Jason Pargin, author

Jason Pargin, author

@jasonkpargin

NYT bestselling author of John Dies at the End, former editor of Cracked.com

https://linktr.ee/jasonkpargin Joined 2022-08-04

674.2K

Followers

1.1K

Following

68.0M

Total Hearts

1.2K

Videos

56.8K

Avg Hearts/Video

8.73%

Engagement Rate

3.6y

Account Age

15.8K

Followers/Month

1.6M

Hearts/Month

28.1

Videos/Month

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This account is a mid-tier name ranked 763 out of 1349 creators with 674.2K followers. The follower count sits at 0.6 times the median of 1.1M. Growth is steady as it gains 15.8K followers every month over its 3.6 year history. While average views reach 132.8K per video, the like rate of 7.85% exceeds the 4.93% median. The rest of this report explores specific engagement trends and content performance.

Account Classification

Account Size Mid-Tier (100K+)
Account Age 2022-08-04
Verification Yes
Language EN
Follower Ratio 593:1

Data Summary

Videos Analyzed 34
Avg Plays per Video 132,777
Avg Likes per Video 10,426
Engagement Rate 8.73%

Engagement Analysis

Based on 34 videos

The audience approves of this content at a rate well above the median. This high like rate ranks 422 out of 1349. Saves represent the most frequent action with 0.654% of views. Shares follow at 0.525% while comments sit at 0.351%. These figures translate to 868 saves, 697 shares, and 466 comments per video. The audience over-indexes on saving content as a reference point. This indicates high intent to return to the material. Brands should focus on creating evergreen utility rather than just immediate conversation. Reach is inconsistent across the 34 videos. Only 11.8% of posts hit the 2x average mark with 4 videos reaching that level. One video reached the 5x threshold. A consistency coefficient of 1.33 indicates erratic reach patterns. This suggests a volatile discovery cycle rather than steady growth. This is an active audience.

132.8K

Avg Plays/Video

10.4K

Avg Likes/Video

466

Avg Comments/Video

697

Avg Shares/Video

Engagement Quality Analysis

These use the median rather than the average, so one freak viral video cannot inflate them. They show the level a typical post on this account actually reaches.

200.2K

Median Plays

14.8K

Median Likes

438.9K

75th Percentile

795.2K

Top Video

17.19

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Total Engagement (Sample)

The combined likes, comments, shares and saves across only the recent videos we analysed, not the account's lifetime.

4,514,423

Total Plays

354,498

Total Likes

15,850

Total Comments

23,713

Total Shares

29,514

Total Saves

Engagement Ratios

Each action as a share of views. Likes-to-views is how often a viewer taps like; saves-to-views is how often they bookmark a video to return to; shares spread it to others. Higher saves and shares signal content people find worth keeping or passing on, not just watching.

Excellent for Mid-Tier

7.85%

Likes / Views

0.35%

Comments / Views

0.53%

Shares / Views

0.65%

Saves / Views

Likes are much higher than other actions at 7.85%. This shows that viewers prefer a quick reaction over commenting, sharing, or saving content.

Viral Hit Rate

How often a video beats this account's own average views. The 2x figure is the share of videos that did at least twice the norm, the 5x figure at least five times. A higher rate means breakout hits happen more often rather than reach depending on rare spikes.

11.80%

2x Avg (4 of 34)

0%

5x Avg (1 of 34)

Consistency Score

How steady the view count is from video to video, shown as a grade and a CV number. A lower CV and a better grade mean predictable reach on every post; a high CV means the views swing widely between hits and flops.

C

CV: 1.33

Lower CV = more consistent performance

Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and average video performance

Sponsorship deals provide the primary source of income for this creator. A follower count of 674.2K suggests a brand value between $3,000 and $6,000 per post. This revenue stream is far more lucrative than Creator Fund payouts because it scales with audience size. The Creator Fund pays only pennies per thousand views, whereas sponsorships capitalize on the reach and influence of the total following. The rank of 763 out of 1349 places this creator in a position where they are a value buy for advertisers. Because they sit below the median follower count, the quoted sponsorship band acts as a ceiling to bargain under rather than a fixed salary. High engagement rates suggest they can command the higher end of that range. A cost per view calculation of $0.022 allows buyers to test if a quote is paying for broad reach or specific influence. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Creator Fund (Est. Monthly)

Based on avg 132.8K views/video

$75 – $149

$0.02 - $0.04 per 1,000 views

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 674.2K followers (Mid-Tier (100K+))

$5,394 – $10,113

Industry rate for mid-tier (100k+) creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. TikTok Creator Fund payouts fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 34 videos

Longer videos define this feed, with most posts exceeding 60 seconds. Focus on content between 180 and 300 seconds to mirror the top performing clips. This longer format captures more attention than shorter segments by a wide margin of nearly double the views. Most audio is from trending sources rather than original files, meaning the account prioritizes broad reach over unique sound branding. Captions stay very short at an average of 35 characters to keep the focus on the visual. Open settings for both duets and stitches invite other creators to interact with and remix the content. The standout video lasted 189 seconds and reached 795.2K views, about 6 times the typical reach. It earned 56.4K likes against only 1.1K comments, showing a large preference for passive watching over active debate. Average views of 132.8K establish this as a steady, established account rather than a small growing one. Consistency in these longer formats is the primary goal for any creator mimicking this style.

Video Duration Breakdown

How the account's recent videos split across length bands. It shows the format the creator leans on, from very short clips to long-form.

2m 48s

Average Duration

1-3min
21
3min+
13

The account favors videos between 60 to 180 seconds. This length represents the most frequent duration among the recent content.

Original Sound Usage

Percentage of videos using the creator's own audio

20.60%
7 of 34

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 34 videos

The creator follows a Grind pattern because they post well above the median frequency with a high volume of content. Jason Pargin posts roughly ten times per week while the average creator posts less than two. This high output creates a steady stream of content for your campaign to latch onto. While the pace has only been established for about three weeks, the sheer volume suggests a commitment to frequent posting. The gaps between uploads vary well, creating an inconsistent rhythm rather than a clockwork schedule. You can expect new content most often on Friday and Saturday. These are the primary windows for fresh posts before a quiet period on Sunday. New videos typically land around 03:00 UTC. Marketers can rely on a high volume of posts to maintain visibility, but they should aim for weekend tie-ins to hit the peak upload days.

Posting Frequency

How often the account posts, against the typical tracked creator. It tells you whether to expect a steady stream or occasional drops.

Videos per Week 10.3
Avg Gap Between Posts 16.8h
Data Range 23 days

Most Active Days

Which days of the week new videos most often appear. These are upload times, when fresh content lands, not necessarily when the audience is watching.

Friday
7
Saturday
6
Thursday
5
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
5
Sunday
3
Monday
3

Posting Hours (UTC)

A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.

0h
3h
6h
9h
12h
15h
18h
21h

How to read these charts

A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.

The account posts most on Friday and Saturday with a peak at 3:00 UTC. The volume is about 10.3 posts per week.

Top Videos

Top 10 by play count

2.4M

Combined Plays (Top 5)

179.6K

Combined Likes (Top 5)

488.7K

Avg Plays per Top Video

Feb 07, 2026

(No caption)

795.2K

Views

56.4K

Likes

1.1K

Comments

1.1K

Shares

3.9K

Saves

⏲ 3m 9s ▶ 720p ♪ original sound - Jason Pargin, author – Jason Pargin, author 720×1280
Jan 28, 2026

I'm in the middle of these winter storms that battered the south and northeast but we have power now and are fine

653.2K

Views

61.7K

Likes

482

Comments

9.7K

Shares

6.0K

Saves

⏲ 1m 27s ▶ 540p ♪ Everything In Its Right Place – SAD 576×1024
Feb 10, 2026

(No caption)

438.9K

Views

32.0K

Likes

1.4K

Comments

1.6K

Shares

2.9K

Saves

⏲ 3m 55s ▶ 540p ♪ Original sound original sound - Jason Pargin, author – Jason Pargin, author 576×1024
Jan 24, 2026

(No caption)

353.0K

Views

16.4K

Likes

2.0K

Comments

1.1K

Shares

1.2K

Saves

⏲ 2m 58s ▶ 720p ♪ 10 minutes ver beat & electric bass stride(1117152) – Aruma 720×1280
Feb 04, 2026

(No caption)

203.0K

Views

13.1K

Likes

750

Comments

925

Shares

2.1K

Saves

⏲ 2m 5s ▶ 720p ♪ Original sound Originalton – ๐ŸŽงโ˜† 720×1280

5 more top videos for @jasonkpargin

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Top Hashtags

The hashtags this account uses most across the videos we analysed. They hint at the topics and communities the creator targets for reach.

Most Common Words

The words that show up most in this account's captions, with stopwords and hashtags removed. They sketch the verbal tone and recurring themes.

also (2) life (2) nothing (2) app (2) working (2)

Top Sounds

The sounds this account uses most. A feed dominated by one original sound points to self-produced audio; a spread of trending tracks points to a creator riding sound trends for reach.

12 unique sounds
original sound - Jason Pargin, author - Jason Pargin, author 14x
original sound - Jason Pargin, author 5x
Everything In Its Right Place - SAD 4x
Carmen Habanera, classical opera(1283412) - perfectpanda 3x
Originalton - ๐ŸŽงโ˜† 1x
What Was I Made For? [From The Motion Picture "Barbie"] - Billie Eilish 1x
When Doves Cry - Prince 1x
snowfall - ร˜neheart & reidenshi 1x
Illusion of Perception - VEL94EV 1x
Big Guy - from "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePantsโ€ - Ice Spice 1x

Key Insights & Takeaways

Audience & Reach

The follower count sits at a 0.6x multiple of the median creator. This indicates the audience size is smaller than typical for this category and lacks broadcast-scale reach. Because the volume is limited, a single campaign will have restricted reach compared to larger accounts. Engagement metrics show a like rate well above the median. A higher percentage of viewers interact with content means a sponsored message should land more effectively with those who see it. This creator fits the book category because the high engagement and niche follower count suggest an audience interested in specific long-form content.

Key Takeaways

Reach. Rank 763 out of 1,349 puts the follower count well below the median for this category. Engagement. A 7.85% like-rate is much higher than the 4.93% median, showing strong audience interest. Hit-rate. Only 11.8% of videos reach double the average views, indicating a lack of breakout content.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rate above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 674,200
  • + Consistent growth at 15.8K followers/month
  • + Active posting schedule (10.3 videos/week)
  • + Verified account with platform credibility

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic targeting for regional audiences
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with similar creators

Summary

This analysis of @jasonkpargin reveals a mid-tier (100k+) TikTok presence with 674,200 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 8.73%, averaging 132.8K plays per video across 34 analyzed videos. Key strengths include 68.0M total hearts and verified status, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @jasonkpargin's TikTok profile and recent videos. It evaluates content strategy, engagement patterns, and posting behavior. Metrics are based on 34 analyzed videos.

Data collected and analyzed by TKMetrics | Analysis date: Jul 1, 2026