Elon Musk
@elonmusk · May 15, 2026
Critique of the 𝕏 algorithm is welcome.
There will be monthly updates of the latest algorithm to GitHub with release notes.
As reminder, you can always choose no algorithm via the Following tab.
Linus ✦ Ekenstam@LinusEkenstam· May 15, 2026This is how the algorithm can completely destroy your reach over night.
This is the last:
Left: 3 months
Right: 2 weeks
Super consistent 85-95% drop on all metrics.
everything after a viral post going ballistic, I tried everything, cool down, delete low quality posts,
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
The goal of the 𝕏 algorithm is simple: show each user the content they are most likely to find interesting, limited only by the laws within a given jurisdiction. No thumb on the scale.
Doesn’t mean we achieve the goal, but that is what I tell the team.
02:29 PM · May 15, 2026 · 3M views
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