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Avg Comments
21.0
Avg Likes
125.3
Engagement Rate
0.59%· ~146 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Economics
0.59% engagement rate
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Publishing Frequency
Weekly
Last published Mar 18, 2026
Usually publishes Sun
1.5 posts/week avg
Economics Pricing
$13.44/mo avg
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