Nerdist

Nerdist

@nerdist

Everything you need to know about the worlds of TV, movies, books, sci-fi, fantasy, and more. This is your one-stop shop for all things nerd.

https://nerdist.com/ Joined 2011-10-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

459,236

Followers

4,135

Following

195,769

Tweets

68.7

Avg Engagement

4,496

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @nerdist'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:2011-10-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:56.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:12.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account maintains a high level of engagement with its followers, indicating a loyal and active community. The average likes and retweets suggest that the content is well-received and shared widely.

56.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

12.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

182,126

Total Likes

40,957

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

24

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

49

75th Percentile

11,185

Top Tweet

0.15

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

92.3%

Original

2.7%

Replies

4.7%

Retweets

0.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

95.8%

With Links

44.3%

With #Tags

9.8%

With @Mentions

5.8%

With Emojis

124

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.03

Reply/Original Ratio

0.05

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

87.7%

Weekday Posts

12.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#thelastofus (199) #themandalorian (159) #yellowjackets (88) #antmanandthewaspquantumania (85) #startrekpicard (55) #johnwick4 (34) #starwars (28) #scream6 (26) #blackhistorymonth (26) #pokemon (24)

Most Mentioned

@nerdist (91) @hectorisfunny (24) @burgermike (11) @fanologypv (9) @taigooden (8) @jackquaid92 (7) @theboystv (7) @dancasey (7) @severinfilms (6) @crunchyroll (6)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,999 (92%)
Replies 88 (3%)
Retweets 154 (5%)
Quote Tweets 8 (0%)

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 154 retweets (5% 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 3,249 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 audience is primarily fans of TV, movies, and sci-fi genres. They are likely to be active on social media and interested in staying updated with the latest news and content.

Average

Audience Quality

22.7%

Suspicion Index

22.4%

Low-Quality %

48

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

31.5%

Empty Bio

19.5%

<10 Tweets

15.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

53.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

80.4%

No URL

13.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

97,142,939

Total Potential Reach

48

Median Follower Reach

209

75th Percentile Reach

7.2%

>1K followers

1.0%

>10K followers

0.3%

>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).

63.2%

Creators

31,625 accounts

17.3%

Consumers

8,640 accounts

19.5%

Dormant

9,735 accounts

763

Verified Followers

1.53% of total

9.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

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 (481) Los Angeles, CA (451) California, USA (206) Chicago, IL (189) London, England (171) United Kingdom (153) Texas, USA (153) Canada (148) New York, NY (146) New York, USA (143)

1,529

Verified Followers

1.53% of total

13,155

Protected Accounts

13.15% 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
@VancityReynolds 21,299,475 Actor gin, mobile, soccer
@MrBeast 19,599,621 YouTuber Philanthropy, YouTube, Charity
@JohnCena 14,104,714 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@JohnCleese 5,684,245 Comedian Comedy, Hermit, Squirrel
@McDonalds 4,766,749 Fast Food Fast Food, Grimace, Friendship
@PearlThusi 3,478,236 Actress Actress, Netflix, Africa
@SonyPictures 3,292,233 Entertainment Movies, IMAX, Tickets
@brysontiller 2,679,310 Musician father, gamer, artist
@mepauloavelino 2,474,001 Actor Actor, Gamer, Fangirl
@RottenTomatoes 2,400,101 Movie critic Movies, TV shows, Reviews

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (3,501) sheher (2,506) lover (2,473) music (2,309) life (2,271) nerd (2,045) writer (1,968) gamer (1,861) things (1,856) games (1,739)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (299) #blacklivesmatter (252) #starwars (136) #resist (105) #1 (99) #bitcoin (88) #marvel (71) #writer (67) #ttrpg (62) #horror (57)

70,501

Followers With Bio

29,499

Followers Without Bio

70.5%

% With Bio

29.5%

% 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 3,249 analyzed

27,723

Combined Engagement

25,662

Total Likes

2,061

Total Retweets

5,545

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Tv Movies Books Sci-Fi Fantasy Entertainment Fandom Actor Appreciation

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights popular shows and actors, which drives engagement. It uses a mix of promotional and appreciative content to keep the audience interested. The verified status of a small percentage of followers suggests a mix of real fans and brand partnerships.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 459,236
  • + 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 @nerdist reveals an growing Twitter presence with 459,236 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 68.7 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