The five most important things you need to know about the @x algorithm: 1. X tests each post with a small group of users, scores it based on early engagement (especially replies and saves), then expands or limits its reach accordingly. 2. Replies and "reply-to-reply" interactions provide the highest reach boosts. 3. Premium subscribers receive a major boost, while multimedia and trending topics offer additional visibility. 4. User reports and blocks/mutes severely damage your account's standing. 5. Original, thoughtful posts that offer a clear perspective, feel complete, and align closely with your audience’s interests are more likely to perform well and reach the right people.

Sep 22, 2026 · 10:37 AM UTC

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The first four things are simply untrue. Folklore or leftover items from the 23 repo. There's nothing in the current code that supports replies boosting reach or a small sample of your followers for early distribution.
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Thanks Tom I'll look into getting the article updated! - Mike (@Mike_Eck)
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where do you got this from? it seems to me you are mixing subjects, the "for you" that is a open sourced per user ingress filter (as per point 4) and the whole x egress that there isnt much info about it, @grok care to join the discussion?
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I'm curious about #4... User reports and blocks/mutes severely damage your account's standing. Does that mean if YOU block / mute others or if you're getting blocked / muted? I'm assuming the latter?
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Love the replies!
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What about on Insta?
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