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814,685
Followers
6,468
Following
131,790
Tweets
83.9
Avg Engagement
15,819
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @democracynow'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:2008-10-23
- Verification:Yes
- Location:New York
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:56.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:27.6
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsOn average, tweets receive 2,101 likes and 944 retweets, indicating a highly engaged audience. The account's verified status and content quality contribute to its strong engagement metrics.
56.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
27.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
183,012
Total Likes
89,634
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
31
Median Likes
16
Median Retweets
81
75th Percentile
6,505
Top Tweet
0.1
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
96.6%
Original
0.2%
Replies
2.5%
Retweets
0.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
97.6%
With Links
0.4%
With #Tags
12.2%
With @Mentions
0.3%
With Emojis
133
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.27
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
84.9%
Weekday Posts
15.1%
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 82 retweets (3% 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 audience is likely politically aware and interested in global affairs, with a focus on social justice and human rights issues. They engage with content that highlights investigative reporting and political activism.
Average
Audience Quality
22.5%
Suspicion Index
24.6%
Low-Quality %
57
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
35.5%
Empty Bio
19.7%
<10 Tweets
16.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
48.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
83.5%
No URL
13.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
73,513,000
Total Potential Reach
57
Median Follower Reach
261
75th Percentile Reach
9.9%
>1K followers
1.4%
>10K followers
0.3%
>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).
63.8%
Creators
31,886 accounts
16.5%
Consumers
8,270 accounts
19.7%
Dormant
9,844 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):
1,607
Verified Followers
1.59% of total
11,924
Protected Accounts
11.81% of total
6 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 | 14,105,392 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @jackwhitehall | 6,060,721 | Actor/Comedian | Comedy, Acting, Entertainment |
| @miakhalifa | 5,402,124 | Former Adult Actress | immigrant, شيطان, 🪧 |
| @kalnaga | 2,772,551 | Actor | Satellites, NFT, Blockchain |
| @PabloIglesias | 2,712,351 | Politician | politics, journalism, Star Wars |
| @RBReich | 1,595,939 | Professor | Economics, Politics, Inequality |
| @ptbrasil | 1,533,172 | Politics | Politics, Workers' Rights, Social Justice |
| @SinghLions | 1,335,088 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @javerias | 1,330,117 | Journalist | Photography, Journalism, Child Labour |
| @thomyorke | 1,106,812 | Musician | Music, Art, Activism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
67,175
Followers With Bio
33,824
Followers Without Bio
66.51%
% With Bio
33.49%
% 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 analyzed20,972
Combined Engagement
14,559
Total Likes
6,413
Total Retweets
4,194
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Atlanta Police Kill Forest Defender at Protest Encampment Near Proposed “Cop City” Training Center https://t.co/jDml809FaA
According to a new report by the legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, the U.S. Navy — not Russia —bombed the Nord Stream pipelines. In an exclusive interview, Hersh says the Biden administration carried out the sabotage to lock allies into support for Ukraine. https
Former U.K. Labour Party leader @jeremycorbyn is in Washington for the Belmarsh Tribunal to advocate for Julian Assange's freedom as he fights extradition from Britain to the United States. "We're standing up for the right to know. We're standing up for journalism," Corbyn says.
U.K. Labour MP @jeremycorbyn says there needs to be more momentum for a ceasefire in Ukraine and negotiations to end the war. "All wars end with some kind of peace conference. Let's jump to that stage." https://t.co/6RjLGbsvda
The Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh has accused the United States of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines, which were built to carry natural gas from Russia to Europe. https://t.co/3BEGfxFWlr
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account prioritizes investigative journalism and global news coverage, which drives high engagement. It leverages verified status and strategic content to maintain a loyal following. Its focus on social justice and political activism aligns with a specific audience interested in these topics.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 814,685
- + 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 @democracynow reveals an growing Twitter presence with 814,685 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 83.9 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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