Top 20 American Chess Influencers on Instagram (Jul 2026)

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We found 22 chess Influencers in United States
These influencers mention 'chess' in their Instagram bio and have audiences primarily in United States. Here are the top 20. To run a custom search, check out Modash's influencer discovery features (free to try).
07/11/2026
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1. Jules

United States

Chess Player- Top 100 Women in US Business: julesgambit@gmail.com NYC Chess Improvement Study Group (beginner friendly) ⬇️

@julesgambit
@Julesgambit
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Followers
130.2k
Fake followers
15.07%
Engagement rate
21.04%
Average Reel plays
161.8k
Audience gender
female
54.55%
male
45.45%
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Audience location by country
United States
70.96%
Italy
19.12%
France
0.98%
India
0.74%
Mexico
0.74%
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2. Jay Joseph

United States

I make music and play online chess occasionally

@jay_t_joseph
@jayjoseph3047
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Followers
90k
Fake followers
17.68%
Engagement rate
2.25%
Average Reel plays
17.4k
Audience gender
female
71.38%
male
28.62%
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Audience location by country
United States
58.38%
Mexico
5.15%
United Kingdom
4.37%
Argentina
3.09%
Russia
2.77%
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3. Anthony Walker Jr.

United States

“More Than An Athlete” (Daily Growth) 🙏🏾 ➕Energy➕ Chess Not Checkers 🤫 1% Franchise Owner 🔥🔥🔥@hotworxnorthmiamibeach 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@awalk
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Followers
51.2k
Fake followers
22.28%
Engagement rate
7.95%
Average Reel plays
145.2k
Audience gender
female
23.68%
male
76.32%
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Audience location by country
United States
92.08%
Mexico
1.78%
Canada
0.87%
Brazil
0.62%
United Kingdom
0.6%
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4. Catherine Martinez

United States

🎬RealityTV🌟Kings Court @bravotv & @peacock 🎭 Actress 🎥 Exec Prod 💼 SVP - Cybersecurity 👑 President, Detroit City Chess Club (23y) Cat.is.magical

@catherinejm
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Followers
25.3k
Fake followers
24.27%
Engagement rate
2.75%
Average Reel plays
3.3k
Audience gender
female
34.48%
male
65.52%
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Audience location by country
United States
91.95%
United Kingdom
0.71%
Canada
0.65%
Nigeria
0.55%
Mexico
0.37%
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5. Cola Boyy

United States

Final album Quit to Play Chess available Management: jacknsills@gmail.com Account managed by family and label

@colaboyy
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Followers
17.6k
Fake followers
19.57%
Engagement rate
8.27%
Average Reel plays
38.7k
Audience gender
female
36.13%
male
63.87%
Top performing Reels
  1. Our deepest thanks and appreciation go out to all the fans, friends and fellow artists of Cola Boyy!! While learning to live with his loss constantly, everything you all have done to support his music, and honor his spirit, keeps us healing in ways we could have never dreamed of. From the familyy, we thank you!! If you missed the release of Quit to Play Chess, you can order through the link in the bio. Also, check out some other cool stuff at recordmakers.com @recordmakers!! What's your favorite track on the album? 👀
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  2. Well i ended up in the hospital and wont be making it to perform at @vivamusicfest this Sunday!😢I was having really bad respiratory problems this past two months and almost ended up being sent to the ICU a day ago(luckily we avoided it). Im getting better as u can see from my fresh face and i should be home soon. much love to my family and friends amd everyone whos been sending their love and support so far. ❤️🥤I recommend yall still hit @vivamusicfest this weekend so many dope bands and just a really cool fest that has supported wat i do for many years!
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  3. We are happy to share with you Cola Boyy's new single "Babylon" with a video directed by Joey Frank. Matthew had reached out to Joey after seeing the video he had directed for MGMT. Says Joey's production: "The video debuts a year after Cola Boyy’s tragic and sudden passing. The dance and location and props and actress are pieced together from text thread about the video between director Joey Frank and Cola weeks and even days before the surprise of his death. We filmed the video in Oxnard as a thank you to Cola Boyy on the day that would have been his 35th birthday." His final studio album "Quit to Play Chess" will be out May 23 and is available for pre-order Follow @recordmakers for more updates about the release
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Audience location by country
United States
65.83%
France
8.79%
United Kingdom
5.85%
Mexico
2.08%
Canada
1.51%
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6. Anton Lekocevic

ɢᴇɴɪᴜꜱ ʙʀᴀɴᴅ || ᴄᴀʟɪꜰᴏʀɴᴀ [ɴʏꜱᴇ: ɢɴꜱ]

@shmanton_
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Followers
11.7k
Fake followers
19.26%
Engagement rate
6.27%
Average Reel plays
10.4k
Audience gender
female
41.22%
male
58.78%
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Audience location by country
United States
75.1%
United Kingdom
2.32%
Germany
1.93%
Italy
1.93%
Spain
1.35%
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7. hATeD!

United States

Chess ♟️ Not Checkers 4-0 Sweeps Clean Up Crew Fos🌪️

@bookdasavage
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Followers
11.6k
Fake followers
16.19%
Engagement rate
7.51%
Average Reel plays
34.8k
Audience gender
female
29.11%
male
70.89%
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Audience location by country
United States
93.48%
United Kingdom
0.66%
India
0.57%
Ghana
0.35%
Nigeria
0.35%
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8. Chadwick Tromp

United States

Aruba | Coffee | Chess

@trompicalstorm
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Followers
10.9k
Fake followers
22.02%
Engagement rate
5.21%
Average Reel plays
12.6k
Audience gender
female
22.05%
male
77.95%
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Audience location by country
United States
58.71%
The Netherlands
29.22%
Dominican Republic
1.27%
Canada
0.87%
Mexico
0.8%
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9. James Howell

United States

CrossFit CRASH @_wpth_ Programming @shutupandscribble Co-Host @therealsevanpodcast Chess Piece

@crossfitcrash
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Followers
10.4k
Fake followers
10.95%
Engagement rate
3.34%
Average Reel plays
19.6k
Audience gender
female
37.82%
male
62.18%
Top performing Reels
  1. Teaser CRASH Crucible 2025 Online Qualifier Workout 3 is…announced LIVE @thebarbellspin 7:30 EST. Check out the full demo of @richfroning on @therealsevanpodcast YouTube channel. Register to compete in the bio. _______ 📽️: @medialaunch.io
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  2. INVITATIONS - CONFIRMED The following 2025 CrossFit Games athletes have locked in their spot at the Syndicate Crown on May 29-31, 2026. Important Note:
Athletes who qualified through a previous in-person CrossFit Games Semifinal are not eligible to compete at the Syndicate Crown. Remaining athlete spots will be awarded based on CrossFit Quarterfinals performance. The race is on. Game on. _____________________________________________ Syndicate Crown | CrossFit Games® Semifinals 📍 Knoxville, TN 📅 May 29–31, 2026
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  3. The 2026 Syndicate Crown Elite Individual Men’s Roster is here! We’ve got a stacked field ready to throw down in Knoxville under the lights of the Knoxville Civic Coliseum! Get your tickets as soon as possible and show up! Trust us, it’s going to be one you don’t want to miss. Let us know who you’re stoked to see battle for the Crown in the comments below. Note: Athletes that qualify for the 2026 CrossFit Games prior to Syndicate Crown will not compete at the Main Event. 💀
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
77.76%
United Kingdom
4.47%
Canada
2.66%
Australia
2.53%
Brazil
0.98%
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10. Howard D. McMillan Middle

United States

🐾Be M-Powered~Go Panthers! 🥇National School of Excellence 🏅GOLD STEM School 🏆World Renowned Robotics 🩺Innovative Medical ♟️Miami’s Only Chess Academy

@hdmcmillanmiddle
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Followers
10.2k
Fake followers
11.59%
Engagement rate
3.16%
Average Reel plays
10.6k
Audience gender
female
72.59%
male
27.41%
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Audience location by country
United States
95.61%
Spain
0.73%
Cuba
0.73%
Brazil
0.49%
Puerto Rico
0.24%

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11. Toby Makoyawo ( T-Mako) 🇬🇧

United States

@gatorstf Content Creator: @makomotivational_

@mansamako
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Followers
9.5k
Fake followers
17.33%
Engagement rate
20.3%
Average Reel plays
17.1k
Audience gender
female
17.53%
male
82.47%
Top performing Reels
  1. Focus On What Is Important…Don’t Get Caught In The Hype.. - - - - - Follow @tmako__ For More Behind The Scenes Content🎥 Subscribe to my personal Youtube Channel. Link In Bio👆🏾 ——————————— #projectTen0 #GZ ——————————— #athletics #trackandfield #athlete #fitness #running #sports #sport #run #training #sprinter #track #sprinting #ncaa #boston #bostonuniversity #speedwork #improvement #d1athlete #track #grindmode #grind #ncaa #ncaatrackandfield
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  2. 9.90w… #sub10 #believetheimpossible #bostonuniversity #seasonopener
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  3. Perfection Takes Time… I Can Wait. Follow @tmako__ For More Behind The Scenes Content🎥 Subscribe to my personal Youtube Channel. Link In Bio👆🏾 ——————————— #projectTen0 #GZ ——————————— #athletics #trackandfield #athlete #fitness #running #sports #sport #run #training #sprinter #track #sprinting #ncaa #boston #bostonuniversity #speedwork #improvement #d1athlete #track #grindmode #grind #ncaa #ncaatrackandfield
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
51.27%
United Kingdom
18.5%
India
3.11%
France
1.84%
Italy
1.54%
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12. Atlanta Checkmate Club

United States

📍ATL | Chess♟| Founder : @atlantacheckmateclub Team Manager : @unitedchessboxing

@sethmatic
@atlantacheckmateclub
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Followers
6.8k
Fake followers
20.03%
Engagement rate
2.06%
Average Reel plays
2.6k
Audience gender
female
56.98%
male
43.02%
Top performing Reels
  1. Today was special. The @fayewebster Chess Invitational brought the city together for the coolest tournament Atlanta has ever seen. Tyler the Creator jumped in the bracket, and the energy was unmatched. Thank you ATL for making this morning unforgettable. ♟️🖤 Can’t wait to run it back for next year @fayewebsterinvitational x @atlantacheckmateclub
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  2. Man when I was in highschool I didn’t even make the grades to get into a college like Morehouse…. Now I’m hired here to teach kids the game of chess and its many life lessons. This is so dope to me. The more chess players and critical thinkers in the world the better ♟️
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  3. Best day of my chess life so far. It was an honor to be asked to be the Tournament Director for the 1st ever HBCU Chess Classic along side @mauriceashleychess. Such an awesome day for the game of chess and the culture. Met so many awesome people from all over the country and the Mayor of Atlanta even pulled up. Thank you @tbo_chesssociety for trusting me to run the tournament. I love being apart of this game and the growth of it ♟️
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Audience location by country
United States
91.44%
United Kingdom
1.18%
Canada
0.63%
Mexico
0.57%
South Africa
0.45%
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13. Clash Peters

United States

@gsu_mbasketball Galatians 6:4 90803🌴/R.I.P CHESS🕊️/#21 NIL: clashpetersnil@gmail.com

@true.clash
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Followers
6.6k
Fake followers
24.07%
Engagement rate
13.81%
Average Reel plays
27.5k
Audience gender
female
46.62%
male
53.38%
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Audience location by country
United States
95.65%
Ghana
0.72%
Philippines
0.72%
Lithuania
0.72%
United Kingdom
0.72%
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14. MEKILÉ - Music Producer

DC

pg county, maryland producer | dj | social media strategist CHESS beatstore | mashups | remixes ⬇️ beat page: @prodbymekile

@mekiile
@mekile3757
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Followers
6.5k
Fake followers
14.87%
Engagement rate
6.36%
Average Reel plays
8.5k
Audience gender
female
58.57%
male
41.43%
Top performing Reels
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Audience location by country
United States
93.3%
United Kingdom
1.32%
South Africa
1.32%
France
0.44%
Brazil
0.44%
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15. Fifty 🦈

United States

Chess Not Checkers 💯 1800 CHI X DFW

@50shottz
@50shottz72
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Followers
6.4k
Fake followers
16.2%
Engagement rate
6.25%
Average Reel plays
12.3k
Audience gender
female
73.35%
male
26.65%
Top performing Reels
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Audience location by country
United States
96.53%
Jamaica
0.54%
Mexico
0.54%
Puerto Rico
0.42%
Dominican Republic
0.24%
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16. THA LAST DON 👑🩸🥂

United States

💰 〽️®️ IM JUST OUT HERE PLAYING CHESS NOT CHECKERS ♟️

@mack.richie
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Followers
6.3k
Fake followers
25.17%
Engagement rate
9.18%
Average Reel plays
-
Audience gender
female
62.99%
male
37.01%
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Audience location by country
United States
97.17%
Ghana
0.39%
Mexico
0.33%
Haiti
0.26%
Canada
0.26%
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17. Marissa’s⭐️Bookstagram

United States

🖊Honest Reviews 📖Obsessed with Thrillers, Lit Fic, & Memoirs 📚2026: 69/100 🎭Broadway Dresser (Chess) 🐾Mavis 🗽NYC

@backstagebookreview
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Followers
6.2k
Fake followers
6.57%
Engagement rate
2.13%
Average Reel plays
1k
Audience gender
female
88.73%
male
11.27%
Top performing Reels
  1. ⭐️Independent Bookstore Spotlight!⭐️ 📍Book People, Austin TX I visited my sister @alisonmarlborough in Austin this month and she always does a great job taking me to an independent bookstore! This was my first time (shockingly) visiting the gigantic and magical @bookpeople store. This is the largest bookstore in Texas and wow - I could had spent all day here! They have such wonderfully curated spotlights from Texas authors to spots romance, they really have it all. They have been the top Austin bookstore for over 20 years and have been around since 1970. They even have a cutie cafe with coffee, breakfast tacos etc too! Definitely check it out when visiting Austin. . . . #independentbookstore #shoplocal #backstagebookreviewsbook #bookpeople #austin
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  2. ⭐️Independent bookstore spotlight!⭐️ 📍The Fountain Bookshop, NYC I dangerously live only 13 blocks from this incredible indie bookstore! I realized I never posted about this divine spot (opened fall 2024) and that needed to be rectified. They carry every genre, have a great staff picks section, a cute kids selection, and an extensive array of adorable trinkets. They also have a full ice cream bar from scoops to egg creams to fountain sodas! The shop is dually named for the Fountain sodas it serves and the owner’s maternal grandmother Margaret Fountain Anderson. I recently went there to purchase (and immediately devour) “Heart the Lover” and had a lovely chat with a staff member about this emotionally powerful book. So lucky and thankful @fountainbookshopnyc is so close to me!// . . . #independentbookstore #thefountainbookshop #nyc #shoplocal #backstagebookreviews
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  3. 🎭 What’s Broadway Reading? 🎭 For our next feature we’re taking a peek at Marissa’s bookshelves! Marissa is a wardrobe worker (like me!) and she’s currently working hard on the recent revival of Chess! Marissa also has a bookstagram and I always love her thoughtful reviews! Be sure to check out her page for more of her recommendations. ID in alt text #whatsbroadwayreading #broadway #bookrecs • Broadway • Broadway Dresser • Backstage
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
68.97%
United Kingdom
8.14%
India
3.94%
Canada
3.91%
Australia
2.54%
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18. 米沙🪭🀄️

United States

i love 13, @bambi.miao, and chess

@misha.miao
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Followers
6k
Fake followers
16.36%
Engagement rate
12.76%
Average Reel plays
7.3k
Audience gender
female
43.53%
male
56.47%
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Audience location by country
United States
90.6%
Philippines
1.63%
Canada
0.95%
Thailand
0.68%
Australia
0.48%
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19. edgar_8sgds

United States

“ chess not checkers “ @8segundosofficial

@edgar_8sgds
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Followers
5.7k
Fake followers
10.83%
Engagement rate
14.94%
Average Reel plays
63.5k
Audience gender
female
74.99%
male
25.01%
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Audience location by country
United States
88.07%
Mexico
9.84%
Puerto Rico
0.3%
Spain
0.23%
United Arab Emirates
0.11%
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20. THE Mike Evans

United States

Man of God ✝️ Family | Gym | Chess ♟️|DIY Mechanic 🔧 | Gamer 🎮 Proverbs 3 5-6

@therealmikeevans_
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Followers
5.4k
Fake followers
12.51%
Engagement rate
9.84%
Average Reel plays
15.2k
Audience gender
female
67.43%
male
32.57%
Top performing Reels
  1. No better feeling! God I thank you. Psalm 128 Genesis 26:4-5 Zephaniah 3:17
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  2. I could hold no higher honor in this life than having you as my WIFE. #MrsEvans #EvansGang
    1 288
  3. Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Evans✨ Congrats Kay + Mike❤️🫶🏽 Venue: @theluminairevenue Florist: @brambleandbee Hair: @soluxhair_ MUA: @chrystalizedmakeup Brides dress: @weddingsbydebbie Priest: @marrymebydavid Video: @jettlifeweddings . . . . #neworleansweddingphotographer #batonrougephotographer #louisianaphotographers #louisianaweddings #Louisianaengagements #thatlacommunity #explorepage #southernnoirwedding #Houstonblackphotographer #houstonweddingphotographer #centrallouisianaphotographer #acadianaphotographers #dallasweddingphotographer #explore #louisiananweddingphototgrapher #weddingphotographer #nolaweddings #destinationphotographer #blackphotographer #visitneworleans #blackweddingphotographer #louisianaweddingphotographer #blacklouisianaphotographer #neworleansphotographer #texasweddingphotographer #blackbridalexperience #blackbridalexpo #blacktravelphotographer #nolaweddingphotographer
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
United States
97.76%
Mexico
0.27%
Jamaica
0.22%
United Kingdom
0.18%
United Arab Emirates
0.13%

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