EnglishJoined February 2007 (19 years on X)x.com
Followers
62M
Growth (7d)
-11K
Following
1.0K
Influence
14
Posts
428K~60.3/day
Likes given
1.3K
Media posts
193K
Follower ratio
59K:1
Insights
CNN ranks #18 out of 17,289,404 tracked X (Twitter) accounts, placing it in the top 0.01% by followers, and #1 among News accounts. Over the last 30 days @CNN lost 23,699 followers (-0.04%), including -5,526 in the last 7 days. Its strongest tracked day added +889 followers on Jul 10, 2026.
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Follower growth
7-day
-5.5K
30-day
-24K
90-day
-
Avg / day
-790
2026-06-23-24K over 26 days2026-07-25
Best tracked day: +889 followers on 2026-07-10.
Bio
It’s our job to #GoThere and tell the most difficult stories. For breaking news, follow @CNNBRK and download the CNN app ➡️ https://t.co/7PQD7o6fLw
Notable followers
The biggest accounts in our directory following @CNN.
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CNN on X - frequently asked questions
- How many followers does CNN have on X?
- CNN (@CNN) currently has 61,842,674 followers on X (Twitter), losing 11,343 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
- When did CNN join X (Twitter)?
- CNN joined X in February 2007, making the account about 19 years old.
- How many posts has CNN published?
- CNN has published 428,358 posts on X, averaging about 60.3 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
- Is CNN verified on X?
- Yes. CNN carries a Business verification on X.
- What does CNN post about?
- CNN is classified under News in our directory. Bio: "It’s our job to #GoThere and tell the most difficult stories. For breaking news, follow @CNNBRK and download the CNN app ➡️ https://t.co/7PQD7o6fLw".
- Is CNN gaining or losing followers?
- CNN is currently losing followers, with a net -23,699 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -5,526.
- What is CNN's rank on X?
- CNN ranks #18 out of 17,289,404 X (Twitter) accounts in our directory by follower count, which is the top 0.01% of all tracked accounts. It also ranks #1 in News.