matt blaze
Scientist, safecracker, writer, professor. 280 is the new 140 is the new 1536. He/Him. Not a paid subscriber. Mastodon: https://federate.social/@mattblaze
78,980
Followers
947
Following
69,130
Tweets
157.6
Avg Engagement
1,867
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @mattblaze'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:2009-03-25
- Verification:No
- Location:Washington and elsewhere.
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,192
- Avg Likes per Tweet:54.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:103.1
- Followers Analyzed:9,994
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,192 tweetsHis tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating a strong and active community. The engagement suggests his content resonates with a broad and interested audience.
54.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
103.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
174,034
Total Likes
328,943
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
5
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
43
75th Percentile
55,878
Top Tweet
2.0
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
9.5%
Original
74.7%
Replies
12.1%
Retweets
3.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.2%
With Media
13.0%
With Links
0.8%
With #Tags
69.8%
With @Mentions
0.2%
With Emojis
150
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
7.87
Reply/Original Ratio
0.31
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
63.7%
Weekday Posts
36.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,192 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 385 retweets (12% 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 3,192 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 9,994 followersHis audience includes tech enthusiasts, academics, and followers of his writing. They are likely interested in science, security, and social commentary.
Average
Audience Quality
24.0%
Suspicion Index
20.1%
Low-Quality %
109
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
28.7%
Empty Bio
17.1%
<10 Tweets
29.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
47.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
76.9%
No URL
11.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
31,799,837
Total Potential Reach
109
Median Follower Reach
407
75th Percentile Reach
13.0%
>1K followers
2.3%
>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).
66.8%
Creators
6,674 accounts
16.1%
Consumers
1,612 accounts
17.1%
Dormant
1,708 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):
259
Verified Followers
2.59% of total
1,269
Protected Accounts
12.69% 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 | 14,097,763 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @BrianDEvans | 1,214,835 | Entrepreneur | NFTs, Crypto, Digital Marketing |
| @donwinslow | 932,569 | Author | books, writing, reading |
| @BorowitzReport | 533,184 | Satirist | satire, humor, politics |
| @kenklippenstein | 503,267 | Investigative Reporter | Investigative reporting, Signal, Views mine |
| @zammit_marc | 385,807 | Filmmaker | Film, Acting, Producing |
| @matt_levine | 293,868 | Financial Analyst | lunch, valuation, analyst |
| @davenewworld_2 | 289,330 | Reporter | Racism, Reporting, Media |
| @HayekMG | 222,848 | Strategic Advisor | Tech, Media, Telecom |
| @adafruit | 219,126 | Manufacturer | electronics, DIY, maker |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,134
Followers With Bio
2,866
Followers Without Bio
71.34%
% With Bio
28.66%
% 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 3,192 analyzed173,348
Combined Engagement
28,408
Total Likes
144,940
Total Retweets
34,670
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @NASA: IMPACT SUCCESS! Watch from #DARTMIssion’s DRACO Camera, as the vending machine-sized spacecraft successfully collides with asteroid Dimorphos, which is the size of a football stadium and poses no threat to Earth. https://t.co/7bXipPkjWD
RT @ZoeSchiffer: NEW: Twitter just alerted employees that effective immediately, all office buildings are temporarily closed and badge access is suspended. No details given as to why.
One of the astounding things to come out of these hearings is the fact that the Secret Service and other law enforcement confirmed sightings of people with guns at the rally near the WH, and didn't immediately lock everything down.
RT @DanRather: I remember the old saying, “Better to be thought a fool than to buy Twitter and remove all doubt.”
RT @tinysnekcomics: https://t.co/UCKlqcbq8S
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently blends personal stories with broader societal or technological issues. His content often sparks debate and discussion, especially around security and privacy. He uses humor and irony to highlight the absurdity of certain situations.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 78,980
- + 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 @mattblaze reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 78,980 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 157.6 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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