Tim Wu

Tim Wu

@superwuster

Professor at Columbia University (former official in Biden White House).

New York, NY https://t.co/qzT24WgA82 Joined 2008-05-03 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

60,473

Followers

1,833

Following

685

Tweets

122.8

Avg Engagement

1,509

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @superwuster'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:2008-05-03
  • Verification:No
  • Location:New York, NY

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:336
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:110.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:12.7
  • Followers Analyzed:9,998

Engagement Analysis

Based on 336 tweets

Superwuster's tweets receive a moderate number of likes and retweets, suggesting a dedicated but not overly active audience. The engagement rate is consistent with their follower count.

110.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

12.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

36,985

Total Likes

4,264

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

9

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

36

75th Percentile

19,929

Top Tweet

2.03

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

55.1%

Original

39.3%

Replies

3.9%

Retweets

1.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

37.8%

With Links

3.6%

With #Tags

39.0%

With @Mentions

0.0%

With Emojis

156

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.71

Reply/Original Ratio

0.46

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

93.5%

Weekday Posts

6.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#antitrust (3) #flashback (2) #spoilers (1) #1 (1) #bluecheckmark (1) #curseofbigness (1) #antimonopoly (1) #stiglerantitrust2023 (1) #copyright (1)

Most Mentioned

@matthewwalther (6) @superwuster (5) @sherman1890 (5) @pgunigantiat (4) @tracyworks (4) @almanaccarbon (4) @bilalksayyed (4) @golffan123456 (3) @jman87530075 (3) @clauskarlsen (3)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 336 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 185 (55%)
Replies 132 (39%)
Retweets 13 (4%)
Quote Tweets 6 (2%)

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 13 retweets (4% 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 336 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 9,998 followers

The audience likely includes students, academics, and policy enthusiasts interested in political and technological topics. They may also be drawn to personal and relatable content.

Average

Audience Quality

22.6%

Suspicion Index

21.9%

Low-Quality %

123

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

30.4%

Empty Bio

19.5%

<10 Tweets

24.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

73.3%

No URL

13.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

61,731,997

Total Potential Reach

123

Median Follower Reach

519

75th Percentile Reach

17.4%

>1K followers

3.9%

>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).

63.8%

Creators

6,378 accounts

16.7%

Consumers

1,671 accounts

19.5%

Dormant

1,949 accounts

270

Verified Followers

2.7% of total

18.5%

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):

Washington, DC (386) New York, NY (151) San Francisco, CA (93) United States (80) London, England (77) Brooklyn, NY (67) New York (66) New York, USA (62) Los Angeles, CA (59) Washington, D.C. (59)

270

Verified Followers

2.7% of total

1,618

Protected Accounts

16.18% 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 14,075,852 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@AOC 13,406,386 Politician politics, social justice, equality
@amyklobuchar 2,044,250 Politician Politics, Minnesota, Legislation
@tedlieu 1,658,151 Politician Family, USAF, Congress
@maggieNYT 1,651,871 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Analysis
@LeBronJames 938,618 - -
@donwinslow 933,180 Author books, writing, reading
@JoeTrippi 778,025 Political Strategist Dem Strategist, Pro-Democracy, Podcast Host
@costareports 741,263 Reporter Politics, Journalism, Writing
@yashar 707,976 Journalist Politics, News, Culture

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

law (500) policy (467) views (413) tech (411) former (267) director (238) phd (236) opinions (230) digital (226) tweets (212)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (27) #bitcoin (22) #tech (17) #ai (17) #privacy (14) #blacklivesmatter (12) #data (12) #innovation (8) #fintech (8) #standwithukraine (8)

6,965

Followers With Bio

3,035

Followers Without Bio

69.65%

% With Bio

30.35%

% 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 336 analyzed

31,401

Combined Engagement

29,169

Total Likes

2,232

Total Retweets

6,280

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Technology Politics Personal Anecdotes Academia Business Antitrust Sports
Tim Wu
@superwuster

The fact that this rice cooker worked for 25+ years of constant usage without fail makes me want to praise its engineers -- and the fact that the new model is identical to the old suggests they knew they got it right. https://t.co/C13sxEveQC

2023-01-31
Retweets: 921 Likes: 19,008 Engagement: 19,929
Tim Wu
@superwuster

My children have taken the replacement of our family rice cooker (with an exact replica) more seriously than I had anticipated https://t.co/1JZd1KvHRK

2023-01-31
Retweets: 528 Likes: 9,094 Engagement: 9,622
Tim Wu
@superwuster

While many facts missjng, more I look more I doubt the proposed PGA - LIV merger will survive serious antitrust scrutiny, not to mention potential CFIUS review. The champagne was popped prematurely (and reporters should have been more careful with their use of the past tense)

2023-06-07
Retweets: 211 Likes: 711 Engagement: 922
Tim Wu
@superwuster

RT @nytimes: Wendy Rush, the wife of Stockton Rush, the OceanGate CEO piloting the submersible that disappeared during a dive to the Titanic wreckage, is a descendant of two first-class passengers who died when the ocean liner sank in 1912, archival records show. https://t.co/6n3

2023-06-22
Retweets: 497 Likes: 0 Engagement: 497
Tim Wu
@superwuster

No one who has been in government service thinks just getting on someone's private jet is fine. And everyone knew that the Argentinian debt case stood to personally enrich Paul Singer. No one, left or right, should be defending Justice Alito here.

2023-06-21
Retweets: 75 Likes: 356 Engagement: 431

Key Insights & Takeaways

Superwuster's content often highlights personal experiences with technology, such as the longevity of a rice cooker. They frequently engage with political and business topics, including antitrust issues and sports mergers. Their tweets reflect a balance between academic and personal commentary, appealing to a diverse audience.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 60,473
  • + 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 @superwuster reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 60,473 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 122.8 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