John Barrowman MBE
Actor: Arrow, Doctor Who Torchwood, Legends of Tomorrow, Flash, Reign, Desperate Housewives, UK Entertainment Shows BBC 12&3 Channel 4&5, BBC Scotland etc….
470,974
Followers
986
Following
28,033
Tweets
1,604.3
Avg Engagement
4,410
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @JohnBarrowman'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:2009-11-15
- Verification:No
- Location:Palm Springs, CA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,195
- Avg Likes per Tweet:273.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,331.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,195 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong fan support. The engagement is particularly high for content related to his characters and upcoming projects.
273.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
1,331.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
872,617
Total Likes
4,253,158
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
95
Median Likes
13
Median Retweets
516
75th Percentile
303,965
Top Tweet
3.41
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Commentator
Adds perspective to others content
35.2%
Original
10.2%
Replies
29.9%
Retweets
24.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
3.5%
With Media
80.2%
With Links
31.7%
With #Tags
57.6%
With @Mentions
7.6%
With Emojis
125
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.29
Reply/Original Ratio
0.82
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
73.4%
Weekday Posts
26.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,195 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 955 retweets (30% 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 3,195 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 primarily consists of fans of his TV roles, especially Doctor Who and Torchwood enthusiasts. They are likely to be engaged with his personal updates and role-related content.
Average
Audience Quality
20.7%
Suspicion Index
23.2%
Low-Quality %
44
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
35.6%
Empty Bio
17.0%
<10 Tweets
12.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
47.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
85.5%
No URL
10.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
88,523,570
Total Potential Reach
44
Median Follower Reach
203
75th Percentile Reach
7.9%
>1K followers
1.0%
>10K followers
0.3%
>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).
65.1%
Creators
32,544 accounts
17.9%
Consumers
8,952 accounts
17.0%
Dormant
8,504 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):
432
Verified Followers
0.43% of total
13,759
Protected Accounts
13.76% of total
8 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 | 14,106,694 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @piersmorgan | 8,456,237 | Journalist | quotes, media, controversy |
| @antanddec | 6,838,237 | Entertainers | TV Presenters, Comedy, Entertainment |
| @jackwhitehall | 6,067,193 | Actor/Comedian | Comedy, Acting, Entertainment |
| @verified | 4,201,459 | - | - |
| @ChrisMoyles | 3,495,085 | Radio Host | Radio, X, Morning |
| @radioleary | 2,660,886 | - | - |
| @Acosta | 2,282,197 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, News |
| @ColtonLHaynes | 1,808,259 | Actor | acting, fashion, activism |
| @Rylan | 1,764,025 | Entertainer | Luxury, Entertainment, Representation |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
60,316
Followers With Bio
39,684
Followers Without Bio
60.32%
% With Bio
39.68%
% 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 3,195 analyzed922,709
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
922,709
Total Retweets
184,542
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @elonmusk: Reinstate former President Trump
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RT @IlhanMN: I am drawing up Articles of Impeachment. Donald J. Trump should be impeached by the House of Representatives & removed from office by the United States Senate. We can’t allow him to remain in office, it’s a matter of preserving our Republic and we need to ful
RT @EmilyKrebs6: Can’t mandate masks but you can mandate pregnancy. What a country.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He leverages his celebrity status to engage with fans and promote his work. His content is heavily focused on his roles in Doctor Who and Torchwood. He often interacts with fans through personal updates and character-related posts.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 470,974
- + 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 @JohnBarrowman reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 470,974 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,604.3 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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