How many followers does The Onion have on X?

The Onion (@TheOnion) has 10,580,385 followers on X (Twitter). It lost 937 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.

When did The Onion join X, and how old is the account?

The Onion joined X in March 2008. The @TheOnion account is 18 years old. Searches for The Onion age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.

How many posts has The Onion published?

The Onion has published 111,859 posts on X. That is about 16.6 posts per day over the life of the account.

Is The Onion verified on X?

Yes. The Onion carries a Business verification on X.

Is The Onion gaining or losing followers?

The Onion is currently losing followers, with a net -2,582 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -874.

The Onion Twitter (X) Account Stats

@TheOnion

English NewsBusinessTier S

View on X

#33 in News #294 in English

Account age: 18 years (joined March 2008)x.com

The Onion Twitter (X) stats, updated continuously. @TheOnion has 10,580,385 followers and 111,859 posts on X. Account age: 18 years (joined March 2008).

Followers

11M

Growth (7d)

-937

Following

Influence

2.4K

Posts

112K~16.6/day

Likes given

Media posts

61K

Follower ratio

814K:1

Insights

Over the last 30 days @TheOnion lost 2,582 followers (-0.02%). In the last 7 days the change was -874 followers. The Onion is on a 3-day follower growth streak. Its strongest tracked day added +671 followers on Aug 15, 2026.

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Follower growth

7-day

-874

30-day

-2.6K

90-day

-13K

Avg / day

-86

2026-06-09-13K over 64 days2026-09-01

On a 3-day follower growth streak. Best tracked day: +671 followers on 2026-08-15.

Bio

America's Finest News Source. Get the paper delivered to your door: https://t.co/jJP2Apbhe8. Signup for The Onion newsletter https://t.co/koxBGNkhqO

Notable followers

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The Onion on Twitter (X) - frequently asked questions

How many followers does The Onion have on X?: The Onion (@TheOnion) has 10,580,385 followers on X (Twitter). It lost 937 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did The Onion join X, and how old is the account?: The Onion joined X in March 2008. The @TheOnion account is 18 years old. Searches for The Onion age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.
How many posts has The Onion published?: The Onion has published 111,859 posts on X. That is about 16.6 posts per day over the life of the account.
Is The Onion verified on X?: Yes. The Onion carries a Business verification on X.
What does The Onion post about?: The Onion is classified under News in our directory. Bio: "America's Finest News Source. Get the paper delivered to your door: https://t.co/jJP2Apbhe8. Signup for The Onion newsletter https://t.co/koxBGNkhqO".
Is The Onion gaining or losing followers?: The Onion is currently losing followers, with a net -2,582 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -874.