John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith)

John Smith (son of Harry Leslie Smith)

@Harryslaststand

Known as "World's oldest Rebel" , WW2 Vet, Author of Harry's Last Stand & 4 other books. Refugee advocate. Feb 25, 1923-Nov 28, 2018. Curated by his son John

United Kingdom https://jmsmith.substack.com/ Joined 2010-10-28 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

154,271

Followers

11,888

Following

187,916

Tweets

239.2

Avg Engagement

1,042

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Harryslaststand'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:2010-10-28
  • Verification:No
  • Location:United Kingdom

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,225
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:9.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:229.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,225 tweets

Tweets typically receive around 278 likes and 86 retweets on average, indicating a moderate level of engagement. The content often sparks discussion, especially around political figures and social issues.

9.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

229.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

30,896

Total Likes

740,606

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

33

75th Percentile

59,405

Top Tweet

1.55

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

41.4%

Original

7.5%

Replies

48.0%

Retweets

3.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

21.1%

With Links

24.4%

With #Tags

55.7%

With @Mentions

2.0%

With Emojis

161

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.18

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

72.1%

Weekday Posts

27.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cdnpoli (149) #costoflivingcrisis (24) #refugeeswelcome (23) #pierrepoilievre (21) #coronation (17) #roxhamroad (15) #dougford (14) #corbyn (14) #china (11) #suellabraverman (10)

Most Mentioned

@harryslaststand (578) @dr_h_pimlott (33) @mikecoulson48 (20) @ibjiyongi (16) @owenjones84 (15) @stanleycohenlaw (15) @sarahjama_ (14) @pothen (13) @rulajebreal (13) @wickdchiq (13)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,225 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,336 (41%)
Replies 242 (8%)
Retweets 1,547 (48%)
Quote Tweets 100 (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 1,547 retweets (48% 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 3,225 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 includes followers interested in politics, history, and social justice, as well as those who knew Harry Leslie Smith personally. They are likely engaged with left-leaning political discourse.

Good

Audience Quality

16.7%

Suspicion Index

13.9%

Low-Quality %

266

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

24.1%

Empty Bio

6.5%

<10 Tweets

31.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

22.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

80.5%

No URL

3.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

132,139,848

Total Potential Reach

266

Median Follower Reach

913

75th Percentile Reach

23.3%

>1K followers

2.4%

>10K followers

0.6%

>50K followers

0.3%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

84.6%

Creators

42,323 accounts

8.9%

Consumers

4,430 accounts

6.5%

Dormant

3,247 accounts

283

Verified Followers

0.57% of total

12.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.26

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):

London, England (1,072) London (922) United Kingdom (687) England, United Kingdom (551) UK (449) Canada (340) Toronto, Ontario (306) United States (259) Manchester, England (249) Toronto (241)

479

Verified Followers

0.47% of total

11,431

Protected Accounts

11.32% of total

10 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 14,100,896 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@SarahKSilverman 11,924,627 Comedian comedy, activism, space
@GretaThunberg 5,813,237 Activist Climate activism, Environmentalism, Asperger's
@wikileaks 5,629,381 Whistleblower Leaks, PGP, Shop
@belalfadl 3,741,041 Writer Writing, Self-care, Life
@Alyssa_Milano 3,499,423 - -
@PearlJam 3,470,523 Musician Music, Pearl Jam, Gigaton
@radioleary 2,656,613 - -
@AndrewYang 1,697,886 Entrepreneur Entrepreneur, UBI, Human-Centered Economy
@professorgreen 1,665,826 Musician Music, Food, Philosophy

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (4,310) love (3,893) sheher (3,777) lover (3,159) life (2,838) music (2,610) writer (2,340) proud (2,182) socialist (2,152) world (2,006)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (657) #resist (645) #fbpe (547) #blacklivesmatter (444) #gtto (374) #theresistance (260) #freepalestine (201) #resistance (191) #fbr (187) #nhs (137)

75,819

Followers With Bio

25,178

Followers Without Bio

75.07%

% With Bio

24.93%

% 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 3,225 analyzed

228,371

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

228,371

Total Retweets

45,674

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics Social Justice Resistance Remembrance Refugee Advocacy Left-Leaning Ideology

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account is a tribute to Harry Leslie Smith, emphasizing his legacy as a rebel and advocate for refugees. Political commentary is a major focus, with mentions of Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer. The account reflects a left-leaning political stance, supporting socialism and social equality.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 154,271
  • + 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 @Harryslaststand reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 154,271 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 239.2 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