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    X's mutuals algorithm update reveals the cost of optimising for virality over community
    July 29, 2026
    5 min read
    Lucy Hall
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    X's mutuals algorithm update reveals the cost of optimising for virality over community

    The platform finally prioritised replies from people you actually follow. That it took this long to fix a basic community function shows how deeply social media's engagement-first design has compromised what these platforms were for.

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    X doubled its creator pool for 2026, but the average creator has earned just $300 since 2023
    July 28, 2026
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    Lucy Hall
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    X doubled its creator pool for 2026, but the average creator has earned just $300 since 2023

    The platform declared 2026 the year of the creator and more than doubled its revenue pool. But the lifetime total paid out since launch works out to roughly $300 per creator, and the underlying economics make it nearly impossible for most to earn a living from X alone.

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