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| title | X Algorithm Playbook |
Based on reverse-engineering the open-source algorithm
Your Post Score = Σ (weight × P(action))
POSITIVE: reply (+2×), like, retweet, quote, share, follow
NEGATIVE: block (-10×), mute, report (-20×), "not interested"
Key insight: The algorithm predicts 19 different user actions and weights them. Maximize positive, avoid negative.
| Start Here | Go Deeper |
|---|---|
| 10 Golden Rules | Scoring System |
| Pre-Post Checklist | Action Weights |
| Common Mistakes | Filter System |
- Replies are king — Posts that generate replies score ~2× higher
- Avoid negative actions — One block = -10× the value of a like
- Space your posts — Author diversity penalty kicks in after 1st post
- In-network first — Your followers see you before non-followers
- Video > Image > Text — But only if video exceeds minimum duration
- Dwell time matters — Longer content = higher engagement signal
- Don't trigger filters — 12 filters can completely hide your content
- Engage authentically — Algorithm tracks your interaction patterns
- Niche down — Consistent topics improve retrieval matching
- Quality > Quantity — One great post beats five mediocre ones
| Action | Weight | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Reply | ~2× | Highest positive |
| Quote Tweet | ~1.5× | Strong |
| Retweet | ~1× | Good |
| Like | ~1× | Baseline |
| Block | ~-10× | Very negative |
| Report | ~-20× | Devastating |
x-algorithm-playbook/
├── rules/ # 7 core strategy guides
├── checklists/ # 3 actionable checklists
├── case-studies/ # 2 real-world examples
└── reference/ # 3 technical deep-dives
This playbook is based on analysis of:
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