Combat Stress

Combat Stress

@CombatStress

We are Combat Stress, the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. Our support is available 24/7 to veterans and their families on 0800 138 1619

https://combatstress.org.uk/ Joined 2009-12-02 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

51,052

Followers

7,158

Following

22,244

Tweets

16.7

Avg Engagement

513

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @CombatStress'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:2009-12-02
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,246
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:10.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:5.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Each tweet typically receives around 327 likes and 108 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The content is likely shared by followers interested in veterans' issues and public figures.

10.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

5.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

35,429

Total Likes

18,869

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

6

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

19

75th Percentile

2,631

Top Tweet

0.33

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

52.8%

Original

27.7%

Replies

12.4%

Retweets

7.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.7%

With Media

73.8%

With Links

37.1%

With #Tags

50.5%

With @Mentions

5.8%

With Emojis

240

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.52

Reply/Original Ratio

0.58

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

89.5%

Weekday Posts

10.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#mentalhealth (191) #veterans (131) #marchinmarch (68) #see10do10challenge (55) #militarymind2022 (43) #charity (41) #combatstress100 (40) #christmas (38) #mentalhealthawarenessweek (34) #teamcombatstress (33)

Most Mentioned

@combatstress (392) @soldierscharity (35) @age_exchange (30) @johnnymerceruk (27) @ssafa (25) @soldieronawards (25) @medballchall (24) @acsgtmaj_rmas (24) @kcmhr (23) @britisharmy (23)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,713 (53%)
Replies 898 (28%)
Retweets 401 (12%)
Quote Tweets 234 (7%)

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 401 retweets (12% 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 3,246 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

The primary audience includes veterans, their families, and individuals interested in military and mental health issues. The account also reaches a broader public through political and historical references.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

137

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

68.9%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

30,076,622

Total Potential Reach

137

Median Follower Reach

524

75th Percentile Reach

15.3%

>1K followers

1.9%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

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 Kingdom (389) London, England (296) England, United Kingdom (236) London (155) UK (148) Scotland, United Kingdom (84) South East, England (72) Wales, United Kingdom (54) South West, England (52) England (48)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,039

Protected Accounts

10.39% 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 14,097,202 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@BearGrylls 1,507,952 Adventurer Adventure, Survival, Exploration
@reallorraine 742,772 TV Presenter TV, Border Terriers, Help For Heroes
@DeborahMeaden 698,924 Entrepreneur Business, Dragons Den, Strictly Come Dancing
@EverydayHealth 616,300 Healthcare Wellness, Inspiration, Enablement
@markcousinsfilm 389,448 Filmmaker Film history, Travel, Art
@JasonKander 366,697 Politician voting rights, veteran advocacy, family
@NungshiTashi 286,230 Adventurers Mountaineering, Adventure, Keynote Speaking
@BillionMagazine 248,083 Luxury Sales Jets, Yachts, Supercars
@jamielomas1 160,942 Actor Actor, Father

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

health (684) views (627) mental (506) support (410) veteran (389) life (371) love (348) veterans (347) army (321) forces (317)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#mentalhealth (59) #veteran (22) #veterans (21) #ptsd (21) #wellbeing (18) #nhs (10) #stress (10) #health (10) #bekind (9) #charity (9)

7,748

Followers With Bio

2,252

Followers Without Bio

77.48%

% With Bio

22.52%

% 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 3,246 analyzed

5,559

Combined Engagement

1,540

Total Likes

4,019

Total Retweets

1,112

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Veterans' Mental Health Public Recognition Political Commentary Military History 24/7 Support Charity Advocacy
Combat Stress
@CombatStress

RT @talkSPORT: “I couldn’t sleep, I was on the booze, I was having suicidal thoughts.” “It doesn’t have to be that bad in order for you to start talking to someone.” “We think that base level of stress and an anxiety is fine.” Very honest from @JamesAcaster on his mental healt

2019-08-22
Retweets: 2,631 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,631
Combat Stress
@CombatStress

We send our best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen today on her 96th birthday. Happy birthday your Majesty. https://t.co/AML3gTsbLG

2022-04-21
Retweets: 98 Likes: 1,227 Engagement: 1,325
Combat Stress
@CombatStress

RT @JohnnyMercerUK: Delighted to be the UK’s first Cabinet Minister for Veteran’s Affairs, which together with the Office for Veterans Affairs, finally aligns us with our international allies in how veterans are represented across Government. Promises to our Veterans are importa

2022-07-08
Retweets: 568 Likes: 0 Engagement: 568
Combat Stress
@CombatStress

RT @mrjamesob: This is utterly awful. The work done by @CombatStress is literally invaluable. I have met men &amp; women who owe their actual lives to this charity, never mind their mental health. This transcends party politics &amp; faux patriotism &amp; must be immediately addr

2020-01-25
Retweets: 559 Likes: 0 Engagement: 559
Combat Stress
@CombatStress

Today MP Diane Abbott tweeted that Lt Gen David Leakey, who claims John Bercow "brutalised" staff, couldn't have felt bullied because he served in the military. We're extremely disappointed by this response and have issued our full statement online https://t.co/KwPGB07U9G

2020-02-05
Retweets: 163 Likes: 313 Engagement: 476

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently acknowledges national events and public figures, which may help in building public trust and awareness. Content often includes a mix of tribute and commentary, suggesting a balance between advocacy and public discourse. The use of political references may indicate an effort to engage with current affairs and influence public opinion.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 51,052
  • + 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 @CombatStress reveals an growing Twitter presence with 51,052 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16.7 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