Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@Plaid_Cymru

Dros degwch, dros uchelgais, dros Gymru. For fairness, for ambition, for Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Hyrwyddo/Promoted by Plaid Cymru, Tŷ Gwynfor, Caerdydd, CF10 4AL

Cymru • Wales https://www.plaid.cymru/ Joined 2008-04-16 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

61,841

Followers

8,491

Following

60,998

Tweets

46.5

Avg Engagement

649

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Plaid_Cymru'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2008-04-16
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Cymru • Wales

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:24.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:22.3
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account has a moderate engagement rate with an average of 1,018 likes and 277 retweets per tweet. The content often includes links to news articles and policy announcements, which may drive traffic but not always high interaction.

24.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

22.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

78,462

Total Likes

72,534

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

9

Median Retweets

41

75th Percentile

2,028

Top Tweet

0.75

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

32.8%

Original

10.2%

Replies

55.0%

Retweets

2.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

85.6%

With Links

23.6%

With #Tags

67.4%

With @Mentions

35.9%

With Emojis

237

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.31

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

84.6%

Weekday Posts

15.4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#annibyniaeth (48) #fairpayfornursing (34) #plaid22 (33) #plaid23 (32) #indywales (30) #pmqs (25) #enoughisenough (24) #ymaohyd (22) #togetherstronger (16) #bbcqt (14)

Most Mentioned

@plaid_cymru (573) @lsrplaid (399) @rhunapiorwerth (221) @adamprice (220) @sioned_w (160) @llyrgruffydd (120) @heledd_plaid (119) @benmlake (80) @siangwenfelin (79) @fletcherplaid (75)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,067 (33%)
Replies 333 (10%)
Retweets 1,786 (55%)
Quote Tweets 64 (2%)

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 1,786 retweets (55% 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 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 10,000 followers

The audience primarily consists of Welsh-speaking individuals and supporters of Welsh nationalism. They are likely interested in education, cultural preservation, and political progress in Wales.

Average

Audience Quality

21.8%

Suspicion Index

25.3%

Low-Quality %

76

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

33.8%

Empty Bio

24.0%

<10 Tweets

18.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

36.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.5%

No URL

16.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

25,319,159

Total Potential Reach

76

Median Follower Reach

376

75th Percentile Reach

13.0%

>1K followers

1.4%

>10K followers

0.4%

>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).

58.2%

Creators

5,817 accounts

17.8%

Consumers

1,783 accounts

24.0%

Dormant

2,400 accounts

71

Verified Followers

0.71% of total

7.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.17

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):

Wales, United Kingdom (425) Cardiff, Wales (224) Wales (159) United Kingdom (149) Cymru (119) London, England (104) Cardiff (75) Swansea, Wales (63) Scotland (59) UK (54)

71

Verified Followers

0.71% of total

987

Protected Accounts

9.87% of total

5 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 14,075,159 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@carolvorders 796,071 TV Host TV, Entrepreneur, Adventure
@paulmasonnews 620,347 Journalist History, Ideology, Resistance
@CR_UK 339,678 Researcher Research, Cancer, Cure
@mcspocky 292,040 - -
@thomaspower 286,439 Entrepreneur AI, Bitcoin, Climate
@GoogleExpertUK 263,260 SEO Expert SEO, Cruise, Art
@iwanrheon 246,647 Actor Music, Acting, Mailing list
@snb19692 221,732 Activist Politics, Activism, Anti-Conservative
@vpartal 174,097 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Catalonia

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

wales (405) welsh (372) views (298) love (270) cymru (197) politics (197) life (190) socialist (168) hehim (168) proud (149)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (74) #gtto (56) #annibyniaeth (54) #indywales (35) #blm (24) #yescymru (22) #fbppr (22) #toriesout (18) #scottishindependence (17) #rejoineu (14)

6,622

Followers With Bio

3,378

Followers Without Bio

66.22%

% With Bio

33.78%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

7,713

Combined Engagement

6,394

Total Likes

1,319

Total Retweets

1,543

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Welsh History Education Reform Political Collaboration National Identity Cultural Preservation
Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@Plaid_Cymru

Welsh history - in all of its forms - will now be a mandatory be part of the new school curriculum in Wales - thanks to Plaid Cymru. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#YmaOHyd https://t.co/Eh18cJBmwa

2022-11-20
Retweets: 305 Likes: 1,723 Engagement: 2,028
Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@Plaid_Cymru

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿BREAKING: Plaid Cymru and the Wales Green Party have announced they will work together and create a ‘Future Cymru Forum’ to help build the economic, social and environmental case for an independent Wales. https://t.co/kWiYXyITsL

2022-10-21
Retweets: 329 Likes: 1,328 Engagement: 1,657
Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@Plaid_Cymru

🚨 BREAKING NEWS The Senedd has backed Plaid Cymru's calls to formally request the devolution of Water to Wales. This will help us address the cleanliness of our rivers, and ensure that our most abundant natural resource is used for the benefit of Welsh communities. https://t.c

2023-06-07
Retweets: 320 Likes: 1,105 Engagement: 1,425
Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@Plaid_Cymru

https://t.co/E1CW0FV1sd https://t.co/wTIfiBFP9L

2023-04-28
Retweets: 116 Likes: 1,262 Engagement: 1,378
Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@Plaid_Cymru

✊Nicola Sturgeon is a once in a generation politician, driven by an unwavering passion for her country. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Her legacy will be Scottish independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Plaid Cymru Leader @adamprice's tribute to outgoing @theSNP leader and First Minister of Scotland, @NicolaSturgeon

2023-02-15
Retweets: 249 Likes: 976 Engagement: 1,225

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights educational reforms and Welsh history, indicating a focus on cultural and national identity. Collaborations with other parties, such as the Wales Green Party, suggest a strategic approach to political alliances. The use of Welsh symbols and hashtags reinforces a strong nationalistic and cultural identity.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 61,841
  • + 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 @Plaid_Cymru reveals an growing Twitter presence with 61,841 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 46.5 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