Investigation Discovery
The official Twitter account for Investigation Discovery, aka ID // Dear #IDAddicts, you know you're guilty ;)
195,979
Followers
1,933
Following
57,508
Tweets
40.4
Avg Engagement
1,055
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @DiscoveryID'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:2009-02-19
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,246
- Avg Likes per Tweet:10.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:29.8
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsThe account maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 291 likes and 317 retweets per tweet. This suggests a loyal and active audience that interacts regularly with the content.
10.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
29.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
34,154
Total Likes
96,881
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
29
75th Percentile
7,788
Top Tweet
0.21
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
39.9%
Original
15.0%
Replies
44.0%
Retweets
1.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.9%
With Media
55.2%
With Links
35.6%
With #Tags
69.1%
With @Mentions
5.0%
With Emojis
130
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.38
Reply/Original Ratio
0.03
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
89.1%
Weekday Posts
10.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,246 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 1,428 retweets (44% 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 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 primary audience consists of true crime enthusiasts and fans of investigative journalism, often referred to as #IDAddicts. These followers are likely interested in real-life crime stories, justice, and the pursuit of truth.
Average
Audience Quality
22.4%
Suspicion Index
24.0%
Low-Quality %
55
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
35.8%
Empty Bio
19.1%
<10 Tweets
17.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
47.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
87.5%
No URL
12.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
65,733,678
Total Potential Reach
55
Median Follower Reach
271
75th Percentile Reach
9.3%
>1K followers
1.0%
>10K followers
0.2%
>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).
63.3%
Creators
31,631 accounts
17.7%
Consumers
8,827 accounts
19.1%
Dormant
9,542 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):
704
Verified Followers
0.7% of total
15,587
Protected Accounts
15.43% 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 | 14,100,124 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @FoodNetwork | 6,030,146 | Culinary TV | cooking, baking, streaming |
| @DrOz | 3,866,399 | Cardiologist | Health, Wellness, Nutrition |
| @travelchannel | 3,145,937 | Travel TV | Travel, Adventure, Exploration |
| @nypost | 2,902,523 | News outlet | news, features, sports |
| @Acosta | 2,277,606 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, News |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,033,685 | - | - |
| @KameronBennett | 1,818,958 | DJ | Music, DJing, Booking |
| @Rt3arb | 1,523,930 | Meteorologist | Politics, News, Middle East |
| @DonnieWahlberg | 1,490,177 | Entertainer | Family, Boston, Entertainment |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
63,934
Followers With Bio
37,060
Followers Without Bio
63.3%
% With Bio
36.7%
% 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 3,246 analyzed16,955
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
16,955
Total Retweets
3,391
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @CNN: A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed after she and three others accidentally turned into the wrong driveway while looking for a…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently promotes true crime documentaries and investigative series, emphasizing real-life cases and victims' stories. It uses hashtags and links to drive traffic to its content and related streaming platforms. The tone is often empathetic, focusing on justice and the importance of hearing from victims.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 195,979
- + 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 @DiscoveryID reveals an growing Twitter presence with 195,979 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 40.4 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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