GameOfThrones

Twitter 2011-04 entertainment peaked Updated 2026-02-10
Early 2010s Massive scale 4B+ lifetime posts

First documented in April 2011 on Twitter. Reached peak activity at an earlier point and has since moderated to lower-frequency use.

Also known as: GOT

#GameOfThrones

HBO’s fantasy epic that dominated TV Twitter for a decade.

Quick Facts

AttributeValue
First AppearedApril 2011
Origin PlatformTwitter
Categoryentertainment
Statuspeaked
Est. Lifetime Posts4B+

Origin & Impact

#GameOfThrones launched with the show in April 2011, building into TV’s biggest social media phenomenon. Every episode sparked millions of tweets, memes, and theories.

The hashtag peaked during 2019’s controversial final season, generating record engagement. It demonstrated TV’s evolution into participatory real-time events via social media.

#GameOfThrones represents peak TV Twitter culture, where shows succeed partly through social conversation and meme-ability beyond traditional ratings.

  • #GOT, #WinterIsHere, #HBO

References

Explore #GameOfThrones

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