Firstpost

Firstpost

@firstpost

At Firstpost, we focus on facts, keep the noise out and bring you stories from across the globe, viewing them through the Indian lens.

India https://www.firstpost.com/ Joined 2011-02-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

2,125,113

Followers

906

Following

722,470

Tweets

16.9

Avg Engagement

4,071

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @firstpost'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
  • Account Age:2011-02-23
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:India

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with its tweets, averaging around 846 likes and 435 retweets. It often shares exclusive content that drives interaction.

12.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

4.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

39,862

Total Likes

15,203

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

1,727

Top Tweet

0.01

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

70.8%

Original

6.5%

Replies

22.6%

Retweets

0.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

79.9%

With Links

88.0%

With #Tags

49.6%

With @Mentions

3.7%

With Emojis

176

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.09

Reply/Original Ratio

0.01

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

89.3%

Weekday Posts

10.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#vantageonfirstpost (684) #fpnews (264) #china (220) #news18risingindia (185) #india (153) #fptech2 (145) #russia (124) #ukraine (113) #fpexplained (108) #pakistan (89)

Most Mentioned

@palkisu (533) @firstpostsports (388) @cnnnews18 (191) @tech2eets (150) @poonawallafinco (110) @caabhaybhutada (85) @lachmi0809 (38) @ganeshaaglave17 (23) @vinamravinamra8 (18) @firstpost (14)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,302 (71%)
Replies 210 (6%)
Retweets 733 (23%)
Quote Tweets 5 (0%)

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 733 retweets (23% 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 3,250 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

The audience is primarily interested in global news with an Indian perspective, celebrity updates, and cultural trends. They engage with content that is both informative and entertaining.

Average

Audience Quality

23.8%

Suspicion Index

30.5%

Low-Quality %

18

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

45.9%

Empty Bio

23.9%

<10 Tweets

4.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

58.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.2%

No URL

15.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

23,842,420

Total Potential Reach

18

Median Follower Reach

62

75th Percentile Reach

2.3%

>1K followers

0.3%

>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).

51.4%

Creators

25,682 accounts

24.7%

Consumers

12,354 accounts

23.9%

Dormant

11,964 accounts

360

Verified Followers

0.72% of total

8.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

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):

India (2,651) New Delhi, India (1,055) Bengaluru, India (1,041) Hyderabad, India (905) Mumbai, India (905) Pune, India (491) Bangalore (402) Mumbai (351) Chennai, India (317) Kolkata, India (256)

614

Verified Followers

0.61% of total

9,953

Protected Accounts

9.85% of total

5 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
@KapilSharmaK9 19,856,451 Comedian Comedy, Entertainment, Laughter
@JohnCena 14,105,466 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@PawanKalyan 5,329,274 Actor politics, patriotism, cinema
@harish2you 1,662,508 Filmmaker Filmmaking, Directing, Writing
@SinghLions 1,335,308 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@porinju 1,293,042 Portfolio Manager Equity, Patriotism, Value Investing
@RaoKavitha 1,285,163 Politician Politics, Social Work, Family
@basuanurag 868,460 Director movies, storytelling, creativity
@Minissha_Lamba 854,457 Actor Bollywood, Food, Poker
@paramspeak 832,898 Actor Music, Poetry, Freedom

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

indian (2,723) student (2,039) engineer (1,961) proud (1,959) life (1,953) love (1,803) india (1,302) personal (1,202) lover (1,140) views (943)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#savesoil (62) #bitcoin (47) #indian (43) #engineer (37) #music (32) #nationfirst (31) #cricket (31) #politics (30) #india (30) #travel (28)

54,252

Followers With Bio

46,746

Followers Without Bio

53.72%

% With Bio

46.28%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

8,167

Combined Engagement

5,536

Total Likes

2,631

Total Retweets

1,633

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

100%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Celebrity News Cultural Trends Global Stories Indian Perspective Exclusives Social Media Engagement
Firstpost
@firstpost

Netizens shower praises for Global Star Ram Charan's '#GameChanger' poster. #RamCharan's birthday celebrations have become a viral phenomenon. #RamCharanBossingOscars #RamCharanBirthdayCelebrations https://t.co/PUAgZ6FlbM

2023-03-29
Retweets: 544 Likes: 1,183 Engagement: 1,727
Firstpost
@firstpost

#FPExclusive Hinduphobic cancel campaign against #karankataria Indian-origin student at #LSE- he was disqualified from student’s union polls for links with RSS-was allegedly orchestrated an academic close to #RahulGandhi writes @SiddharthaRai2 https://t.co/yALig9vqJN

2023-04-04
Retweets: 603 Likes: 1,081 Engagement: 1,684
Firstpost
@firstpost

K-pop star #Jungkook on board as global brand ambassador for U.S. fashion label #CalvinKlein #JUNGKOOKxCALVINKLEIN #CalvinKlein_jungkook #BTSARMY https://t.co/dgtX5VEvvq

2023-03-30
Retweets: 533 Likes: 1,142 Engagement: 1,675
Firstpost
@firstpost

With #JuniorNTR joining the spy universe with #War2 with #HrithikRoshan, the film has all chances to be a global blockbuster &amp; shatter all records. Will it go beyond #ShahRukhKhan𓀠's #Pathaan? Will it better than #PathaanVsTiger? @tarak9999 @iHrithik https://t.co/AbcHJg6RlX

2023-04-05
Retweets: 496 Likes: 1,071 Engagement: 1,567
Firstpost
@firstpost

Mega star #RamCharan exudes swagger and style in the first look of his next called #GameChanger. The film is directed by ace director Shankar Shanmugham and produced by Dil Raju and Shirish, and also stars @advani_kiara #RamCharanBirthday https://t.co/RiTKP0ZqVs

2023-03-28
Retweets: 455 Likes: 1,059 Engagement: 1,514

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares celebrity news and cultural trends, which likely drive engagement. It highlights exclusive content, such as behind-the-scenes or first-time announcements, to attract attention. The use of hashtags and trending topics helps in increasing visibility and reach.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 2,125,113
  • + 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 @firstpost reveals an growing Twitter presence with 2,125,113 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16.9 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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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