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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: April 8, 2026

3
Platforms
1,496
Creators
923K+
Posts
#1
TikTok TT
472
Creators
~1,360
Posts/week
3.3%
Engagement
10.5B
Total views
Share of content
29%
↑ 12% 3mo growth
#2
Instagram IG
1,268
Creators
~1,390
Posts/week
6.1%
Engagement
1.9B
Total views
Share of content
25%
↑ 7% 3mo growth
#3
YouTube YT
256
Creators
~1,970
Posts/week
2.2%
Engagement
15.6B
Total views
Share of content
46%
↑ 8% 3mo growth

Platform comparison

Engagement rate
TikTok
3.3%
Instagram
6.1%
YouTube
2.2%
Share of content (posts)
YouTube
46%
Instagram
25%
TikTok
29%
Growth (3 months)
TikTok
+12%
YouTube
+8%
Instagram
+7%

Data: April 8, 2026 · 1,496 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: April 2026

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