Richard Medhurst
Independent journalist: https://www.youtube.com/richardmedhurst | Bylines: Al Mayadeen, BAR and others | Syrian-British | ✉️ [email protected]
344,206
Followers
778
Following
15,406
Tweets
1,966.6
Avg Engagement
1,934
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @richimedhurst'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:2019-07-29
- Verification:No
- Location:youtube.com/richardmedhurst
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,235
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1,388.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:578.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,235 tweetsRichimedhurst's tweets receive high engagement, with an average of 63,733 likes and 18,681 retweets per tweet. This indicates a highly engaged and interested audience.
1,388.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
578.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
4,490,370
Total Likes
1,871,498
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
274
Median Likes
124
Median Retweets
1,586
75th Percentile
201,574
Top Tweet
5.71
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
35.2%
Original
32.1%
Replies
21.5%
Retweets
11.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
53.1%
With Links
7.0%
With #Tags
31.1%
With @Mentions
2.8%
With Emojis
161
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.91
Reply/Original Ratio
0.52
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
72.4%
Weekday Posts
27.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
Want This Report as PDF?
We're building PDF export for these analytics reports. Register your interest to get early access.
Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,235 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 697 retweets (22% 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 3,235 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 audience is likely politically aware and interested in global affairs, with a strong interest in alternative media and critical journalism. They engage actively with content that challenges mainstream narratives.
Average
Audience Quality
22.3%
Suspicion Index
25.5%
Low-Quality %
67
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
40.6%
Empty Bio
15.8%
<10 Tweets
18.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
45.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.2%
No URL
10.4%
<3 Tweets
Free Mode Analysis: These quality metrics use heuristic signals (empty bios, low tweets, suspicious ratios). For ML-powered bot detection with 95%+ accuracy, use our dedicated tool.
Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
46,845,897
Total Potential Reach
67
Median Follower Reach
269
75th Percentile Reach
8.9%
>1K followers
1.0%
>10K followers
0.2%
>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).
67.8%
Creators
33,904 accounts
16.3%
Consumers
8,171 accounts
15.8%
Dormant
7,925 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):
1,411
Verified Followers
1.4% of total
9,183
Protected Accounts
9.09% of total
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @MarceloTas | 9,128,460 | Influencer | - |
| @channelone_rus | 2,953,453 | - | - |
| @hogrbe | 1,397,797 | - | - |
| @FloydShivambu | 1,394,956 | Politician | Dialectical Materialism, Labour Theory of Value, Revolution |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,259 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @Fereeha | 848,852 | Journalist | Journalism, Anchor, Pakistan |
| @brasil247 | 672,418 | Journalist | Jornalismo independente, progressista, 24 horas |
| @jenarovillamil | 631,552 | Periodista | journalism, writing, public broadcasting |
| @zeintawfik | 612,139 | Presenter | News, Journalism, Television |
| @L9arami | 609,204 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
61,765
Followers With Bio
39,204
Followers Without Bio
61.17%
% With Bio
38.83%
% 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.
Buy Follower Data
Export full follower list with profile details, bios, locations, and follower counts as CSV.
Buy Followers - from $15Buy Tweet Data
Export tweets with engagement metrics, timestamps, media, and reply/retweet details as CSV.
Buy Tweets - from $15Viral Tweets
Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,235 analyzed563,401
Combined Engagement
441,320
Total Likes
122,081
Total Retweets
112,680
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
A thread of World Cup football fans refusing to speak to isreali channels https://t.co/N7NOoZXYPm
They deleted it but I kept a screenshot. The Ukrainian government actually posted this picture, acting like Ukraine has been bombed more than Syria. This is not only despicable, but a flat-out lie. https://t.co/OWlvXWwhcT
Confirmed. India has just bought oil from Russia-- at a discount (!) AND in rupees-roubles. This is the real story that you won't hear on the news. Global realignment.
If Putin banned 11 opposition parties under the pretext of war, just as Zelensky has done today, Western media would be likening it to a Stalinesque purge.
They killed her then attack the people carrying her coffin. Even in death Israel cannot leave Palestinians in peace. Revolting. https://t.co/efosRNx3uV
Key Insights & Takeaways
Richimedhurst often highlights underreported geopolitical stories and challenges mainstream media narratives. Their content includes critical analysis of global events, such as the Ukraine conflict and Russia-India oil deals. They maintain a strong online presence with a verified account and a dedicated email for contact.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 344,206
- + 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 @richimedhurst reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 344,206 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,966.6 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.
Need Programmatic Access?
We're building an API for developers and researchers. Get access to Twitter data programmatically for your applications and analysis.
Register Interest for API Access