Wladimir van Wilgenburg

Wladimir van Wilgenburg

@vvanwilgenburg

Co-author of 2 books on Syrian Kurds, freelancer @K24English @SPGlobal @MiddleEastEye, etc MA Conflict Studies/Kurdish Studies. Not here for discussions/trolls.

Kurdistan Joined 2009-04-24 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

116,168

Followers

15,281

Following

231,052

Tweets

41.5

Avg Engagement

1,416

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @vvanwilgenburg'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:2009-04-24
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Kurdistan

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,236
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:7.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:33.6
  • Followers Analyzed:10,999

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,236 tweets

Their tweets typically receive moderate engagement, with an average of 455 likes and 54 retweets. The content often includes personal messages and cultural references that resonate with their audience.

7.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

33.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

25,322

Total Likes

108,844

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

23

75th Percentile

13,147

Top Tweet

0.36

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

11.5%

Original

15.4%

Replies

67.1%

Retweets

6.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.8%

With Media

85.2%

With Links

34.4%

With #Tags

78.4%

With @Mentions

7.4%

With Emojis

200

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.34

Reply/Original Ratio

0.09

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

76.1%

Weekday Posts

23.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#suliforum2023 (155) #syria (125) #iraq (103) #turkey (83) #kurdistan (74) #earthquake (44) #erbil (36) #afrin (36) #beautifulkurdistan (35) #kurdish (32)

Most Mentioned

@k24english (64) @masrourbarzani (63) @npa_english (62) @lawkghafuri (60) @almonitor (56) @amberinzaman (56) @bokansaeed (52) @mutludc (48) @vvanwilgenburg (41) @safeendizayee (39)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,236 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 372 (11%)
Replies 497 (15%)
Retweets 2,170 (67%)
Quote Tweets 197 (6%)

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 2,170 retweets (67% 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 3,236 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 10,999 followers

Their audience includes academics, Kurdish activists, and followers interested in Middle Eastern politics and culture. The content appeals to those seeking both educational and emotional engagement.

Average

Audience Quality

28.4%

Suspicion Index

35.0%

Low-Quality %

44

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

49.2%

Empty Bio

30.6%

<10 Tweets

17.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

54.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

91.6%

No URL

20.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

12,650,440

Total Potential Reach

44

Median Follower Reach

196

75th Percentile Reach

7.1%

>1K followers

1.2%

>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).

46.6%

Creators

5,126 accounts

22.8%

Consumers

2,510 accounts

30.6%

Dormant

3,363 accounts

138

Verified Followers

1.25% of total

5.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

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):

Iraq (324) Kurdistan (85) İstanbul, Türkiye (73) London, England (40) United States (37) Germany (35) Washington, DC (31) Erbil (30) Syria (28) Türkiye (26)

138

Verified Followers

1.25% of total

1,115

Protected Accounts

10.14% 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
@beltrandelrio 888,192 Periodista Periodista, Rockero, Conferencista
@yashar 708,808 Journalist Politics, News, Culture
@Sima_Sabet 692,485 TV Host Politics, International Relations, Talk Shows
@TheStudyofWar 618,893 Researcher national security, policy research, U.S.
@cem_oezdemir 371,497 Politician Politics, Stuttgart, Germany
@Gabriele_Corno 350,368 Photographer Alice in Wonderland, Pursuit, Inspiration
@FForotan 312,711 Journalist Journalism, Women's Rights, Afghanistan
@KeskinEren1 261,612 Lawyer Human rights, activism, journalism
@GoogleExpertUK 261,085 SEO Expert SEO, Cruise, Art
@TiloJung 258,997 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Government

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

kurdistan (143) human (99) love (91) political (86) life (82) rights (82) journalist (81) student (80) kurdish (78) university (77)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#stophazaragenocide (17) #iraq (9) #ژن_ژیان_ي (8) #syria (8) #middleeast (7) #kurdistan (7) #nafo (7) #mahsaamini (7) #jinjiyanazadi (6) #humanrights (6)

5,588

Followers With Bio

5,411

Followers Without Bio

50.8%

% With Bio

49.2%

% 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 3,236 analyzed

30,753

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

30,753

Total Retweets

6,151

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Kurdish Culture Middle Eastern Politics Personal Relationships Cultural Identity Activism Academic Research
Wladimir van Wilgen…
@vvanwilgenburg

RT @MylonasMakis: Greek rescuers tried hard to get a young girl out of the ruble alive. They did not manage. Minutes after, they are rescuing her 6 yrs old sister. And they burst into tears. And then applauding. The mystery of life, the power of love. #Turkey, you are not alone!

2023-02-07
Retweets: 13,147 Likes: 0 Engagement: 13,147
Wladimir van Wilgen…
@vvanwilgenburg

RT @netblocks: ⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data show Twitter has been restricted in #Turkey; the filtering is applied on major internet providers and comes as the public come to rely on the service in the aftermath of a series of deadly earthquakes 📰 Report: https://t.co/CEb

2023-02-08
Retweets: 7,992 Likes: 0 Engagement: 7,992
Wladimir van Wilgen…
@vvanwilgenburg

RT @nytimes: Drone footage, taken shortly after the earthquake in Turkey, shows the ruins of what used to be a vibrant main corridor in the heart of Antakya’s Old City. The New York Times overlaid building facades from Google Maps to show what was lost. https://t.co/RzMdCepHqN ht

2023-03-24
Retweets: 3,640 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,640
Wladimir van Wilgen…
@vvanwilgenburg

RT @nytimes: An investigation by The New York Times uncovered a cascade of problems at a large, upscale residential complex in the suburbs of southern Turkey, that collapsed during the earthquake in February, killing hundreds of its occupants. https://t.co/WnodrQB8JA https://t.co

2023-05-12
Retweets: 3,207 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,207
Wladimir van Wilgen…
@vvanwilgenburg

RT @oliverdarcy: NEWS: BuzzFeed News is being shut down.

2023-04-20
Retweets: 2,767 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,767

Key Insights & Takeaways

Van Wilgenburg's content often highlights personal relationships and cultural pride, which fosters a sense of community and connection. They frequently engage with Kurdish figures and organizations, reinforcing their role as a cultural and political commentator. Their use of hashtags and multimedia elements helps to amplify their message and reach a broader audience.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 116,168
  • + 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 @vvanwilgenburg reveals an growing Twitter presence with 116,168 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 41.5 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