Average Survey Response Rate in 2026: Benchmarks by Channel & Industry (What's a Good Rate?)
The average survey response rate in 2026 sits around 20-30%, but it swings wildly by channel: SMS hits 45-60%, in-app 20-30%, email 15-25%, and opt-in panels just 5-12%. Here are the benchmarks — and why chasing response rate is fixing the wrong problem.
Koji Research Team · June 28, 2026 · 10 min read