Marc Van Ranst
Viroloog
186,711
Followers
4,487
Following
35,071
Tweets
259.9
Avg Engagement
511
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @vanranstmarc'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:2012-01-29
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,239
- Avg Likes per Tweet:174.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:85.7
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,239 tweetsZijn tweets krijgen gemiddeld veel likes en retweets, wat aangeeft dat zijn inhoud relevant en aantrekkelijk is. Hij heeft een actieve interactie met zijn volgers.
174.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
85.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
564,316
Total Likes
277,511
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
13
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
131
75th Percentile
186,330
Top Tweet
1.39
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
8.2%
Original
66.4%
Replies
21.7%
Retweets
3.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
22.8%
With Links
0.6%
With #Tags
89.3%
With @Mentions
2.3%
With Emojis
126
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
8.05
Reply/Original Ratio
0.17
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
70.7%
Weekday Posts
29.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,239 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 703 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 3,239 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 followersZijn publiek bestaat uit mensen geïnteresseerd in wetenschap, politiek en maatschappelijke kwesties. Hij bereikt ook mensen die geïnteresseerd zijn in debatten over gezondheid en rechtszaken.
Average
Audience Quality
31.1%
Suspicion Index
47.8%
Low-Quality %
7
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
55.5%
Empty Bio
49.0%
<10 Tweets
5.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
57.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.6%
No URL
40.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
99,230,511
Total Potential Reach
7
Median Follower Reach
71
75th Percentile Reach
3.8%
>1K followers
0.5%
>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).
34.9%
Creators
17,472 accounts
16.1%
Consumers
8,051 accounts
49.0%
Dormant
24,477 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):
280
Verified Followers
0.28% of total
7,528
Protected Accounts
7.53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @BillGates | 62,532,317 | Philanthropist | Philanthropy, Learning, Technology |
| @JohnCena | 14,100,274 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @DrTedros | 1,946,266 | Doctor | Health, Global, Leadership |
| @HumbertoTan | 907,275 | TV Host | Talkshow, Radio, RTL |
| @skaigr | 703,326 | News Outlet | News, Current Affairs, Updates |
| @IamMzilikazi | 547,250 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @AlexanderNL | 495,006 | Entrepreneur | technology, entrepreneurship, education |
| @claudiadebreij | 469,843 | - | - |
| @wefollowbackd | 457,043 | Football Blogger | Football, News, Sport |
| @astro_andre | 445,635 | Astronaut | Space exploration, Science, Astronautics |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
47,952
Followers With Bio
52,048
Followers Without Bio
47.95%
% With Bio
52.05%
% 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 3,239 analyzed229,694
Combined Engagement
24,581
Total Likes
205,113
Total Retweets
45,939
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @elonmusk: My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci
RT @JohnBrennan: Dr. Fauci is a national hero who will be remembered for generations to come for his innate goodness & many contributions t…
De huil van Minerva Thierry, Gideon en Pepijn, bijgestaan door een stoet aan slechte en ongehoorde Nederlandse vrienden en vriendinnen hebben @fvdemocratie vakkundig in de vernieling gesodemieterd. Een speciale vermelding toch voor @thierrybaudet: geen enkele partijvoorzitter…
Iemand moet het zeggen: deze man is niet meer in staat om zijn functie als volksvertegenwoordiger behoorlijk uit te oefenen. Dit gaat niet meer over een meningsverschil of vrije meningsuiting. Hij heeft professionele zorg nodig. "We are governed by evil reptiles": dit is waanzin.
Ook de tweede rechtszaak voor het hof van Beroep werd gewonnen. 5-0. Willem Engel mag een “virusontkenner” genoemd worden. Dit is volgens de rechter geen laster, noch een belediging. Dit is een feit. Engel wordt veroordeeld tot het betalen van de kosten van het geding. Een… https
Key Insights & Takeaways
Hij gebruikt zijn platform om politieke en maatschappelijke kwesties te bespreken Hij deelt vaak overzichten van rechtszaken en gebeurtenissen Hij stimuleert debat en denken over belangrijke thema's
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 186,711
- + 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 @vanranstmarc reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 186,711 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 259.9 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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