Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD
Vaccine Scientist-Author-Combat Antiscience @bcmhouston Professor Pediatrics Molecular Virology, @bcm_tropmed Dean, @TexasChildrens Chair in Tropical Pediatrics
455,496
Followers
7,493
Following
58,915
Tweets
181.3
Avg Engagement
4,817
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @PeterHotez'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:2012-05-29
- Verification:No
- Location:Montrose, Houston TX
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,241
- Avg Likes per Tweet:132.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:48.7
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,241 tweetsHis tweets typically receive an average of 6,659 likes and 1,619 retweets, indicating strong public interest in his content. His engagement is driven by topics related to science, health, and misinformation.
132.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
48.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
429,753
Total Likes
157,866
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
4
Median Likes
11
Median Retweets
125
75th Percentile
15,981
Top Tweet
0.4
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
12.3%
Original
48.0%
Replies
34.6%
Retweets
5.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
32.2%
With Links
8.0%
With #Tags
82.6%
With @Mentions
3.3%
With Emojis
123
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
3.91
Reply/Original Ratio
0.15
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
73.6%
Weekday Posts
26.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,241 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 1,123 retweets (35% 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 3,241 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 followersHis audience includes academics, healthcare professionals, and the general public interested in science and public health. He also reaches out to policymakers and media outlets.
Average
Audience Quality
22.8%
Suspicion Index
25.5%
Low-Quality %
79
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
37.5%
Empty Bio
19.8%
<10 Tweets
20.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
43.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
85.8%
No URL
13.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
74,100,190
Total Potential Reach
79
Median Follower Reach
374
75th Percentile Reach
13.2%
>1K followers
1.7%
>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).
64.0%
Creators
32,007 accounts
16.1%
Consumers
8,074 accounts
19.8%
Dormant
9,919 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):
1,902
Verified Followers
1.9% of total
11,451
Protected Accounts
11.45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @WHO | 12,188,051 | Healthcare | UnitedNations, HealthForAll, COVID19 |
| @MrPeterAndre | 3,089,408 | Entertainer | Family, Music, Television |
| @drdrew | 2,648,238 | Medical Professional | Medicine, Addiction, TV |
| @katiecouric | 1,687,280 | Journalist | Journalism, Cancer Research, Podcasting |
| @ONECampaign | 1,512,362 | Activist | Global movement, End poverty, Prevent disease |
| @RexChapman | 1,254,925 | Commentator | Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary |
| @JoJoFromJerz | 856,286 | Political Commentator | politics, news, puns |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,580 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @iownjd | 778,310 | Lawyer | learn, inspire, engage |
| @Zwelinzima1 | 634,360 | Labor Leader | Labour, Social Justice, Activism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
63,201
Followers With Bio
36,799
Followers Without Bio
63.2%
% With Bio
36.8%
% 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 3,241 analyzed62,108
Combined Engagement
51,616
Total Likes
10,492
Total Retweets
12,422
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Letter sent to our home this afternoon in the US Mail. The second like this in a month. I really don’t want or need a Swastika collection. Local law enforcement and @ADL notified. On top of all the other aggression since Twitter invited back the hate groups. Tough stuff. https:
1/n I’m watching with concern how within one week 2 of our major news outlets are spreading misinformation about the Covid pandemic. First The NY Times now the WSJ
I took down my tweet on appealing to the major news outlets for accurate science reporting. The threats and aggression were overwhelming.
Just a note to thank you for all your expressions of support in light of recent antisemitic attacks online, letters mailed to our home, phone calls, even a past physical stalking. Your kindness = a reminder that there are still many many good/intelligent people on this platform
So my question is: where is the accountability for elected officials who generated/spread disinformation about Covid vaccines causing 200,000 Americans to needlessly lose their lives because they refused vaccines (mostly red states) during the delta + BA.1 waves in 2021-22 https:
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently addresses misinformation and the importance of accurate science reporting. He highlights the role of media in shaping public understanding of health issues. He emphasizes the need for combating antiscience through education and advocacy.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 455,496
- + 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 @PeterHotez reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 455,496 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 181.3 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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