City of Toronto
Official account for the #CityOfTO sharing #TOnews. Not monitored 24/7. Terms of use https://t.co/sD9XCzpRiv.
489,303
Followers
305
Following
61,386
Tweets
13.5
Avg Engagement
2,297
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @cityoftoronto'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-01-23
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Toronto ON Canada
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:6.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:7.3
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
- Following Analyzed:25
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account sees consistent engagement with a focus on informative and actionable content. Retweets and likes are relatively balanced, indicating a mix of informative and community-focused interactions.
6.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
7.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
20,417
Total Likes
23,591
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
13
75th Percentile
1,932
Top Tweet
0.03
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
51.1%
Original
13.0%
Replies
35.1%
Retweets
0.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.5%
With Media
58.9%
With Links
46.4%
With #Tags
50.0%
With @Mentions
11.4%
With Emojis
200
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.25
Reply/Original Ratio
0.02
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
81.7%
Weekday Posts
18.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 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 1,142 retweets (35% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes residents of Toronto and local businesses interested in city services. The content is also relevant to environmental advocates and those following public policy updates.
Below Average
Audience Quality
35.8%
Suspicion Index
53.3%
Low-Quality %
3
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
60.1%
Empty Bio
58.0%
<10 Tweets
3.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
68.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
91.0%
No URL
46.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
23,167,461
Total Potential Reach
3
Median Follower Reach
24
75th Percentile Reach
1.9%
>1K followers
0.2%
>10K followers
0.0%
>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).
23.7%
Creators
11,841 accounts
18.3%
Consumers
9,158 accounts
58.0%
Dormant
29,001 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):
563
Verified Followers
0.56% of total
10,640
Protected Accounts
10.53% 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 | 14,104,922 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @AsapSCIENCE | 709,332 | Science Educators | Science, Education, LGBTQ+ |
| @IamMzilikazi | 546,414 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @OccupyDemocrats | 538,939 | Political Activist | Progressive, Grassroots, Politics |
| @CityofCT | 432,466 | Government | Government, Cape Town, Community |
| @BuzzFeedCanada | 242,919 | Media | Travel, News, Entertainment |
| @MuseumWeek | 230,747 | Cultural Event | art, culture, heritage |
| @redlettermedia | 223,182 | Reviewers | Movies, Reviews, Comedy |
| @iddaacibabaa | 188,597 | Sports Bettor | - |
| @Montreal | 183,997 | Travel influencer | Travel, Food, Culture |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
44,355
Followers With Bio
56,643
Followers Without Bio
43.92%
% With Bio
56.08%
% 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 3,250 analyzed5,306
Combined Engagement
1,351
Total Likes
3,955
Total Retweets
1,061
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Starting today until Jan 31, Toronto Animal Services will be reducing adoption fees for dogs to $25. Many of the dogs available for adoption have been at the shelter for a very long time and have been so often overlooked. https://t.co/re4a5jAwXp
RT @TorontoArgos: IT’S COMING HOME, TORONNO! 🏆
RT @BlueJays: Happy Home Opener, Blue Jays fans! #NextLevel https://t.co/MqAmTzcIgH
RT @cityoftoronto: Starting today until Jan 31, Toronto Animal Services will be reducing adoption fees for dogs to $25. Many of the dogs av…
RT @BlueJays: What a Home Opener ❤️🇨🇦 42,053 in the house - and millions more supporting around the world! https://t.co/hHONxa9ek9
Network & Following Analysis
Based on 25 accounts followedFollowing Quality Signals
Who this account chooses to follow reveals their information diet and network quality.
0.0%
Verified Accounts
0.0%
High Authority (>50K)
52.0%
Dormant Accounts
40.0%
Low Quality
7
Median Reach of Followed Accounts
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96.0%
Individuals
24 accounts
4.0%
Brands/Orgs
1 accounts
0.0%
Media/News
0 accounts
Most Influential Accounts They Follow
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares practical information about city services and environmental practices. It highlights community initiatives and public safety concerns. There is a noticeable emphasis on animal welfare and homelessness issues.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 489,303
- + 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 @cityoftoronto reveals an growing Twitter presence with 489,303 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 13.5 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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