Josh Gates
Explorer. Host of #ExpeditionUnknown, #JoshGatesTonight, & #TalesFromTheExplorersClub on @Discovery. Adventure is out there. Go find it!
380,499
Followers
1,132
Following
7,607
Tweets
660.0
Avg Engagement
2,325
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @joshuagates'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:2008-08-17
- Verification:No
- Location:35,000 feet
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,207
- Avg Likes per Tweet:474.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:185.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,207 tweetsHis tweets typically receive high engagement with likes and retweets, indicating a strong and active community. The content is both entertaining and informative, encouraging interaction.
474.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
185.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,522,473
Total Likes
594,018
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
163
Median Likes
31
Median Retweets
640
75th Percentile
407,625
Top Tweet
1.73
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
60.3%
Original
15.1%
Replies
18.7%
Retweets
5.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.9%
With Media
56.3%
With Links
60.3%
With #Tags
72.5%
With @Mentions
6.8%
With Emojis
130
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.25
Reply/Original Ratio
0.31
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
79.5%
Weekday Posts
20.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,207 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 601 retweets (19% 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 3,207 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 includes adventure enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of reality TV. They are drawn to his storytelling and the mix of humor and discovery in his tweets.
Average
Audience Quality
25.8%
Suspicion Index
32.0%
Low-Quality %
19
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
44.7%
Empty Bio
29.8%
<10 Tweets
9.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
55.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.9%
No URL
19.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
24,936,323
Total Potential Reach
19
Median Follower Reach
95
75th Percentile Reach
4.4%
>1K followers
0.5%
>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).
46.9%
Creators
23,455 accounts
23.3%
Consumers
11,634 accounts
29.8%
Dormant
14,911 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):
885
Verified Followers
0.88% of total
10,575
Protected Accounts
10.47% of total
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @GuyFieri | 3,530,919 | Chef | Food, Flavor, Cooking |
| @ScienceChannel | 3,284,086 | Science Communication | Science, Love, Channel |
| @MLBNetwork | 2,200,238 | Sports Media | Baseball, Social Media, Giveaways |
| @SebGorka | 1,339,424 | Political Commentator | Politics, National Security, Media |
| @HelloVacay | 1,236,590 | - | - |
| @greggrunberg | 1,191,132 | Actor | ACTOR, WRITER, BANDS |
| @marcuslemonis | 645,359 | TV Personality | HGTV, TheProfit, Renovator |
| @TylerFlorence | 635,392 | Chef | Cooking, Filmmaking, Creative Agency |
| @jonathansfrakes | 594,936 | Director | father, husband, director |
| @OccupyDemocrats | 539,243 | Political Activist | Progressive, Grassroots, Politics |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
57,582
Followers With Bio
43,417
Followers Without Bio
57.01%
% With Bio
42.99%
% 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 3,207 analyzed473,136
Combined Engagement
36,691
Total Likes
436,445
Total Retweets
94,627
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Schwarzenegger: I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share. https://t.co/6gyVRhgpFV
RT @NASA: We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possi…
This is our amazing friend Casey. She has never seen Stars Wars. Behold. https://t.co/9DsdTffaw8
World, meet King Tut’s mother and likely the true face of #Nefertiti! First discovered in 1898, the badly damaged mummy of the so-called “Younger Lady” sits in the Egyptian museum. Through 3D imaging and forensic reconstruction, she lives again. #ExpeditionUnknown @travelchannel
When your tire deflates on the tarmac so your flight to Europe is delayed and you miss your connection so you end up stuck in #Brussels for 24 hours getting drunk on very good beer. https://t.co/qRq9RcqMhx
Key Insights & Takeaways
He often shares personal stories and humor, which humanizes his brand and builds connection. He highlights historical and cultural topics, blending education with entertainment. He uses multimedia links to enhance the storytelling experience and provide additional context.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 380,499
- + 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 @joshuagates reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 380,499 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 660.0 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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