Rahul Shivshankar
Progressive Conservative author| journalist|Consulting Editor, Network 18| Ex-EIC Times Now|
238,238
Followers
691
Following
61,112
Tweets
483.5
Avg Engagement
388
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @RShivshankar'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:2012-07-15
- Verification:No
- Location:New Delhi
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:360.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:122.9
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsHis tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 17,627 likes and 5,276 retweets, indicating a strong and active community. The content often sparks debate and discussion.
360.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
122.9
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,171,939
Total Likes
399,528
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
9
Median Retweets
21
75th Percentile
33,122
Top Tweet
2.03
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
9.6%
Original
0.2%
Replies
89.8%
Retweets
0.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
3.3%
With Links
78.6%
With #Tags
90.3%
With @Mentions
0.0%
With Emojis
151
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.02
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
90.1%
Weekday Posts
9.9%
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 2,920 retweets (90% 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 followersHis audience includes individuals interested in conservative viewpoints, media criticism, and political analysis. They are likely engaged in discussions around free speech and media integrity.
Average
Audience Quality
26.1%
Suspicion Index
28.9%
Low-Quality %
22
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
44.4%
Empty Bio
21.0%
<10 Tweets
11.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
65.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
93.5%
No URL
13.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
50,545,937
Total Potential Reach
22
Median Follower Reach
94
75th Percentile Reach
3.8%
>1K followers
0.4%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
57.9%
Creators
28,945 accounts
21.1%
Consumers
10,559 accounts
21.0%
Dormant
10,496 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):
556
Verified Followers
0.55% of total
7,641
Protected Accounts
7.57% 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 | 14,100,326 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @smritiirani | 12,728,040 | Politician | Women's empowerment, Child welfare, Politics |
| @SwetaSinghAT | 3,861,537 | Journalist | News, Programming, Executive |
| @girirajsinghbjp | 1,808,046 | Politician | Nationalism, BJP, Rural Development |
| @SushantBSinha | 1,482,718 | Journalist | Journalism, News, Media |
| @SebGorka | 1,340,550 | Political Commentator | Politics, National Security, Media |
| @vivekagnihotri | 884,894 | Filmmaker | Philosophy, Filmmaking, Author |
| @srinivasiyc | 781,767 | Politician | Politics, Youth, Volunteerism |
| @mkraju | 635,964 | Journalist | Politics, Chicago sports, Wisconsin Badgers |
| @SherlynChopra | 609,884 | Actor | Actor, Entrepreneur, Yoga |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
60,289
Followers With Bio
40,700
Followers Without Bio
59.7%
% With Bio
40.3%
% 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 analyzed130,690
Combined Engagement
102,478
Total Likes
28,212
Total Retweets
26,138
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Using NYT as a benchmark is like taking certificate from Pak on secularism. NYT trashed Manglayaan, inflated India's Covid deaths, brands Kashmir "living hell", linked SC Ayodhya order to majoritarianism, gave Imran platform on Art 370. Why lean on crooked foreign crutches?
Aamir's movie gets a jolt at the box office. Many from the ecosystem upset at the growing calls to boycott the film Laal Singh Chaddha. But many of them were happy to endorse similar hate poured upon Vivek Agnihotri's Kashmir Files.
Zubair didn't win NOBEL because he wasn't a "favourite". Perhaps not even nominated. TIME's "source", Urdal reveals fakery, says TIME never even called him but used his list. Zubair happily retweets. Even NOBEL PRO says it was "surmise". Ecosystem of 'fakes not fact checkers'?
Chola era Nataraja statue is of Lord Shiva's Tandav. Iconic living Brihadishvra temple is dedicated to Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism. Raja Raja Chola's sister Kundavai's inscriptions depicted devotion to Lord Vishnu. Yet to some Cholas aren't Hindus!
Nehru's India paid 20% of total funds needed by Pak to build dams & canals, including in PoK, across Indus water system so Pak could use 80% of the water! Indira's India wasted chance to get back PoK by handing back 93K Pak PoWs to Pak for nothing! Who were they pleasing?
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently critiques mainstream media outlets like the NYT for perceived bias and misinformation. He highlights the importance of media integrity and the dangers of political correctness. His content often reflects a conservative perspective on global and national issues.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 238,238
- + 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 @RShivshankar reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 238,238 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 483.5 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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