Matt Castelli

Matt Castelli

@CastelliMatt

Duty to care. Driving private innovation + public mission. Fought terrorism after 9/11 @CIA & @NSC44. Defended democracy vs MAGA in Upstate NY. Views mine.

Joined 2017-04-01 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

74,086

Followers

1,234

Following

2,636

Tweets

485.5

Avg Engagement

178

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @CastelliMatt'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:2017-04-01
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:2,614
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:341.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:144.3
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 2,614 tweets

His tweets receive substantial likes and retweets, indicating a highly engaged audience. The high engagement suggests his content resonates strongly with his followers.

341.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

144.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

891,881

Total Likes

377,128

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

57

Median Likes

13

Median Retweets

216

75th Percentile

85,106

Top Tweet

6.55

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

67.6%

Original

18.4%

Replies

2.0%

Retweets

12.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.9%

With Media

67.6%

With Links

59.4%

With #Tags

28.9%

With @Mentions

7.2%

With Emojis

206

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.27

Reply/Original Ratio

5.91

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

82.4%

Weekday Posts

17.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#ny21 (1176) #countrybeforeparty (90) #teamcastelli (78) #january6th (68) #extremistelise (55) #votecastelli (37) #january6thcommitteehearings (33) #gotv (32) #jan6thcommittee (32) #january6thhearings (29)

Most Mentioned

@elisestefanik (215) @repstefanik (37) @uniteushq (26) @patryanuc (12) @paultonko (11) @mpolymer (11) @caplabor (10) @alanchartock (10) @nysut (9) @cia (9)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 2,614 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,766 (68%)
Replies 482 (18%)
Retweets 53 (2%)
Quote Tweets 313 (12%)

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 53 retweets (2% 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 2,614 tweets

Engagement 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 followers

His audience includes individuals interested in national security, politics, and public accountability. The audience is likely politically engaged and values transparency and critical thinking.

Average

Audience Quality

21.3%

Suspicion Index

17.7%

Low-Quality %

245

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

30.1%

Empty Bio

8.4%

<10 Tweets

38.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

30.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.6%

No URL

5.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

47,460,476

Total Potential Reach

245

Median Follower Reach

1,114

75th Percentile Reach

26.8%

>1K followers

3.2%

>10K followers

0.7%

>50K followers

0.4%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

81.8%

Creators

8,179 accounts

9.8%

Consumers

977 accounts

8.4%

Dormant

844 accounts

93

Verified Followers

0.93% of total

7.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.22

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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):

United States (236) USA (104) New York, USA (88) California, USA (87) Florida, USA (76) Los Angeles, CA (73) New York, NY (56) Washington, DC (55) New York (46) Texas, USA (40)

93

Verified Followers

0.93% of total

868

Protected Accounts

8.68% 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 14,097,493 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@MarkHamill 5,291,321 Actor Star Wars, Believe, Humor
@JoyAnnReid 2,042,594 - -
@RepSwalwell 1,512,264 Politician Politics, Family, California
@adventuregirl 1,105,814 Influencer Adventure, Content Creation, TV
@JoJoFromJerz 870,112 Political Commentator politics, news, puns
@thereidout 593,840 Journalist Politics, News, Commentary
@IamMzilikazi 552,937 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@RpsAgainstTrump 425,030 Activists Conservatives, Anti-racism, Anti-corruption
@caslernoel 418,825 Comedian Stand-up comedy, NYC, Comedian

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (523) mom (487) dms (469) blue (425) democrat (417) blm (373) lover (372) proud (353) life (331) retired (321)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (253) #resist (213) #voteblue (155) #bluecrew (101) #fbr (82) #resister (55) #blacklivesmatter (53) #lgbtq (52) #prochoice (49) #bidenharris (46)

6,987

Followers With Bio

3,013

Followers Without Bio

69.87%

% With Bio

30.13%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 2,614 analyzed

320,079

Combined Engagement

185,549

Total Likes

134,530

Total Retweets

64,016

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

National Security Political Accountability Democratic Values Intelligence Community Political Activism
Matt Castelli
@CastelliMatt

Elise Stefanik today desperately pleaded with the American people “not to jump to conclusions” over classified materials at Mar-a-Lago AFTER she spent this week jumping to conclusions that law enforcement should be attacked for defending our national security. Help me defeat her

2022-08-12
Retweets: 15,645 Likes: 69,461 Engagement: 85,106
Matt Castelli
@CastelliMatt

I'm Matt Castelli. I'm the Democrat who will replace Elise Stefanik in #NY21. She spreads hate to her 490k followers. I have 27k followers, help us spread hope and close the gap. Follow this account, retweet our work, and join our campaign. Let's replace Stefanik together.

2022-05-16
Retweets: 17,628 Likes: 58,235 Engagement: 75,863
Matt Castelli
@CastelliMatt

🧵 Former CIA officer here. If I took classified intelligence - let alone Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information about nuclear weapons - I would expect a visit from federal law enforcement. That’s the FBI’s job, to protect our national security. /1

2022-08-12
Retweets: 10,724 Likes: 57,853 Engagement: 68,577
Matt Castelli
@CastelliMatt

RT @katieporteroc: Women. Accounted. For. All. The. Losses. https://t.co/De8jQvygyU

2021-01-09
Retweets: 45,794 Likes: 0 Engagement: 45,794
Matt Castelli
@CastelliMatt

RT @FBI: The FBI is seeking to identify individuals instigating violence in Washington, D.C. We are accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting or violence in and around the U.S. Capitol on January 6. If you have information, visit https://t.co/buMd8vYXzH.

2021-01-07
Retweets: 44,739 Likes: 0 Engagement: 44,739

Key Insights & Takeaways

He leverages his background in intelligence to build credibility and authority in political discourse. He actively challenges political figures, particularly those aligned with MAGA, which positions him as a counter-narrative voice. His use of personal narrative and direct calls to action helps mobilize his audience and drive engagement.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 74,086
  • + 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 @CastelliMatt reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 74,086 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 485.5 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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025