How the X algorithm works and how to work with it
X processes 500 million tweets daily through a two-stage pipeline powered by a Grok-based transformer. The algorithm assigns different weights to different engagement types, heavily favoring replies and retweets over likes. Understanding these mechanics changes strategy.
You spend 20 minutes crafting an original post that gets 47 impressions. A quick reply to someone else's tweet reaches 4,000 people. This isn't luck. The algorithm heavily weights replies compared to likes, and the architecture explains why.
𝕏 released their full recommendation algorithm source code today. The biggest surprise is that they've thrown out the old system entirely. Here's what the code reveals and what it means for your growth strategy.
Algorithms change constantly. Platform priorities shift. Tactics that worked last year fail today. The accounts that survive these disruptions share one trait: they're built on something more durable than current algorithmic preferences. Here's how to build that foundation.
When you stop posting, the algorithm deprioritizes you, followers forget you exist, and your network moves on. None of this is permanent. But you can't just pick up where you left off. Think of your account like a muscle. A 2-4 week warmup period rebuilds presence strategically.
Witty finds tweets worth replying to and helps you craft responses in seconds. Grow your audience without the grind.
