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Where are bookfluencers most active?

Platform-by-platform breakdown of bookfluencer activity, engagement, and growth. TikTok vs Instagram vs YouTube — the numbers.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

3
Platforms
1,522
Creators
1M+
Posts
#1
TikTok TT
477
Creators
~1,360
Posts/week
3.3%
Engagement
11.8B
Total views
Share of content
32%
↑ 12% 3mo growth
#2
Instagram IG
1,291
Creators
~1,390
Posts/week
6.2%
Engagement
2.0B
Total views
Share of content
24%
↑ 7% 3mo growth
#3
YouTube YT
266
Creators
~1,970
Posts/week
2.3%
Engagement
15.7B
Total views
Share of content
44%
↑ 8% 3mo growth

Platform comparison

Engagement rate
TikTok
3.3%
Instagram
6.2%
YouTube
2.3%
Share of content (posts)
YouTube
44%
TikTok
32%
Instagram
24%
Growth (3 months)
TikTok
+12%
YouTube
+8%
Instagram
+7%

Data: May 12, 2026 · 1,522 creators tracked

Genre × Platform performance

Which genres perform best on which platform — based on engagement rate.

Genre TikTok Instagram YouTube Best fit
Romance 38% 29% 33% TikTok
Teen & Young Adult 21% 24% 55% YouTube
Literature & Fiction 32% 25% 43% YouTube

Share of mentions by platform per genre. Highlighted cells = dominant platform. Data: May 2026

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