Sidharth Bhatia
Founder Editor, The Wire, Podcast, The Wire Talks, Author(India Psychedelic, Cinema Modern). Politics. culture and beloved Bombay. Troll & abuse intolerant.
99,373
Followers
1,068
Following
48,283
Tweets
230.5
Avg Engagement
430
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @bombaywallah'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:2009-09-18
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,243
- Avg Likes per Tweet:22.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:208.1
- Followers Analyzed:10,999
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,243 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests a loyal and active following that values his perspectives and analyses.
22.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
208.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
72,892
Total Likes
674,771
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
55
75th Percentile
30,593
Top Tweet
2.32
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
10.2%
Original
33.4%
Replies
48.4%
Retweets
8.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.7%
With Media
57.7%
With Links
10.6%
With #Tags
86.6%
With @Mentions
3.0%
With Emojis
164
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
3.27
Reply/Original Ratio
0.17
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
74.1%
Weekday Posts
25.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,243 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 1,568 retweets (48% 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 3,243 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 10,999 followersHis audience primarily consists of politically aware individuals, journalists, and culture enthusiasts interested in India's socio-political landscape. The content appeals to those seeking critical analysis and commentary on contemporary issues.
Average
Audience Quality
29.1%
Suspicion Index
29.6%
Low-Quality %
36
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
39.7%
Empty Bio
28.4%
<10 Tweets
19.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
64.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
87.6%
No URL
19.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
17,058,649
Total Potential Reach
36
Median Follower Reach
164
75th Percentile Reach
7.1%
>1K followers
1.4%
>10K followers
0.5%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
51.8%
Creators
5,692 accounts
19.9%
Consumers
2,185 accounts
28.4%
Dormant
3,122 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):
95
Verified Followers
0.86% of total
953
Protected Accounts
8.66% of total
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ShirishKunder | 1,413,388 | Filmmaker | Filmmaking, Writing, Directing |
| @sharmilafaruqi | 1,344,157 | Politician | Politics, Member Sindh Assembly, Columnist |
| @srinivasiyc | 796,347 | Politician | Politics, Youth, Volunteerism |
| @SupriyaShrinate | 645,097 | Politician | Politics, Journalism, Coordination |
| @manojkjhadu | 538,988 | Professor | Subaltern Politics, Books, Riots |
| @ManishTewari | 491,363 | Politician | Politics, Government, Communication |
| @harishrawatcmuk | 382,032 | Politician | Politics, Uttarakhand, Punjab |
| @Hindi_panktiyan | 372,844 | Poet | Hindi poetry, Hindi literature, Writing |
| @SSanaSafi | 320,234 | - | - |
| @srivatsayb | 295,982 | Politician | Politics, Patriot, Progressive |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,631
Followers With Bio
4,368
Followers Without Bio
60.29%
% With Bio
39.71%
% 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 3,243 analyzed107,898
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
107,898
Total Retweets
21,580
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @FridaGhitis: Iranian women — no Hijab — sing the Farsi version of Bella Ciao, the anti-fascist anthem of the Italian resistance during WW II https://t.co/FZXfszMRf1
RT @AmirAminiMD: Karl Marx was a German philosopher and economist. If you’re looking for a dangerous Russian-born philosopher who inspired oligarchies around the world, that’d be Ayn Rand. https://t.co/PxAv2rE9pm
RT @ZelenskyyUa: Spoke with 🇮🇳 Prime Minister @narendramodi. Informed of the course of 🇺🇦 repulsing 🇷🇺 aggression. More than 100,000 invaders are on our land. They insidiously fire on residential buildings. Urged 🇮🇳 to give us political support in🇺🇳 Security Council. Stop the agg
RT @varungandhi80: कभी महात्मा गांधी जी के त्याग और तपस्या का अपमान, कभी उनके हत्यारे का सम्मान, और अब शहीद मंगल पाण्डेय से लेकर रानी लक्ष्मीबाई, भगत सिंह, चंद्रशेखर आज़ाद, नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस और लाखों स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों की कुर्बानियों का तिरस्कार। इस सोच को मैं पागलपन कहू
RT @free_thinker: After the medical examination, Zubair is being taken to an undisclosed location. Neither Zubair’s lawyers or I are being told where. We are in the police van with him. No police person is wearing any name tag.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He often uses personal anecdotes and real-world examples to highlight political and social issues. His tweets frequently reference current events and public figures, indicating a focus on real-time commentary. He blends journalism with cultural critique, offering a unique perspective on India's political and social dynamics.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 99,373
- + 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 @bombaywallah reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 99,373 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 230.5 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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