Dan Rather
Journalist, storyteller, lifelong reader. Texan by birth and by choice. Author of STEADY https://steady.substack.com/ and WHAT UNITES US #WhatUnitesUs
2,638,880
Followers
1,152
Following
22,241
Tweets
13,065.4
Avg Engagement
9,591
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @DanRather'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2009-04-30
- Verification:No
- Location:New York, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,184
- Avg Likes per Tweet:11,038.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:2,027.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,184 tweetsHis tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 171,960 likes and 32,174 retweets per post. This indicates a strong and active community around his content.
11,038.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
2,027.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
35,145,812
Total Likes
6,454,377
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
570
Median Likes
243
Median Retweets
9,204
75th Percentile
247,101
Top Tweet
4.95
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
45.4%
Original
8.3%
Replies
36.4%
Retweets
10.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
48.7%
With Links
10.1%
With #Tags
44.1%
With @Mentions
3.1%
With Emojis
121
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.18
Reply/Original Ratio
0.27
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
63.9%
Weekday Posts
36.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,184 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 1,158 retweets (36% 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 3,184 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 followersHis audience includes politically engaged individuals and readers interested in media and journalism. They are likely looking for insightful analysis and commentary on current events.
Average
Audience Quality
29.1%
Suspicion Index
38.9%
Low-Quality %
16
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
54.2%
Empty Bio
35.5%
<10 Tweets
8.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
60.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
91.6%
No URL
23.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
23,160,980
Total Potential Reach
16
Median Follower Reach
75
75th Percentile Reach
4.1%
>1K followers
0.4%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
38.5%
Creators
19,253 accounts
26.0%
Consumers
13,014 accounts
35.5%
Dormant
17,733 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):
1,086
Verified Followers
1.08% of total
7,180
Protected Accounts
7.11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @piersmorgan | 8,456,969 | Journalist | quotes, media, controversy |
| @RealRonHoward | 2,550,818 | Filmmaker | Family, Storytelling, Entertainment |
| @kimguilfoyle | 2,076,219 | Political Commentator | Mother, Patriot, Proud American |
| @SteveSchmidtSES | 1,604,129 | Political Strategist | Politics, Commentary, News |
| @DiegoSpotorno | 699,278 | Activista | Activism, Music, Cannabis |
| @skylarclouds | 540,002 | Writer | Books, Words, Cure |
| @raehanbobby | 511,620 | Keynote Speaker | Networking, Personal Brand, Storytelling |
| @Uldouz | 461,457 | Influencer | Women's rights, Charity, Social media |
| @MarioNawfal | 433,546 | - | - |
| @Elverojaguar | 387,969 | Influencer | Yoga, Dance, Animals |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
46,769
Followers With Bio
54,228
Followers Without Bio
46.31%
% With Bio
53.69%
% 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 3,184 analyzed1,090,844
Combined Engagement
959,644
Total Likes
131,200
Total Retweets
218,169
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Dear Supreme Court, Thanks for nothing. - Planet Earth
If it takes 50 votes to confirm a Supreme Court justice, it should only take 50 votes to overrule them when they act like highly-partisan politicians.
Yes, I’m in my 90s. Yes, I appear to be trending on Twitter. And yes, last time I checked, I’m still here. Have a great Sunday everyone.
If Liz Cheney is defeated today, as expected, I would not frame it as her losing. It is a loss for Wyoming, the Republican Party, and the nation.
The biggest scandal in American political history. And that’s saying a lot. Jaw dropping. Sickening. Infuriating.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He often uses his platform to critique political decisions and the Supreme Court. His tweets reflect a personal and candid tone, sometimes including humor and self-deprecating remarks. He emphasizes unity and common values, especially in times of political division.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 2,638,880
- + 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 @DanRather reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 2,638,880 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 13,065.4 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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