X Algorithm Mastery

Everything you need to know about the X (Twitter) algorithm. Based on X's open-source code, viral post analysis, and real engagement data.

TL;DR - The Golden Rules

1. First 2 hours are critical — replies/engagement in this window determine reach
2. No external links in main post — X penalizes links that take users off-platform
3. Media > Text — videos get 10x engagement, images get 2-3x
4. Reply to EVERYTHING — replies are weighted higher than likes/retweets
5. Post when audience is awake — 8 AM - 2 PM weekdays optimal
6. Controversy drives engagement — but pick battles wisely
7. Threads outperform single tweets — for long-form content

How the Algorithm Works

The 4-Step Process