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The Guardian Twitter (X) Account Stats

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The Guardian Twitter (X) stats, updated continuously. @guardian has 10,613,404 followers and 861,529 posts on X. Account age: 16 years (joined November 2009).

Followers
11M
Growth (7d)
+4.6K
Following
982
Influence
4.6K
Posts
862K~140.2/day
Likes given
118
Media posts
25K
Follower ratio
11K:1

Insights

The Guardian ranks #400 of 18,796,892 tracked X (Twitter) accounts. That is the top 0.01% by followers. Over the last 30 days @guardian gained 50,602 followers (+0.48%). In the last 7 days the change was +4,498 followers. The Guardian is on a 5-day follower growth streak. Its strongest tracked day added +26,937 followers on Jun 23, 2026.

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Follower growth

7-day
+4.5K
30-day
+51K
90-day
+155K
Avg / day
+1.7K
2026-06-09+155K over 64 days2026-09-01

On a 5-day follower growth streak. Best tracked day: +27K followers on 2026-06-23.

Bio

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Notable followers

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The Guardian on Twitter (X) - frequently asked questions

How many followers does The Guardian have on X?
The Guardian (@guardian) has 10,613,404 followers on X (Twitter). It gained 4,605 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did The Guardian join X, and how old is the account?
The Guardian joined X in November 2009. The @guardian account is 16 years old. Searches for The Guardian age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.
How many posts has The Guardian published?
The Guardian has published 861,529 posts on X. That is about 140.2 posts per day over the life of the account.
Is The Guardian verified on X?
Yes. The Guardian carries a Business verification on X.
Is The Guardian gaining or losing followers?
The Guardian is currently gaining followers, with a net +50,602 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was +4,498.
How fast is The Guardian growing on X?
The Guardian is adding roughly 1,687 followers per day on average over the last 30 days.
What is The Guardian's rank on X?
The Guardian ranks #400 out of 18,796,892 X (Twitter) accounts in our directory by follower count, which is the top 0.01% of all tracked accounts.