Steve Vladeck
@ksvesq’s husband; father of daughters; C.A. Wright Chair in Federal Courts @UTexasLaw; #SCOTUS nerd @CNN; NYT bestseller: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/; #LGM
206,149
Followers
3,388
Following
39,764
Tweets
458.0
Avg Engagement
2,667
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @steve_vladeck'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:2011-09-26
- Verification:No
- Location:Austin, TX
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,246
- Avg Likes per Tweet:362.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:95.6
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement reflects his influence and relevance in legal and political discourse.
362.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
95.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,176,350
Total Likes
310,336
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
27
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
196
75th Percentile
140,396
Top Tweet
2.22
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
17.7%
Original
61.8%
Replies
7.5%
Retweets
13.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
37.8%
With Links
14.2%
With #Tags
65.4%
With @Mentions
0.4%
With Emojis
164
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
3.49
Reply/Original Ratio
1.74
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
78.3%
Weekday Posts
21.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,246 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 243 retweets (7% 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 3,246 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 legal professionals, political enthusiasts, and followers of current events. The engagement suggests a mix of legal and general interest readers.
Average
Audience Quality
23.3%
Suspicion Index
23.9%
Low-Quality %
102
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
36.3%
Empty Bio
16.7%
<10 Tweets
25.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
44.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
86.3%
No URL
11.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
87,189,085
Total Potential Reach
102
Median Follower Reach
455
75th Percentile Reach
14.9%
>1K followers
2.0%
>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).
69.8%
Creators
34,887 accounts
13.5%
Consumers
6,742 accounts
16.7%
Dormant
8,371 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):
816
Verified Followers
0.81% of total
14,633
Protected Accounts
14.49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,099,984 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @GeorgeTakei | 3,437,931 | Actor | Star Trek, Internet, Resistance |
| @DanRather | 2,700,836 | Journalist | Journalism, storytelling, reading |
| @BetoORourke | 2,514,046 | Politician | politics, activism, community |
| @chrislhayes | 2,398,552 | TV Host | Family, Journalism, Cubs |
| @ACLU | 1,899,244 | Legal advocacy | legal, advocacy, nonprofit |
| @janemarielynch | 1,737,093 | Actress | charity, donation, relief |
| @LeonKrauze | 1,584,285 | Journalist | TV, Journalism, Podcasts |
| @Cosmopolitan | 1,549,479 | Magazine | cocktails, mixology, recipes |
| @RepSwalwell | 1,503,310 | Politician | Politics, Family, California |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
65,174
Followers With Bio
35,823
Followers Without Bio
64.53%
% With Bio
35.47%
% 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 3,246 analyzed296,865
Combined Engagement
248,893
Total Likes
47,972
Total Retweets
59,373
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
I’m confused: How can Trump be so sure that he declassified the evidence that the FBI planted?
Three huge differences between a 50-50 and 51-49 D majority: 1) Having a majority on each Committee versus power sharing/deadlocks requiring discharge petitions; 2) No single D Senator can hijack/block nominations; and 3) Ds can have *two* members absent and still hold votes.
Musk has the right to suspend whichever account he wants to suspend — including this one. But his behavior should conclusively put to rest the tiresome canard that he’s pro-“free speech.” He isn’t. He’s pro-free-speech-he-supports — and nothing more.
A lot of folks are probably reacting to Kanye with a shrug — it’s just Kanye; it’s not like he’s in a position to act on his anti-Semitism; etc. Don’t. His behavior isn’t harmless. Normalizing hate moves the Overton window on what’s acceptable for people under far less scrutiny.
Pulling a bunch of threads together, the fact that the search warrant was based on §§ 793, 1519, and 2071, but *not* 1924, suggests that DOJ was worried about affirmative *misuse* of materials in President Trump’s possession — and not just that he was wrongfully *retaining* them.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently engages with complex legal and political topics, often providing in-depth analysis. His tweets often reflect a critical stance towards political figures and events. He uses his platform to discuss and debate constitutional and legal issues.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 206,149
- + 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 @steve_vladeck reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 206,149 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 458.0 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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