X acknowledges algorithm flaw affecting post visibility
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Stevie Bonifield · The Verge
AI-generated summary based on The Verge · Aggregated by OffScreenSpace · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 14, 2026
Key points
- The algorithm failed to prioritize posts from mutual followers.
- A software adjustment will increase exposure of those posts.
- X hopes the change will foster a more cohesive user experience.
X's head of product Nikita Bier confirmed that the platform's algorithm was missing data needed to surface posts from users you follow back. He announced a forthcoming tweak intended to boost the visibility of posts among mutual connections, aiming to improve community feeling and reduce the spread of contentious content.
Read the original story: The Verge — by Stevie Bonifield