The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

@salvationarmy

The Salvation Army in Canada provides direct, compassionate, hands-on service and restores hope and dignity to society's most vulnerable. #EveryoneNeedsAnArmy

Canada and Bermuda https://salvationarmy.ca/ Joined 2007-09-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

61,457

Followers

11,447

Following

36,409

Tweets

12.0

Avg Engagement

1,056

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @salvationarmy'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:2007-09-12
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Canada and Bermuda

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account has moderate engagement, with an average of 50 likes and 30 retweets per tweet. It often shares emotionally resonant content that encourages public support and awareness.

8.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

28,120

Total Likes

11,014

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

7

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

16

75th Percentile

171

Top Tweet

0.2

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Consistent

Engagement Pattern

Steady engagement across posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

94.9%

Original

1.2%

Replies

3.4%

Retweets

0.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

74.9%

With Links

39.2%

With #Tags

8.4%

With @Mentions

7.0%

With Emojis

224

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.16

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

76.8%

Weekday Posts

23.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#covid19 (124) #givinghopetoday (112) #kenya (58) #malawi (48) #didyouknow (40) #bangladesh (39) #dyk (37) #srilanka (35) #india (31) #pakistan (28)

Most Mentioned

@salvationarmy (58) @donatecarcanada (39) @santashuffle (22) @walmartcanada (16) @salvationist (12) @samaritime (10) @cbc (10) @rogers (8) @un (6) @foodgrains (6)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,083 (95%)
Replies 40 (1%)
Retweets 109 (3%)
Quote Tweets 17 (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 109 retweets (3% 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 10,000 followers

The audience includes individuals and organizations interested in social justice, community service, and charitable causes. They are likely to be supporters of The Salvation Army and those seeking to engage with compassionate initiatives.

Average

Audience Quality

21.1%

Suspicion Index

19.5%

Low-Quality %

74

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

26.8%

Empty Bio

20.2%

<10 Tweets

21.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

39.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

69.8%

No URL

12.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

18,284,027

Total Potential Reach

74

Median Follower Reach

377

75th Percentile Reach

12.7%

>1K followers

1.6%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

58.8%

Creators

5,884 accounts

20.9%

Consumers

2,093 accounts

20.2%

Dormant

2,023 accounts

146

Verified Followers

1.46% of total

9.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.14

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):

Canada (172) United States (141) Toronto, Ontario (138) Ontario, Canada (67) Ottawa, Ontario (52) United Kingdom (48) London, England (43) Toronto (41) Nairobi, Kenya (40) USA (39)

146

Verified Followers

1.46% of total

950

Protected Accounts

9.5% of total

7 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
@MurrayNewlands 1,509,859 Contributor pop art, art, entrepreneurship
@SinghLions 1,327,408 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@shaunking 1,013,378 Activist Social justice, activism, journalism
@rogerhamilton 922,299 Entrepreneur education, entrepreneurship, futurism
@realMikeLindell 693,166 Entrepreneur Faith, Entrepreneurship, Author
@fordnation 666,050 Politician Politics, Leadership, Ontario
@TheLaurenChen 510,755 Commentator Politics, Libertarianism, Anti-establishment
@RareCat 424,679 Multifaceted Photography, Writing, Art
@cityofmelbourne 365,262 Government business, admin, cultural
@SmileyNews 342,865 News Curator Positive news, Smiley Movement, World news

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (545) life (368) community (355) god (268) army (236) jesus (203) salvation (200) music (199) family (193) services (193)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#maga (16) #1 (13) #mentalhealth (10) #jesus (9) #music (8) #2a (8) #nonprofit (7) #veterans (6) #travel (6) #doingthemostgood (6)

7,322

Followers With Bio

2,678

Followers Without Bio

73.22%

% With Bio

26.78%

% 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 3,249 analyzed

559

Combined Engagement

133

Total Likes

426

Total Retweets

112

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Compassion Social Justice Community Service Fundraising Empathy Advocacy
The Salvation Army
@salvationarmy

RT @weathernetwork: Hurricane #Dorian has strengthened to a Category 2 storm, churning towards the Maritimes with sustained winds of 155 km/h. #HurricaneDorian #ATLstorm #NSstorm #NBstorm #PEStorm https://t.co/o3UChuUxTH

2019-09-07
Retweets: 171 Likes: 0 Engagement: 171
The Salvation Army
@salvationarmy

We are saddened by the unthinkable tragedy in Nova Scotia. Our hearts go out to the victims and families affected by the shooting. Please join us in prayer for those affected during this difficult time. https://t.co/hQv1OwvC4P

2020-04-20
Retweets: 33 Likes: 76 Engagement: 109
The Salvation Army
@salvationarmy

RT @weathernetwork: Tens of thousands are without power across the Maritimes as the outer bands of the Hurricane #Dorian reach Atlantic Canada. Stay inside and stay safe: https://t.co/RYNXNvSVP4 #ATLstorm #NSstorm #NBstorm #PEstorm #NLwx https://t.co/WWMI1hA378

2019-09-07
Retweets: 95 Likes: 0 Engagement: 95
The Salvation Army
@salvationarmy

Our hearts have been deeply disturbed by the tragic death of George Floyd. We believe that we are all of infinite value. We must also stand against systemic forces that dehumanize others. May his legacy be one of positive change and the eradication of racism and hate.

2020-06-01
Retweets: 37 Likes: 57 Engagement: 94
The Salvation Army
@salvationarmy

RT @ECCC_CHC: Get the latest on #DORIAN: Gusts now reaching 140 km/h along the Atlantic coast. Expected to pass near Halifax by 7pm. https://t.co/nYSYSwNfmZ #hurricane #severewx https://t.co/5wOT0sguAn

2019-09-07
Retweets: 90 Likes: 0 Engagement: 90

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently responds to tragic events, showing a commitment to social justice and empathy. It highlights its long-standing mission and fundraising efforts, such as the Christmas Kettle Campaign. The use of hashtags and calls to action encourages public participation and solidarity.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 61,457
  • + 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 @salvationarmy reveals an growing Twitter presence with 61,457 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 12.0 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