What a burst is

A burst is a sudden jump in follows that stands out from normal growth patterns.

Bursts can be legitimate (a viral post, a press hit) or suspicious (purchased followers, low-quality traffic).

Signals that matter

The key question is whether engagement and audience quality move with the burst.

Look for mismatches: big follower spikes without corresponding engagement, or clusters of thin/suspicious accounts.

How Heroic Signal™ helps

Heroic Signal™ can flag suspicious bursts and pair them with export-based context (timelines and engagement totals) so you can explain what happened.