Alton Brown
Thyme Lord
4,346,151
Followers
1,326
Following
31,968
Tweets
229.7
Avg Engagement
8,377
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @altonbrown'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2011-05-06
- Verification:No
- Location:Everywhere
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,239
- Avg Likes per Tweet:220.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:9.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,239 tweetsAlton Brown's tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. His content often encourages participation and shares useful information.
220.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
9.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
713,124
Total Likes
30,877
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
6
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
77
75th Percentile
57,695
Top Tweet
0.05
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
18.5%
Original
76.8%
Replies
0.4%
Retweets
4.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.8%
With Media
17.6%
With Links
12.8%
With #Tags
81.8%
With @Mentions
0.0%
With Emojis
66
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
4.15
Reply/Original Ratio
9.79
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
83.4%
Weekday Posts
16.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,239 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 14 retweets (0% 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 3,239 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 followersHis audience primarily consists of food enthusiasts, home cooks, and culinary students interested in learning new techniques and recipes. They also engage with his personal reflections and humor.
Average
Audience Quality
34.0%
Suspicion Index
52.2%
Low-Quality %
7
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
63.2%
Empty Bio
50.3%
<10 Tweets
5.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
65.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.4%
No URL
41.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
18,679,279
Total Potential Reach
7
Median Follower Reach
53
75th Percentile Reach
2.9%
>1K followers
0.3%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
33.3%
Creators
16,664 accounts
16.4%
Consumers
8,202 accounts
50.3%
Dormant
25,134 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):
741
Verified Followers
0.73% of total
7,932
Protected Accounts
7.85% of total
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @netflix | 21,710,898 | Entertainment | Cardi B, Netflix, Petition |
| @JohnCena | 14,106,252 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @ananavarro | 2,007,639 | Political Commentator | Politics, Media, Identity |
| @ToysRUs | 1,857,755 | Retail | toys, fun, play |
| @TerribleMaps | 1,807,745 | Cartographer | Maps, Humour, Business |
| @GeorgiaFootball | 1,107,148 | Football Team | Football, Georgia, Commitment |
| @colbertlateshow | 1,078,941 | TV Host | TV, Comedy, Late Night |
| @JennaEllisEsq | 972,182 | - | - |
| @Mythical | 921,199 | Entertainers | comedy, entertainment, food |
| @AEW | 914,582 | Wrestling | Wrestling, TNT, YouTube |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
41,442
Followers With Bio
59,544
Followers Without Bio
41.04%
% With Bio
58.96%
% 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 3,239 analyzed111,905
Combined Engagement
106,578
Total Likes
5,327
Total Retweets
22,381
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Could someone help me with a culinary question: what is “leftover bacon”?
Guys, do you need another video about cleaning cast iron pans? Because, there sure is a lot of bad info out there.
60…how the heck did that happen? Thanks to all of you for the good wishes. https://t.co/wGoBrdnvCu
Met up with my pal @luckyyates to celebrate #NationalScissoringDay #EvryoneLovesTheAcclaimed @PlatinumMax @AEW https://t.co/g9stt4qzzK
@HTHRFLWRS I’m not sure this is my actual fault.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently addresses common cooking questions and clarifies misconceptions. He engages with his audience by asking for help and sharing personal experiences. He uses Twitter as a platform to promote his work and connect with fans.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 4,346,151
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @altonbrown reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 4,346,151 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 229.7 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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