How many followers does GOV.UK have on X?

GOV.UK (@GOVUK) currently has 1,803,463 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 206 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.

When did GOV.UK join X (Twitter)?

GOV.UK joined X in November 2008, making the account about 17 years old.

How many posts has GOV.UK published?

GOV.UK has published 23,383 posts on X, averaging about 3.6 posts per day over the account's lifetime.

Is GOV.UK verified on X?

Yes. GOV.UK carries a Government verification on X.

Is GOV.UK gaining or losing followers?

GOV.UK is currently losing followers, with a net -326 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -99.

GOV.UK

@GOVUK

English PoliticsGovernmentTier S

View on X

#177 in Politics

UKJoined November 2008 (17 years on X)x.com

Followers

1.8M

Growth (7d)

+206

Following

633

Influence

Posts

23K~3.6/day

Likes given

140

Media posts

1.5K

Follower ratio

2.8K:1

Insights

Over the last 30 days @GOVUK lost 326 followers (-0.02%), including -99 in the last 7 days. Its follower growth this week outpaces 20% of tracked Politics accounts. Its strongest tracked day added +303 followers on Jul 19, 2026.

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Follower growth

7-day

-99

30-day

-326

90-day

Avg / day

-11

2026-06-23-315 over 26 days2026-07-25

Best tracked day: +303 followers on 2026-07-19.

Bio

Official X channel of the https://t.co/et97DzPkZV website. Connecting you to government services. This is not a political account and can't respond to political tweets.

Notable followers

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GOV.UK on X - frequently asked questions

How many followers does GOV.UK have on X?: GOV.UK (@GOVUK) currently has 1,803,463 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 206 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did GOV.UK join X (Twitter)?: GOV.UK joined X in November 2008, making the account about 17 years old.
How many posts has GOV.UK published?: GOV.UK has published 23,383 posts on X, averaging about 3.6 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
Is GOV.UK verified on X?: Yes. GOV.UK carries a Government verification on X.
What does GOV.UK post about?: GOV.UK is classified under Politics in our directory. Bio: "Official X channel of the https://t.co/et97DzPkZV website. Connecting you to government services. This is not a political account and can't respond to political tweets.".
Is GOV.UK gaining or losing followers?: GOV.UK is currently losing followers, with a net -326 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -99.