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231,924
Followers
4,071
Following
31,337
Tweets
48.1
Avg Engagement
3,845
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @ALALibrary's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-02-24
- Verification:No
- Location:Chicago, IL
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,238
- Avg Likes per Tweet:21.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:26.7
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,238 tweetsThe account has a moderate engagement rate with an average of 1,056 likes and 372 retweets per tweet. The content often sparks discussions around censorship and library rights.
21.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
26.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
69,434
Total Likes
86,407
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
7
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
34
75th Percentile
13,883
Top Tweet
0.21
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
52.4%
Original
12.9%
Replies
24.6%
Retweets
10.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
62.6%
With Links
65.7%
With #Tags
58.6%
With @Mentions
8.8%
With Emojis
197
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.25
Reply/Original Ratio
0.41
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
77.9%
Weekday Posts
22.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,238 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 797 retweets (25% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,238 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes library professionals, educators, and book lovers. It also reaches out to the general public interested in library services and advocacy.
Average
Audience Quality
24.3%
Suspicion Index
25.2%
Low-Quality %
31
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
27.5%
Empty Bio
32.8%
<10 Tweets
14.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
48.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
77.6%
No URL
22.9%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
62,752,526
Total Potential Reach
31
Median Follower Reach
204
75th Percentile Reach
8.7%
>1K followers
1.1%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
47.3%
Creators
23,672 accounts
19.9%
Consumers
9,929 accounts
32.8%
Dormant
16,399 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
413
Verified Followers
0.41% of total
9,513
Protected Accounts
9.42% of total
7 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,100,289 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @jaketapper | 3,162,708 | Journalist | News, Politics, Journalism |
| @DanRather | 2,700,989 | Journalist | Journalism, storytelling, reading |
| @nypl | 2,468,536 | Library | education, knowledge, community |
| @zlj517 | 1,985,326 | Spokesman | Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Communication |
| @SebGorka | 1,340,409 | Political Commentator | Politics, National Security, Media |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,246 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @penguinrandom | 1,270,972 | Publisher | books, reading, publishing |
| @AyannaPressley | 1,050,265 | Politician | politics, activism, representation |
| @AlecBaldwin | 1,006,970 | Philanthropist | arts, artists, support |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
71,824
Followers With Bio
29,171
Followers Without Bio
71.12%
% With Bio
28.88%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,238 analyzed40,358
Combined Engagement
2,407
Total Likes
37,951
Total Retweets
8,072
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @AOC: Shout out to libraries and library workers. We love and appreciate you 📚 that’s all
RT @BarackObama: Today, books that shaped my life—and many others—are being challenged in schools, bookstores, and libraries by people who…
RT @angiecthomas: It's emotionally taxing to have my book(s) banned. But not because they're my books, but because all I can think about is…
RT @BarackObama: This year, I’m celebrating Banned Books Week and the freedom to read with people across the country. I wrote out a few of…
"Librarians are not trying to force your children to read material you don’t want them to read. They are fulfilling their role as information professionals tasked with upholding the constitutional promise of access to information for all." https://t.co/Oc6K4phvxW
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently addresses issues of book censorship and defends the right to read, reflecting strong public interest in these topics. It leverages notable figures like Dolly Parton to highlight the importance of libraries and reading. The use of hashtags like #FReadom indicates a focus on advocacy and community engagement.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 231,924
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @ALALibrary reveals an growing Twitter presence with 231,924 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 48.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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