Nepali Times
A world-class English language weekly that provides in-depth reporting and expert commentary on Nepali politics, business, culture, travel and society.
415,516
Followers
14
Following
24,357
Tweets
14.9
Avg Engagement
692
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @NepaliTimes'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:2009-09-16
- Verification:No
- Location:Kathmandu
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:12.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.7
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsOn average, tweets receive around 457 likes and 96 retweets, showing moderate engagement. The verified status at 0.2% suggests a small but notable number of verified accounts following the account.
12.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
2.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
39,664
Total Likes
8,756
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
8
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
16
75th Percentile
3,339
Top Tweet
0.04
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
99.5%
Original
0.4%
Replies
0.1%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
8.5%
With Media
99.8%
With Links
58.6%
With #Tags
18.2%
With @Mentions
0.0%
With Emojis
220
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
70.5%
Weekday Posts
29.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 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 3 retweets (0% 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 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 followersThe primary audience is likely Nepalis interested in politics, culture, and current affairs. The account also attracts international followers due to its English language content and global relevance.
Below Average
Audience Quality
39.5%
Suspicion Index
53.8%
Low-Quality %
2
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
56.0%
Empty Bio
69.6%
<10 Tweets
2.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
77.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
95.9%
No URL
51.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
20,849,343
Total Potential Reach
2
Median Follower Reach
11
75th Percentile Reach
1.3%
>1K followers
0.2%
>10K followers
0.0%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
11.2%
Creators
5,611 accounts
19.1%
Consumers
9,565 accounts
69.6%
Dormant
34,824 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):
159
Verified Followers
0.16% of total
5,167
Protected Accounts
5.17% of total
3 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 | 14,104,364 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @Haqeeqat_TV | 882,947 | Media Personality | Pakistan, YouTube, News |
| @umashankarsingh | 490,334 | Senior Editor | Politics, Foreign Affairs, Satire |
| @Himal_Khabar | 355,869 | News Publisher | News, Nepal, Monthly |
| @ceoworld | 337,428 | CEO | business, leadership, journalism |
| @zhang_heqing | 320,219 | Counsellor | Counselling, Director, Personal |
| @sudheerktm | 299,054 | Journalist | Books, Journalism, Writing |
| @Asamsakti | 286,705 | Art Lover | Art, Technology, Tea |
| @beenasarwar | 242,561 | Journalist | democracy, human rights, media |
| @SameeraKhan | 181,611 | Political Commentator | politics |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
49,483
Followers With Bio
50,517
Followers Without Bio
49.48%
% With Bio
50.52%
% 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 3,250 analyzed4,824
Combined Engagement
4,010
Total Likes
814
Total Retweets
965
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
40%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Nepali students perform rituals for Janai Purnima, a festival celebrated with feasts of Kwati, lentils, and men renewing their Janai strings. https://t.co/7IwnzRsKfi
Tedros Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros), Director-General of @WHO arrives in Kathmandu at the invitation of Health Minister Birodh Khatiwada. Ghebreyesus is here to review Nepal's response to #COVID19. 75.9% of the Nepalis have received the first dose and 66.5% are fully vaccinated. https
Nepalis win two investigative #journalism awards. Namrata Sharma (@NamrataSharmaP) and Bhrikuti Rai (@bbhrikuti) receive separate awards for their exposés of injustice. @FinUncovered @fjawards @amnesty https://t.co/XsfK0T8I59
Thirty years after the iconic photograph of her during the first People’s Movement of 1990, Durga Thapa returned to the abandoned and dusty Khula Manch this week to mark the occasion. Photo: Min Bajracharya https://t.co/jdKLycBAVB https://t.co/cCia5NK9i6
With the end of monsoon, the sky has cleared up in Kathmandu Valley giving the residents a spectacular view of Gang Chhenpo, Gurapo Ri and Dorje Lakpa mountains on Tuesday. Photos: Suman Nepali https://t.co/W8WrkbJCQe
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account highlights cultural and traditional events, such as Janai Purnima, which helps connect with local audiences. It covers significant international figures like the WHO Director-General, indicating a focus on global health and diplomacy. The recognition of journalists with awards underscores the account's commitment to quality investigative journalism.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 415,516
- + 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 @NepaliTimes reveals an growing Twitter presence with 415,516 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 14.9 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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