Instagram Reels Performance Benchmarks for 2025: What's Changed

Jack Thornton, Platform Analyst · 10 May 2026 · Platform Insights

Instagram Reels benchmarks have shifted dramatically in 2025. Here's what engagement rates, reach, and watch time data actually look like now—and what to do about it.

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