Shayan Sardarizadeh
Journalist at BBC Verify | disinformation, conspiracy theories, verification, AI, open source investigations, extremism | [email protected]
168,950
Followers
9,548
Following
27,359
Tweets
1,350.6
Avg Engagement
2,692
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Shayan86'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:2009-08-13
- Verification:No
- Location:United Kingdom
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,230
- Avg Likes per Tweet:286.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,064.2
- Followers Analyzed:9,996
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,230 tweetsHis tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests a focus on timely and impactful content.
286.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
1,064.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
925,007
Total Likes
3,437,299
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
87
Median Retweets
832
75th Percentile
250,772
Top Tweet
7.99
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
12.7%
Original
38.8%
Replies
47.5%
Retweets
1.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.8%
With Media
70.4%
With Links
19.9%
With #Tags
77.5%
With @Mentions
3.5%
With Emojis
190
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
3.05
Reply/Original Ratio
0.02
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
72.7%
Weekday Posts
27.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,230 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 1,534 retweets (47% 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 3,230 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 9,996 followersHis audience includes journalists, media professionals, and individuals interested in fact-checking and media literacy. He also engages with a broader public concerned about misinformation.
Good
Audience Quality
19.4%
Suspicion Index
19.0%
Low-Quality %
152
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
30.4%
Empty Bio
11.0%
<10 Tweets
24.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
35.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
81.2%
No URL
7.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
27,063,369
Total Potential Reach
152
Median Follower Reach
665
75th Percentile Reach
19.7%
>1K followers
3.6%
>10K followers
1.0%
>50K followers
0.5%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
77.9%
Creators
7,788 accounts
11.1%
Consumers
1,105 accounts
11.0%
Dormant
1,103 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):
216
Verified Followers
2.16% of total
922
Protected Accounts
9.22% of total
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @tedlieu | 1,658,734 | Politician | Family, USAF, Congress |
| @mehdirhasan | 1,301,835 | Host | Politics, News, Journalism |
| @alykhansatchu | 588,871 | Banker | Banker, Interest rate, Africa |
| @MarioNawfal | 472,537 | - | - |
| @Scobleizer | 457,586 | Music Producer | Music, Metaverse, Dolby Atmos |
| @BridgetPhetasy | 363,780 | Writer | nobody, tribeless, hero |
| @Gerashchenko_en | 358,199 | Politician | Ukrainian patriot, Advisor, Founder |
| @emptywheel | 323,615 | Analyst | civil liberties, national security, potty mouth |
| @snopes | 292,352 | Fact-checker | Fact-checking, internet, definitive |
| @ndorokakung | 269,696 | Digital Curator | Digital curation, Storytelling, Listening |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,966
Followers With Bio
3,034
Followers Without Bio
69.66%
% With Bio
30.34%
% 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 3,230 analyzed719,524
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
719,524
Total Retweets
143,905
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @elonmusk: Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.
RT @BBCBreaking: Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s monarch for the past 70 years, has died aged 96 https://t.co/nuFdc3PV49
RT @elonmusk: The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei. https://t.co/jmkhFuyfkv
RT @elonmusk: Canadian Broadcasting Corp said they’re “less than 70% government-funded”, so we corrected the label https://t.co/lU1EWf76Zu
RT @elonmusk: Best way to fight misinformation is to respond with accurate information, not censorship
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently addresses misinformation and disinformation, particularly regarding Iran and Ukraine. He advocates for ethical reporting practices, such as blurring faces in protest videos. He engages with high-profile figures and public figures on issues of misinformation.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 168,950
- + 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 @Shayan86 reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 168,950 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 1,350.6 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.
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