Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens

@kewgardens

🌿 Botanic garden 🔬 Scientific institution 🌷 Charity Donate to help us protect plants and fungi 👇 #KewGardens #OurFutureIsBotanic Managed weekdays 9-5

Kew, UK https://www.kew.org/ Joined 2008-10-01 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

162,167

Followers

721

Following

30,212

Tweets

72.8

Avg Engagement

2,432

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @kewgardens'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:2008-10-01
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Kew, UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:58.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:14.4
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Kew Gardens maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 1,027 likes and 176 retweets per tweet. Their content is well-received and often shared by followers.

58.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

14.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

189,822

Total Likes

46,738

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

92

75th Percentile

1,580

Top Tweet

0.45

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

40.0%

Original

51.0%

Replies

8.0%

Retweets

1.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.0%

With Media

54.2%

With Links

14.6%

With #Tags

59.8%

With @Mentions

45.9%

With Emojis

219

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.28

Reply/Original Ratio

0.12

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

81.9%

Weekday Posts

18.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#kewfood (33) #kewunearthed (25) #cop26 (20) #ayearinbloom (19) #kewgardens (16) #cop15 (14) #christmasatkew (13) #earthday (12) #ourfutureisbotanic (11) #worldbookday (11)

Most Mentioned

@kew (194) @kewgardens (92) @kewscience (89) @dcms (68) @wakehurst_kew (67) @channel5_tv (42) @seetickets (39) @botanygeek (22) @kmis_lectures (19) @gazweetman (19)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,300 (40%)
Replies 1,659 (51%)
Retweets 259 (8%)
Quote Tweets 32 (1%)

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 259 retweets (8% 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

Their audience is primarily interested in nature, science, and conservation. They also engage with public figures and events, broadening their reach.

Average

Audience Quality

22.0%

Suspicion Index

26.4%

Low-Quality %

55

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.2%

Empty Bio

24.0%

<10 Tweets

13.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

42.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

79.7%

No URL

16.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

75,864,915

Total Potential Reach

55

Median Follower Reach

271

75th Percentile Reach

9.6%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.2%

>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).

57.0%

Creators

28,484 accounts

19.1%

Consumers

9,531 accounts

24.0%

Dormant

11,985 accounts

198

Verified Followers

0.4% of total

10.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.14

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 (1,769) London (1,247) United Kingdom (675) England, United Kingdom (486) UK (378) London, UK (202) South East, England (159) Bristol, England (112) United States (111) South West, England (106)

345

Verified Followers

0.34% of total

12,002

Protected Accounts

11.88% 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 14,100,937 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@MarceloTas 9,127,140 Influencer -
@elliegoulding 6,243,983 Singer Music, Fitness, Strength
@wossy 4,888,824 TV Presenter self-indulgent, Instagram, life
@GreatestQuotes 4,232,454 Inspirational Speaker Challenge, Motivate, Inspire
@ThisisDavina 2,707,746 TV Presenter Fitness, Wellness, TV
@SadiqKhan 1,153,417 Politician Politics, Environment, London
@googleearth 1,143,508 Mapping #EarthEngine, Earth Outreach
@mrjamesob 1,135,656 Radio Host Politics, Radio, Author
@IAMKELLYBROOK 886,230 Radio Host Gardening, Walking, Hosting

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (3,692) views (3,154) garden (2,779) nature (2,611) lover (2,599) plant (2,304) life (2,294) gardening (2,074) art (1,927) phd (1,877)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#nature (169) #gardening (166) #art (107) #biodiversity (86) #plants (80) #fbpe (80) #scicomm (75) #garden (74) #london (74) #sustainability (70)

66,832

Followers With Bio

34,165

Followers Without Bio

66.17%

% With Bio

33.83%

% 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

6,767

Combined Engagement

4,701

Total Likes

2,066

Total Retweets

1,353

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Botany Conservation Science Education Public Engagement Botanic Gardens
Kew Gardens
@kewgardens

We’re honoured to have hosted The President of the Republic of South Africa, accompanied by The Earl of Wessex today. South Africa is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth and a longstanding scientific and conservation partner of the UK. 👇 @RoyalFamily @PresidencyZA htt

2022-11-23
Retweets: 151 Likes: 1,429 Engagement: 1,580
Kew Gardens
@kewgardens

Meet Victoria boliviana, the record-breaking giant waterlily which has been named new to science at Kew after spending 177 years hidden under the surface of our collections. Uncover more about this fascinating discovery: https://t.co/lqLFc7r0RN https://t.co/G3NGOo0KYx

2022-07-04
Retweets: 299 Likes: 1,111 Engagement: 1,410
Kew Gardens
@kewgardens

When Charles Darwin was sent a specimen of the Madagascan Christmas star orchid, he predicted that since the nectar was at the bottom of the long flower spur, a pollinator must exist with a tongue as long as the spur - 41 years later, such a moth was discovered! #DarwinDay https

2021-02-12
Retweets: 260 Likes: 1,062 Engagement: 1,322
Kew Gardens
@kewgardens

Today we were delighted to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Kew Gardens to take part in a Generation Earthshot event with children from The Heathlands School, where they generated bold ideas to repair the planet 🌎 @KensingtonRoyal @EarthshotPrize @TheWorldsLesson htt

2021-10-13
Retweets: 151 Likes: 1,099 Engagement: 1,250
Kew Gardens
@kewgardens

RT @COP26: Today leaders from around the world are gathering in Glasgow for #COP26 They will come together to make clear their commitment…

2021-11-01
Retweets: 1,205 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,205

Key Insights & Takeaways

They focus on scientific discoveries and conservation efforts They highlight high-profile visits and events to increase visibility They use storytelling to educate and inspire their audience

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 162,167
  • + 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 @kewgardens reveals an growing Twitter presence with 162,167 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 72.8 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