How many followers does Scott Simon have on X?

Scott Simon (@nprscottsimon) currently has 971,035 followers on X (Twitter). The count is refreshed continuously from public data.

When did Scott Simon join X (Twitter)?

Scott Simon joined X in February 2009, making the account about 17 years old.

How many posts has Scott Simon published?

Scott Simon has published 59,690 posts on X, averaging about 9.4 posts per day over the account's lifetime.

Is Scott Simon verified on X?

No. @nprscottsimon does not currently display a verified checkmark on X.

Scott Simon

@nprscottsimon

EnglishTier A

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Washington DCJoined February 2009 (17 years on X)

Followers

971K

Growth (7d)

Following

991

Influence

Posts

60K~9.4/day

Likes given

17K

Media posts

4.0K

Follower ratio

980:1

Follower growth

Not enough history yet - growth is tracked from first discovery.

Bio

Host NPR Weekend Edition Saturday, and NPR's Up First. Author, novels, essays (May 2026 ULYSSES S. CAT AND OTHER ANIMALS I'VE KNOWN. Husband, father, Cubs fan.

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Scott Simon on X - frequently asked questions

How many followers does Scott Simon have on X?: Scott Simon (@nprscottsimon) currently has 971,035 followers on X (Twitter). The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did Scott Simon join X (Twitter)?: Scott Simon joined X in February 2009, making the account about 17 years old.
How many posts has Scott Simon published?: Scott Simon has published 59,690 posts on X, averaging about 9.4 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
Is Scott Simon verified on X?: No. @nprscottsimon does not currently display a verified checkmark on X.