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New York https://www.democracynow.org/ Joined 2008-10-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

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 tweets

On 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

#ruonstrike (2) #nashville (1) #irvootieno (1) #niger (1) #freeas (1) #eastpalestine (1) #stopcopcity (1) #iwd (1) #eranow (1) #vday (1)

Most Mentioned

@democracynow (71) @amylittlefield (7) @jeremyscahill (7) @thenation (6) @wikileaks (6) @washauthor (5) @bellybeastcuba (4) @brotherjones_ (4) @quincyinst (4) @davidsirota (4)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,139 (97%)
Replies 7 (0%)
Retweets 82 (3%)
Quote Tweets 22 (1%)

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 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 50,000 followers

The 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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Follower 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

900

Verified Followers

1.8% of total

9.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.11

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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 States (485) Los Angeles, CA (282) Washington, DC (230) London, England (207) New York, NY (203) Chicago, IL (199) California, USA (173) Pakistan (169) USA (167) Brooklyn, NY (162)

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

love (2,166) sheher (1,979) hehim (1,843) life (1,650) student (1,581) world (1,537) human (1,500) social (1,462) writer (1,400) politics (1,391)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (597) #blacklivesmatter (294) #resist (260) #freepalestine (254) #voteblue (141) #bitcoin (81) #humanrights (79) #fbr (78) #lgbtq (69) #m4a (67)

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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

20,972

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:

Investigative Journalism Global News Social Justice Political Activism Transparency Human Rights
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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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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