Simon Whitlock

Simon Whitlock

@SWhitlock180

Simon 'The Wizard' Whitlock.2022 World Cup Winner,2012 European Champion. 2x World finalist. @ModusDarts180 @Winmau @THEDJSHOP @PlaythePro2 @EmpireFightingC

Dartshop.tv https://t.co/wWco42s94f Joined 2012-07-18 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

109,134

Followers

384

Following

3,399

Tweets

70.2

Avg Engagement

319

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @SWhitlock180'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:2012-07-18
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Dartshop.tv

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,179
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:61.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:9.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,179 tweets

Whitlock's tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. His content is primarily focused on celebrating victories and expressing emotions related to his sport.

61.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

9.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

194,070

Total Likes

29,105

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

40

75th Percentile

7,233

Top Tweet

0.64

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Commentator

Adds perspective to others content

31.3%

Original

12.3%

Replies

35.1%

Retweets

21.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

61.9%

With Links

27.5%

With #Tags

82.2%

With @Mentions

34.8%

With Emojis

127

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.39

Reply/Original Ratio

0.61

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

76.0%

Weekday Posts

24.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#darts (564) #lovethedarts (17) #ashesofdarts (17) #portsmouth (16) #winmaulaunch (15) #teamaustralia (15) #sydneydartsmasters (13) #ladbrokesdarts (10) #mccoyspld (10) #gsod (8)

Most Mentioned

@modusdarts180 (925) @winmau (705) @swhitlock180 (688) @officialpdc (487) @leylandpaints (374) @thedjshop (165) @ezegroup (164) @mvg180 (155) @djshopdarts (144) @celelectrical (131)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,179 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 996 (31%)
Replies 390 (12%)
Retweets 1,116 (35%)
Quote Tweets 677 (21%)

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 1,116 retweets (35% 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 3,179 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

His followers are likely fans of darts, fellow athletes, and sports enthusiasts interested in his career journey. The audience seems to value both his professional achievements and personal insights.

Average

Audience Quality

26.5%

Suspicion Index

36.6%

Low-Quality %

24

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

51.2%

Empty Bio

32.2%

<10 Tweets

6.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

55.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

94.4%

No URL

22.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

16,034,915

Total Potential Reach

24

Median Follower Reach

106

75th Percentile Reach

2.9%

>1K followers

0.1%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

45.1%

Creators

4,515 accounts

22.7%

Consumers

2,268 accounts

32.2%

Dormant

3,217 accounts

25

Verified Followers

0.25% of total

2.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

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):

England, United Kingdom (104) United Kingdom (101) Scotland, United Kingdom (55) Glasgow, Scotland (49) London, England (47) Manchester, England (35) Wales, United Kingdom (35) Ireland (34) Liverpool, England (28) London (24)

25

Verified Followers

0.25% of total

837

Protected Accounts

8.37% of total

5 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 14,093,838 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@TungstenTales 190,793 Darts enthusiast Darts, Tungsten, Love
@Visiongeo 89,177 Philanthropist NGO funding, Philanthropy, Travel
@Wallpaperpic11 46,546 - -
@YorkshireProse 36,987 - -
@WBorland9 30,650 - -
@1872Clarky 16,564 - -
@BillEtheridgeuk 13,225 - -
@joshrock18002 12,871 - -
@PVDarts180 10,915 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

darts (747) love (361) football (253) player (205) fc (178) sports (157) life (146) dart (108) united (96) music (94)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#darts (23) #ynwa (16) #タ (14) #mufc (7) #lfc (7) #coys (6) #lovethedarts (5) #jft97 (5) #glazersout (5) #1 (5)

4,879

Followers With Bio

5,121

Followers Without Bio

48.79%

% With Bio

51.21%

% 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 3,179 analyzed

22,826

Combined Engagement

21,734

Total Likes

1,092

Total Retweets

4,565

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Darts Sports Achievements Personal Reflections Community Engagement Emotional Expression
Simon Whitlock
@SWhitlock180

Yeeeeeeeesssssssssssss - We have done it - the pinnacle of my long career - lost for words - @DamonHeta180 was awesome…. I am so proud for us both, for Australia and for my past team mate Kyle 🙏—- thank you everyone I am the happiest person in the world right now 🥰🏆🥇 https://t.co

2022-06-19
Retweets: 294 Likes: 6,939 Engagement: 7,233
Simon Whitlock
@SWhitlock180

Totally gutted to wake to the terrible news about Kyle. Not only a brilliant player but a very nice man. Many times I played against him and loved playing with him. You will be missed Kyle but never forgotten - tragic 🥲🌹🇦🇺 https://t.co/TgYJdGHKxE

2021-08-24
Retweets: 282 Likes: 5,125 Engagement: 5,407
Simon Whitlock
@SWhitlock180

Very disappointed not to be in the 2019 @OfficialPDC PL as I had a good year and remain in top 10 of the world rankings, my averages were high and I performed well in most TV events.... it is a kick in the teeth BUT it will make me more focused and determined this season 🙆🏼‍♂️🙆🏼‍

2019-01-02
Retweets: 153 Likes: 3,316 Engagement: 3,469
Simon Whitlock
@SWhitlock180

Wow - I’m lost for words, that’s one of my best performances of my career I think.....to play like that is amazing and against @MvG180 is always tough. I felt great all day and so pleased to reach another semi final.... appreciate the support from everyone @Winmau @VansdirectUK

2020-11-22
Retweets: 69 Likes: 3,399 Engagement: 3,468
Simon Whitlock
@SWhitlock180

Shocked and saddened to hear the news about a true legend of the sport I love. RIP Eric Bristow. Thanks for everything you did for darts. Thoughts are with Eric's family and friends.

2018-04-05
Retweets: 294 Likes: 2,955 Engagement: 3,249

Key Insights & Takeaways

He frequently shares personal and emotional reactions to his performances and events in the darts world. He emphasizes his pride in team achievements and personal milestones. He engages with other darts players and community members, showing a sense of camaraderie.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 109,134
  • + 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 @SWhitlock180 reveals an growing Twitter presence with 109,134 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 70.2 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