Barstool KU
Affiliate of @BarstoolSports | Not Affiliated with @UnivOfKansas | Owner of the “Disrespectful Shaq Posterizer” .gif | Do it for the KUlture | IG📸 BarstoolKU
55,169
Followers
685
Following
9,221
Tweets
359.9
Avg Engagement
161
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BarstoolKU'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2014-04-01
- Verification:No
- Location:LFK
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,248
- Avg Likes per Tweet:316.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:43.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsThe account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. Its content is well-received and often shared within the community.
316.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
43.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,027,414
Total Likes
141,489
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
163
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
430
75th Percentile
17,864
Top Tweet
6.52
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Commentator
Adds perspective to others content
57.0%
Original
11.7%
Replies
11.3%
Retweets
20.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
50.0%
With Links
6.5%
With #Tags
26.9%
With @Mentions
9.4%
With Emojis
61
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.21
Reply/Original Ratio
1.78
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
59.1%
Weekday Posts
40.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,248 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 366 retweets (11% 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 3,248 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 10,000 followersThe audience primarily consists of sports fans, particularly those with a connection to Kansas and its athletic programs. They are likely interested in humor, memes, and sports-related commentary.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
30
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.4%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
18,131,322
Total Potential Reach
30
Median Follower Reach
126
75th Percentile Reach
3.0%
>1K followers
0.4%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 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):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
952
Protected Accounts
9.52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,097,108 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @NOH8Campaign | 799,363 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @hondadeal4vets | 258,350 | Car Salesperson | cars, veterans, deals |
| @schadjoe | 234,912 | Sports Journalist | Miami Dolphins, Journalist, Sports |
| @Schultz_Report | 200,379 | Sports Analyst | Sports, Analysis, Podcasts |
| @LyonOfCrypto | 137,727 | - | - |
| @itshaitianfresh | 94,886 | Musician | music, entrepreneurship, acting |
| @whatonnetflix | 86,038 | Entertainment News | TV shows, Movies, News |
| @JiNxBeatz | 64,081 | Music Producer | Music Production, Beats, Innovation |
| @basketbllnews | 51,088 | Sports Journalist | Basketball, News, Coverage |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,312
Followers With Bio
4,688
Followers Without Bio
53.12%
% With Bio
46.88%
% 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 3,248 analyzed47,695
Combined Engagement
21,554
Total Likes
26,141
Total Retweets
9,539
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @tomgrossicomedy: This is Damar Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser. As we wait for updates, just trying to do something good. https://t.co/uC6OhqWDFd
“We lost the goalpost, shit happens…” https://t.co/PIFB2G00Qk
The University of Kansas is the best team in the COUNTRY
RT @CollegeGameDay: 👀 👀 👀 GET READY, LAWRENCE!! We're coming to KU for the first time EVER 😤 A battle of the unbeatens: @TCUFootball vs. @KU_Football https://t.co/62koUvUnO3
Travis Kelce approves of Wheel pizza.@tkelce https://t.co/bQmVuV2aSD
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account uses humor and memes to engage its audience and build a sense of community. It leverages its affiliation with Barstool Sports to gain visibility and credibility. The content often includes controversial or bold statements that generate discussion and interaction.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 55,169
- + 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 @BarstoolKU reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 55,169 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 359.9 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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