Account Summary
Bio
Official account for Ofcom, the UK’s independent communications regulator. TV, radio, telecoms, video-sharing, post & more. In Welsh: @OfcomCymraeg
Followers Count
67,327
Friends Count
575
Tweets Count
32,444
List Count
1,095
Location
UK
Verified
No
Followers Analysis (based on followers sample)
Verified
Number of Verified accounts
215
Percentage of Verified accounts
2.15%
Protected
Number of Protected accounts
1,084
Percentage of Protected accounts
10.84%
Age
Average Age of Twitter accounts
7 years
Bios
Number of users without a Bio
3,001
Number of users with a Bio
6,999
Percentage of users with a Bio
69.99%
Percentage of users without a Bio
30.01%
Worldcloud of Bios
Top 10 followers with the highest follower count
| Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 14075081 | 598315 | 7491 |
| GaryLineker | 8903109 | 1390 | 47617 |
| jordanbpeterson | 4373947 | 1314 | 38613 |
| jaketapper | 3142606 | 11047 | 269053 |
| rimamaktabi | 2794185 | 932 | 10862 |
| SinghLions | 1327393 | 1427315 | 33986 |
| EamonnHolmes | 1163001 | 9188 | 55597 |
| theJeremyVine | 786555 | 15629 | 97500 |
| carolecadwalla | 713527 | 5602 | 21528 |
| paul_steele | 642943 | 157546 | 190285 |
Top 10 followers with the highest following count
| Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| SinghLions | 1427315 | 1327393 | 33986 |
| JohnCena | 598315 | 14075081 | 7491 |
| paul_steele | 157546 | 642943 | 190285 |
| africaupdates | 155431 | 141302 | 674050 |
| GoodpodsHQ | 100377 | 96472 | 10424 |
| cgledhill | 73245 | 86355 | 66440 |
| JeanChatzky | 68456 | 81563 | 22077 |
| Jry123456 | 45430 | 48173 | 186559 |
| JonJonesSnr | 43968 | 87115 | 20321 |
| marburell | 37064 | 37065 | 160109 |
Top 10 followers with the highest tweet count
| Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaggieDay55 | 915890 | 375 | 5001 |
| 30ACTruth | 819190 | 6860 | 5949 |
| africaupdates | 674050 | 141302 | 155431 |
| EvelynSpring8 | 577316 | 922 | 2312 |
| Steph80335 | 418715 | 1243 | 3892 |
| SheronWilkie | 411552 | 14280 | 13685 |
| BasuAshis | 398923 | 13529 | 14083 |
| viewvalley | 391579 | 1319 | 338 |
| TheMainstand | 357418 | 1423 | 2214 |
| ColinsCity | 350028 | 2809 | 4214 |
Top 10 followers with the highest listed count
| Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 31444 | 598315 | 14075081 |
| jaketapper | 25105 | 11047 | 3142606 |
| GaryLineker | 14495 | 1390 | 8903109 |
| jordanbpeterson | 12506 | 1314 | 4373947 |
| paul_steele | 9841 | 157546 | 642943 |
| carolecadwalla | 5204 | 5602 | 713527 |
| BBCSteveR | 4175 | 4151 | 246793 |
| rorysutherland | 2805 | 10132 | 112796 |
| cgledhill | 2745 | 73245 | 86355 |
| adamboultonTABB | 2688 | 1918 | 226266 |
Tweets Analysis
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
3,250
Earliest tweet was on
2022-05-04
Latest tweet was on
2023-06-21
Tweets covering
413 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
83
Percentage of total tweets
2%
Number of Original tweets
3,167
Percentage of total tweets
97%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
2,774
Percentage of total tweets
85%
Number of tweets that were Replies
2,727
Percentage of total tweets
83%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
34
Percentage of total tweets
1%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
77
Percentage of total tweets
2%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Sparkcentral.com | 2630 |
| Twitter Web App | 320 |
| Hootsuite Inc. | 269 |
| Twitter for iPhone | 25 |
| Twitter Media Studio | 6 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1655869226031128577 | 🧵We have found GB News in breach of our broadcasting rules. This follows an investigation relating to comments about Covid-19 vaccines, made by Naomi Wolf during an episode of the Mark Steyn programme on 4 October 2022. Read more: https://t.co/TpEK4ty7O5 https://t.co/j9nHqzhe6e | 2363 |
| 1632691714463858693 | Ofcom has found the Mark Steyn programme, which aired on GB News on 21 April 2022, in breach of our broadcasting rules. Full statement linked below: https://t.co/wUqIo9nIHX https://t.co/8Y86HE2X60 | 652 |
| 1580144341905203200 | We have opened an investigation into GB News' Mark Steyn programme aired on 4 October 2022 at 20:00. More detail ⬇️ https://t.co/Wsh5IFzEMs https://t.co/D364LAvtAD | 445 |
| 1642841169385119745 | We have launched a new investigation into Saturday Morning with Esther and Philip, which aired on GB News on 11 March. We’re investigating whether this broke our rules requiring news & current affairs to be presented with due impartiality. | 303 |
| 1639287271026204674 | 🧵 We’re aware of ongoing comments about programmes presented by politicians. We carefully assess all complaints received against our broadcasting rules, before deciding whether or not to investigate. | 284 |
| 1668245646187413504 | Ofcom to carry out audience research regarding politicians presenting programmes. https://t.co/XLZzButbqV | 189 |
| 1589579185798156288 | We have concluded our investigation into BBC’s coverage of an antisemitic attack on Jewish students in London last year. Our investigation uncovered significant editorial failings in the BBC’s reporting of the incident. Read more on the findings: https://t.co/Bc5Pen4dza | 116 |
| 1628026240027222020 | Ofcom's statement following comments made by Nicola Bulley's family regarding two UK broadcasters https://t.co/13mbjdhkII | 103 |
| 1655869233375395842 | Naomi Wolf’s comments had the potential to impact viewers’ decisions about their health and were therefore potentially harmful. GB News did not take adequate steps to protect viewers from this content, so we have found the channel in breach of the Broadcasting Code. | 98 |
| 1639287275057041420 | Read more on our rules about politicians presenting programmes here: https://t.co/1r7TL3zilc | 63 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1655869226031128577 | 🧵We have found GB News in breach of our broadcasting rules. This follows an investigation relating to comments about Covid-19 vaccines, made by Naomi Wolf during an episode of the Mark Steyn programme on 4 October 2022. Read more: https://t.co/TpEK4ty7O5 https://t.co/j9nHqzhe6e | 7105 |
| 1632691714463858693 | Ofcom has found the Mark Steyn programme, which aired on GB News on 21 April 2022, in breach of our broadcasting rules. Full statement linked below: https://t.co/wUqIo9nIHX https://t.co/8Y86HE2X60 | 1984 |
| 1580144341905203200 | We have opened an investigation into GB News' Mark Steyn programme aired on 4 October 2022 at 20:00. More detail ⬇️ https://t.co/Wsh5IFzEMs https://t.co/D364LAvtAD | 1303 |
| 1642841169385119745 | We have launched a new investigation into Saturday Morning with Esther and Philip, which aired on GB News on 11 March. We’re investigating whether this broke our rules requiring news & current affairs to be presented with due impartiality. | 1077 |
| 1639287271026204674 | 🧵 We’re aware of ongoing comments about programmes presented by politicians. We carefully assess all complaints received against our broadcasting rules, before deciding whether or not to investigate. | 615 |
| 1655869233375395842 | Naomi Wolf’s comments had the potential to impact viewers’ decisions about their health and were therefore potentially harmful. GB News did not take adequate steps to protect viewers from this content, so we have found the channel in breach of the Broadcasting Code. | 548 |
| 1668245646187413504 | Ofcom to carry out audience research regarding politicians presenting programmes. https://t.co/XLZzButbqV | 421 |
| 1655869231106342912 | ….alongside this editorial freedom, the Broadcasting Code imposes a clear requirement that if such content has the potential to be harmful, the broadcaster must ensure that its audience is adequately protected. | 405 |
| 1655869229273317376 | In line with the right to freedom of expression - broadcasters are free to transmit programmes that include controversial and challenging views, including about Covid-19 vaccines or conspiracy theories. However… | 354 |
| 1628026240027222020 | Ofcom's statement following comments made by Nicola Bulley's family regarding two UK broadcasters https://t.co/13mbjdhkII | 345 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #crossingtheline | 10 |
| #999bsl | 8 |
| #scamaware | 6 |
| #fridayfacts | 5 |
| #fifaworldcup | 3 |
| #ietopenhouse | 2 |
| #eurovision | 2 |
| #womenindata | 2 |
| #saferinternetday | 2 |
| #costoflivingcrisis | 2 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| @ofgem | 63 |
| @iconews | 58 |
| @offcom | 19 |
| @citizensadvice | 15 |
| @asa_uk | 10 |
| @999bsl_uk | 9 |
| @actionfrauduk | 8 |
| @cmagovuk | 6 |
| @garylineker | 6 |
| @aoifemannion_ | 6 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ | 101 | down_arrow |
| 🔽 | 34 | downwards_button |
| ✅ | 34 | check_mark_button |
| ➡️ | 32 | right_arrow |
| 📺 | 29 | television |
| 👇 | 27 | backhand_index_pointing_down |
| 🧵 | 24 | thread |
| 🔴 | 16 | red_circle |
| 📱 | 15 | mobile_phone |
| 📲 | 14 | mobile_phone_with_arrow |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Symbols | 276 |
| Objects | 190 |
| People & Body | 97 |
| Travel & Places | 59 |
| Activities | 54 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 32 |
| Flags | 12 |
| Food & Drink | 2 |
| Animals & Nature | 1 |