The Forward
Since 1897, the Forward has been a leading source of news, opinion and culture through a Jewish lens.
69,152
Followers
1,338
Following
96,916
Tweets
12.7
Avg Engagement
1,437
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @jdforward'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2009-06-15
- Verification:No
- Location:NYC
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,247
- Avg Likes per Tweet:3.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:9.1
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,247 tweetsThe account maintains a consistent level of engagement, with an average of 481 likes and 121 retweets per tweet. The verified status adds to the trust and credibility of the content.
3.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
9.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
11,705
Total Likes
29,395
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
5
75th Percentile
3,560
Top Tweet
0.18
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
18.3%
Original
53.0%
Replies
28.1%
Retweets
0.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.4%
With Media
94.2%
With Links
4.3%
With #Tags
37.6%
With @Mentions
21.9%
With Emojis
206
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
2.9
Reply/Original Ratio
0.02
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
99.3%
Weekday Posts
0.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,247 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
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 913 retweets (28% 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 3,247 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 10,000 followersThe audience is likely interested in Jewish culture, politics, and current events. The content appeals to individuals seeking news and opinions from a Jewish perspective.
Average
Audience Quality
22.6%
Suspicion Index
19.2%
Low-Quality %
140
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
28.2%
Empty Bio
14.9%
<10 Tweets
30.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
41.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
73.7%
No URL
10.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
43,331,973
Total Potential Reach
140
Median Follower Reach
572
75th Percentile Reach
17.1%
>1K followers
3.0%
>10K followers
0.8%
>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).
71.3%
Creators
7,134 accounts
13.7%
Consumers
1,371 accounts
14.9%
Dormant
1,495 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):
222
Verified Followers
2.22% of total
1,350
Protected Accounts
13.5% of total
7 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 | 14,071,108 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @megynkelly | 2,838,363 | Journalist | Family, Journalism, Love |
| @wolfblitzer | 1,722,162 | Journalist | Politics, News, Journalism |
| @joncoopertweets | 1,286,088 | Political Strategist | Politics, Fundraising, Campaigns |
| @HasanIsmaik | 1,138,305 | Entrepreneur | writing, entrepreneurship, media |
| @funder | 1,114,491 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Music |
| @AVindman | 847,485 | Author | Constitution, Veteran, Author |
| @KevinandTrevor | 694,163 | - | - |
| @oppenheimera | 540,645 | Columnista | politics, economics, innovation |
| @DaveVescio | 537,306 | Actor | Movies, Art, Transformation |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,182
Followers With Bio
2,818
Followers Without Bio
71.82%
% With Bio
28.18%
% 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 3,247 analyzed12,551
Combined Engagement
913
Total Likes
11,638
Total Retweets
2,510
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @jacobkornbluh: Scoop: I obtained George Santos' position paper shared with Jewish and pro-Israel leaders during the campaign. In the two-page document, Santos called himself “a proud American Jew.” https://t.co/XpLIitPOB3 cc: @nypmetro @ccampy @migold @gr_ashford @KFILE
RT @jacobkornbluh: “..it appears Santos is not Jewish — and lied about his family fleeing persecution during the war. Neither of his maternal grandparents appear in Brazilian immigration cards in the 1930s or 1940s, or in the databases of Yad Vashem…” https://t.co/0vXSGcepXB
RT @davidgura: 🥯 https://t.co/2UBMPWWo6Z https://t.co/zF0LhLzsrQ
RT @tribelaw: “A group of women who went to high school with Justice Elena Kagan wanted to send her bagels and lox from a legendary deli on the Lower East Side. But they scrapped the plan after Kagan expressed concerns about the court’s ethics rules for reporting.” https://t.co/A
Congressman-elect George Santos’ emotional narrative of having Jewish grandparents who fled Europe during World War II appears to be untrue, like much of the rest of his campaign biography, according to genealogy websites reviewed by the Forward. https://t.co/ms5E9DQ2Tq
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently covers political figures and their Jewish identities, highlighting the intersection of religion and politics. It addresses issues of antisemitism and its prevalence across different political spectrums, offering critical analysis. The content often includes investigative pieces and reports on current events, providing in-depth coverage of Jewish-related topics.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 69,152
- + 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 @jdforward reveals an growing Twitter presence with 69,152 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 12.7 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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