Matthew Dowd

Matthew Dowd

@matthewjdowd

Proud Pop; human being with many thoughts, writer, analyst.

Wimberley, Texas Joined 2011-04-26 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

272,804

Followers

13,873

Following

5,434

Tweets

503.5

Avg Engagement

2,669

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @matthewjdowd'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:2011-04-26
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Wimberley, Texas

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:1,341
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:286.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:217.5
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 1,341 tweets

His tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating a highly engaged audience. The average engagement per tweet is substantial, reflecting his influence and reach.

286.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

217.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

383,502

Total Likes

291,717

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

14

Median Likes

12

Median Retweets

188

75th Percentile

64,243

Top Tweet

1.85

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

32.7%

Original

27.4%

Replies

37.2%

Retweets

2.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

15.3%

With Links

3.5%

With #Tags

56.2%

With @Mentions

4.6%

With Emojis

158

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.84

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

74.6%

Weekday Posts

25.4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#countryoverparty (2) #stpatricksday2023 (2) #sxsw2023 (2) #maga (2) #detroit (1) #blacklivesmatter (1) #tennesseethree (1) #tenn (1) #tnassembly (1) #az01 (1)

Most Mentioned

@matthewjdowd (283) @jocelynbenson (51) @deadlinewh (35) @peace_2_day (31) @tboisseauatx (22) @nicolledwallace (22) @msnbc (19) @jansingreports (16) @thereidout (13) @capehartj (12)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 1,341 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 439 (33%)
Replies 368 (27%)
Retweets 499 (37%)
Quote Tweets 35 (3%)

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 499 retweets (37% 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 1,341 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

His audience includes individuals interested in politics, faith, and social issues. The engagement suggests a mix of supporters and critics who actively participate in discussions.

Average

Audience Quality

23.8%

Suspicion Index

23.2%

Low-Quality %

105

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

37.0%

Empty Bio

14.8%

<10 Tweets

28.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

90.1%

No URL

9.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

93,115,665

Total Potential Reach

105

Median Follower Reach

547

75th Percentile Reach

17.8%

>1K followers

1.8%

>10K followers

0.4%

>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).

71.9%

Creators

35,931 accounts

13.4%

Consumers

6,689 accounts

14.8%

Dormant

7,380 accounts

445

Verified Followers

0.89% of total

8.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.13

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):

United States (921) California, USA (340) USA (335) Texas, USA (310) Los Angeles, CA (282) Florida, USA (279) Washington, DC (255) Austin, TX (216) Chicago, IL (210) New York, USA (206)

729

Verified Followers

0.73% of total

9,912

Protected Accounts

9.91% 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 14,102,013 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@BenStiller 5,612,145 Actor UNHCR, Goodwill Ambassador, Refugees
@ProjectLincoln 2,742,420 Political Strategist Politics, Activism, Leadership
@BetoORourke 2,515,311 Politician politics, activism, community
@gtconway3d 2,198,713 Lawyer Lawyer, Columnist, Corgi
@wolfblitzer 1,725,219 Journalist Politics, News, Journalism
@sherylunderwood 1,319,237 TV Host Talk show, radio, sorority
@davidhogg111 1,239,454 Activist politics, activism, advocacy
@mmpadellan 1,223,312 Political Commentator #BlueWave2022, #Feminist, #TheResistance
@perlmutations 1,104,329 Actor acting, writing, books

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (5,012) mom (4,509) retired (3,998) lover (3,925) dms (3,281) proud (3,237) democrat (3,161) life (3,068) blue (2,815) blm (2,778)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (1,940) #resist (1,902) #voteblue (1,000) #bluecrew (575) #fbr (539) #blacklivesmatter (462) #resister (429) #lgbtq (368) #resistance (338) #bidenharris (325)

63,988

Followers With Bio

36,012

Followers Without Bio

63.99%

% With Bio

36.01%

% 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 1,341 analyzed

182,385

Combined Engagement

78,925

Total Likes

103,460

Total Retweets

36,477

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Faith Politics Social Issues Public Discourse Personal Beliefs Accountability Modern Medicine

Key Insights & Takeaways

Dowd often blends personal faith with political commentary, which shapes his unique perspective. He addresses current events and public figures, often sparking debate and discussion. His content is designed to provoke thought and encourage dialogue on complex issues.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 272,804
  • + 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 @matthewjdowd reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 272,804 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 503.5 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