Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg

@SharonSalzberg

★ Teaching meditation since 1974 ★ Host of the Metta Hour Podcast ★ "Finding Your Way" new gift book out now

Barre, MA & New York, NY https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/ Joined 2008-08-25 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

111,421

Followers

2,701

Following

16,262

Tweets

132.3

Avg Engagement

1,961

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @SharonSalzberg'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:2008-08-25
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Barre, MA & New York, NY

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,164
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:29.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:103.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,164 tweets

Her tweets typically receive moderate engagement, with an average of 549 likes and 124 retweets. The engagement suggests a dedicated but not highly active following.

29.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

103.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

92,000

Total Likes

326,457

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

6

Median Retweets

70

75th Percentile

47,463

Top Tweet

1.19

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

30.1%

Original

11.1%

Replies

56.0%

Retweets

2.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

78.9%

With Links

22.3%

With #Tags

70.6%

With @Mentions

9.6%

With Emojis

190

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.37

Reply/Original Ratio

0.05

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

73.5%

Weekday Posts

26.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#podcast (98) #meditation (82) #realchangebook (70) #mindfulness (69) #bhnn (53) #love (47) #mettahour (36) #awareness (29) #sponsored (27) #ad (27)

Most Mentioned

@sharonsalzberg (508) @beherenownet (164) @joelakamag (116) @10percent (87) @danbharris (84) @insmedsoc (79) @thejasongarner (76) @tricyclemag (75) @orenjaysofer (62) @yungpueblo (55)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,164 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 952 (30%)
Replies 351 (11%)
Retweets 1,773 (56%)
Quote Tweets 88 (3%)

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 1,773 retweets (56% 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 3,164 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 10,000 followers

Her audience includes individuals seeking spiritual guidance, mindfulness practitioners, and those interested in personal development. The content resonates with people looking for emotional and mental well-being.

Average

Audience Quality

24.1%

Suspicion Index

27.4%

Low-Quality %

43

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

37.2%

Empty Bio

26.5%

<10 Tweets

15.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

47.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

78.4%

No URL

17.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

29,652,027

Total Potential Reach

43

Median Follower Reach

197

75th Percentile Reach

7.6%

>1K followers

1.3%

>10K followers

0.4%

>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).

50.3%

Creators

5,030 accounts

23.2%

Consumers

2,316 accounts

26.5%

Dormant

2,654 accounts

136

Verified Followers

1.36% of total

11.6%

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 (84) California, USA (60) Los Angeles, CA (56) London, England (48) India (46) New York, NY (42) London (40) Canada (39) United Kingdom (33) USA (32)

136

Verified Followers

1.36% of total

1,164

Protected Accounts

11.64% 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 14,093,781 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@CryptoWeb3_NFT 4,370,454 - -
@SinghLions 1,331,083 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@cbouzy 383,078 Entrepreneur coding, development, entrepreneurship
@EvanKirstel 346,970 Tech Influencer Tech, B2B, Social media
@BNOFeed 322,255 - -
@BarstoolTrent 276,517 Blogger Golf, Blogging, Comedy
@idclrWorldPeace 261,652 Activist Global peace, Power of intention, Art project
@ReallyMarcia 239,845 Actress Health, HPV awareness, advocacy
@conquerer1 236,359 Entertainer MUSIC, AWARDS, CELEBRITIES

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (373) life (367) health (248) music (229) lover (212) writer (212) meditation (197) teacher (193) world (190) yoga (172)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (28) #mindfulness (22) #meditation (17) #blacklivesmatter (11) #ai (11) #love (10) #bitcoin (8) #yoga (8) #health (7) #mentalhealth (7)

6,283

Followers With Bio

3,717

Followers Without Bio

62.83%

% With Bio

37.17%

% 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 3,164 analyzed

117,978

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

117,978

Total Retweets

23,596

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Mindfulness Compassion Meditation Personal Growth Spirituality Self-Reflection
Sharon Salzberg
@SharonSalzberg

RT @Lin_Manuel: July 3 on @disneyplus, #Hamilfilm. May you always be satisfied... https://t.co/42ecf0XkHO

2020-06-22
Retweets: 47,463 Likes: 0 Engagement: 47,463
Sharon Salzberg
@SharonSalzberg

RT @chefjoseandres: I’m announcing that On election date I will set up a water, food and restrooms support system to help people standing long hours on a line, on the different States that may have a problem handling voters! @EmCollective https://t.co/nrqRroVyRp

2020-06-11
Retweets: 19,703 Likes: 0 Engagement: 19,703
Sharon Salzberg
@SharonSalzberg

RT @Megankstack: At bedtime the 8 yo told me his teacher said: “Think of your mind like a pond full of fish and each fish is a feeling. Try to be the pond, not the fish.” And all I can say is primary school has significantly improved.

2022-03-04
Retweets: 17,809 Likes: 0 Engagement: 17,809
Sharon Salzberg
@SharonSalzberg

RT @EPrecipice: When talking about our agendas for the day, I told my 5yo I was a little nervous about a meeting I have today. He said, “Mama, I am nervous all the time. I know what to do.” So friends, here is all the advice he could fit into the drive to school:

2022-02-04
Retweets: 16,890 Likes: 0 Engagement: 16,890
Sharon Salzberg
@SharonSalzberg

RT @TheAmandaGorman: Self-love is revolutionary. We cannot fight for others when we're fighting a war inside ourselves. Compassion is a power that we first bestow on ourselves &amp; then give away through our actions—to people, to our planet. When we recognize this, that is when

2021-02-17
Retweets: 16,113 Likes: 0 Engagement: 16,113

Key Insights & Takeaways

Her tweets often reflect personal spiritual journeys and historical context, adding depth to her teachings. She emphasizes compassion and non-harming, which are central to her message. Her content is educational and inspirational, encouraging self-reflection and mindfulness.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 111,421
  • + 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 @SharonSalzberg reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 111,421 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 132.3 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