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The Washington Post

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Washington, DCJoined March 2007 (19 years on X)x.com
Followers
19M
Growth (7d)
-5.2K
Following
1.6K
Influence
18
Posts
532K~75.3/day
Likes given
3.7K
Media posts
24K
Follower ratio
12K:1

Insights

The Washington Post ranks #156 out of 17,289,404 tracked X (Twitter) accounts, placing it in the top 0.01% by followers. Over the last 30 days @washingtonpost lost 11,827 followers (-0.06%), including -2,678 in the last 7 days. Its strongest tracked day added +297 followers on Jun 25, 2026.

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Follower growth

7-day
-2.7K
30-day
-12K
90-day
-
Avg / day
-394
2026-06-23-12K over 26 days2026-07-25

Best tracked day: +297 followers on 2026-06-25.

Bio

Democracy Dies in Darkness

Notable followers

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The Washington Post on X - frequently asked questions

How many followers does The Washington Post have on X?
The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) currently has 19,328,478 followers on X (Twitter), losing 5,170 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did The Washington Post join X (Twitter)?
The Washington Post joined X in March 2007, making the account about 19 years old.
How many posts has The Washington Post published?
The Washington Post has published 531,577 posts on X, averaging about 75.3 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
Is The Washington Post verified on X?
Yes. The Washington Post carries a Business verification on X.
Is The Washington Post gaining or losing followers?
The Washington Post is currently losing followers, with a net -11,827 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -2,678.
What is The Washington Post's rank on X?
The Washington Post ranks #156 out of 17,289,404 X (Twitter) accounts in our directory by follower count, which is the top 0.01% of all tracked accounts.