McGill University

McGill University

@mcgillu

#McGill: 202 years of great education, excellent research, in service to society.

Montréal, Québec, Canada https://www.mcgill.ca/ Joined 2008-12-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

157,894

Followers

5,571

Following

39,122

Tweets

21.9

Avg Engagement

1,500

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @mcgillu'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:2008-12-12
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Montréal, Québec, Canada

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,226
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:7.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:14.1
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,226 tweets

The account averages 285 likes and 59 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate engagement. The content is well-received, with a focus on recognition and visual content like sunsets and awards.

7.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

14.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

24,909

Total Likes

45,613

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

14

75th Percentile

11,140

Top Tweet

0.14

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

38.9%

Original

10.5%

Replies

47.5%

Retweets

3.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.4%

With Media

53.6%

With Links

37.5%

With #Tags

69.6%

With @Mentions

16.4%

With Emojis

157

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.27

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

91.8%

Weekday Posts

8.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#mcgill (611) #mcgillgrad (60) #montreal (59) #canada (26) #mcgill200 (26) #quebec (25) #mcgkudos (25) #cop15 (21) #mtlmoments (16) #mcgill24 (11)

Most Mentioned

@mcgillu (466) @mcgillmed (76) @mcgilllib (72) @mcgillarts (62) @mcgill_vpri (56) @mcgillmaccampus (56) @mcgillscience (53) @mcgillnewsmag (50) @mcgillathletics (47) @theneuro_mni (43)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,226 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,254 (39%)
Replies 338 (10%)
Retweets 1,531 (47%)
Quote Tweets 103 (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 1,531 retweets (47% 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 3,226 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

The primary audience includes students, alumni, and education enthusiasts interested in McGill's achievements. It also attracts general followers interested in university news and research highlights.

Average

Audience Quality

23.5%

Suspicion Index

26.9%

Low-Quality %

48

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

33.4%

Empty Bio

29.0%

<10 Tweets

15.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

77.2%

No URL

20.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

60,028,044

Total Potential Reach

48

Median Follower Reach

246

75th Percentile Reach

8.3%

>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).

49.2%

Creators

24,603 accounts

21.8%

Consumers

10,912 accounts

29.0%

Dormant

14,485 accounts

336

Verified Followers

0.67% of total

15.7%

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):

Montréal, Québec (3,178) Canada (1,128) Toronto, Ontario (646) Montreal (476) Montréal (276) Ottawa, Ontario (263) Québec, Canada (241) Vancouver, British Columbia (219) Nigeria (208) Montreal, Canada (207)

432

Verified Followers

0.43% of total

8,557

Protected Accounts

8.47% 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 14,101,321 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@6BillionPeople 2,033,188 - -
@SiriouslySusan 1,773,920 Voice Actor Voice acting, singing, speaking
@SinghLions 1,333,690 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@soledadobrien 1,317,874 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@Rainmaker1973 1,161,689 Scientist Astronomy, astronautics, meteorology
@LeBronJames 1,009,148 - -
@hubermanlab 985,674 Neuroscientist Neuroscience, Research, Education
@kevinolearytv 984,754 Entrepreneur wine, crypto, guitar
@lauraboldrini 964,591 Politician Feminism, Politics, Literature

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

phd (3,068) student (2,881) university (2,407) research (2,256) health (1,731) science (1,615) mcgill (1,554) life (1,139) love (1,137) sheher (1,137)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#ai (111) #innovation (91) #research (73) #science (69) #education (53) #scicomm (53) #health (45) #e (44) #meded (43) #datascience (42)

48,869

Followers With Bio

52,126

Followers Without Bio

48.39%

% With Bio

51.61%

% 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 3,226 analyzed

20,447

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

20,447

Total Retweets

4,089

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Education Research University Recognition Visual Content Awards Social Media Engagement

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights academic achievements and awards, showcasing the university's research excellence. Visual content, such as dramatic sunsets, is used to engage followers and enhance the aesthetic appeal of posts. The use of hashtags like #McGill and #QSWUR helps in increasing visibility and reach.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 157,894
  • + 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 @mcgillu reveals an growing Twitter presence with 157,894 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 21.9 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