Physics World
News, views and information for the global physics community
385,904
Followers
1,454
Following
16,870
Tweets
106.4
Avg Engagement
3,553
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @PhysicsWorld'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:2009-04-03
- Verification:No
- Location:Bristol, UK
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:31.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:75.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsPhysicsWorld maintains a moderate level of engagement, with an average of 547 likes and 165 retweets per tweet. The content is designed to spark interest and discussion among its followers.
31.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
75.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
100,780
Total Likes
245,126
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
19
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
40
75th Percentile
205,854
Top Tweet
0.28
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
96.0%
Original
1.0%
Replies
2.9%
Retweets
0.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
3.9%
With Media
96.7%
With Links
21.0%
With #Tags
38.0%
With @Mentions
0.3%
With Emojis
175
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
0.04
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
95.6%
Weekday Posts
4.4%
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 94 retweets (3% 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 includes physicists, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the latest developments in physics. It also attracts individuals curious about technology and its societal impact.
Below Average
Audience Quality
40.6%
Suspicion Index
60.3%
Low-Quality %
2
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
67.6%
Empty Bio
66.0%
<10 Tweets
3.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
79.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
94.1%
No URL
53.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
25,937,687
Total Potential Reach
2
Median Follower Reach
11
75th Percentile Reach
1.0%
>1K followers
0.1%
>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).
16.2%
Creators
8,105 accounts
17.8%
Consumers
8,910 accounts
66.0%
Dormant
32,985 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):
528
Verified Followers
0.52% of total
8,530
Protected Accounts
8.45% of total
2 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 | 14,103,302 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @ShehuSani | 3,068,162 | Politician | Human Rights, Author, PanAfricanist |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,720 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @DiscoverMag | 1,256,288 | Science Communication | Science, Readers, Matters |
| @carolvorders | 751,281 | TV Host | TV, Entrepreneur, Adventure |
| @drfeifei | 425,336 | Professor | AI, healthcare, computer vision |
| @ssgeos | 403,708 | Researcher | Research, Monitoring, Seismic Activity |
| @philosophytweet | 386,781 | - | - |
| @EvanKirstel | 344,390 | Tech Influencer | Tech, B2B, Social media |
| @SeanZevran | 297,487 | Adult performer | Adult Entertainment, Awards, Fleshjack |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
42,159
Followers With Bio
58,837
Followers Without Bio
41.74%
% With Bio
58.26%
% 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 analyzed216,308
Combined Engagement
1,776
Total Likes
214,532
Total Retweets
43,262
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @SpaceX: Liftoff! https://t.co/DRBfdUM7JA
RT @Astro_Cady: It takes about 8-and-a-half minutes to get to space, and a whole day to parallel park. It’s a beautiful ballet of physics.…
RT @NASAKennedy: After a successful launch at 3:22 p.m. ET, @SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft with @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug onboard is…
Which fields of physics have won the most #NobelPrize s? Check out this infographic for the answer. https://t.co/t0GZgcB83k
Our collection on #ArtificalIntelligence explores how this rapidly developing technology is already being used in society, and ponders the ethical questions around how it should be used in the future. https://t.co/uwr9DSLYHU https://t.co/nm1hfTP9jz
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights Nobel Prize-winning fields, showcasing the most recognized areas in physics. It explores emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and their implications for society. It addresses complex engineering challenges, such as space mission logistics, to engage a broader audience.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 385,904
- + 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 @PhysicsWorld reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 385,904 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 106.4 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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