How many followers does Jim Acosta have on X?

Jim Acosta (@Acosta) currently has 2,278,996 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 30,892 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.

When did Jim Acosta join X (Twitter)?

Jim Acosta joined X in March 2009, making the account about 17 years old.

How many posts has Jim Acosta published?

Jim Acosta has published 48,872 posts on X, averaging about 7.7 posts per day over the account's lifetime.

Is Jim Acosta verified on X?

Yes. Jim Acosta is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).

Is Jim Acosta gaining or losing followers?

Jim Acosta is currently gaining followers, with a net +55,995 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was +11,139.

How fast is Jim Acosta growing on X?

Jim Acosta is adding roughly 1,867 followers per day on average over the last 30 days. At this pace it is on track to reach 2.5M followers in about 18 weeks.

Jim Acosta

@Acosta

English NewsTier S

View on X

#285 in News

Washington, DCJoined March 2009 (17 years on X)x.com

Followers

2.3M

Growth (7d)

+31K

Following

5.4K

Influence

Posts

49K~7.7/day

Likes given

20K

Media posts

3.5K

Follower ratio

423:1

Insights

Over the last 30 days @Acosta gained 55,995 followers (+2.46%), including +11,139 in the last 7 days. Its follower growth this week outpaces 88% of tracked News accounts. Jim Acosta is on a 25-day follower growth streak. Its strongest tracked day added +17,216 followers on Jul 19, 2026. At the current pace, @Acosta is on track to reach 2.5M followers in about 18 weeks.

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Follower growth

7-day

+11K

30-day

+56K

90-day

Avg / day

+1.9K

2026-06-23+62K over 26 days2026-07-25

On a 25-day follower growth streak. Best tracked day: +17K followers on 2026-07-19.

Bio

Independent Journalist. Host: "The Jim Acosta Show" on Substack, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Author. Fmr Chief WH Correspondent. I believe in #realnews

Notable followers

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Jim Acosta on X - frequently asked questions

How many followers does Jim Acosta have on X?: Jim Acosta (@Acosta) currently has 2,278,996 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 30,892 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did Jim Acosta join X (Twitter)?: Jim Acosta joined X in March 2009, making the account about 17 years old.
How many posts has Jim Acosta published?: Jim Acosta has published 48,872 posts on X, averaging about 7.7 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
Is Jim Acosta verified on X?: Yes. Jim Acosta is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).
What does Jim Acosta post about?: Jim Acosta is classified under News in our directory. Bio: "Independent Journalist. Host: "The Jim Acosta Show" on Substack, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Author. Fmr Chief WH Correspondent. I believe in #realnews".
Is Jim Acosta gaining or losing followers?: Jim Acosta is currently gaining followers, with a net +55,995 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was +11,139.
How fast is Jim Acosta growing on X?: Jim Acosta is adding roughly 1,867 followers per day on average over the last 30 days. At this pace it is on track to reach 2.5M followers in about 18 weeks.