YouGov

YouGov

@YouGov

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks. Join our panel, share your opinion: https://account.yougov.com/

Earth https://yougov.com/en-gb/ Joined 2008-05-17 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

266,104

Followers

419

Following

22,983

Tweets

129.6

Avg Engagement

3,245

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @YouGov'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:2008-05-17
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Earth

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:88.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:40.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, YouGov's tweets receive 3,807 likes and 1,234 retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The verified user base is relatively small, at 0.8%.

88.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

40.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

288,862

Total Likes

132,244

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

23

Median Likes

7

Median Retweets

79

75th Percentile

9,603

Top Tweet

0.49

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

53.6%

Original

34.9%

Replies

9.1%

Retweets

2.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

91.0%

With Links

2.8%

With #Tags

9.9%

With @Mentions

8.4%

With Emojis

235

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.65

Reply/Original Ratio

0.26

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

96.5%

Weekday Posts

3.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cop26 (25) #beergate (7) #earthday (6) #budget2023 (5) #worldmentalhealthday (5) #breastcancerawarenessmonth (4) #movember (4) #worldveganday (2) #platinumjubilee (2) #loveisland (2)

Most Mentioned

@yougov (293) @pme_politics (10) @adammcdonnell21 (6) @cebr_uk (4) @milandinic1 (2) @timesredbox (2) @shalinigovilpai (1) @stephanshaxper (1) @samwollaston (1) @socia11ydistant (1)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,742 (54%)
Replies 1,135 (35%)
Retweets 297 (9%)
Quote Tweets 76 (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 297 retweets (9% 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 primary audience includes political analysts, journalists, and individuals interested in public opinion polls. It also attracts food enthusiasts due to the cultural content shared.

Average

Audience Quality

21.5%

Suspicion Index

25.4%

Low-Quality %

63

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

37.4%

Empty Bio

19.5%

<10 Tweets

14.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

85.3%

No URL

13.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

60,538,999

Total Potential Reach

63

Median Follower Reach

276

75th Percentile Reach

9.6%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

63.3%

Creators

31,649 accounts

17.2%

Consumers

8,606 accounts

19.5%

Dormant

9,745 accounts

424

Verified Followers

0.85% of total

9.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

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):

London, England (1,800) United Kingdom (1,079) London (1,036) England, United Kingdom (679) UK (469) Manchester, England (285) Scotland, United Kingdom (204) England (188) London, UK (165) Glasgow, Scotland (152)

759

Verified Followers

0.75% of total

15,194

Protected Accounts

15.04% 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 14,101,853 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@rimamaktabi 2,797,869 Journalist News, WEF, Journalism
@radioleary 2,657,231 - -
@JoyAnnReid 2,052,087 - -
@zittokabwe 1,656,471 Politician Politics, Democracy, Leadership
@Keir_Starmer 1,407,724 Politician Politics, Law, Leadership
@VLADDO 1,372,500 Multifacético Actualidad, columnista, caricaturista
@chinaorgcn 1,054,141 News service News, China, Online
@ukhomeoffice 1,046,851 Government Agency immigration, passports, counter-terrorism
@StanCollymore 893,989 Football Analyst Football, Anti-Racism, Mental Health

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (4,271) politics (2,500) love (2,095) life (1,670) student (1,607) lover (1,529) hehim (1,507) music (1,401) sheher (1,353) social (1,324)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (350) #gtto (210) #blm (116) #blacklivesmatter (116) #lfc (86) #rejoineu (81) #bitcoin (73) #toriesout (68) #freepalestine (63) #fbppr (62)

64,426

Followers With Bio

36,573

Followers Without Bio

63.79%

% With Bio

36.21%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

33,040

Combined Engagement

24,014

Total Likes

9,026

Total Retweets

6,608

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics Public Opinion Food Culture
YouGov
@YouGov

Our latest VI poll has Labour with a *33pt* lead over the Tories, the highest of any recorded poll since the late 1990s. (Fieldwork 28-29 Sep) Con: 21% (-7 from 23-25 Sep) Lab: 54% (+9) Lib Dem: 7% (-2) Green: 6% (-1) Reform UK: 4% (+1) SNP: 5% (+1) https://t.co/qjE87FPC0i http

2022-09-29
Retweets: 2,103 Likes: 7,500 Engagement: 9,603
YouGov
@YouGov

World's Most Admired Women 2021 (11-20) 11. Kamala Harris 🇺🇸 12. Hillary Clinton 🇺🇸 13. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 🇮🇳 14. Sudha Murty 🇮🇳 15. Greta Thunberg 🇸🇪 16. Melania Trump 🇸🇮 17. Lisa 🇹🇭 18. Liu Yifei 🇨🇳 19. Yang Mi 🇨🇳 20. Jacinda Ardern 🇳🇿 https://t.co/oBV8X1gh6E https://t.co

2021-12-14
Retweets: 2,636 Likes: 4,055 Engagement: 6,691
YouGov
@YouGov

By 51% to 12%, Britons say Nadhim Zahawi should resign from his role as Conservative party chairman (36% are unsure) Tory voters also say he should stand down, by 41% to 25% https://t.co/3UQuGAIJlK https://t.co/kp7DAKIfza

2023-01-23
Retweets: 1,529 Likes: 4,914 Engagement: 6,443
YouGov
@YouGov

The biggest crimes against Italian food, according to Italians Ketchup on pasta -82 Pasta in cold water and then boiling -71 Pineapple on pizza -63 Pasta as side dish -55 Cutting pasta -46 Cream in carbonara sauce -45 Cheese with seafood pasta -39 https://t.co/9GmIniW6lx https:

2022-02-04
Retweets: 1,371 Likes: 4,090 Engagement: 5,461
YouGov
@YouGov

The number of Britons who think it was wrong to vote to leave the EU has reached its highest level to date Right to vote to leave: 32% Wrong to vote to leave: 56% https://t.co/RkyseAbrEA https://t.co/qPbhkygEl0

2022-11-17
Retweets: 1,387 Likes: 3,455 Engagement: 4,842

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account highlights significant political polling results, such as Labour's lead over the Tories. It engages with current events by asking for public opinion on political figures like Nadhim Zahawi. It also shares culturally relevant content, like the biggest crimes against Italian food, which resonates with a broader audience.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 266,104
  • + 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 @YouGov reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 266,104 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 129.6 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