Toronto Sun

Toronto Sun

@TheTorontoSun

Toronto's best local news, sports, entertainment, comment, pictures and video.

365 Bloor St. E., Toronto, ON https://torontosun.com/ Joined 2009-03-16 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

424,026

Followers

630

Following

311,729

Tweets

33.6

Avg Engagement

2,329

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TheTorontoSun'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:2009-03-16
  • Verification:No
  • Location:365 Bloor St. E., Toronto, ON

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:27.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:6.1
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account averages 2,433 likes and 508 retweets per tweet, showing consistent engagement. The verified status is low, suggesting a mix of real and possibly automated followers.

27.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

6.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

89,337

Total Likes

19,889

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

5,362

Top Tweet

0.08

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

97.3%

Original

0.1%

Replies

2.4%

Retweets

0.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

98.1%

With Links

7.5%

With #Tags

17.5%

With @Mentions

0.0%

With Emojis

105

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.0

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

76.4%

Weekday Posts

23.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cdnpoli (63) #healthing (29) #topoli (18) #icymi (18) #oscars95 (16) #bluejays (15) #autonews (14) #onpoli (14) #leafs (10) #torontosun (8)

Most Mentioned

@brianlilley (53) @drivingdotca (50) @longleysunsport (50) @koshtorontosun (34) @healthing_ca (33) @sunhornby (32) @huntertosun (26) @simmonssteve (23) @joe_warmington (21) @janecstevenson (21)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,163 (97%)
Replies 3 (0%)
Retweets 79 (2%)
Quote Tweets 5 (0%)

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 79 retweets (2% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followers

The audience is likely residents of Toronto and surrounding areas interested in local news and events. They are also engaged with social and political issues, as seen in the top tweets.

Average

Audience Quality

34.9%

Suspicion Index

50.7%

Low-Quality %

5

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

60.8%

Empty Bio

51.4%

<10 Tweets

7.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

67.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.7%

No URL

40.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

14,614,658

Total Potential Reach

5

Median Follower Reach

39

75th Percentile Reach

2.7%

>1K followers

0.3%

>10K followers

0.1%

>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).

29.9%

Creators

14,940 accounts

18.7%

Consumers

9,371 accounts

51.4%

Dormant

25,689 accounts

457

Verified Followers

0.91% of total

4.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.05

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):

Toronto, Ontario (2,016) Canada (1,097) Ontario, Canada (433) Toronto (417) Ottawa, Ontario (203) Mississauga, Ontario (158) Vancouver, British Columbia (148) Montréal, Québec (133) Brampton, Ontario (126) United States (125)

831

Verified Followers

0.82% of total

8,066

Protected Accounts

7.99% of total

3 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
@jaketapper 3,164,579 Journalist News, Politics, Journalism
@SinghLions 1,334,822 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@UlrichJvV 1,149,733 Activist Digital media, Global development, Gardening and sustainability
@nationalpost 1,010,951 News Outlet News, analysis, commentary
@NOH8Campaign 801,658 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@iownjd 778,426 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@IAMANITABAKER 748,438 Singer Music, Concerts, Retirement
@glennkirschner2 718,128 Legal Analyst Law, Justice, Politics
@WipeHomophobia 697,107 - -
@IamMzilikazi 546,559 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (2,475) life (1,900) canadian (1,457) canada (1,160) world (1,055) freedom (891) lover (843) toronto (832) proud (822) family (732)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#trudeaumustgo (197) #bitcoin (77) #maga (59) #leafsforever (49) #1 (46) #freedom (39) #toronto (38) #nft (34) #canada (33) #blm (29)

43,465

Followers With Bio

57,534

Followers Without Bio

43.04%

% With Bio

56.96%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

18,213

Combined Engagement

15,170

Total Likes

3,043

Total Retweets

3,643

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Social Issues Sports Politics Community Engagement

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account focuses on local and regional news, including sports and social issues. Top tweets often highlight controversial or emotionally charged topics, which may drive engagement. The use of external links and mentions suggests a strategy to drive traffic to other sources or collaborators.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 424,026
  • + 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 @TheTorontoSun reveals an growing Twitter presence with 424,026 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 33.6 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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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