Ian McKellen
My ONLY Twitter account. Beware of imposters who try to gain your confidence.
3.963.479
Followers
827
Following
3.033
Tweets
1.866,3
Avg Engagement
10.639
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @IanMcKellen'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: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2010-01-14
- Verification:No
- Location:London, UK
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3.000
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1.261,9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:604,4
- Followers Analyzed:50.000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3.000 tweetsHis tweets receive high engagement, with an average of 118,754 likes and 21,024 retweets per post. This indicates a strong and active community around his content.
1.261,9
Avg Likes/Tweet
604,4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
3.785.601
Total Likes
1.813.279
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
66
Median Likes
91
Median Retweets
1.075
75th Percentile
567.618
Top Tweet
0,47
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
51,3%
Original
4,1%
Replies
40,2%
Retweets
4,4%
Quotes
0,0%
Threads
3,3%
With Media
74,2%
With Links
29,2%
With #Tags
58,6%
With @Mentions
3,4%
With Emojis
121
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0,08
Reply/Original Ratio
0,11
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
79,6%
Weekday Posts
20,4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3.000 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
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 1.207 retweets (40% 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 3.000 tweetsEngagement 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 followersHis audience is primarily fans of his acting career and individuals interested in his personal views. The audience is likely diverse, including both admirers and general Twitter users.
Average
Audience Quality
28,3%
Suspicion Index
35,6%
Low-Quality %
17
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
48,1%
Empty Bio
33,4%
<10 Tweets
6,9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0,0%
New (<90 days)
65,1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0,0%
New (<180 days)
88,9%
No URL
23,1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
23.492.961
Total Potential Reach
17
Median Follower Reach
72
75th Percentile Reach
3,4%
>1K followers
0,4%
>10K followers
0,1%
>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).
43,7%
Creators
21.873 accounts
22,8%
Consumers
11.423 accounts
33,4%
Dormant
16.704 accounts
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):
687
Verified Followers
0.68% of total
11.075
Protected Accounts
10.97% of total
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnBishop100 | 3.484.347 | Comedian | animal rights, podcasting, family |
| @ProfBrianCox | 3.059.701 | Physicist | Physics, Science Communication, Astronomy |
| @zoecello | 904.114 | Cellist | music, cello, charismatic |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801.981 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @MissyXMartinez | 630.777 | Comedian | internet, Manatee, comedy |
| @Raspberry_Pi | 587.558 | Technology | Technology, Education, Innovation |
| @raehanbobby | 511.640 | Keynote Speaker | Networking, Personal Brand, Storytelling |
| @thegoodgodabove | 502.046 | Deity | Religion, Podcasting, Comedy |
| @WarrenWhitlock | 479.110 | Entrepreneur | blockchain, AI, digitalmarketing |
| @RealLyndaCarter | 437.739 | Entertainer | Music, Acting, Motherhood |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
55.355
Followers With Bio
45.637
Followers Without Bio
54.81%
% With Bio
45.19%
% 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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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3.000 analyzed1.270.704
Combined Engagement
946.329
Total Likes
324.375
Total Retweets
254.141
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
I’ve never met a gay person who regretted coming out – including myself. Life at last begins to make sense, when you are open and honest. Today is the 30th anniversary of the BBC radio discussion when I publically said I was gay. So I’m celebrating!
fun https://t.co/ZhDVlPzAXx
RT @Caitlyn_Jenner: I'm so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can't wait for you to …
no comment https://t.co/cr5cE5y7Ko
I feel very lucky to have had the vaccine. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. https://t.co/gBLRR0OeJc
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently shares personal experiences and reflections on identity and self-acceptance. He promotes public health initiatives, such as vaccination, with confidence and personal endorsement. He emphasizes authenticity and openness, which resonate strongly with his audience.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 3.963.479
- + 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 @IanMcKellen reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 3.963.479 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1.866,3 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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