How many followers does The Straits Times have on X?

The Straits Times (@straits_times) currently has 1,267,929 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 4,328 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.

When did The Straits Times join X (Twitter)?

The Straits Times joined X in May 2009, making the account about 17 years old.

How many posts has The Straits Times published?

The Straits Times has published 788,844 posts on X, averaging about 125.4 posts per day over the account's lifetime.

Is The Straits Times verified on X?

Yes. The Straits Times is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).

Is The Straits Times gaining or losing followers?

The Straits Times is currently gaining followers, with a net +9,852 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was +2,024.

How fast is The Straits Times growing on X?

The Straits Times is adding roughly 328 followers per day on average over the last 30 days. At this pace it is on track to reach 1.5M followers in about 102 weeks.

The Straits Times

@straits_times

English NewsTier S

View on X

#561 in News

SingaporeJoined May 2009 (17 years on X)x.com

Followers

1.3M

Growth (7d)

+4.3K

Following

135

Influence

Posts

789K~125.4/day

Likes given

Media posts

152K

Follower ratio

9.4K:1

Insights

Over the last 30 days @straits_times gained 9,852 followers (+0.78%), including +2,024 in the last 7 days. Its follower growth this week outpaces 60% of tracked News accounts. The Straits Times is on a 25-day follower growth streak. Its strongest tracked day added +2,597 followers on Jul 19, 2026. At the current pace, @straits_times is on track to reach 1.5M followers in about 102 weeks.

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Follower growth

7-day

+2.0K

30-day

+9.9K

90-day

Avg / day

+328

2026-06-23+10K over 26 days2026-07-25

On a 25-day follower growth streak. Best tracked day: +2.6K followers on 2026-07-19.

Bio

Stay in the know with the latest news from Singapore and around the world. Breaking news | Exclusives | Opinion 📧: stshare@sph.com.sg 📱: https://t.co/yTmX7znOOT

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The Straits Times on X - frequently asked questions

How many followers does The Straits Times have on X?: The Straits Times (@straits_times) currently has 1,267,929 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 4,328 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did The Straits Times join X (Twitter)?: The Straits Times joined X in May 2009, making the account about 17 years old.
How many posts has The Straits Times published?: The Straits Times has published 788,844 posts on X, averaging about 125.4 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
Is The Straits Times verified on X?: Yes. The Straits Times is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).
What does The Straits Times post about?: The Straits Times is classified under News in our directory. Bio: "Stay in the know with the latest news from Singapore and around the world. Breaking news | Exclusives | Opinion 📧: stshare@sph.com.sg 📱: https://t.co/yTmX7znOOT".
Is The Straits Times gaining or losing followers?: The Straits Times is currently gaining followers, with a net +9,852 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was +2,024.
How fast is The Straits Times growing on X?: The Straits Times is adding roughly 328 followers per day on average over the last 30 days. At this pace it is on track to reach 1.5M followers in about 102 weeks.