Common Defense
The nation's largest grassroots membership organization of Progressive Veterans. #VetsForDemocracy #VetsForClimate
78,853
Followers
3,459
Following
21,917
Tweets
401.1
Avg Engagement
531
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @commondefense'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:2016-08-04
- Verification:No
- Location:New York, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,193
- Avg Likes per Tweet:46.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:354.8
- Followers Analyzed:9,998
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,193 tweetsThe account has a high average engagement with likes and retweets, indicating a strong and active follower base. The content is likely sparking discussions and debates among its audience.
46.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
354.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
147,888
Total Likes
1,132,728
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
10
Median Retweets
64
75th Percentile
113,329
Top Tweet
5.09
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
25.1%
Original
11.9%
Replies
47.9%
Retweets
15.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
78.6%
With Links
40.5%
With #Tags
67.3%
With @Mentions
8.9%
With Emojis
182
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.48
Reply/Original Ratio
0.31
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
88.9%
Weekday Posts
11.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,193 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 1,529 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 3,193 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 9,998 followersThe primary audience includes progressive veterans and supporters of democratic and climate causes. The content is likely resonating with individuals who value military service and are critical of current political trends.
Good
Audience Quality
19.6%
Suspicion Index
12.6%
Low-Quality %
268
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
21.4%
Empty Bio
6.1%
<10 Tweets
39.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
29.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
81.3%
No URL
3.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
49,724,830
Total Potential Reach
268
Median Follower Reach
1,118
75th Percentile Reach
26.7%
>1K followers
4.8%
>10K followers
1.2%
>50K followers
0.6%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
86.5%
Creators
8,648 accounts
7.4%
Consumers
736 accounts
6.1%
Dormant
614 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):
148
Verified Followers
1.48% of total
1,154
Protected Accounts
11.54% of total
8 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 | 14,097,987 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @mmpadellan | 1,231,501 | Political Commentator | #BlueWave2022, #Feminist, #TheResistance |
| @CalltoActivism | 1,032,260 | Activist | politics, memes, engagement |
| @DrEricDing | 776,062 | Epidemiologist | Epidemiology, Health, Whistleblower |
| @krystalball | 581,810 | Political commentator | Politics, Media, Motherhood |
| @OccupyDemocrats | 559,475 | Political Activist | Progressive, Grassroots, Politics |
| @LakotaMan1 | 491,635 | Activist | Native American culture, Earth conservation, Bravery |
| @patriottakes | 480,449 | Political Commentator | politics, activism, media |
| @ericswalwell | 467,437 | Politician | Family, Politics, Author |
| @Marcus4Georgia | 416,090 | Politician | Army Veteran, Patriot, Democrat |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,858
Followers With Bio
2,142
Followers Without Bio
78.58%
% With Bio
21.42%
% 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 3,193 analyzed270,414
Combined Engagement
37,256
Total Likes
233,158
Total Retweets
54,083
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @AOC: Forced pregnancy is a crime against humanity.
“Leave it up to the States” was also the Pro-Slavery argument
RT @johnlegend: When the president comes out as anti fascist and pro democracy and you feel attacked… Perhaps you need to do some introspection
RT @davidhogg111: Yeah this time is gonna be different. This is in front of the NRA convention in Houston. https://t.co/3BLhKK1St9
RT @ReverendWarnock: C’mon folks, I can’t have Herschel Walker representing my mama.
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account uses veterans' experiences to critique current political and military policies. It emphasizes the destructive nature of assault rifles and the need for civilian disarmament. The content often targets MAGA Republicans, highlighting perceived exploitation of veterans for political gain.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 78,853
- + 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 @commondefense reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 78,853 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 401.1 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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