Althia Raj

Althia Raj

@althiaraj

"It’s Political" podcast host/producer, National columnist @TorontoStar, “At Issue” panellist on @CBCTheNational. Parfois aussi: @cpac_tv @iciradiocanada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada https://t.co/rS3lHJNMiD Joined 2009-07-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

111,170

Followers

9,511

Following

62,212

Tweets

821.3

Avg Engagement

1,419

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @althiaraj'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:2009-07-27
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,224
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:57.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:763.9
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,224 tweets

Althiaraj's tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 5,466 likes and 970 retweets, indicating a strong and active audience. Their verified status also contributes to their influence and reach.

57.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

763.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

184,978

Total Likes

2,462,925

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

10

Median Retweets

116

75th Percentile

674,490

Top Tweet

7.39

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

27.3%

Original

15.3%

Replies

48.9%

Retweets

8.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

64.3%

With Links

20.5%

With #Tags

77.0%

With @Mentions

6.2%

With Emojis

176

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.56

Reply/Original Ratio

0.17

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

78.1%

Weekday Posts

21.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cdnpoli (316) #onpoli (58) #ottnews (45) #cpcldr (33) #breaking (25) #cdnecon (23) #ukraine (16) #poec (15) #cpc (15) #opinion (14)

Most Mentioned

@torontostar (564) @althiaraj (180) @tondamacc (158) @acoyne (110) @chantalhbert (103) @rosiebarton (99) @aballinga (80) @atissuecbc (57) @stephanielevitz (52) @justintrudeau (51)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,224 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 881 (27%)
Replies 493 (15%)
Retweets 1,576 (49%)
Quote Tweets 274 (8%)

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 1,576 retweets (49% 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 3,224 tweets

Engagement 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 10,000 followers

Their audience includes politically engaged Canadians, media professionals, and individuals interested in public policy and media ethics. The content appeals to those seeking in-depth analysis and commentary on national issues.

Average

Audience Quality

25.1%

Suspicion Index

32.7%

Low-Quality %

40

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

46.2%

Empty Bio

27.4%

<10 Tweets

13.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

47.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.2%

No URL

19.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

23,652,368

Total Potential Reach

40

Median Follower Reach

204

75th Percentile Reach

7.6%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

52.2%

Creators

5,221 accounts

20.3%

Consumers

2,034 accounts

27.4%

Dormant

2,745 accounts

129

Verified Followers

1.29% of total

9.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.11

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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):

Canada (318) Toronto, Ontario (292) Ottawa, Ontario (179) Toronto (155) Ontario, Canada (103) Calgary, Alberta (87) Ottawa (73) Vancouver, British Columbia (64) Montréal, Québec (60) Toronto, Canada (56)

129

Verified Followers

1.29% of total

881

Protected Accounts

8.81% of total

6 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 14,093,809 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@daddyhope 592,148 Journalist Journalism, Filmmaking, Leadership
@IamMzilikazi 550,153 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@TheDemCoalition 522,463 Political Activist #TheResistance, #ImpeachmentTaskForce, Dems
@angie_rasmussen 431,510 Virologist Virology, Virus-host interactions, Jeopardy
@garyhgoodridge 360,557 Fighter UFC, Arm Wrestling, Mental Health
@MaximeBernier 242,250 Politician Politics, Leadership, Canada
@GunnerGale 189,552 Producer Zombies, Sci-fi, Soccer
@Sid_Seixeiro 182,138 TV Host Sports, Entertainment, News
@odognine2 177,922 Hockey Analyst Hockey, Family, Analyst

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (250) canadian (241) life (198) proud (197) lover (177) politics (176) canada (169) retired (166) opinions (153) views (144)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#trudeaumustgo (19) #blm (14) #cdnpoli (13) #istandwithtrudeau (11) #standwithukraine (7) #resist (7) #onpoli (7) #nafo (7) #leafsforever (6) #ukraine (5)

5,379

Followers With Bio

4,621

Followers Without Bio

53.79%

% With Bio

46.21%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,224 analyzed

938,731

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

938,731

Total Retweets

187,746

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Canadian Politics Media Freedom Public Accountability Political Commentary Media Ethics Democratic Values
Althia Raj
@althiaraj

RT @RoyalFamily: The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. https://t.co/VfxpXro22W

2022-09-08
Retweets: 674,490 Likes: 0 Engagement: 674,490
Althia Raj
@althiaraj

RT @adamcbest: Uvalde: AR-15 Buffalo: AR-15 Boulder: AR-15 Orlando: AR-15 Parkland: AR-15 Las Vegas: AR-15 Aurora, CO: AR-15 Sandy Hook: AR-15 Waffle House: AR-15 San Bernardino: AR-15 Midland/Odessa: AR-15 Poway synagogue: AR-15 Sutherland Springs: AR-15 Tree of Life Synagogue:

2022-05-26
Retweets: 71,894 Likes: 0 Engagement: 71,894
Althia Raj
@althiaraj

RT @neal_katyal: Gonna be very weird if Supreme Court ends a constitutional right to obtain an abortion next week, saying it should be left to the States to decide, right after it just imposed a constitutional right to concealed carry of firearms, saying it cannot be left to the

2022-06-23
Retweets: 69,254 Likes: 0 Engagement: 69,254
Althia Raj
@althiaraj

RT @POTUS: Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home. https://t.co/FmHgfzrcDT

2022-12-08
Retweets: 67,033 Likes: 0 Engagement: 67,033
Althia Raj
@althiaraj

RT @kylegriffin1: Clarence Thomas writes, in a concurring opinion, that the Supreme Court should reconsider Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell — the rulings that now protect contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage.

2022-06-24
Retweets: 56,060 Likes: 0 Engagement: 56,060

Key Insights & Takeaways

Althiaraj often highlights the importance of media freedom and the risks posed by political pressure on journalists. They emphasize the role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in protecting democratic values. Their commentary frequently addresses the intersection of politics, media, and public trust.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 111,170
  • + 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 @althiaraj reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 111,170 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 821.3 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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025