Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London. Chair of @C40Cities. Promoted by Pearleen Sangha on behalf of London Labour, both at 57-59 Great Suffolk Street, London.
1,145,462
Followers
10,532
Following
59,103
Tweets
350.9
Avg Engagement
4,099
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @SadiqKhan'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2009-01-23
- Verification:No
- Location:London, England
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,247
- Avg Likes per Tweet:196.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:154.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,247 tweetsKhan's tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 27,491 likes and 4,476 retweets per tweet. His content resonates strongly with his followers, indicating a loyal and active audience.
196.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
154.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
638,661
Total Likes
500,650
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
12
Median Retweets
58
75th Percentile
144,704
Top Tweet
0.31
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
17.5%
Original
3.4%
Replies
76.3%
Retweets
2.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
30.5%
With Links
19.3%
With #Tags
85.0%
With @Mentions
15.3%
With Emojis
161
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.2
Reply/Original Ratio
0.04
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
76.8%
Weekday Posts
23.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,247 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 2,478 retweets (76% 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 3,247 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 primarily consists of London residents and UK voters interested in progressive politics. They are engaged in discussions about governance, economic policy, and social issues.
Average
Audience Quality
27.5%
Suspicion Index
34.7%
Low-Quality %
26
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
45.4%
Empty Bio
32.9%
<10 Tweets
11.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
56.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.3%
No URL
24.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
77,480,025
Total Potential Reach
26
Median Follower Reach
143
75th Percentile Reach
6.6%
>1K followers
0.9%
>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).
46.9%
Creators
23,464 accounts
20.1%
Consumers
10,066 accounts
32.9%
Dormant
16,470 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):
1,220
Verified Followers
1.21% of total
9,650
Protected Accounts
9.55% 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 | 14,105,472 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @KSI | 8,816,801 | Musician | Music, Rap, Collaboration |
| @fawadchaudhry | 6,288,842 | Politician | - |
| @elliegoulding | 6,250,363 | Singer | Music, Fitness, Strength |
| @yokoono | 4,530,489 | Artist | Peace, Love, Activism |
| @FaisalJavedKhan | 3,848,834 | Politician | Politics, Climate Change, InfoTech |
| @Telegraph | 3,383,460 | News outlet | news, analysis, video |
| @IlhanMN | 3,008,387 | Congresswoman | Mom, Refugee, Progressive |
| @ClaudiaLopez | 2,865,681 | Politician | Inspiramos, unimos, ganamos |
| @fbhutto | 2,699,546 | Writer | politics, activism, literature |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
57,298
Followers With Bio
43,701
Followers Without Bio
56.73%
% With Bio
43.27%
% 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 3,247 analyzed342,307
Combined Engagement
138,637
Total Likes
203,670
Total Retweets
68,461
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @RoyalFamily: A statement from His Majesty The King: https://t.co/AnBiyZCher
General election, now. Our city and country has never needed a Labour government more.
Let’s be honest: Brexit isn’t working. British exporters are struggling, our living standards are falling and the UK is now the only G7 country with a smaller economy than before the pandemic. Unless we face up to the harm Brexit is causing we can't start to address it.
Hi @RishiSunak - any chance London could get that special access to the EU single market? https://t.co/p3TGmvGhOT
RT @Ed_Miliband: 🤡
Key Insights & Takeaways
Khan frequently highlights the need for a Labour government, emphasizing the country's current challenges. He criticizes Brexit and its impact on the UK economy and living standards. He calls out public figures for harmful rhetoric, stressing the importance of responsible speech.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 1,145,462
- + 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 @SadiqKhan reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 1,145,462 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 350.9 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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