark Sources<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry reports (Hootsuite, Sprout Social, RivalIQ, HubSpot, SocialInsider) publish updated data. For example, Sprout Social\u2019s 2025 Content Benchmarks showed Instagram engagement jumping 28% year-over-year.\u00a0 It is a clear sign that brand expectations are rising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also note that HubSpot, 93% of marketers plan to maintain or increase social investment in 2025, implying benchmarks will continue climbing.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #d5e1f6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.45; font-weight: 400; color: inherit; text-align: left; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: normal; white-space: normal; hyphens: none;\">Read more at <em><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/what-is-social-media-engagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cWhat is Social Media Engagement and How to Skyrocket it?\u201d<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: 12px; display: inline-block; background: transparent; padding: 0; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Visit SocialBu\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; height: 16px; width: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; background: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/images\/redesign\/logo.svg\" alt=\"SocialBu\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Is the Formula for Social Media Engagement Rate?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/social-media-glossary\/engagement-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically calculated as (total interactions \u00f7 follower count) \u00d7 100%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because every network rewards interactions in its way, the exact engagement formula shifts by platform. Use this table as your go-to reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platform<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement Formula<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notes \/ Nuances<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Reactions + Comments + Shares) \u00f7 Fans \u00d7 100%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For video posts, add views + reactions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Likes + Comments) \u00f7 Followers \u00d7 100%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories can follow similar formulas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter (X)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Likes + Retweets) \u00f7 Followers \u00d7 100%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replies are often tracked separately as \u201cconversation rate\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Likes + Comments + Shares + Saves) \u00f7 Followers \u00d7 100%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shares and saves weigh heavily in TikTok\u2019s algorithm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each network\u2019s report formats engagement differently, but the core idea is the same. You\u2019re measuring what percentage of your audience engaged with a given post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks are often reported \u201cper post\u201d or \u201cper follower\u201d using these formulas. Always specify if your benchmark is per post or follower.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Are Your Numbers Lying to You? Benchmarks Reveal the Truth<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks tell you where your performance stacks up in a crowded, changing social landscape. Social media moves fast with algorithm tweaks, new networks rise, and audience behaviors shift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks help you understand trends, adjust strategy, and celebrate real wins (or catch problems early).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2024\u201325, engagement on some networks has skyrocketed while others stagnate. For example, Instagram\u2019s average engagement rate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialinsider.io\/social-media-benchmarks\/instagram\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropped 28%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> year-over-year to ~0.50%, whereas TikTok stayed around ~2.5%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without that context, a 1% rate on Insta might look like a victory, but benchmarks reveal it\u2019s twice the norm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Spot Platform Shifts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialinsider.io\/social-media-benchmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engagement rate benchmarks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveal TikTok leads (~2.5% organic engagement).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram (~0.5%) and Facebook (~0.15%) trail in performance metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking benchmarks ensures your marketing strategy adapts to platform changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without social media analytics, you risk using outdated tactics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Set Realistic, Data-Driven Goals<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace guesswork with social media engagement rate benchmarks to set targets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: Facebook engagement climbed 9% in 2024 (Sprout Social).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks highlight gaps between your results and industry performance metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data-driven goals align teams and justify marketing strategy budgets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Allocate Resources Smartly<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/social-media-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media analytics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show posting frequency varies by region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North America averages 9.5 posts\/day vs. APAC\u2019s 20\/day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government accounts in NA drive the highest inbound engagement rate (~3,158 daily).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks guide a more brilliant marketing strategy and resource allocation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benchmark Your Success<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media engagement rate benchmarks give weight to performance reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: 10K impressions is twice the benchmark of 5K.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance metrics prove ROI to stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks let brands strengthen their marketing strategy narrative.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fef3cc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\"><strong>Boost Your Efficiency<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>At this point, you might think, \u201cThis sounds great, but compiling all these social media analytics manually is a headache.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/analyze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use SocialBu for this<\/a>.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>It can automatically track engagement, impressions, follower growth, and more across all your accounts, which can improve your marketing strategy. 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Social media engagement rate benchmarks help marketers and agencies compare their results with industry averages, set realistic goals, and track progress using social media analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a step-by-step way to establish benchmarks that guide strategy:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather your historical performance metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the past 6\u201312 months of data for each platform, including followers, likes, comments, shares, and impressions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document your personal engagement benchmarks, growth rates, and reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This becomes your baseline for measuring progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 2<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare with industry averages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/instagram-engagement-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published benchmark reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from reputable platforms to see how your sector performs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, higher education accounts average around 2.99% Instagram engagement, while nonprofits reach 1.04%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These social media engagement rate benchmarks provide realistic target reference points.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 3<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust for your specific circumstances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that engagement benchmarks vary across industries, campaigns, and regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if HubSpot reports that 93% of marketers plan to increase social activity in 2025, your benchmarks should reflect that momentum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal trends matter too. For example, retail brands often see higher engagement on Instagram during holiday shopping periods, while travel and hospitality accounts peak in summer when audiences are planning vacations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set measurable, platform-specific goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translate industry averages into achievable targets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Instagram engagement rate is 1.5% while the industry average is 3%, aim for 2.5% in 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define goals per channel, such as \u201cIncrease TikTok engagement rate from 1.8% to 2.5%.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use social media analytics to track progress weekly and adjust your content strategy when needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 5<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and refine benchmarks regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since performance metrics evolve, your benchmarks must too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if a report says a 15% increase in Facebook reach for your sector, adjust targets accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ongoing cycle of data collection, comparison, and refinement keeps your strategy aligned with real-world trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e3ced5; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n<p><em>Plan content for every platform. <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/social-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SocialBu\u2019s all-in-one publishing calendar<\/a> lets you queue posts across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, and more from a single dashboard, saving hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: 12px; display: inline-block; background: transparent; padding: 0; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Visit SocialBu\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; height: 16px; width: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; background: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/images\/redesign\/logo.svg\" alt=\"SocialBu\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Are Social Media Benchmarks by Industry?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The numbers below are from Q4 2024, published on January 31, 2025, and come from the definitive Hootsuite social media benchmarks. These are the go-to social media benchmarks that many marketers and businesses use.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ER = engagement rate by reach unless otherwise noted.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For industries that Hootsuite doesn\u2019t cover in detail (like Higher Education), we also looked at Rival IQ\u2019s 2025 industry report. This gives extra context on engagement rate benchmarks and standout trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.facebook.com\/docs\/instagram-platform\/api-reference\/instagram-user\/insights\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since April 21, 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Instagram has changed how it tracks performance. It has replaced \u201cimpressions\u201d with \u201cviews.\u201d If your reports still show social media impressions, make sure to adjust or note this difference before comparing with any social media impressions benchmark.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Social Media Benchmarks Comparison Table<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reels<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X (Twitter)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agencies\/Marketing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media and Entertainment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dining\/Hospitality\/Tourism<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.9%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government\/Public Sector<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare\/Pharma\/Biotech<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.9%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Estate\/Legal\/Professional<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.9%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer Goods and Retail<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.9%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction\/Mining\/Manufacturing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.9%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilities and Energy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit\/NGO<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.3%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.0%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.7%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering about HubSpot social media benchmarks specifically, HubSpot\u2019s 2025 marketing surveys indicate that almost everyone is doubling down on social.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/hubspot-blog-social-media-marketing-report\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93% of marketers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan to maintain or increase social media spend. That includes engagement and reach targets, which are generally rising. So whether you\u2019re B2B or B2C, expect benchmarks to creep upward and plan accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #defad4; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\"><strong>Meet your audience anytime<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/respond\">SocialBu\u2019s unified inbox<\/a> lets you engage promptly across platforms so you don\u2019t lose engagement with slow replies.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Respond to all comments, messages, and reviews from one place with SocialBu, and you can keep these engagement metrics healthy.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><a style=\"position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: 12px; display: inline-block; background: transparent; padding: 0; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Visit SocialBu\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; height: 16px; width: auto; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; background: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/images\/redesign\/logo.svg\" alt=\"SocialBu\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How to Turn Benchmarks Into Action With Socialbu<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benchmarks tell you the score. An innovative platform helps you change it. Here\u2019s how SocialBu connects benchmark data to your daily workflow, helping you move from just tracking numbers to actively improving them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>See Your Performance in One Place<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of juggling spreadsheets, you can see all your key metrics like engagement, reach, and follower growth in a single dashboard with an analytics feature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows you to instantly compare your performance against your target social media benchmarks and spot trends without manual data entry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Track Your Competitors<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/best-social-media-analytics-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monitor competitor accounts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (using their publicly available data) to see how your performance stacks up in real-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This turns abstract social media benchmarks by industry 2025 into a live view of what\u2019s working for others in your space, whether you&#8217;re tracking higher education social media benchmarks or those for nonprofits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Schedule Your Strategy into Reality<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how to set social media benchmarks and follow through.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your analysis shows that carousels are outperforming single images, you can use the content calendar to schedule more of them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/bulk-schedule-social-media-posts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bulk scheduling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/repurposing-social-media-posts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post repurposing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you hit your ideal posting frequency consistently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Manage Engagement from a Single Inbox<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to your community is key to healthy engagement rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unified inbox brings all your comments and messages together, making it easier to ensure no interaction is missed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster, more consistent replies can help support and grow your engagement over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Get Data-Informed Suggestions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SocialBu\u2019s AI-powered tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get suggestions for new content ideas and optimal posting times based on your account\u2019s past performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can test these recommendations to see if they help improve your social media impressions benchmark for key campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, benchmarks provide the &#8220;what.&#8221; A platform like SocialBu offers the &#8220;how.&#8221; It closes the loop between seeing the data and acting on it, helping you move from simply tracking social media benchmarks to building a strategy to outperform them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Final Verdict on Benchmarks<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the simple secret to making your social media metrics work for you: measuring accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you measure your engagement the same way every time, your trend lines will finally show something you want to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key takeaway is that consistent calculations are what turn social media benchmarks from confusing data points into a clear roadmap for growth. A stable formula gives you a stable foundation to build on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your measurement is precise, your strategy becomes clear. You can confidently double down on what\u2019s working and move on from what isn\u2019t, turning insights directly into smarter content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Next Steps:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lock Your Formula:<\/strong> Pick one for each use case (reach, impressions, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Know Your Baseline:<\/strong> Start with your 90-day average.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Compare to Your Peers:<\/strong> Use current, industry-specific data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Automate the Work:<\/strong> Let a tool handle the calculations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to see your progress? SocialBu makes consistent measurement effortless. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/auth\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your free trial now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and connect your accounts to turn benchmarks into real, measurable growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the 70\/20\/10 rule in social media?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A content strategy split where 70% of posts are proven content to build the brand, 20% are curated from others, and 10% are experimental or promotional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is the 5 5 5 rule on social media?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A daily engagement tactic: follow five, unfollow five, and engage (tweet or similar) five times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is a good CTR for social media?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A substantial CTR for social ads is generally considered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rosssimmonds.com\/blog\/social-media-metrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">above 5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though benchmarks vary by platform and industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is the 50 30 20 rule for social media?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A content mix: 50% value-driven posts (educate\/entertain), 30% curated content, 20% promotional content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is the 4-1-1 rule in social media?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every six posts: 4 share others\u2019 content, one is original\/educational, and one is promotional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is the 33 33 33 rule in social media?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategy balance: split content equally among promotional, interactive, and shared content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What are the four V\u2019s of social media (or big data)?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Veracity\u2014the key characteristics defining big data in social media analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What are the 5 C\u2019s of social media?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A foundational social media strategy framework: Content, Community, Conversation, Collaboration, and Conversion.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media benchmarks are the most confusing part of marketing. Most reports are a mess because they compare different kinds of numbers. Like your engagement based on &#8216;reach&#8217; against a competitor&#8217;s based on &#8216;followers&#8217;. This leads to bad choices. This guide fixes that problem. 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