Paul Heaton

Paul Heaton

@PaulHeatonSolo

'I Don't Do Video Messages But I Do Wave At People'

Manchester https://tix.to/paulheaton Joined 2009-11-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

131,161

Followers

334

Following

28,288

Tweets

87.2

Avg Engagement

249

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @PaulHeatonSolo'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:2009-11-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Manchester

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:78.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:9.2
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

His tweets typically receive high levels of likes and retweets, indicating a loyal and active audience. The engagement also includes responses to his personal and social messages.

78.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

9.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

253,466

Total Likes

29,963

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

15

75th Percentile

13,607

Top Tweet

0.67

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

11.0%

Original

80.4%

Replies

5.7%

Retweets

3.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.9%

With Media

16.5%

With Links

2.1%

With #Tags

92.0%

With @Mentions

19.5%

With Emojis

112

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

7.34

Reply/Original Ratio

0.52

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

73.1%

Weekday Posts

26.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#nkpop (6) #jacquiabbott (4) #nbhdwknd2023 (3) #bridspa (2) #chrisevansbreakfastshow (2) #doncaster (2) #sufc (1) #insideno9 (1) #twittertwin (1) #toasteed (1)

Most Mentioned

@jamabing (254) @paulheatonsolo (131) @billybragg (94) @aoarena (93) @mandolinpete79 (49) @prodnose (47) @quantick (44) @theo2 (41) @bbcbreakfast (36) @the_proclaimers (36)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 356 (11%)
Replies 2,612 (80%)
Retweets 185 (6%)
Quote Tweets 96 (3%)

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 185 retweets (6% 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 3,249 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

His audience includes fans of his music and followers interested in his personal life. The engagement suggests a mix of supportive and critical responses to his content.

Good

Audience Quality

18.4%

Suspicion Index

26.0%

Low-Quality %

87

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

43.8%

Empty Bio

13.7%

<10 Tweets

12.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

34.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

89.7%

No URL

8.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

67,311,726

Total Potential Reach

87

Median Follower Reach

305

75th Percentile Reach

9.2%

>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).

70.2%

Creators

35,101 accounts

16.1%

Consumers

8,045 accounts

13.7%

Dormant

6,854 accounts

117

Verified Followers

0.23% of total

6.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.17

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 Kingdom (599) London (583) England, United Kingdom (574) London, England (504) Manchester, England (473) Glasgow, Scotland (367) Liverpool, England (356) Manchester (351) Scotland, United Kingdom (334) UK (314)

220

Verified Followers

0.22% of total

12,271

Protected Accounts

12.15% of total

9 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 14,101,594 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@wossy 4,888,650 TV Presenter self-indulgent, Instagram, life
@jordievole 3,600,545 Journalist TV, Journalism, Activism
@JohnBishop100 3,481,242 Comedian animal rights, podcasting, family
@jeremycorbyn 2,525,065 Politician politics, activism, socialism
@davidwalliams 2,289,877 Comedian comedian, author, children
@Carra23 2,199,725 Football Pundit Football, TV punditry, Charity
@6BillionPeople 2,033,159 - -
@kevinbridges86 1,329,104 Comedian Comedy, Stand-up, Humor
@SadiqKhan 1,153,404 Politician Politics, Environment, London

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

music (4,841) love (3,776) views (3,536) life (2,468) dad (2,160) lover (2,141) football (2,032) family (1,785) proud (1,767) husband (1,739)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#ynwa (172) #gtto (169) #lfc (167) #fbpe (146) #mufc (122) #jft97 (118) #lufc (101) #coys (70) #blm (63) #nufc (61)

58,624

Followers With Bio

42,370

Followers Without Bio

58.05%

% With Bio

41.95%

% 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 3,249 analyzed

47,779

Combined Engagement

44,873

Total Likes

2,906

Total Retweets

9,556

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Personal Milestones Social Commentary Music And Performance
Paul Heaton
@PaulHeatonSolo

To celebrate my 60th birthday (on Monday 9th May) I’d originally intended to do another bicycle tour, visiting &amp; performing at 60 pubs across the UK &amp; Ireland. However, due to recording delays caused by the pandemic, I’ve had to shelve these plans for the time being… http

2022-05-07
Retweets: 1,200 Likes: 12,407 Engagement: 13,607
Paul Heaton
@PaulHeatonSolo

It's my beautiful wife Linda's birthday today and she's the reason I'm both stable and happy. Wish her the happiest birthday ever folks! https://t.co/GEjAV1dNtY https://t.co/7X3g3QcBAh

2022-09-11
Retweets: 99 Likes: 13,085 Engagement: 13,184
Paul Heaton
@PaulHeatonSolo

Here’s a list of all 60 pubs taking part in Paul’s birthday tomorrow (Monday). Thanks to all the pubs and to everyone who visits them. It would be great to see photos of you all enjoying your free drinks and celebrations at each pub throughout the day! https://t.co/xPzE5W4xiN htt

2022-05-08
Retweets: 1,073 Likes: 6,735 Engagement: 7,808
Paul Heaton
@PaulHeatonSolo

12000 smiling faces at our recent London o2 show. Sadly amongst them, a group of 4 men chose to verbally abuse 2 gay women. A message to those men- If you can't show respect, then keep your filth away. Pls notify security if you witness fellow fans being threatened in this manner

2023-01-03
Retweets: 439 Likes: 6,658 Engagement: 7,097
Paul Heaton
@PaulHeatonSolo

Thank you to all the people who worked along side us, all those on stage and behind the scenes, and to all the smiling faces in the audience. We came through Jacqui's illness, football matches and strikes, and still our bond with you grows greater ❤️

2022-12-20
Retweets: 95 Likes: 5,988 Engagement: 6,083

Key Insights & Takeaways

He shares personal milestones and family moments, which resonate with his audience. He addresses social issues and public incidents, showing a willingness to engage with broader topics. His content often blends personal and public narratives, creating a unique and relatable voice.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 131,161
  • + 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 @PaulHeatonSolo reveals an growing Twitter presence with 131,161 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 87.2 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