David Patrikarakos
Writer. Books: ‘War in 140 Characters' & 'Nuclear Iran.' Writing my third. @unherd's Foreign Correspondent. Correspondent: @Goalhangerpods'@disordershow.
73,645
Followers
3,614
Following
6,529
Tweets
412.4
Avg Engagement
1,552
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @dpatrikarakos'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:2010-03-24
- Verification:No
- Location:Depends when you ask.
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,242
- Avg Likes per Tweet:211.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:200.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsHis tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The content often sparks discussion, especially around political and security issues.
211.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
200.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
686,538
Total Likes
650,316
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
5
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
77
75th Percentile
99,768
Top Tweet
5.6
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
27.7%
Original
33.3%
Replies
22.1%
Retweets
16.9%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.2%
With Media
61.8%
With Links
23.6%
With #Tags
54.9%
With @Mentions
16.6%
With Emojis
131
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.2
Reply/Original Ratio
0.77
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
66.7%
Weekday Posts
33.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 716 retweets (22% 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 3,242 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 10,000 followersHis audience is likely interested in geopolitics, international affairs, and current events, particularly those following Middle Eastern and Eastern European conflicts. They are likely politically aware and engaged with global news.
Average
Audience Quality
24.9%
Suspicion Index
27.2%
Low-Quality %
92
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
39.9%
Empty Bio
20.0%
<10 Tweets
25.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
46.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
85.4%
No URL
14.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
31,196,904
Total Potential Reach
92
Median Follower Reach
411
75th Percentile Reach
13.8%
>1K followers
2.2%
>10K followers
0.6%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
65.6%
Creators
6,564 accounts
14.4%
Consumers
1,437 accounts
20.0%
Dormant
1,999 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):
192
Verified Followers
1.92% of total
938
Protected Accounts
9.38% of total
7 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 | 14,074,908 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @donwinslow | 933,298 | Author | books, writing, reading |
| @FardadFarahzad | 579,393 | Journalist | Journalism, Host, IranIntl |
| @Gerashchenko_en | 369,088 | Politician | Ukrainian patriot, Advisor, Founder |
| @leParrainRDC | 352,882 | Consultant | consulting, memory creation, creativity |
| @peoplesearches | 317,531 | Investigator | MissingPersons, LawEnforcement, Trafficking |
| @CRTV_web | 290,035 | Media | News, Corporate, Audiovisuel |
| @johnsweeneyroar | 283,832 | Reporter | Podcasting, Novels, Reporting |
| @TuomasEnbuske | 276,627 | Multidisciplinary | Historia, kuvataide, arkkitehtuuri |
| @mehvesevin | 273,618 | Journalist | journalism, hearts, approval |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,007
Followers With Bio
3,993
Followers Without Bio
60.07%
% With Bio
39.93%
% 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 3,242 analyzed293,019
Combined Engagement
144,344
Total Likes
148,675
Total Retweets
58,604
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Incredible scenes. Riot police uniting with protestors against the regime. #IranRevolution https://t.co/0NpbeoAILC
Wow. This is how #Russia 🇷🇺 is trying to attract people to go and live there. And no. It’s not satire. https://t.co/C9VMGacIXJ
RT @LarsJohanL: This blue Lobster was caught off the coast of Portland yesterday and returned to the water to continue to grow. Blue lobsters are one in two million. https://t.co/6chTk7PoLP
RT @HeroDividend: Elon Musk was able to buy Twitter because he doesn’t spend $5 on coffee everyday
RT @SpursOfficial: Premier League Golden Boot winner: Heung-Min Son https://t.co/MnVw6zhP67
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently shares on-the-ground reporting and real-time events, such as protests and regime responses. His content often includes direct links to sources or articles, suggesting a focus on credible and detailed reporting. He engages with complex geopolitical topics, providing analysis that is both informative and thought-provoking.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 73,645
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @dpatrikarakos reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 73,645 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 412.4 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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