Rest of World

Rest of World

@restofworld

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Rest of World https://restofworld.org/ Joined 2009-04-17 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

71,038

Followers

2,016

Following

16,238

Tweets

12.8

Avg Engagement

1,263

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @restofworld'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:2009-04-17
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Rest of World

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:8.2
  • Followers Analyzed:9,984

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 193 likes and 90 retweets per tweet. The verified status is relatively low, suggesting a mix of public and private accounts.

4.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

8.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

15,085

Total Likes

26,480

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

8,191

Top Tweet

0.18

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

78.3%

Original

2.6%

Replies

18.6%

Retweets

0.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

3.6%

With Media

99.5%

With Links

2.7%

With #Tags

26.1%

With @Mentions

2.1%

With Emojis

185

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.03

Reply/Original Ratio

0.03

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

80.6%

Weekday Posts

19.4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#longreads (40) #longread (8) #snd44 (3) #swag (3) #sabewbib (2) #supporthumanartists (2) #gujaratelections2022 (2) #106 (1) #28 (1) #3 (1)

Most Mentioned

@restofworld (378) @anupkaphle (67) @dandiba (63) @alexgonzor (52) @cengizyar (52) @decka227 (50) @russellbrandom (50) @mvzelenks (48) @violazhouyi (46) @nilchristopher (36)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,544 (78%)
Replies 84 (3%)
Retweets 603 (19%)
Quote Tweets 18 (1%)

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 603 retweets (19% 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 9,984 followers

The audience is likely interested in global technology trends and non-Western perspectives. They may include tech enthusiasts, journalists, and policymakers looking for alternative viewpoints.

Good

Audience Quality

18.1%

Suspicion Index

15.3%

Low-Quality %

200

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

22.2%

Empty Bio

12.1%

<10 Tweets

24.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

32.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

64.7%

No URL

8.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

48,208,914

Total Potential Reach

200

Median Follower Reach

757

75th Percentile Reach

21.3%

>1K followers

3.6%

>10K followers

0.9%

>50K followers

0.5%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

74.4%

Creators

7,433 accounts

13.4%

Consumers

1,342 accounts

12.1%

Dormant

1,209 accounts

213

Verified Followers

2.13% of total

25.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.21

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):

London, England (118) London (100) New Delhi, India (86) Washington, DC (75) India (74) New York, NY (72) Lagos, Nigeria (48) Nigeria (48) Brooklyn, NY (46) Mumbai, India (46)

213

Verified Followers

2.13% of total

1,219

Protected Accounts

12.19% of total

8 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 14,094,227 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@suthichai 3,102,156 Entrepreneur business, media, entrepreneurship
@banuguven 2,520,922 Journalist News, Journalism, YouTube
@javerias 1,401,016 Journalist Photography, Journalism, Child Labour
@SinghLions 1,328,114 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@SergioSarmiento 980,002 Journalist Politics, Economics, Journalism
@Stocktwits 977,214 Finance finance, investing, global
@doctorow 493,776 Author author, journalist, activist
@EricHolthaus 485,321 Climate Activist Climate justice, Youth empowerment, COP26
@SwiftOnSecurity 385,693 Security Expert Systems security, SciFi, sysadmin

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

journalist (490) tech (318) writer (297) views (288) editor (277) sheher (239) digital (236) media (221) tweets (201) social (191)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#bitcoin (27) #ai (18) #tech (16) #crypto (11) #blockchain (10) #eth (10) #btc (10) #journalism (8) #climatechange (7) #asia (7)

7,781

Followers With Bio

2,219

Followers Without Bio

77.81%

% With Bio

22.19%

% 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

11,517

Combined Engagement

479

Total Likes

11,038

Total Retweets

2,303

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Global Technology Free Speech Content Moderation Non-Western Perspectives Social Media Regulation
Rest of World
@restofworld

RT @vv1lder: this is very very bad https://t.co/fh4nVgTcX9 https://t.co/vA2n1lbgA5

2023-04-28
Retweets: 8,191 Likes: 0 Engagement: 8,191
Rest of World
@restofworld

RT @tarykuh: one of the uber drivers in this story first refused to speak, thinking i was trying to get information out of him for uber and moove. i told him to google me. about 10 minutes after, he called me back and said “i know 20 more drivers you can speak to.” https://t.co/

2023-05-31
Retweets: 1,355 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,355
Rest of World
@restofworld

122 Twitter accounts were blocked in India, including prominent figures like @FriedrichPieter, @PunYaab, Canadian politician @theJagmeetSing, and the poet @rupikaur_, on request from the Indian government https://t.co/qKOnqbQC9m

2023-03-24
Retweets: 282 Likes: 479 Engagement: 761
Rest of World
@restofworld

RT @SiddiquiZuha: Pakistan’s 4-day internet shutdown brought the country’s IT industry to a grinding halt — foreign investors are wary, freelance tech workers have lost clients, and young Pakistanis are leaving the country in droves. My latest, for @restofworld: https://t.co/G

2023-06-08
Retweets: 626 Likes: 0 Engagement: 626
Rest of World
@restofworld

RT @CiroGomezL: #AlAire en #PorLaMañana Daniela Dib @dandiba, periodista de @restofworld, quien publicó un reportaje sobre cómo policías del Estado de México estarían cobrando extorsiones a través de terminales bancarias https://t.co/oLQGJjVSDM

2023-04-07
Retweets: 584 Likes: 0 Engagement: 584

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account highlights the blocking of 122 Twitter accounts in India, including notable figures. It discusses the impact of Elon Musk's takeover on Twitter's free speech and content moderation. It references the rehabilitation of extremist profiles, raising concerns about harmful content on the platform.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 71,038
  • + 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 @restofworld reveals an growing Twitter presence with 71,038 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 12.8 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