Barstool Iowa
Direct affiliate of @BarstoolSports | Not affiliated with U of Iowa | Instagram : @barstooluiowa | TikTok: uiowabarstool
76,505
Followers
888
Following
8,728
Tweets
417.1
Avg Engagement
216
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BarstoolUIowa'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:Iowa City
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,203
- Avg Likes per Tweet:380.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:36.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,203 tweetsThe account averages 12,565 likes and 1,056 retweets per tweet, showing strong engagement with its content. The high engagement rate indicates that the audience enjoys the type of content being posted.
380.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
36.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,218,818
Total Likes
117,178
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
149
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
455
75th Percentile
26,553
Top Tweet
5.45
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
55.4%
Original
16.5%
Replies
11.1%
Retweets
17.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
50.6%
With Links
7.6%
With #Tags
32.2%
With @Mentions
10.8%
With Emojis
72
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.3
Reply/Original Ratio
1.54
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
59.0%
Weekday Posts
41.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,203 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 354 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 3,203 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 is likely sports enthusiasts and fans of humor-driven content, with a particular interest in college sports and entertainment. The account's focus on Barstool Sports suggests a niche audience familiar with the brand's style.
Average
Audience Quality
27.3%
Suspicion Index
42.3%
Low-Quality %
21
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
54.6%
Empty Bio
41.2%
<10 Tweets
7.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
44.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
91.1%
No URL
30.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
16,320,679
Total Potential Reach
21
Median Follower Reach
96
75th Percentile Reach
2.1%
>1K followers
0.2%
>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).
33.6%
Creators
3,364 accounts
25.2%
Consumers
2,518 accounts
41.2%
Dormant
4,118 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):
90
Verified Followers
0.9% of total
972
Protected Accounts
9.72% 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 | 14,093,905 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @travisa850 | 131,625 | Cannabis Advocate | Cannabis, GreenLove, Travel |
| @SergeantAqGo | 131,212 | Military Veteran | Iraq war, pro-police, veteran |
| @DavidCastain | 105,751 | Academic | Forbes, Ph.D. Candidate, Kappa Alpha Psi |
| @itshaitianfresh | 95,101 | Musician | music, entrepreneurship, acting |
| @broadwatermgmt | 74,484 | Entrepreneur | entrepreneurship, creativity, start-up |
| @DavidLesch | 73,207 | Attorney | Law, TV, NYC |
| @uguisujyo_KCCo | 60,996 | Voice Actress | MC, Voice Professional, Talk Magic |
| @Rosy7kmlpd | 50,782 | Influencer | Snakes, Nature, Adventure |
| @ZachWahls | 50,584 | Politician | politics, small business, environment |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,539
Followers With Bio
5,461
Followers Without Bio
45.39%
% With Bio
54.61%
% 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 3,203 analyzed97,315
Combined Engagement
90,761
Total Likes
6,554
Total Retweets
19,463
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Imagine doing this for 20+ seconds and no response from Caitlin 😭😭 Caitlin lives rent free in her head https://t.co/sp9SR2FpMv
Caitlin Clark: 30 points Angel Reese: 15 points https://t.co/8Vh9ld3sbE
Just absurd https://t.co/U40gdFdBmP
No T here. Lmao. Gotta be kidding me https://t.co/7QnsJ76Me7
That might be one of the worst fucking technicals in history. Kim Mulkey has been the most inappropriate, disrespectful coaches to ever step foot on a court, and no T whatsoever. Caitlin Clark simply throws the ball behind her back and it’s jail. Fucked up.
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account often uses humor and exaggeration to engage its audience, which aligns with the brand's tone. It frequently references specific athletes and events, suggesting a focus on real-time sports commentary. The use of links in tweets indicates a strategy to drive traffic to other platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 76,505
- + 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 @BarstoolUIowa reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 76,505 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 417.1 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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