Scott Hanselman 🌮
VP of Developer Community @ MSFT - Code, OSS, STEM, Beyoncé, 🏴🇿🇼#T1D, #DevRel YouTube+TikTok listen to the @Hanselminutes inclusive tech podcast!
325,061
Followers
10,455
Following
84,630
Tweets
1,092.3
Avg Engagement
8,392
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @shanselman'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:2007-05-01
- Verification:No
- Location:Portland, Oregon
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,235
- Avg Likes per Tweet:57.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,034.8
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,235 tweetsHis tweets consistently receive high engagement, indicating a strong and active audience. The use of multimedia and links to resources enhances interaction and visibility.
57.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
1,034.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
185,706
Total Likes
3,347,737
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
50
75th Percentile
561,935
Top Tweet
3.36
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
10.4%
Original
60.8%
Replies
25.2%
Retweets
3.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
30.0%
With Links
8.5%
With #Tags
86.1%
With @Mentions
4.5%
With Emojis
93
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
5.82
Reply/Original Ratio
0.14
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
75.5%
Weekday Posts
24.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,235 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 814 retweets (25% 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 followersHis audience includes developers, tech enthusiasts, and community leaders interested in open source and Microsoft technologies. The content appeals to those looking for insights into developer tools and community building.
Average
Audience Quality
24.8%
Suspicion Index
27.5%
Low-Quality %
39
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
35.9%
Empty Bio
27.9%
<10 Tweets
14.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
52.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
76.9%
No URL
19.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
32,880,545
Total Potential Reach
39
Median Follower Reach
181
75th Percentile Reach
6.2%
>1K followers
0.8%
>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).
49.7%
Creators
24,859 accounts
22.3%
Consumers
11,171 accounts
27.9%
Dormant
13,970 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):
1,612
Verified Followers
1.61% of total
9,457
Protected Accounts
9.46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,103,228 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,654 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @joncoopertweets | 1,255,821 | Political Strategist | Politics, Fundraising, Campaigns |
| @elgato | 1,233,821 | Streaming | Stream, Record, Create |
| @chris | 1,103,786 | - | - |
| @RMcElhenney | 1,047,572 | Actor | Football, Co-Chairman, Oldest |
| @BaronDavis | 1,030,481 | Entrepreneur | Investor, Finesser, Creator |
| @Azure | 994,117 | Cloud Computing | technology, innovation, community |
| @DanielNewman | 812,694 | Actor | WALKINGDEAD, MARVEL, LGBTQ* |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,560 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
66,436
Followers With Bio
33,564
Followers Without Bio
66.44%
% With Bio
33.56%
% 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 3,235 analyzed1,443,517
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
1,443,517
Total Retweets
288,703
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @GretaThunberg: yes, please do enlighten me. email me at [email protected]
RT @Pele: A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje. Amor, amor e amor, para sempre. . Inspiration…
RT @elonmusk: Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.
RT @elonmusk: Reinstate former President Trump
RT @Brieyonce: Allow me to introduce you to the most ridiculous yet amazing thing you will see this week. https://t.co/MHlGmz9Ph2
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently highlights major Microsoft announcements and innovations, such as the Windows Subsystem for Linux. He uses humor and relatable examples to make complex topics accessible. His content often blends technical depth with personal interests, such as his advocacy for STEM and health awareness.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 325,061
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @shanselman reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 325,061 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 1,092.3 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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