Brian Dunning
Born at 320ppm. Director https://www.briandunning.com/ufo/, host https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skeptoid/id203844864, author https://www.amazon.com/Conspiracies-Declassified-Skeptoid-Behind-Theories/dp/1507206992?crid=2CF9GFLAGRJZA&keywords=conspiracies+declassified&qid=1697037361&sprefix=conspiracies+declassified,aps,137&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=briandunning-20&linkId=c7471c539d559b01a3a9ef9b05d3a70a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
83,167
Followers
480
Following
40,005
Tweets
63.6
Avg Engagement
1,221
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BrianDunning'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:2008-05-26
- Verification:No
- Location:Bend, OR
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,244
- Avg Likes per Tweet:9.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:54.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,999
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,244 tweetsBrian Dunning's tweets typically receive an average of 359 likes and 51 retweets, indicating a moderate level of engagement. His content resonates with followers who value factual information and rational discourse.
9.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
54.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
29,329
Total Likes
177,031
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
3
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
10
75th Percentile
46,000
Top Tweet
0.76
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
39.3%
Original
49.3%
Replies
3.6%
Retweets
7.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.8%
With Media
48.8%
With Links
8.3%
With #Tags
59.9%
With @Mentions
4.8%
With Emojis
128
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.25
Reply/Original Ratio
2.16
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
75.9%
Weekday Posts
24.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,244 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 117 retweets (4% 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 3,244 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 individuals interested in science, skepticism, and critical thinking. They are likely to be engaged in discussions about media, truth, and societal issues.
Average
Audience Quality
22.1%
Suspicion Index
23.9%
Low-Quality %
130
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
39.4%
Empty Bio
15.8%
<10 Tweets
24.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
37.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.7%
No URL
8.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
8,097,264
Total Potential Reach
130
Median Follower Reach
381
75th Percentile Reach
8.6%
>1K followers
0.6%
>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).
59.8%
Creators
6,582 accounts
24.4%
Consumers
2,683 accounts
15.8%
Dormant
1,734 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):
72
Verified Followers
0.65% of total
885
Protected Accounts
8.05% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @LeBronJames | 970,192 | - | - |
| @IamMzilikazi | 551,101 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @fakehistoryhunt | 238,490 | Historian | History, Correcting, Amazing |
| @corinnamilborn | 161,182 | Journalistin | Autorin, Journalistin, Moderatorin |
| @TomekHajto7 | 127,599 | Footballer | Football, Schalke 04, Derby |
| @xi3216843853 | 127,242 | Flight Attendant | aviation, thrill-seeking, exclusive benefits |
| @xtramy_ | 125,237 | Video streaming | Entertainment, Streaming, Malaysia |
| @TheReelRandom | 123,598 | Political commentator | Politics, Humor, Anti-Trump |
| @BirchPlace | 106,579 | - | - |
| @GoodpodsHQ | 95,902 | Podcast App | Podcasts, Friends, Influencers |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,664
Followers With Bio
4,335
Followers Without Bio
60.59%
% With Bio
39.41%
% 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 3,244 analyzed144,813
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
144,813
Total Retweets
28,963
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @Tunde_OD: It is possible to do great things from a small place❤️ https://t.co/jiUoM9z1od
RT @KaivanShroff: WATCH: Ralph Yarl’s high school classmates walk out in support of him, demanding justice on his behalf. https://t.co/VXzvpmXQ9i
Key Insights & Takeaways
He emphasizes the importance of reaching out to others in a divided world He critiques the profitability of misinformation over factual content He promotes engagement with diverse perspectives to foster understanding
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 83,167
- + 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 @BrianDunning reveals an growing Twitter presence with 83,167 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 63.6 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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