Fardad Farahzad | فرداد فرحزاد
Journalist | روزنامهنگار | Host of 24 with Fardad Farahzad on @IranIntl [email protected]
590,546
Followers
9,272
Following
26,123
Tweets
1,847.8
Avg Engagement
768
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @FardadFarahzad'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:2013-03-08
- Verification:No
- Location:Washington, DC
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,238
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1,516.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:331.0
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,238 tweetsHis tweets receive a high average number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement is likely driven by the political and social nature of his content.
1,516.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
331.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
4,911,297
Total Likes
1,071,741
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
574
Median Likes
95
Median Retweets
1,705
75th Percentile
36,522
Top Tweet
3.13
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
94.7%
Original
0.9%
Replies
4.3%
Retweets
0.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
97.5%
With Links
93.0%
With #Tags
11.4%
With @Mentions
0.6%
With Emojis
154
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
0.01
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
79.9%
Weekday Posts
20.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,238 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 140 retweets (4% 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 3,238 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 followersHis audience is likely interested in Iranian politics, social movements, and current events. The use of hashtags like #مهسا_امینی suggests a focus on youth activism and political dissent.
Below Average
Audience Quality
38.1%
Suspicion Index
58.9%
Low-Quality %
2
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
71.5%
Empty Bio
61.5%
<10 Tweets
1.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
71.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
97.5%
No URL
46.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
6,947,006
Total Potential Reach
2
Median Follower Reach
13
75th Percentile Reach
1.4%
>1K followers
0.1%
>10K followers
0.0%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
18.7%
Creators
9,330 accounts
19.9%
Consumers
9,940 accounts
61.5%
Dormant
30,730 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):
224
Verified Followers
0.22% of total
4,735
Protected Accounts
4.74% of total
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @alikarimi_ak8 | 1,733,178 | Sports Manager | Tennis, Sports Management, Arsha Club |
| @glennkirschner2 | 717,110 | Legal Analyst | Law, Justice, Politics |
| @steve_hanke | 621,996 | Economist | Economist, Currencies, Trading |
| @MilvaGauto | 404,359 | Media Personality | tv, radio, música |
| @DrEliDavid | 341,949 | Researcher | Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Research |
| @BBCSanaSafi | 319,128 | - | - |
| @HosseinRonaghi | 306,616 | - | - |
| @mercan_resifi | 206,586 | Researcher | Omani culture, practices, research |
| @khiyar_shoor | 188,091 | - | - |
| @EmadHajjaj | 167,176 | Cartoonist | Cartoons, Satire, Abu Mahjoob |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
29,578
Followers With Bio
70,422
Followers Without Bio
29.58%
% With Bio
70.42%
% 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 3,238 analyzed167,866
Combined Engagement
92,572
Total Likes
75,294
Total Retweets
33,573
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
شاهزاده رضا پهلوی و برخی چهرههای مخالف جمهوری اسلامی متن مشترک سال نوی میلادی منتشر کردند #مهسا_امینی #جمهوری_اسلامی #ایران https://t.co/cJqQLJMSuL https://t.co/wy0MzSv2dd
با ۲۹ رای موافق، ۸ رای مخالف و ۱۶ ممتنع، قطعنامه اخراج جمهوری اسلامی از کمیسیون مقام زن تصویب شد.
مولوی عبدالحمید: هشتاد نودسالهها نمیتوانند برای جوانان تصمیم بگیرند #مهسا_امینی #زاهدان #امنیتی https://t.co/uN0vAhg7hg https://t.co/gAeTDcGgsT
RT @HassanRonaghi: حسین امشب با قرار وثیقه آزاد شد تا تحت درمان قرار گیرد با تشکر از همراهی و همصدایی هموطنان عزیزم که صدای ما بودند #اعتصابات_سراسری #مهسا_امینی https://t.co/r4Sr53rDsu
RT @TIME: The Women of Iran are TIME's 2022 Heroes of the Year #TIMEPOY https://t.co/ZAKOOKS9zA https://t.co/wO8fv9oe6B
Key Insights & Takeaways
His content often highlights political dissent and social movements in Iran. He uses hashtags to amplify specific causes and events. His tweets are frequently linked to news articles and reports.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 590,546
- + 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 @FardadFarahzad reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 590,546 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,847.8 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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