# Average likes on Instagram

Calculate average likes on Instagram from recent public posts, see average comments and compare engagement with a size benchmark. Try your username.

Instagram accounts under 10,000 followers typically have a median engagement rate of 2.6%, compared with 1.2% for accounts from 10,000 to 50,000. Average likes on Instagram is your total likes divided by posts; this calculator shows that average alongside comments and your follower-based engagement rate.

Enter a public username to see average likes and comments from recent posts. Use the size comparison to put those numbers in context, rather than judging the account by its strongest post.

## How to use it

1. Enter the public Instagram username you want to check.
2. The calculator checks likes and comments across up to 24 recent posts.
3. Review average likes, average comments, and engagement against your account's size benchmark.

### How to work out average likes on Instagram?

Add the likes on your chosen posts, then divide by the number of posts. Use the same selection when calculating average comments. For a useful comparison, record which posts you included and whether you calculated across all formats or separated photos and Reels.

### What is a normal like rate on Instagram?

A useful like rate is average likes per post divided by followers, multiplied by 100. Compare accounts with similar follower counts, and include average comments when using the engagement medians in the table above. This calculator shows likes and comments separately before combining them into follower-based engagement.

### Is 1% engagement good?

A 1% likes-plus-comments engagement rate is above the median for Instagram accounts with 500,000 followers or more, but below the median for smaller accounts. The medians are 0.7% from 500,000 to 1 million and 0.6% at 1 million or more. Choose the band matching your follower count.

### Why is the average lower than my best post?

The average includes every post in the selection, not just the strongest one. A standout post can also raise the average above what many individual posts receive. Check the spread of likes across posts before describing that average as your typical result.

### Are saves and shares included?

No, this calculator uses likes and comments only. It displays their averages separately and combines them to calculate engagement relative to followers. Saves, shares, reach, and impressions are not included. When comparing results elsewhere, check that the calculation uses the same interactions and denominator.

### Does it need my password?

No, you enter only the public Instagram username, without logging in. Ganicly checks the public profile and recent posts without entering the account. Nothing runs inside your Instagram account, and you do not need to give Ganicly account access.

### Can I track average likes over time?

No, the free calculator gives one result and keeps no visitor history. Results for the same username are reused for up to 6 hours, including when you run the free scan. Save the date and figures yourself if you want to compare separate checks.