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222,735
Followers
5,694
Following
18,697
Tweets
46.8
Avg Engagement
2,264
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @AP_Travel'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:2010-04-29
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,166
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:45.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,166 tweetsThe account maintains moderate engagement with an average of 130 likes and 59 retweets per tweet. Its content often includes multimedia elements like videos and links to podcasts, which likely contribute to its engagement levels.
1.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
45.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
4,599
Total Likes
143,705
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
21
Median Retweets
50
75th Percentile
4,204
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
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
33.5%
Original
1.5%
Replies
64.9%
Retweets
0.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
4.3%
With Media
41.0%
With Links
8.3%
With #Tags
81.7%
With @Mentions
0.1%
With Emojis
137
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.05
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
68.3%
Weekday Posts
31.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,166 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 2,054 retweets (65% 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 3,166 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 audience includes travel enthusiasts, journalists, and individuals interested in global destinations and cultural landmarks. It also attracts those looking for news updates and multimedia content.
Average
Audience Quality
30.3%
Suspicion Index
36.8%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
44.1%
Empty Bio
43.1%
<10 Tweets
10.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
61.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
79.9%
No URL
29.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
52,466,689
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
67
75th Percentile Reach
4.9%
>1K followers
0.7%
>10K followers
0.2%
>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).
31.4%
Creators
15,694 accounts
25.5%
Consumers
12,759 accounts
43.1%
Dormant
21,547 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):
197
Verified Followers
0.2% of total
7,615
Protected Accounts
7.54% 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 | 14,100,226 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @altonbrown | 4,394,173 | Chef | Cooking, Science, Humor |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,034,332 | - | - |
| @MAS | 1,739,053 | Airline | Travel, Aviation, Hospitality |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,239 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @HelloVacay | 1,235,927 | - | - |
| @nytimestravel | 1,194,813 | Journalist | Travel, Exploration, Adventure |
| @funder | 1,106,842 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Music |
| @BankofAmerica | 938,773 | Banking | finance, connectivity, customer service |
| @EdKrassen | 925,711 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Author |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
45,605
Followers With Bio
55,390
Followers Without Bio
45.16%
% With Bio
54.84%
% 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 3,166 analyzed15,174
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
15,174
Total Retweets
3,035
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently covers significant travel-related news and events, such as bans on smoking in public beaches and UNESCO designations. It uses multimedia content like videos and images to enhance storytelling and engagement. The inclusion of podcast links suggests an effort to diversify content formats and reach a broader audience.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 222,735
- + 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 @AP_Travel reveals an growing Twitter presence with 222,735 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 46.8 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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