BSF engagement report
@BSF_India - 1.3M followers on X
Measured over 62 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 28, 2026.
Engagement
A typical post picks up 147 interactions against 1.3M followers, an engagement rate of 0.011%. Measured over 62 original posts, its engagement rate beats 35% of 21,185 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 5.8K times each, and 2.54% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 0.431% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 3.4 posts a day over the last 30 days, with activity on almost every day in the window. Most posts go out around 11:00 UTC, and Tuesday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 62 posts sampled, 98% carry an image or video. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 1.5K interactions, about 10x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #eshraddhanjali, #अमरप्रहरी, #जीवनपर्यन्तकर्त्तव्य.
Measured over 62 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 28, 2026. Recurring tags: #eshraddhanjali, #अमरप्रहरी, #जीवनपर्यन्तकर्त्तव्य.
Compared with accounts its own size
BSF's engagement rate beats 35% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (21,185 accounts, accounts of similar size (decile 10 of 10)). A percentile is spread evenly by construction, so 50 really is the middle of that group and 90 really is its top tenth.
On engagement per impression rather than per follower it beats 73% of the same group. When those two numbers disagree, the gap is about how far its posts travel rather than how people react to them.
Where this sits in the catalog
At 0.011%, BSF sits above the 10th percentile of the 212,078 accounts in this comparison. That places it in the bottom 25% band, which runs below 0.025%.
Show the percentile table
| Percentile | Engagement rate |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 0.004% |
| 25th percentile | 0.025% |
| 50th percentile | 0.146% |
| 75th percentile | 0.694% |
| 90th percentile | 2.61% |
| 99th percentile | 83.1% |
This ruler is the whole measured catalog, not a size-matched group: it shows where the raw rate falls across every account we can measure, all of which are large. For a like-for-like comparison, read the size-band percentile above instead. See how the bands are built
Posting timing
This account posts most often around 11:00 UTC, and Tuesday is its busiest day of the week. The bars below are the catalog-wide pattern, with this account's own busiest slot marked. They do not show how this account performs at each hour: we keep one aggregate per account, not one per hour, so that measurement does not exist in our data.
Show engagement by hour posted, utc as a table
| Hour (UTC) | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 UTC | -1% | 89K |
| 01:00 UTC | -2% | 90K |
| 02:00 UTC | -3% | 88K |
| 03:00 UTC | -4% | 94K |
| 04:00 UTC | -5% | 76K |
| 05:00 UTC | -4% | 75K |
| 06:00 UTC | -5% | 86K |
| 07:00 UTC | -5% | 93K |
| 08:00 UTC | -4% | 108K |
| 09:00 UTC | -4% | 124K |
| 10:00 UTC | -3% | 129K |
| 11:00 UTC | -3% | 141K |
| 12:00 UTC | -3% | 154K |
| 13:00 UTC | -3% | 167K |
| 14:00 UTC | -4% | 173K |
| 15:00 UTC | -2% | 176K |
| 16:00 UTC | -3% | 171K |
| 17:00 UTC | -3% | 159K |
| 18:00 UTC | -2% | 149K |
| 19:00 UTC | -2% | 141K |
| 20:00 UTC | -1% | 131K |
| 21:00 UTC | 0% | 116K |
| 22:00 UTC | -2% | 100K |
| 23:00 UTC | -1% | 90K |
Show engagement by day of week as a table
| Day | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | +5% | 393K |
| Monday | +1% | 483K |
| Tuesday | -2% | 520K |
| Wednesday | -3% | 472K |
| Thursday | -2% | 430K |
| Friday | -3% | 447K |
| Saturday | +2% | 393K |
Formats this account uses
Its own posting mix on the left, and what each of those formats does across every account we track on the right. Only formats where the effect clears our publish test appear here, so an empty row is a format we could not measure rather than one that does nothing.
| Format | This account | Catalog effect | 95% interval | Accounts behind it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image or video | 98% of posts | +111% | +108% to +115% | 34K |
| Outbound link | 3% of posts | -41% | -42% to -40% | 32K |
| Typical length | - | +15% | +14% to +16% | 32K |
- 98% of this account's sampled posts carry an image or video. Across the catalog, posts with an image or video run 111% above the same accounts' other posts.
- 3% of its posts carry a link off X. Across the catalog, posts with an outbound link run 41% below the same accounts' other posts.
- Its average post runs 435 characters, which falls in the over 280 characters band. Across the catalog, posts over 280 characters run 15% above the same accounts' other posts.
These are catalog-wide differences applied to this account's own posting mix, not a measurement of how each format performs for this account specifically. We keep one median per account, not one per format per account, so the second thing is not something this data can tell you.
Best tweets
- Oct 20, 202610x their median
“दशहरा के पावन अवसर पर बल के समस्त अधिकारियों, अधीनस्थ अधिकारियों, बहादुर प्रहरियों एवं उनके परिवारजनों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ विजयादशमी का यह पर्व हम सभी में कर्तव्यनिष्ठा, साहस, अनुशासन एवं राष्ट्रसेवा के संकल्प को और अधिक सुदृढ़ करे। सीमाओं की सुरक्षा में समर्पित प्रत्येक प्रहरी तथा उनके परिवारजनों के जीवन में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि एवं उत्तम स्वास्थ्य का संचार हो। आइये सत्य, धर्म और न्याय की विजय के प्रतीक इस पावन पर्व पर राष्ट्र की सुरक्षा एवं सेवा के प्रति अपने संकल्प को हम और अधिक दृढ़ करें।” प्रवीण कुमार महानिदेशक सीमा सुरक्षा बल
- Oct 15, 20267.1x their median
14th October 2026 Kolkata, West Bengal DG BSF Shri Praveen Kumar, IPS, called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari. During the meeting, DG BSF apprised the Chief Minister of the prevailing security scenario along the International Border in West Bengal and the operational preparedness of BSF formations. DG BSF expressed gratitude to the State Government for providing land for border infrastructure, which will facilitate the strengthening of the border security grid and plugging of feasible gaps in border fencing. The discussions underscored the commitment to further strengthening border security through seamless coordination and synergy among all security agencies, ensuring an impeccable and robust border security grid.
- Sep 13, 20265.0x their median
DG BSF & all Ranks express heartfelt condolences on the demise of Shri Ashok Kumar Katoch, DIG(Retd.) Prahari Parivar stands firm with his family in these trying times. https://t.co/Km2SYNn68d
- Sep 13, 20264.7x their median
BSF RESCUES 10 BANGLADESHI NATIONALS FROM DROWNING IN RIVER GANGA In a swift and courageous rescue operation, alert troops of 71 Battalion BSF, Malda Sector, saved the lives of 10 Bangladeshi nationals, including three children, three women and four men, after their boat capsized in the strong currents of the River Ganga. Among those rescued was a 30-day-old infant in critical condition, who was provided immediate first aid and rushed to the nearest government hospital. The infant is now reported to be stable and in normal condition. The incident occurred on the evening of 12 September 2026, when BSF personnel deployed near Border out Post Khandua noticed several persons struggling in the strong river current and at risk of drowning. Sensing the gravity of the situation, the troops immediately launched a rescue operation and rushed to the spot in a speed boat. After sustained and determined rescue efforts, BSF personnel successfully rescued all 10 persons from the river and brought them to safety. The rescued persons told BSF that they are residents of Joharpur village, Bangladesh, and were travelling from Chapai Nawabganj to Joharpur. While crossing the Padma (Ganga) River, their boat suddenly capsized, throwing all the occupants into the river. Owing to the strong current, they were swept towards the Indian side. BSF safely handed over all 10 Bangladeshi nationals to the troops of 53 Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after completion of all necessary formalities.
- Sep 6, 20264.3x their median
04-05 Sept 26, Indore DG BSF Shri Praveen Kumar, IPS, visited the Central School of Weapon & Tactics (CSWT) BSF, Indore and reviewed the various courses and professional development activities at the premier institution of the Force. He was briefed on specialised courses aimed at enhancing professional competence, weapon proficiency and operational preparedness and visited the Arms Museum, showcasing the rich legacy and evolution of weapons and tactics. At the Reoti BSF Shooting & Firing Range, DG BSF visited the extensive plantation site representing the BSF’s commitment to environmental conservation. He interacted with the BSF Shooting Team, congratulated them on their recent achievements on national and international arena of this martial sport. DG encouraged them to maintain the high standards of dedication, discipline and sporting excellence. At the firing range, the BSF training team demonstrated the penetration capabilities of different small arms, highlighting weapon proficiency and technical expertise. The visit culminated with a Prahari Sammelan, where DG BSF exhorted all personnel to pursue excellence relentlessly, uphold the highest standards of training and remain prepared to meet evolving operational challenges with professionalism and determination.
- Sep 19, 20264.2x their median
DG BSF REVIEWS BORDER MANAGEMENT AND BORDER SECURITY OF INDO- BANGLADESH BORDER DG BSF Sh Parveen Kumar, IPS, reviewed the security arrangements and other border management issues and the initiatives, in a two day conference with the senior officers of all BSF Frontiers along the India- Bangladesh border. Detailed meetings were held in the conference at Kolkata on 17 and 18 Sept 2026, in which issues related to pending land acquisition cases, construction of border fence, transborder smuggling were discussed. DG BSF gave directions to expedite the border fencing in the marked unfenced areas. He emphasised on the issues of encroachments and illegal migrants residing in the border belt. For addressing the transborder crimes and smuggling, DG BSF stressed upon drawing necessary synergies with other law enforcement agencies and civil administration. Mentioning the Government’s vision of Nasha Mukt Bharat by 2029, DG emphasised that the BSF, as a force will have to shoulder the responsibility. The dedicated and coordinated efforts in this field will surely yield positive results in neutralising and eliminating the criminal networks involved in such anti national and anti social activities.
- Oct 19, 20263.3x their median
#Tribute To support the bereaved family, contributions can be made through Bharat Ke Veer. https://t.co/HFb5eHQGGE At 0500 hours on 29 September 2026, an Indo-Myanmar Border (IMB) Domination Patrol moved out from the Temporary Operating Base (TOB), Pangsu Pass, for area domination. At about 0615 hours, the Column came under effective fire from unknown insurgents from the Myanmar side of the border. The patrol retaliated, resulting in a heavy exchange of fire, including 81mm and 51mm mortars, 7.62mm AK-47 and 5.56mm INSAS ammunition. During the exchange, Havildar Jangkhokai Kuki of D Company, 21 Assam Rifles, sustained three gunshot injuries to the neck, right chest and right lumbar region. He was evacuated to the Unit Hospital, 21 Assam Rifles, where he was declared brought dead by medical authorities. #BSF pays tribute to the unflinching resolve and valour of Havildar Jangkhokai Kuki, who laid down his life in the line of duty. To support the bereaved family, contributions can be made through Bharat Ke Veer. https://t.co/HFb5eHQGGE
- Aug 30, 20263.3x their median
DG BSF & all Ranks express heartfelt condolences on the demise of Shri Manjit Chimni, Commandant(Retd.) Prahari Parivar stands firm with his family in these trying times. https://t.co/Pm5FR478sP
- Aug 31, 20263.1x their median
31 August 2026 New Delhi A farewell function has been organised today at BSF Force HQ, to bid farewell to Shri Om Prakash Prajapati 2IC and Shri Amarjeet Singh DC on their superannuation after distinguished and dedicated service to the nation. Shri Praveen Kumar, IPS, DG BSF expressed his heartfelt appreciation for their exemplary service and invaluable contributions to the nation. The officers and personnel present on the occasion conveyed their warm wishes to the superannuating officers and their families for a happy, healthy and fulfilling life ahead. Prahari Pariwar salutes their commitment and dedicated service to the nation.
- Aug 19, 20263.1x their median
DG BSF & all Ranks express heartfelt condolences on the demise of Shri I P Bhatt, DIG (Retd). Prahari Parivar stands firm with his family in these trying times. https://t.co/A9SgJQRL5a
Ranked by total interactions across everything we have tracked for this account, which is a longer history than the 30-day window the rates above use. The multiple compares each post to this account's own median.
Recurring topics
The most frequent hashtags in the sampled posts. They describe what this account writes about; they are not a performance signal, and the catalog-wide breakdown on the hub shows how little hashtag count moves.
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Reading these numbers
A typical post picks up 147 interactions against 1.3M followers, an engagement rate of 0.011%. Measured over 62 original posts, its engagement rate beats 35% of 21,185 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 5.8K times each, and 2.54% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 0.431% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 3.4 posts a day over the last 30 days, with activity on almost every day in the window. Most posts go out around 11:00 UTC, and Tuesday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 62 posts sampled, 98% carry an image or video. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 1.5K interactions, about 10x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #eshraddhanjali, #अमरप्रहरी, #जीवनपर्यन्तकर्त्तव्य.
- What is BSF's engagement rate on X?
- BSF (@BSF_India) has an engagement rate of 0.011%, based on the median interactions across 62 original posts from the last 30 days against 1,343,942 followers. Replies, reposts and quote-posts of other people are excluded from that sample.
- Is that a good engagement rate?
- At 0.011%, BSF sits above the 10th percentile of the 212,078 accounts in this comparison. Those comparison accounts are all large ones, because our scanning cadence is weighted towards big accounts, so this is a ranking among peers of similar scale rather than a ranking across X.
- Does @BSF_India have real engagement?
- Its engagement rate beats 35% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (21,185 accounts), which puts it in the middle of its size range group. Ranking inside a size band matters because engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so a raw rate would mostly re-measure the follower count. It is a starting point for a look at follower quality, not a verdict on it.
- When does @BSF_India post?
- Most posts go out around 11:00 UTC, and Tuesday is its busiest day, at roughly 3.4 posts per day across the measured window.